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St. Landry democrat., 1892-02-27
a Surprise Party.

Among the pleasant occurrences of
the last week in Opelousas, was sur
prise party which convened at the resi-
dence of Judge E. North Cullom on last
Saturday evening.
We learn that it was gotten up in
compliment to Mrs. Blanks and Miss
Mamie Gauche OF New Orleans, both of
whom were the guests of our fellow
town sman Mr.. +. Delarue and family.
We regret that we do not know the full
name of Mr.. Dorrier, who was also a
visitor here.
The party was pleasant in all respects,
and not the least pleasing of the even
ing.s incidents was the delightful music
by Miss Ganche on the piano accompan-
led by Mr.. Dorrier on the cornet d piston.
The visits of Mrs. Blanks and Miss Gau-
che are always sources OF pleasure to
their hospitable hosts and their ac-
qualntanCes generally.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-02-27
U. G. VETERANS.

HEADQ'Rs UNITED CONFEDERATE VETERANS }
R. E. Lee Camp No. II, :
Opelousas, La, Feb. "a, 1892.
General Orders No.
All members of r. Z. Lee Camp No. IA, L. C.
", are requested to meet at the Court House in
Opelousas on Saturday, March 18th, 1892, at -
o'clock m., for the purpose of electing delegates
to represent their Camp at the Third Annual
Meeting and Reunion OF the United Confederate
Veterans, which will be held i'll New Orleans on
the 9Th and 9th Of April next, and for such other
business as may require attention.
A full meeting is earnestly desired.
l.. d. PRESCOTT, Commander.
Official: B. BLOOMFIELD,
Lieut.-Col. and Adjutant.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-02-27

The brick edifce projected by the 1st
National Bank of Opelousas, and which
is under the supervision, as contractor,
of Mr.. Van Horn, is rising rapidly, and
all who know the gentleman feel per-
fectly assured that no time will be lost
in delivering it completed to the Bank.
Miss Clara Cooke is also erecting o
commodious frame building by the side
of the Bank building, which is intended
for store. We know not who may oc-
cupy it.
Other buildings are in process of erec-
ton, and we have heard it suggested
they are already bespoken by some pres
cient young gentlemen who propose to
become Benedicts ere long. Nous rer-
1'(}31S
St. Landry democrat., 1892-02-27

DIR. r. NJ. Littell's new and commo-
dious opera house, ON Main street, is
steadily approaching completion. 1t is
ornamental and must prove attractive
to play going people.
1t is the only one of the kind, whose
dimensions are entirely sufficient for
the accommodation of large audiences.
We trust his timely enterprise may
speedily meet with satisfactory re-
ward
St. Landry democrat., 1892-02-27

Messrs. H. & L. B. Chacbere have
sold their drug store to Drs. |. E. Shute
and j. o. Ray, who have placed it in
the hands of that excellent druggist and
courteous young gentleman, Jos. E. Es-
forge, Esq. We are glad to know that
Joe will remain here permanently and
that by this transaction OpelOusas will
regain good citizen that she had lost
some years ago.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-02-27

Mr.. Cramer, the druggist lately in
charge of the Chachere drug store, has
leased the old Posey stand, which has
been thoroughly repainted and reno
waited, and will soon open a drugstore
therein. By the permanent establish
ment among us of Mr.. Cramer, our town
gains an excellent citizen.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-02-27

The lovers can now inform all their
"gentle Annies" that the spring time
has come and that the wild flowers are
blooming DER the plain. The trees are
putting on their robes of green, and tie
featbered warblers are singing blithely
among the branches. The sweet scented
roses are budding on every bush, and all
nature is beautiful and serene. The
plowmen are driving their teams afeld,
and the rugged surface of the fields be-
gin to show the results OF timely indus
toy and husbandry.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-02-27

| beg to say to the readers of this in
the neigh borhood of Washington that
will be open for business Gn that town)
until the 1st of March. All those want
ing a good photograph of themselves
now have the opportunity.
Respectfully, JNO. j. BURKE.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-02-27

The health of the community is now
good, notwithstanding there are some
lingering symptoms of Ia grippe. We
should be grateful for the escape which
our people have SO generally made from
the fatality resulting in other localities
froim its vruIence.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-02-27

NoTICE.-A loan of $1,000 will be Of
fered to the shareholders of the St. Lam
dry Homestead and Loan Association,
at their Office, on Monday, Feb. goth, at
7p.m. G. BAILEY,
fe20-2t Secretary.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-02-27

Some of our subscribers are still ow-
ing for last years subscription, and a
number of them have not yet settled
for 1892. Subscription is payable in ad-
vance, and we hope that all who have
not yet paid will promptly come and
settle,
St. Landry democrat., 1892-02-27

A special to the n. 0. Picayune dated
Baton Rouge, Feb. %, says that the Gov
ernor has pardoned Paulin Fuselier,
convicted Of shooting with intent to
murder and sentenced from the parish
OF st. Landry to one year in the peni-
tentiary,
St. Landry democrat., 1892-02-27

Whilst We have had a pleasant season
in moderate way, the amusements of a
theatrical character have not been so
numerous as we have seen them here.
Now that we have large opera house
with a stage of sufficient Dimensions to
accommodate all the scenery and stage
trappings carried by the largest travel
ing troupes, We hope that we will have
more amusements of this nature-pro-
vided the town authorities do not impose
too heavy a license upon them and there
by drive them away.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-02-27

Contractor Vanhorn this week put
down sewer from the postoffice to the
bayou, along Landry street, for the pur-
pose OF draining the cellar under the
government building and the well near
by. The work will cost nearly $500.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-02-27
DUBLEC SALE.
ESTATE OF HEBRARD C. DEVILLIERs
AND WIFE.
No. 514S.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.

By virtue of an order of the Honorable Thir-
teenth Judicial District Court of the State of
Louisiana, in and for the parish of st. Landry,
there will be sold at public auction to the last
and highest bidder, by the undersigned ad-
ministrator or any duly qualified auctioneer,
at the last residence of the deceased, hereinafter
described, on Bayou Teche, in said parish Of
st. Landry, on
Wednesday, March 23d, 1892,
the following described property, belonging to
the estate of Hebrard G. Devilliers and wife.
Helina Dejean, both deceased, late of the par
ish of st. Landry, towit:
A certain tract of land, the last residence of
deceased, situated on Bayou Teche, St. Landry
parish, with all the buildings and improvements
thereon. and containing twenty arpents, more
or less, bounded north by land of V. c. Devil
liers, south by land OF Bienvenu Sicily, east by
land of Bienvenu Sicily, and west by land of
Gusman Sicily.
A lot Of bedding, two head of horned cattle,
more or less, one branding iron and many other
articles.
Terms-Cash.
ACHILLE c. DEvILLIERs,
Feb. 20, 1892. Administrator.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-02-27

We obtain patents for protection, not
for ornament. Send for our valuable
pamphlet. Dubois and Dubois, Inven-
tive Age Building, Washington u. c.
Mention this paper,
St. Landry democrat., 1892-02-27

The committee of seven, composed of
Col. JOHN S. Young, chairman, and Col.
A. W. Crandell, and Messrs. John Fitz-
patrick and Charles A. Butler, repre-
senting the McEnely party, and Col. F.
c. Zacharie and Messrs. E. Howard Nc
Caleb and James G. Noise, representing
the Foster party, appointed under the
term& of the agreement entered into be-
tween the two State central committees,
has issued proclamation Of election,
giving the rules to govern the same,
which was published in the city papers
of the S5th. We will give it in our next
iSSne
St. Landry democrat., 1892-02-27

Thirteen is an unlucky number. This
is the number of hours it took the FOs-
ter Committee to find there was no es-
cape from the compromise. The coin
cidence is significant.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-02-27

1t the world could only know what
took place during the 13 hours wrangle
over the compromise proposition by the
Foster Committee, it would smile from
pole to pole.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-02-27

Democrats had better bear in mind
that it will require $4,000 or 10000 popu-
lar Democratic majority to prevent the
State House ring from projecting an
other bolt
St. Landry democrat., 1892-02-27
MRS, JOS. A, GIL

nEsIRES to inform the Ladies of Opelousae
~ and vicinity that she will do Dressmaking
at her home on - street. Special attef ton
given to Chlldrens Clothing, aud q perfeet ft
guaranteed, Prlcss moderate. aad
St. Landry democrat., 1892-02-27

A cup of good coffee aud substantial
lunch can be had at the Market House
at any hour of the day. Drop in aud be
convinced.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-02-27
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.
ESTATE OF HARRIET E. HALL.

PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT,
ST. LANDRY. No 5l4A
Whereas Narcsse Richard, OF the parish of
St. Landry, has applied by his petition to be
appointed administrator OF the estate of Har
Now therefore notice is hereby gwen to all
parties interested to make opposition to said
appointment, to file the same in writing in my
Office in the town of Opelousas, in ten days
from the present notice.
CHARLES NJ. THOMPSON,
Feb 27-2t. Clerk
St. Landry democrat., 1892-02-27

Mrs. Clara Perrault has had her house
on Landry street demolished and will
erect two-stoly building ON the site.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-02-27
Her GOrAIlCr.

We are authorized to announce DR.. Il. M. LIT
TELL, the present incumbent, as candidate
FOR Coroner of the parish of st. Landry.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-02-27
~ DACHAL ADVEsTsSEMEN
SALE.
HENRY L. GARLAND vs.. ARTHUR Fl.
GENERES.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.

DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
out of tie Hon. the Thirteenth Jndicial District
Court OF the State of louisiana in and for the
parish of st. Landry, i'll the above entitled and
numbered suit, and to me directed, have selz-
ed and will proceed to sell at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, at the principal
front door of the Court House Of the parish of
St Landry, in the town of Opeousas, on
Saturday, March 26th, 1892,
at II o'clock a m the following described pro-
pCIty, iO-Wit:
lot of ground in the town of Opelousas
fronting Landry street, bounded north by said
street. east3by lot upon which is situated a
law office known formerly us the Jules Gil law
Office (but now occupied by w. s. Frazee), and
by property which formerly belonged to B. A.
Martel, but now belonging to Robert ChacherG
and L. [. Tansey, south by a property belonging
to H. L. Garland and formerly occupied as q
stable lot property, and west by property of
John N Ogden and by a lot of H.sL. Garland
occupied as an office by c. W. DuRoy, and
partly by property OF E. p. Eeazie.
Terms Cash, to pay and satisfy the sum of
dred dollars, interest, and seventy dollars, at
torney's fees, and costs of these proceedings;
and on a credit for balance, payable five hun
dred dollars and per cent interest on two thou.
sand dollars for one year, on 21st Nov. 1892; like
sum and like interest on $500, on 21st Nov 1898;
like sum and like interest ON $1,000, on 81 Nov
1894; and like sum and like interest on $500 on
21 Nov. 1895. 7. s. FONTENOT,
Feb. 20 1892. Sheriff
St. Landry democrat., 1892-02-27

CHEAP LAND.-Une hundred and six
ty acres of land in section 35 T. rs. r. 7
w. can be had at 80 cents an acre by
applying at this office.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-02-27
BOYS AND GIRLS
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TO see it is to want it, and to have it for six
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has not seen this charming magazine to send us
seven one-cent stamps at once for q sample
copy or better STILL if you will send us One
Dollar we will send you Southern sun
beams for one year and make you a present
of "CO0per's LealhcrstOckinx Tales.D
Five great works in one large volume, free of
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St. Landry democrat., 1892-02-27

No more ballot-box stutfing in St
Mary, Mr.. Foster.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-02-27

How will the FOsteritcs manage to
stuff the ballot-boxes of st. Mary with
u McEnery man watching them
St. Landry democrat., 1892-02-27
ACADEMY
ACADEAIT
OF TIE
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Under the Direction Of the Sisters Ma.
riamites of Holy Gross,

Under the Direction Of the Sisters Ma.
rianites of Holy Gross,
OPELOUsAs, La.
This Institution receives Boarders and day
scholars.
The instruction in the two languages, French
and English, comprises a thorough literary
course, elementary and superior, W it'll all kinds
of needle work; and, il parents desire it, all
those ornamental branches which usually com
plete good education.
The Academic year commences on the 1st
Monday in September, and terminates towards
the end OF June.
TERMS FOR BOARDERS.
Board, Tuition, Washing, and Bedding, PEI
annum $4,000.
TERMS FOR DAY SCHOLAR.
Tuition, per month $500 to $500, according
to class. Extras moderate.
August is, 1891. 1y.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-02-27

Go to Bloch's for bargains. See ad
veTtiseMent,
St. Landry democrat., 1892-02-27
GRAND DEMOCRATIC RALLY
oPELOUSAS

MONDAY, MARCH G4th, 1892.
Ex-Gov. Wickliffe and other eminent
speakers will address the meeting.
Come one, come all, and listen to sound
Democratic doctrines.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-02-27
DEMOCRATEC DISTRICT EXECU.
TIVE COMMITTEE.

For St. Landry: T. A. Cook, Sam Haas Charles
NJ Thompson, John M. Ware, Mentor An
drus, William Dejean, DR.. j. A. Haas, Alexis
MoIeau, Ernest Morrow.
For Acadia: DIR. K. c. Webb, J. b. Richard, Sid
ney Arceneaux, L. o. Bruner, T. c. Cha
chcre. II. w. Carver.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-02-27
NOTICE.
TO TEsEsPASsEkss.

NOTICE is hereby given that all trespassing
~ within my enclosures is positively forbid
den aud all offenders Will he vigorously prose
cnted, ISIDORE FRETL.
fshs-lm
St. Landry democrat., 1892-02-27
JOHN EH.CLARKE

16l Canal Street, Next Door 10 Holmes,
NEW ORLEANS.
Old Photographs and Daguerreotypes co.
pied any size and in all styles.
Having established in New Orleans nearly
thirty years ago, the first Photograph Gallery
in the South, he always remained III the same
house. Persons sending pictures to copy can
rely on having them done in the finest anG
most artistic manner.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-02-27

For bargains go to BlocIl's.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-02-27
fDEMOCRATRC PARISH EXECU-
TIVE CONHMHTTEE.

1st Ward-H. Z. Estorge, d. Durio.
Cd Ward-Garland Peck, Armand Richard.
sd Ward-Lous Lalondc, Michel Robin.
4th Ward-R. NJ. Heath, Joseph Dubourdicu.
9th Ward-W. A. Flynn, B. Cushman.
9th Ward-Sam. Haas, J. J. Barnige.
7th Ward-Adrien Foutenot, J. H. Parker.
9Th Ward-M G. wilkins, Gustave FuseIier.
At LARGE. W. Gardiner, g. G. Duson, OzGme
Fontenot, Jno. L. Mcmillan, Edmund c.
Quirk.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-02-27
JOINT REsOLUIIOE no. O.1l0-AlIENDlJENT

Proposing an amendment to tic Constitution
providing for the funding IF the bonded
debt nI the city of New Orleans, other than
Premium Bonds, into four per cent bonds:
proNlt!ng 1t special tax of one per cent to
pay the bonded debt of the city, ana ex-
elptlng the sad four per cent. bonds from
taxation, and further authorizing the said
clty 10 assume Hntt pay such unpaid claims
OF the Board of school Directors OF said city
and parish which ii may iLd to bc equita-
hN due by SNiu NnIrN.
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REASONS.

When you so into that little booth
on election day, place a cross opposite
Helena's name on the capital ballot.
Why?
Because you will find Helena most
conveniently located when you have
business with the state, or for that mat
ter any other sort of business necessl-
tating a visit to the commercial and
money center of the northwest. This is
not a side-Jracked town.
Because Helena is not dependent for
its prosperity on n industry, and be-
cause its affairs are not run by one man
or one power. The people of this town
do not retire to bed at the sound OF the
curfew bell.
Because Helena is a vigorous, grow
ing and enterprising city. 1t never
shuts down on receipt of kilograms from
the east.
Because you can look the field care
fully over from any point of view and
fail to find another candidate with so
many superb advantages for a capital
location. II you think you can, send
your anne on the back of a postal card,
and You will receive interesting figures
and facts.
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A BUsIN ESs MANS CANDIDATE.

If the campaign could be heightened
by another month Chairman Carter
would find it difficult to gather enough
republicans for an old fashioned New
England pole raising. They are COM
ing to the standard Of democracy like
sheep over a fence, and the former big
republican leaders are setting the pace.
Another newcome whose name is known
in financial circles the world over is
Spencer Trask, the head of the great
banking house that bears his name.
Heretofore he has been the ~stiffest sort
of a republican, but this year he is with
the people. Among his reasons for the
change are there:
Until now I have steadily voted the re-
publican ticket. Eight years ago / was an
enthusiastic supporter of James g. Blaine.
Four years ago l voted for President Har-
rison. I have made up my mind that Mr..
Cleveland is a man who has the courage of
his convictions on the tariff and financial
questions. He states his ideas without fear
and even at the risk of losing votes. Now,
as to the tariff. While disposed to accord
with much that Mr.. Cleveland said regard
ing this question in his forcible presenta-
ton of it in December. 1887. l was aft aid
that too much tariff legislation might pro-
duce disaster and disorder, and / believed
the republican party might fulfill their
solemn promises and lower the tariff. in
stead of which, and in obedience to de-
mands of men who supplied money which
bought votes in "blocks of five" the repub-
lican majority, in defiance of their pledges.
passed an absurd and extreme tariff. i'm
posing largely increased burdens upon the
masses of the people in favor of the few.
Whatever measure of prosperity this coun-
try has enjoyed during the past few years
has not been, I feel sure, due to the tariff.
as republican press and speakers assert,
but in spite of the tariff.
Mr.. Trask only expresses the views of
thousands of other level-headed bust
ness men who have studied the situa-
ton from a practical standpoint, and
have concluded that the interests of
business and the prosperity of the peo-
pie will be best served by the election of
Grover Cleveland.
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Nor an argument can be advanced

Nor an argument can be advanced
for locating the seat Of government at
Anaconda that would not apply with
equal force to Marysville, Rimini, Red
Lodge or Meaderville. In fact all those
e~nterprising towns have inst sc geea OF
better railroad facilities, and all the con
veniences possessed by the settlement
around "The Works" And they have
the inestimable advantage Of not being
under the domination of one man rep
.resenting q company whose members do
not live in Montana. Does any sensible
person suppose for a moment that Ana
conda would be thought Of as a place
for the capital except for the ambition
and money of a big corporation?
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married woman can execute any bill
promissory note, or instrument Ia writ,
ing, for payment Of money, and is liable
thereon as IL single. Family expenses
aud the cost OF educating children are
chargeable both upon the property Of
husband and wife jointly and severally.
In North Carolina, q married woman
can make no contract to affect her real
and personal property, except for her
necessary personal expenses or the sup
port OF her family, or to pay up dehta
contracted before marriage, without tho
consent OF her husband, unless abe be a
free trader. A married woman may be-
come n FREQ trader at the age of 81, with
the consent of her husband; and when
she has become 6 aole trader, she Ia au-
thorized to contract and deal as IL she
were q single woman
In Iowa, there is a new law which ex-
exempts life insurance in favor Of the
wife upon the life of her husband, not
exceeding $4,000, from liability for his
debts.
In New York, a wife can dispose of
her separate property as if single. She
may carry on any business or trade in
her w namo, and her earnings are her
W property. She may make CON-
tracts, whether relating to her separate
business or estate, or otherwise, and is
bound by them. The new laws in New
York and Colorado. which make a wife
liable for payment of debts incurred by
her, provided she possessed means of
her own, and which allows either wife or
husband to be sued, provided, in the
of New York, that a previous con
tract has been made with the wife, is
to the interest Of creditors, and
more Of this sort Of legislation should
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OF SPEAKERS.

The democratic state central committed
aunounoe the following appointments Of
speakers'
Hons. W. W, Dixon and W. M. Bickford.
philipsburg, Got. "a.
Granite. Oct. %.
Deer Lodge, Oct. 20.
Hon. h. d. MattH'
Bozsman, Got. "a.
Lima, Nov. 4.
Dillon, Nov. s.
Hon. Martin Maginnis'
Kalispell, Oct. 81.
Columbia Falls, Oct. 20.
Havre. Oct. 20.
Hons. Il. Il. Collins and w, a. Clarka
Boulde, OCT. ~
Wiokes. Got 2S.
F%renchtown. Oct. 20.
Hamilton, Oct. 81.
Missoula. Nov. 1.
Hons. w. d. Hill and e. @. Day:
Helena. Dot. %.
Hon. W. D. Hill:
Cascade, Oct. 81.
Marysville. OCT. 20.
Darby. Oct. 81.
Hamilton, Nov. /.
Corvallis. Nov. 2.
Victor, Nov. 3.
S~tevensville, Nov. 1
Florence. Nov. Is
Hon. Robert h. Smith:
Choteau. Oct. %.
Hon. w. A. Clark:
Bannack, Nov. 4.
Hons. w. w. Dixon and T. e. OollinG
Helena. Nov. 4.
Hons. w. w. Dixon and r. B. Smith:
Anaconda. Nov. 5.
Hons. Jos. X. Tools and w. w. Dixon:
Butte, Nov. 7.
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WHEN it was first rumored that Butte
would not get out Of tho capital race, n
few unsuspecting ones thought that the
telephone wires to Anaconda were down.
1t has since developed TINT the people
in Butte who are not under the Ana
conda lash constitute a goodly part Of
tho big camps growing population.
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Botanical inquiries are coming in from
all sections of the country. Here is q sam
from yesterdays mail:
To the Editor OF THE I~NDEpENDENT-I
notice that one of your correspondents says
that the Gladiolus is a perennial bulb, /
wish to say that l have seen a Gladiolus in
your city that has blossomed every spring
since Lewis and Clarke came to the country
and 10 now sproutina for another series of
buds this fall. l once had a fine imported
hot house Gladiolus that tried the Same
thing and wiIted before the buds opened,
| learned afterwards that by judicious
pruning the plant will 20 through the
winter, and | advise this treatment of the
Helena Gladiolus.