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St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-13
For the Good of Sugar.
n. O, States,

n. 0. States
Capt. J. II. Putnum, of Vermillion, i,
in the city, and brings the Information
that rice and sugar planters are mucl
interested in meeting that is to he held
ou June in New Iberia to take slept tc
secure the continuance of protection tC
sugar.
The meeting will be an important one
and Capt. Putnam expects that the lead
ing planters Of sugar and rice will he
present. The call is from the third
Congressional District, but it is hoped
that other sections of the State will take
tance Of the Third District planters.
Advices from Washington since The
Inauguration of the Cleveland admins
| tration have been all to the effect that
the bounty will go, and a day er two ago
| it was even said that the President was
advising with the Attorney General as
to his authority to suspend the payment
of the bounty because of its unconstitu-
tionality.
Tho meeting that is to be held in New
Iberia will be for the purpose of taking
steps to fight the repeal of the bounty
law, uDless in return for its repeal sugar
is made an article taxable under the
revenue producing policy of the gov
eminent.
Said Mr.. Putnam in explaining
THE PROBABLE WORK OF THE MEETING
1t is our purpose to prepare Il state
ment of the growth of the sugar indus
try under the bounty system, of it's
great ramifications, of the number of
persons interested in its culture, the
capital involved, the Quantity and cost
of machinery that is purchased from the
North and which is used in its produc-
ton, OF the stock that is bought and
raised and generally Of the great i'm
portance Of the industry.
If the bounty is repealed and the tax |
is taken off sugar the industry in this |
State will be ruined. In is unnecces-
sary to say that thousands of people are
interested in this matter, and that some
of protection is necessary to |
maintain and to foster the industry.
"The plans of the promoters of the
look to the sending of a
of prominent planters, well
versed in all that pertains to its culture,
developement and importance, to Wash
lngton when Congress meets to present
our statement and to urg our claims for
protection of some kind. That commit
tee will resist the repeal Of the bounty
Or insist upon
THE SUBSTITUTION OF REVENUE
TARIFF"
1t is believed that the statement that
S to be issued will attract the attention
IT Northern manufacturers and business
men to the importance and wide ranIifi-
:ations Of the sugar Industry and that
Northern business assistance will be OBJ
aimed.
All sugar planters, as we'll as rice
planters, are invited to be present at the
neleting' nltiag' "nIcn nh is to be absolutely % poa-
Knapp says is solely for the good of the
tate and its most important industry.
1t is expected that New Orleans will
end hand in making the convention
uccess and in assisting it to attain the
hjcct it has in view.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-13
A Noted Minstrel,

NJ. L. Skitt, formerly business man
ager for w. J. Scanlan, the Irish Come
dian, suffered with rheumatism for
years without relief until he bought a.
bottle of Drummond's Lightning Rem
edy. Two bottles made well man of
him. There are a thousand remedies
for rheumatism, but none have received
the unsolicited testimonials from prom
inent people as shown by Drummond's
Lightning Remedy. Ask your druggist
for it, or send to the Drummond Medi-
cine Co., 49, so Maiden Lane, New York.
Agents wanted.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-13
A Burning Question
Marine Journal.

Marine journal
A paragraph has been going the
rounds of our exchanges, the editors OF
which ought to have sense enough to
make little calculation before reprint
ing such things, to the effect that an
"ocean racer" burns about $4,000 worth
of coal every trip. Very little calcula-
ton will show how extravagant this
statement is. The American Liner New
York consumes about 329 tons per day,
the White Star Liner TeutoDic about
SIG tons aud the Cunadcr Eruria $50
tons per day, at full speed. 1t has been
stated that the Etruria at IA speed of
eighteen knots burns ouly 275 tous per
day. This consumption would send the
"greyhounds across with ii total use of
about 1000 tons, in round figures. The
price of coal in New York is consider
ably less than 81 per ton, aud in Liver
pool it is cheaper than here, but even ut
outside figures the cost OF fuel per trip,
il will be seen, does not exceed $4,000.
The fuel bills of such ships are, Of
course, far in excess Of those Ut the as.
efags oceah steamer,
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-13
Personal.

Dr.. John Haas, Of Chicot, was in tow
s on Sunday.
Mr.. John Mornhinveg visited Bteaux'
Bridge on Sunday last.
Mr.. Theo Gilvin returned on Thurs
day from Lake Charles.
Mr.. L. P. Louailier spent several day.
in Lafayette this week.
Mr. 0. Watts, of Alexandria, was il
our city this week.
DR.. NJ. d. Lewis Of FaquGtaique was
IN town on Tuesday.
Miss Mary Lttell spent Saturday and
Sunday in Washington.
Messrs. Albert Fontenot and Jessie
Duson visited Crowley last week.
Mr.. D. P. Eagan, of Crowley, spent
several days in town this week.
Mr.. Lionel Bienvenu, of the Crescent
I City, was among us during the week
Hon. c. c. Duson arrived in town on
thursday after an absence of several
days.
Miss Nooua Ogden returned home on
| Thursday after a pleasant stay in New
Orleans.
Mr. and Mrs. 4. C. Chaclert, of Pru-
d'homme City, were in town on We'd
nesday.
Mr.. 7. H. Lewis, Jr., of the firm of
Clements q Lewis was in Alexandria
on Tuesday.
We noticed a good many of our bhoys
out driving on Sunday. Some Of whom
went to Washington.
Miss Cora Dubuisson left on Thurs
days evening train for her home in
Boreta after short stay here.
Miss Fannie Loeb returned on Tues
day from visit to Crowley. She was
accompanied by her sister Mrs. J. Fran
kel.
Mr.. Geo. Richard, of Breaux Bridge,
and Mr. Frank Guilbeau of st. Martins,
vile, were at the ball here on Thurs
day.
Miss - Bennet, of Alexandria, was
IN ATTENDANCE at the hop given by the
the o. S. c. Oh Tuesday last. She is The
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. DubuisOn.
Misses Lou and Lelle Lastrapes. of
W Washlngton, accompanied by Messrs.
Philip Zernot and Ferdinand Derbes,
attended the dance here on Tuesday
last.
Mr., l.. A. Sandoz accompanied by his
daughter Miss Mabel and bis niece Miss
May, OF the Courier, were in attendance
at the meeting of the Press Convention
held In NatcliitOches on the Sth, 9th and
10Th, returning home on Friday.
Among those from our sister town
If Washington, who attended the grand
)all given by the Q. S. c. on Thursday,
Nay 4th,. were Misses Lizzie Prescott,
1aude NaItelle, Lou and LelIe Las .
rapes and Messrs. L. Duprc, Ii. LincL.
= Derbes, 2. Zernot aud NJ. Prescott.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-13
Our Chicago Letter,
W. d. BuYCE's CoRREsPONDESCE BUREAU, AID
MINISTRATION BUILDING, WORLDS FAIR
GROUNDS, MAY Stn, 1873.

W. ID. BoYcEs CoRREsFoNDESCE BuREAG, AID
MINIsTRATIoN BUILDING, WORLDS FME
| GROUNDS, MAY Sth, 1898.
Now that the glamor of opening day
is over and the Worlds Fair is settling
down to business, the crowds are disap-
pointing. This is due to the fact that
| the exhibitors still have great deal to
90.
There are a large number of visitors
in the city, but preparations arc 50 am
pie for taking care of an Immense crowd
that at present the attendance is not
very noticeable.
Coincidcnt with the opening of tho
Fair the Chicago walters union ordered
Il strike. Tho walters have been recciy
ing ten dollars per week and their meals.
They now demand twenty dollars for
the coming six months. Half a dozen
big restaurants were closed for one day
owing to the suddeuness of the demand.
1t will not take as many people to
conduct tho Fair rs expected. There
are $500 names on the pay roll at an ex-
peDse of $225,0 per month. OF these
500 are to be dropped off at once, aud
many college professor" who has se-
cured a position with "a view of seeing
the Fair, expenses paid, is doomed to
diSapDolntment,
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-13
Special Children's Number

Reads the heading on the June num-
Der of that Superb Fashion Magazine
"Toilettes.n We notice that four extra
pages of illustrations have been added
to this number, to do justice to tue
handsome wardrobes of the young folks.
The secret of the wonderful success and
great circulation of this popular foshion
journal is shown in the new features
which are never found in other fashion
books. 1t is sold by all newsdealers,
and published by Toilettes Pub. Co.,
1876 w. 23d st., New York.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-13

The glory of life insurance is that it
clothes the individual with the strengtb
of an army against fate, while it does
not impair his independence. The saw
ings banks give no contingent right in
the common fund beyond the actual de-
post and its own interest. Do not de-
lay, but insure now. in the Home Life
Insurance Co. Of New York, Clements g.
Lewis, agents.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-13

NoTICE.-A loan of $1,000 will be of
fered to the shareholders of the st. Ian
dry Homestead and Loan Association,
on Monday, May 18th, at their of
fice over the First National Bank, at
Sp.m. G. BAILEY,
April 90. Secretary.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-13

Call at the new carriage repository OF
j. B. Sandoz, at Perrodin's Hall, and see
his fine assortment of vehicles of all des-
eriptions-gigs, buggies, phGtons, car
riages, hacks, etc.-to suit every taste
and pocket, and harness of every kind
from the cheapest to the best. Price
his goods before purchasing elsewhere.
Yeu may save snug sum by doing so.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-13

Prof. Mayer takes photographs by the
new instantaneous process and in any
kind of weather. Drop in and see spcci-
mems of his elegant work at his well ap-
pointed gallery on Main Street, near j.
Movers g. Co.'s warehouse.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-13
The Louisiana State Christian Eli
deaver Union

VIII hold q Convention in Rayne
Memorial Church, New Orleans, May 49,
81, 1898. Rev. T. s. Parker OF New Ibe-
ria will preach the sermon. Addresses
will be delivered by Rev. j. T. Sawyer,
d. d., Rev. John f. Purser, y. D., Rev.
Franklin N. Parker, Rev. C. a. Hyiand
and others. The complete program will
soon 10 ready and will be sent to any
address by the secretary, III. j. Feith,
192 Common St, New Orleans.
All who are Interested in, or wish 10
learn OF the Christian Endeavor work
are cordially invited to uattend.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-13
To Subscrib ers,

Our Subscribers will find printed be,
low The address OIL their papcr the dat,
mp to Which they have paid Those
who lind Themselves in arrears are re.
4''rstcd to forward lis the small amounts
que. Some owe tor several years. II
tiitle DC any who do not intend to nav,
thcy should at least apprse lis of tie
fact.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-13

The st. Landry Homestead aud Loan
Association is an important factor in
the upbuiIding of Opelousas. Take a
few shares, benefit yourself and assist
i'm the good work.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-13

There are four young ladies from st.
Landry at the Normal school at Natchi-
toches. They are Misses Tillou Andrus,
Helen jackson, Octavie Robin and Jes-
sic Smith. All except the latter took
part in the entertainment given last
Tuesday in honor of the Louisiana Press
Association, and acquitted themselves
very handsomely.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-13

j. B. Sandoz has an extensive assort-
ment of buggies, carriages, &c, and his
prices are probably a little lower than
the lowest. Better see him about it.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-13

All members of the base ball club
should take part in the practice tomor-
row evening. 1t is fine sport and all
our young men should join the club be-
fore it is too late.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-13

Middling cotton sold in New Orleans
last Wednesday at Z 9-16 and rough rice
at S1.25 to So. rs per sack.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-13

The hop given on Tuesday last 10y the
o. s. G. 10 honor of the Misses Rosen-
thai Of Alexandria was a social success.
Over twenty COUPLES took part.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-13

Contractor Ware has completed the
we'll for the ice factory. Lumber is be-
ing hauled and the building will soon
be erected.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-13

The anniversary ball given by tie O..
$. c., on Thursday the 4th, was grand
success socially, il not financially.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-13

We have had no rain siuce Monday,
and our streets are in fine condition, to
20 ont driving.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-13

Blackberries are ripening and the lit
tie darkies are happy. Buy any berries =?
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-13


Good people Of .Opelousas, read th
following account taken from the Dali.
Picayune OF Sunday last. See wba
Natchitoches is doing, think on villa
Opelonsas has done, is doiug-what sh,
should do-what she can do, just al
well as not. Read The account anl
blush. Be up and doing, now is tho
time for action, and heroic efort-delay
no longer. Time is precious, and once
lost can never be regained.
For at least twenty five years the peo-
pie here have been stolidiy Indifferent
about educational facilities, beyond the
mere selfish desire of helping their own
children in circumscribed method.
Be more humane, mind is essentially
God given, and should be aided in its
developement by every means in our
reach. Put forth generous, CO. cooperative
efforts to terminate this crctinous stupe-
faction, that has so long tended to
dwarf the mental faculties, diminish the
capabilities of the comiDg~~the rising
generation.
Do you desire that your children shall
miDgte with men and women of great
intellect? then qualify them for it by
having their intelligence cultivated.
Do you wish them to enter into and en-
JOY the conversation of the wise-then
have them taught to understand it.
Arouse yourselves, fathers and mothers
relatives aud friends, and do, not only
for your own children and kin, but in
the noble spirit of humanity, for all
within the reach of commendable gen.
erosity.
Natchitochcs, La, May G-Commence-
ment exercises Of the Louisiana State
Normal School will be held from May
% to 81. Rev. DR.. Thos. r. Markham,
Of New Orleans, will preach the COM
sermon at II a. m., May %. |
The board OF administrators will meet |
1T 12 noon on the 28th. Judge Chas. E. |
Fenner, of the supreme court, will ad- |
lress the literary societies at s p, N. on |
he Both. His Excellency Governor
Murphy j. Foster will deliver the an
lual commencement address, and award
he diplomas at s p. NJ. "Wednesday,
lay 81.
The State Normal School will close
bis most successful session with an en-
ollment of 293 students. The public is
ordially invited to attend the cxer-
lses.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-13

The instruments for cur new band
have arrived and VIC may expect some
good music soou.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-13

LANDRY.
j. Z. skipper, Cashier of the aboVe-nam
bank, do SOlclDnly swear that tho above state
ncnt is true to the best of my knowledge and
belief. J. I. SKIPPER,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th
day of May, 1898.
OSCAR II. rERWILLFGER,
Notary Public.
CORRECT-Attest:
}sf:.5 hsf (: E.fSSI4R R'S;5ss; e; Directors
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-13
CHURCH DIRECTORY,

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCU.-ServiCcs at Opclou-
sas every Sd Sunday of the month at IL a. H.,
and 1880 p. III. Al Bellevue, the first Sunday of
each month at II a. M. and 7:;}O p. m.
REV. GEO. FRAZER, Pastor
METHODIST CICRCH.-At Opelousas. 1st. Sd
ana 4th Sabbaths, II O'Clock a. m. and p. IN.
Bellevue, 2d Sabbath, II O'Clock a. H.; Sd Sab
bath $3.50 p. IN.
Prayer Meeting every Wednesday night at I,
Sabbath School 10 O'Clock every Sabbath
I. ,. RANDLE, p. e.
ErIsCoFAL CuURCH.-Therc will be divine
service i'll the Church of the Epiphany on the
on the 4th Sunday at $3.50 p. H., the Rev. A. r.
Price officiating.
BAPTIST TCHURCH.-Opelousas, on the 1st and
go Sunday at II a. IN. and at night Sunday
School every Sunday at 10 a. N.
L. NJ. PHILLIPS. Pastor
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-13

Order your oysters, crabs and fish
from Vilaseca delivered at d0micil.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-13

II you want any painting done, IL,
Walter Chachele. His terms are 10.
and lie guarantees satisfaction. Lii
card appears elsewhere.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-13
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

SEALED PROPOSALS will he received Inv
- the undersigned until May 18th. 1898. for
the erection of Store and Bank Building at
WASH w WasinainSton' La III accordance with plans aud
specifications made for same by 4, G. thacherG
Architect Opelousas. La. The plans can be had
on application either to the architect or the m
dersgned. The right is reserved to reject any
or all bids. JI-LTEN CIafDE "AS
May 62t Washinnton I,
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-13

The Louisiana Press Association clos
ed very successful meeting at Natchi'
toches last Wednesday afternoon by
selecting Crowley as the place for hold
ing the next meeting and electiDg the
following officers: John McGrath of
Baton Rouge, president, Mrs. NJ. r.
Field and Mrs. Julia Rule of Shreve-
port, vice presidents, and Miss Della
Neal Of Lake Charles, secretary and
treasurer. The delegates to next years
meeting of the National Editorial Asso-
citation will be elected at Crowley. Don
aldsOnyille has already filed her claim
for the privilege of entertaining the
quiil-drivers 10 1895, and will very like
ly get it.
The good people of the historic little
city entertained the visitors in u royal
manner, and their generous hospitality
was suitably acknowledged in Il set of
resolutions which we will taEe pleasure
in publishing next week.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-13

" lie who by his trade would thrive,
Must not neglect to ADVERTISE"
p, II. Barnum.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-13

Don't forget to call ON the DEMOCRAT
when you want any bill heads, letter
heads, ETC., printed.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-13

Fresh parched and ground coffee al
ways on hand at Vilaseca's.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-13
JUDICIAL ADVERTsSEu pxrs
>>J>r~-'<'s'"~ -~~~>r~.~roc,1or.,c,oo
DUBLEC SALE,
9tCCEss1ON OF JCHEPH CAMY,
No. 5220.
fitobA1E DOCKET. DISTRICT ro,rpr
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY

onfHS 1Irt9e or an order of the Honorable E,,.x
@ Loui.ana y;'cial Ia 3 District Court of the State Of
there viii be sold at public aucton m 't f. ttaldry Ian
al a,ta highest bidder. by the nndersgnedi i nst en
last pr resde@uce S @ oqy ty1 qualified auctoneer at ha
10 salu parish of st. Landry. on Icy Vo Aoohe,
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-13

"A Old Grand Prairie on April 2tst a 3 year
4 "A OLD bay horse colt. Branded on right hin
fac smile OF brand to be seen at this office.
The owner is requested to come forward proye
property and take same away
". A. SANDO/ OuclOllsas
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-13
Money to Loan.

WOley TO LOAN.
On ist mortgage on real estate for five
est for whole term taken ont in adj
vance. Apply to
c. J. THOMPSON,
- Real Estate Agent,
NOV. l3-f Opeiousas, La.
The White Sewing Machine will give
you longer and better service than any
made. See ad. in this issue.
Don't buy gig, buggy or ph;rton un-
til you have examined and priced those
that J. Is. Sandoz has for sale.
Pay your subscription.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-13
NOTICE OF ADmzNssTHavseN
NOTICE..

LAND OFFICE At NEW ORLEANS, ,
ynti,.. =, ,,,.,.. April 3 1893 {
n!utu scttitr has tiled notice OF his intcnti07
t ~ "hG lal l'Foot III support of his claim. and
'liat sad proof will he made hrGorr The CIarI, ,
o. IN, tnG ,Dlstrirt Court. at Opclousas, on Mon.
udy, May 18th, 1898, W.: ~" ''oh
hERTALE ROXAT.
VINO made Homestead Entry No 1Goo} fo,. th,
Souomwest OF Section 7. Township s. south,
:, he names the following witnesses +, nrova
IN ms CONTINUOUS residence upon and cultivation
o. salu iaild VIZ Hcrlnogenc Vldrine. Benoit
~ . on1nIson' Appoionns Lafleur and Louis VeiII0n
all OF st. Landry Parish, ia. ''i''on'
,, CHAS. e. PALFREY.
--I---|r.- -1 = VI. Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-13
The New Orleans Delta,


The Daily Picayune of Sunday last
contains the following card:
| The New Orleans Delta was organized
three years ago for a definite purpose
The people of nearly every parish in
Louisiana contributed to its mainten-
ance throughout one Of the greatest po-
| lltlcal conflicts that tlIt commonwealth
has witnessed. Having accomplished
all the purposes for which it was brought
into being, its directors concluded, at
their last annual meeting, that the pub
llcatlon OF the paper should cease and
arrangements be made for the liquida-
ton of the affairs Of the corporation. In
pursuance of that resolution the last edi-
ton appeared on Saturday morning.
Arrangements have been made with
the New Orleans Picayune to carry out
the subscription contracts of the Delta
to the value of all money paid in ad-
vance for the Daily and Week ly Delta,
and that old and well-known journal
will be furnished to our patrons from
this date.
JAMES 2. HILL, President.
1t is terse and explicit. Mr.. Hill does
not say what the particular purpose was,
but it was quite unnecessary that he
should. Every one has vivid recolIec-
tion of what it was. We hope the pro-
jectors Of the Delta made a good thing
OF it, but we have good reason to doubt
they did. One Object of it failed, the
money making.
But what about the stock holders
How did they come out 7 They beat the
ottery, but did they hold winning
icket? 1t lives, but tho Delta is Il thing |
# the past. 1t did all it could to agitate
he masses, and now that tho dominion
# peace(N is restored, it gives up the
,host in the arms Of its bitter antaso-
list, exclaiming, Help me, Cassius
II ] sink"
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-13

The farmers have their hands full at
this time. The frequent showers We
have been having, have caused grass to
spring up perplexingly aud as cotton is
little backward caused by the cold
weather we had during the month of
April, they have all they can do. The
ground is SO wet, that in very many
fields it is impossible TO work to any ad-
vantage. A few days of sunshine such
as we have had during the week just
ending, will put the ground in good con-
dition to be stirred. Tue crops are pre-
sentiDg good, in fact Il line appearance,
the plants are looking healthy with a
fair atand generally. We learn from
planters FROM many parts OF the parisI,
that the outlook for the crops is good,
and that the farmers are iDdustriously
exerti0g themselves TO escape from the
disasters of The last year, by rigid econ
uny and an abundant yield. We wish
them success,
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-13

Among those from our sister town
OF Washington, W ho attended the grand
pail gwen by the Q. $. {: on Thursday,
~Maude Wartelle, Lou and Lello Las
trapes and Messrs. L. Dupre, Ii. Lincb.
+. Derbes, Z. Zernot aud NJ. Prescott
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-10-17
.LAURENs. g. G., Oct. II. 1898.
Gov. Tillman's "great speecln at

Gov. Tillman's "great speech" at
the Louisville convention was we
have no doubt very interesting to
listen to as II I, to read, but he neg
lected to explain how free silver
can help the farmers. He offered
nothing In evidence to show that
free coinage would swell the vol
ume Of the currency or that II gold
standard would decrease II. There
Is not one word in his speech to
convince a reasoning man that the
Cry for free silver has u basis in
common sense. 1t Is easy to say
that monO-metalism would Cypress
the debtor class and contract the
currency but the g ,vernor does
not tell how or why. Nor can he.
Governor Tillman deserves very
high praise, however, for the forci-
BILE presentation which he made to
the Westerners of the Southern
side of the negro question so far as
1t relates to politics. In that por-
ton Of his address he spoke with
the undaunted candor Of a man
and did his state credit.