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St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

We take pleasure in calling the atten
tion of our readers to the fact that they
may now secure bargains in dry goods,
furniture, wagons, farming implements,
&C., by calling at once on Mr.. Jos. Bloch,
the popular Opelousas merchant. He
has made sweeping reductions in his
prices, on account of pressing need of
money, aud intending purchasers will
surely save many dime by calling up
on him at once.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

The second game of base ball between
Orelousas and Grand Coteau, for the
championship of the parish, was played
here last Sunday afternoon, and result
ed in victory for the home team by a
score of 4S to 10. AS on the previous
Sunday, when Grand Coteau won by q
score of IS to "a, luck had a good deal to
do with the result; for both teams con-
tain good players, and were skill alone
to determine the result the discrepancy
ought not to have been so great. The
third and last game is to come off to-
morrow afternoon at Grand Coteau.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

The proposed compromise on the sill
yer question having failed through the
firmness-or obstinacy-of the Presi-
dent, the Democratic silver Senators
last Tuesday announced their deter
mination to give no further assistance
to the silver Republicans and populists
of the Senate in delaying a vote, and
the unconditional repeal of the pur-
chasing clause of the Sherman act will
probably be consummated within a
week,
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

The country public schools-all those
in the parish, in fact, except the Opelou-
sas schools-will open next Monday
The following teachers, besides those
mentioned in the proceedings of the
School Board, published some weeks
ago, have been assigned to schools, as
follows: Paul Lambert, Plaisance; Miss
Bernadette DupiG, Bellevue P. H. Mo-
roney, Plaquemine Ridge; w. NJ. Tur-
Der, coiored, Leonviile.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

The Baton Rouge Advocate, the Off
cial journal of the State, and to a great
er degree perhaps than any other news
paper the moutbpiece of the admins
tratiop, applies such epitbets as "base,"
and can aggregation of monumental
knaves" TO the gentlemen composing
the jury in the recent trial of the police
Jury case. The Foster people had a
much better opinion than that of these
gentlemen when they wcle helping the
boilers to get into flee.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

The glory of life insurance is that it
clothes the individual with the strength
of an army against fate, while it does
not impair lis independence. The saw
iDgs banks give no contingent right in
the common fund beyond the actual de-
posit and its own interest. Do not de-
lay, but insure now in the Home Life
Insurance Co. of New York, Clements &
Lewis, agents.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

LOsT-On road between Opelousas
and Sunset, on Wednesday evening, a
small black pocketbook containing
notes, receipts, &c, of no value to any
body but the owner. A suitable reward
will be paid for it's delivery at DEMO
Graf Office. j. E. NELMS.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

CHEAP GooDs.-For dry goods, boots
shoes, hats, clothing, wagons, farming
Implements, saddlery. furniture, wall
paper, &c, at panic prices go to Bloch's'
He needs money right away and has
made such reductions in the prices of
his goods as to bring it in bis Golfers
forthwith. If you would avail yourself
of the opportunity to buy cheap, call on
him at once.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

Six years ago I offered as a prize, a
life-size portrait in water colors, worth
forty dollars, to the one among fifty ba-
bies that would in my opinion make the
prettiest picture. l again make the
same offer-tifty babies under !thirty
months Of age to enter within six weeks
ofiSept. 80, for cabinets.at three dollars
pcr dozen. JNO. j. BURKE.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

The Civil District Court of New Or
leans has ordered the State Treasurer to
utilize the surplus to the credit of tho
interest fund-about $4CJ,OJ)-in tho re-
tiremcnt Of State bonds. The Treasurer
has appealed to the Supreme Court.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

IL you need anything at all in his line,
call at once upon Jos. Bloch, who is SELL
ing many goods very cheap. 1t will cost
you nothing to ascertain bis new prices,
and it will pay you we'll to invest large
ly in some of his goods, even il you will
not need them until next year.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28
To Subscribers,

Our subscribers will find printed be-
low the address on their paper the date
up to which they have paid. Those
who find themselves in arrears are re-
quested to forward us the small amounts
due. Some owe for several years. If
there be any who do not intend to pay,
they should at least apprise US of the
fact.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

The famous st. Landry police jury
case was su omitted to the Circuit Court
at Abbeville last Tuesday aud WAS TAX
en- under advisement. A decision is
looked for next week.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

We club the DEMOCRAT with the Cos
nopolitan, a first-class, finely illustra-
ted monthly magazine, for only $500
per annum. The magazine alone is
worth mole than that,
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

Prof. Mayer takes photographs by the
hew instantaneous process and in any
kind of weather. Drop in and see spcc-
meme of his elegant work at his wcll ap-
pointed gallery on Main Street, near j.
Meyers g. Co.'s warehouse.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28
Personal.
~ Sheriff Lyons, of Acadia, was in town
Tuesday and Wednesday.

Sheriff Lyons, of Acadia, was in tow
Tuesday and Wednesday.
Miss Sidney Derbanne, of Washing
ton, was 10 town on Thursday.
Robert Chache16, parish treasurer
went to New Orleans on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. A. White, of New
Iberia, are on q visit to relatives here.
Messrs. J. j. Neylaud and Carl Wolff
or Washington, were in town on Mon
day.
j.. K. Sandoz, the PECULIAR Main street
merchant, left for New Orleans on Mon
day.
Mr.. Frank Lalanne, of Washington,
was, among the visitors here on We'd
nesday.
Hon. G. L. Dupr6 went to Crowley on
avsn;nH raesaay' returning On Wednesday
Judge Perrault returned from Crow
ley on Saturday evening and went back
on Monday.
Miss May Gil, of Prud'homme, spent
several days IN town during the early
part Of the week.
Mrs. T. S. FoDtenot left this week for
a sojourn in the Pecos Valley, Tex, for
the benefit of her greatly impaired
health.
Mr.. Leonce Sandoz and daughter, Miss
May, and son Peyton, returned on Fri
cay last from their visit to tho Worlds
Fair Mt Chicago.
Attorneys E. T. Lewis aud Charles F.
- 10 RI f1 !, a.,
week to submit the police jury case to
the Circuit court in session there.
Messrs. Dupre and Guidry went to
Abbevllle this week to witness the trial
of their police jury case before the Cir
cult Court, returning on Wednesday.
Prof. Moroney, the veteran school
teacher, was assigned last Monday to
the school at PlaQuemine Ridge and
will reside at Mr.. John Boudreau's. His
address is Opelousas.
Mr.. Bingham Cushman, of this parish,
has been appointed day inspector at the |
customEouse in New Orleans at $225
per day and has probably already enter |
ed upon the discharge OF his duties.
Rev. Herman C. Duncan, the Rector of |
St: James Episcopal Church of Alexan-
lil lb, NHUHc WHO IL uauGn(6r OF the |
late Dr.. Cooke, OF Washington, cele-
brated the twenty-fifth anniversary of |
his ordination last Wednesday.
Among the Louisiana visitors to Chi
cago last week were H. L. Garland, Jr.,
and wife, of New Orleans. Mr.. Garland |
was married about ten days ago to Miss
Blanche Harris, charming young lady
Of New Orleans. We tender our con-
Mr.. and Mrs. T. C. Chachere, of Pru-
/ 1'homme Citv, spent Thursday in town.
Mr.. Chachere's numerous friends in St.
Landry are gratitied to learn that he is
prominently mentioned as q possible
candidate for the State Senate, to fill
he vacancy caused by the acceptance
by Senator Hayes of the postmastership
1t Crowley. Mr.. Chacher6 is closely
Identified with the interests of the peo-
)le of the district; he is man of keen
Icumen and mature judgment, and has
lad considerable experience in deliber-
Itive bodies, having served for many
ears as leading member of the St.
landry police jury before the division
II the parish took place. Should he
consent to become candidate his hosts
# friends in St. Landry would give him
n enthusiastic support.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

Sam and John Bell, colorod, were jail
ed hero on Monday, charged with kill
ing Millard Scott, also colored, at fair
at Big Cane last Saturday night. On
the same day another colored man,
about IS years of age, was lodged in
Jail, charged with criminally assaulting
a colorod girl about nine years old.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

LosT-1n Opelousas, on Saturday, Oc-
tober IA, pair of silver-mounted eye
glasses to which black silk string was
attached. The finder will bo suitably
rewarded on leaving them at this office.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

Consult the DEMOCRAT when you
want to buy. The finn that advertises
wants to sell, and so informs the public
through the home papers. And you
will be certain to get better bargains.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28
Postmaster Chachere handed us the
following letter few days ago:

| Chicago, Oct. 18th, 1885,.
Dear Sir: There is stony in circulation her,
as to man by the name Of C0llane de Bla
| who was inspired by Satan and had the powe
to do as he ked. 1t was"claimed he was sho
at repeatedly hut could not be killed until shO
C;rcumsue, La I myself think this only 4
| fairy tale, but just to get l..le satisfact on
WI you kindly inform mo as to the truth Of
| this story and much OBJ, ,e
| Yours Respect -uly,
| q. G. JOHNSON.
p. s. This all occr rcd just before the war.
The writer has evidently heard exag-
gerated stories of the e yploits Of ono Co.
lin Lebleu, of Calcasieu, whose field of
operations embraced both Calcasicu
and st. Landry (then including Acadia),
and whose career was suddenly termin-
ated at Lake Charles shortly before the
late war began. Lebleu was q tall,
handsome, athletic fellow, fine horse
man, capital shot and bold, wicked
man-when in his cups a regular dare
devil !; ut other times, however, quiet,
modest, suave and unassuming. A
shooting match between him aud JAS
D. Israel, then town constable, which
took place Oh the courthouse square
here, probably gave rise to the story
that. silver bullets were required to kill
him; for although Israel was good
shot and took deliberate aim, firing sew
eral times at close range, Lebleu es-
escaped unscathed. 1t was said at tho
time that he wore Il coat of mail, or at
least breast-plate. Israel owed his es-
cape from Lebleu's deadly aim to his
quickly getting behind u tree and stay
ing there.
Lebleu had for several years terroriz-
cd the sparse settlements on our vast
western prairies, and out there he did
have the "power" to do pretty much
as he liked; so that when the courts
were called upon to take cognizance of
some of his peccadillos, he Indignantly
resented the interference, and boldly
proclaimed his purpose to regulate both
courts and judges to suit himself.
Judge Martel, who occupied the dis
trict bench at that time, having been
apprised of some of Lebleu's threats,
took with him to Lake Charles a we'll
armed body-guard, three of whom, at
the first provocatioD, or probably with
out actual or overt provocation, fred
simultaneously upon him with double
barleled shot gu ms loaded with buck
shot-not silver balls-and laid him
low
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28
The Police Jury Case,

Referring to the decisions of the two
juries in our police jury case, the Lou.
isiaDa Democrat, after quoting our arti
Gle on the subject, says:
Juries wi II decide against the albi.
trary exercise OF the power OF removal
every time But we apprebcnd that
when the case is reviewed on appeal by
those Judges learned in the law" they
will experience no difficulty in finding a
legal pretext to set aside the verdict OF
the jury and sustain the Governor in his
attempt to rule his little Sdtrapy with
the iron hand of a Bismarck.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

Last Monday Alex Williams, colored,
was found dead in the road near Sunset,
and it is supposed that he was murder
ed. Coroner Lttell held an inquest on
the body the same day.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

j. T. Stewart wants two thousand
bushels of corn. He carries full stock
of lumber, four grades of shingles, coal
and painters supplies, and deties COM
petition. j. T. STEWART.
ODelOusas, Oct. %, 1893. 3m
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

The membership of that great bene-
ficiary organization, the Ancient Order
of United Workmen, had increased to
322, ,25J on the 1st Of August, 1893. The
grand jurisdiction Of Texas, to which
St. Landry lodge Of Opelousas belongs,
had membership of 1866 on the same
6ofo
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

Rice growers can get the highest
market price for their product or have
it milIed. for their own account at the
Opelousas Rice Mill, I. J. Thompson,
proprietor. See advertisement.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

P. Del Buono has frcsl. oysters-the
famous @. g. Q's.-aud will keep them
throughout the season.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

SEND twelve cents in postage stamps to 80
~ COrcOran Building, Washington, D. c., and
you will receive four copies of KATE FIELDS
WASHINGTON, containing matter of special
interest. Give name and address, and say
where you saw this advertisement my6
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28
Our Relief Fund.

Through the efforts of Messrs. LOWS
& Lacombe considerable sum has been
added to the fund for the relief of the
storm sufferers this week. The list of
contributors will be given in our next
issue. Mr.. c. Detlein has handed US
$500, and Mr.. j. j. Thompson $1.0o.
$86 CD were collected at the Catholic
church last Sunday.
The ball given on Thursday night
L.lI
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

Drop in and inspect our stock, ascer-
tain our prices aud you will 20 no furth,
er in yonr search for cheap goods.
X. CHACHEpE g. BRO.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

Shreveport has contributed $625.75
for the relief of the storm sufferers, in
cluding 500 collected at the Catholic
church.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

The assessment rolls in the Auditor 3
office show an increase of the assessed
value of property in the State of S15,-
OC0.C)0. 1t is now over $25O,O45,0Oo.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

SherrOusc Medicine Co It'd.
have been using DR.. Tichmor's Amtisep-
SIC IN my family for number OF years, ALWAYS
Keeping bottle of it in my house, as we con
slider 1t indispensable. We use it with excellent
results internally and for cuts, bruises and
rheumatic pains.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28
j. w. JACKSON,

SherrOusC Medicine Co. Ltd
have used DR.. Tichnoy's Anaiscntic in
my family and on my stock, and do not hest
tate to endorse and recommend it to my friends
| anu the public as being a most valuable remedy
JOSEPH BLOCH.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

A fresh stock of groceries and COM
plete line of dry goods, boots, shoes,
&C., always kept on hand by R. Cha
chere g. Bro.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

A marriage took place ON Tuesday on
the Ferris wheel at Chicago, the couple
standing $50 feet above the ground.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

~ The st. Landry Homestead and
Loan Association has opened series H.
Call and take stock.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

Don't buy gig, buggy or phaton un'
til you have examined and priced those
that j. B. Sandoz has for sale.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

DR.. Edgar Marburg, a brilliant young
man of Shreveport. is professor of civil
engineering in the University of Penn.
sylvauia,
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

r. Chachere g. Bro. have an elegant
line Of shoes for ladies, gentlemen and
children at prices that will surprise you.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

Sherrolso Medicine Co. Ltd.
nave used DIR. Tichnor'S Aniiscptic fire.
quently, ana know 1t is a first rate thing to a l.
ways have handy. We are seldom, if ever, with,
out 1t at my house.
J.W. JACKSON.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

The best flour in the market at ridicu.
lousy low prices at R. Chachele e. Bro
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

A beautiful new sugar at five cents
per pound and everything else at bot
tom prices at r. Chaclere e. Ero.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

Don't allow the servant to throw you
trash or garbage into the street. Burr
it,
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

me Middling cotton sold in New Orleans
thdast Wednesday at 1874 cts, and rough
c crice at $3.50 to $3.50 per sack.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

To get a refreshing drink or an excel
lent lunch call at r. ChacheIe's Saloon.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

ShcrrOuse Medicine Co. Ltd.
nave used Dr. TiChmor'. AmtisCptic in
my family for several years, and for general
household purposes, do not know of ANYTHING
better on the market.
w. NJ. CULz.OHE.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

. Go to Shute g. Duson's for every
sctt11,4hing in the drug line.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

W alter Chachele repairs sewing ma
chimes and guarantees satisfaction
Give him trial.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

SherrouSe Medicine Co. Ltd.
very cheerfully endorse and recommend
Or. Tichnor's Anriscptic for wounds cuts.
burns, bruises, and for collie, cramps and pans
evil in stock.
LAURENT nH1E3RE
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

sphere Just received, carload of Texas Red
If knotust-Proof Oats, at c. Dietlein's-
avor ineap.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

Shcrrouse Medicine CO. Ltd,
speak from several years experience. whom
say that Dr. Tichnor'~ Ant;scp1ic is the
best all round household remedy L ever used,
and every family should keep a bottle of It
handy. WI. T.. syVORDs.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

ccnturlA A NEW sewing machine can be had
it is thaIEAp by applying at once at this office.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28

Call at the office of the DEMOCRAT fol
neat and cheap job work.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28
For wounds, Burns, Bruises,
Cuts, and for Collie, Cramps,
rains, FfslX, and Hnffaasa nm "a
ton of the Stomach and
Bowels; also for Collie,
BOtts and FoOt-Eysl i'm
Stock.

OrELOUsAs, La, june Is, 1893
Shcrrouae Medicine Co. Ltd
very cheertully endorse and recommend
DIR. Ihchhor's Anfiscptic for wounds
cuts, bruises, and for collie, cramps, pains, and
inflammation OF the stomach and bowels. have
also used it on my stock and find it most ex-
ceI!ent tor any kind Of wounds Or gall, and for
collie and bolts. 0
HENRY T.. GARLAND,
St. Landry democrat., 1893-10-28
HENRY T.. GARLAND.

Sherrouse Medicine Co. Ltd
consider DIR. Tichmor's Aniiseptic the
pes! general household remedy ever introduced
to the American public, and no family ahould
be without it. A. IACGM RE,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-03-15
The Largest Things.

London is the largest city in the
world, containing a population OF
4,764, 312persons.
The largest river in the world Is the
Amazon, being 1000 miles long, lou
miles wide at its mouth, and navigable
for large ships ., 200 miles from Its
mouth.
The largest island in the world is
Australia It is 1900 miles from
East to West and 1850 miles from
North TO South. It's area is 1884, 2S7
square miles.
The largest Empire in the world is
that of Great Britain, being 1857, 65e
square miles, and more that a sixth
part of the globe.
The largest suspension bridge is the
Brooklyn. The length of the main
span is 1886 feet 6 inches. The intire
Length of the bridge is $3.50 feet.
The largest inland sea is the Caspian
between Europe and Asia, Icing 7OC
miles long and 279 miles wide.
The largest cavern in the world is
the mammoth cave, Kentucky.
The largest tree in the world as yet
discovered is in Tulware County,
California. 1t is 275 feet high, and
LOG feet in circum ference at its base.
The largest desert is Sahara. in
Northern Africa. It's length is 5000
miles and breadth 900 miles; having
an area of 2, 600, 600 square miles.
The largest volcano in the word IS
Etna. Its base is 80 miles in circum-
ference its cone II 600 feet high. Its
first eruption occurred 474 B. &.
The largest body of fresh water on
the globe is Lake Superior, 400 miles
long and 100 miles wide. It's greatest
depth is 200 fathoms. Its surface Is
G35 feet above the level of the sea.
The largest church in the world II
st. Peters in Rome. Its length is 6l3
feet. Its dome is 1875 feet in diameter,
and its height to the cross on the sum
NIT AS feet.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-03-15
What is u Wife.

The pretty school teacher, for little
advertisement, had asked her class fol
the best original definition of "wife, u
and the boy in the corner had prompt
ly responded, IA rib.
She looked at him reproachfully and
nodded to the boy with the dreamy
eyes, who seemed anxious to say some
thing.
"Man's guiding star and guardian
angel" he said, in response to the nod.
"a helpmeet," put in little f1aXen'
haired girl.
"One who soothes man in adversely"
suggested demure little girl.
"And spends his money when he is
flush" added the incorrigible boy in
the corner.
"There was lull, and the pretty,
darkeyed girl said slowly. :,
"a wife is the envy of the spinsters. "
zone who makes man hustle" was
the next suggestion.
"And keeps him from making a foo
of himself" put in another girl. :,
"Some one for a man to find faul'
with when things 60 wrong," said
sorrowful little maiden.
"Stop right there" said the pretty
school teacher. "That is the best def
inition."
Later the sorrowful little maiden
came up to her. and asked:
"Aren't you going to marry thai
handsome man who calls fory nearly
every day" go,
"Yes. DEAR" she replied, "but witt
us nothing will ever go wrong. Ht
says so himself"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-03-15
A Little Philosopher.

"Spell toes" said the mother, who
was teaching her little daughter, sever
years old, to spell.
"T-o-z-e," answered the child.
No, dear, that's not right. To e.:
spells toes.
"But it sounds like t-o-z-e."
II know it, but you cannot go by
the sound"
Then, in order to enforce this pro
position, the mother called Oh hel
daughter to spell froze.
"F-r-o-e-s," said the child.
mo, you're wrong again. This time
we do use the and spell the word
f-r-o.z-e."
"Huh !" grunted the child.
"Now, spell rose," said the mother
1.-THE child hesitated. Finally she
said, II don't know whether to say
r-o-z-e or Foes, and really I don't
know that either way would be right
"Spell it r-o-s.e,' ''said the mother,
"though there is another word pro.
nounced just like it that's spelled
Roses. That word is the name of the
spawn of fishes"
The poor little child looked very
miserable.
Just one more word" said the
mother; tell me how you spell blows.
"Well," said the child, who had
had quite enough nonsense, as she
viewed it, from her mother, and had
suddenly made up her mind to pay
back in kind. "I spell it three ways.
Ispell it b-l-o-s-e for breakfast, b-l-o.s-e-s
II spell it blows all the time"
said the mother.
The child said nothing for minute
or two. Then looking up, she solemn
ly remarked
II think, mamma, that the Eng
lish language was made for persons
very, very well educated. New York
Times.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-03-15
Wanted !!

The other day saw in newspaper
a notice which I think should be read
with care and then tucked away in the
memory. Here it is:
"Wanted I'm one hundred thousand
households in America, willing, sun
shiny daughter who will not fret when
asked to wipe the dishes or sigh when
requested to take care of the baby;
a daughter whose chief delight it is to
smooth away her mothers wrinkles,
and who is quite as willing to tighten
her fathers cares as his pocket; girl
who thinks her own brother quite as
fine o fellow as some other girls
brother. Constant love, high esteem,
and a most honored place in the home
guaranteed. Employment assured to
all qualified applicants. Address,
Mother, Home Office"