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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1893-12-22

No. 325. Caleb c. Sargent John A.
ers. Specifications TO be filed in thirty days
from Dec. IL. Defendant has thirty days
thereafter to plead. Watson and Darling
for plaintiff, Harvey for defendant
No. 1926. Samuel Bean v. Thomas b.
White. Judgment against defendant,
White. Clerk TO assess damages on notice.
Watson for plaintiff, Darling for White.
No. 32l. ID. Z. Hyde Cello Roberts and
Others Assumpslt. Judgment in favor of
plaintiff by default. Watson for plaintiff.
No. 232. Z. X. Skinnerv v. l.. ID. and Alma
f. Tillotson. Assumpsit. Judgment for
plaintiff. Bisbee for plaintiff, Emery for
def sndant.
No. 935. ii. c. Waldo and others town
of Randolph. Highway case, Roswell
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24
July Fourth.

We are pleased to learn that steps arc
being taken by some Of our public spirit
ed citizens to celebrate here the natal day
of American independence. This is as IT
should be, and the DEMOCRAT bids the
broad guaged men and women who are
engaged in the work godspeed. We arc
also gratified to find that our suggcs-
ton in reference to the matter is ap-
proved by our patriotic Washington
correspondent whose interesting letter
appears elsewhere and we hereby, IN
the name of the people Of Opel0usas,
cordially invite our Washington friends
and our friends fro1l every section of
the parish to come to Opeiousas on
the 4th and assist US in celebrating the
glorious anniversary. But Washington
ought to have a celebration Of its own :
in fact every town and hamlet i'll this
broad land ought to appropriately OBJ
serve the day, even if nothing more was
done than to read Jetttraon's immortal
production, the Declaration of 1nde-
pendence.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24
Rice Crop Bulletin

Ia Bulletin No. Rice Crop, 1888
June 18th, Mcssrs. Dan Talmage's Sons
report:
Acreage and promised outcome in
North Carolina and Georgia consider
ably below that Of last year. South
Carolina up to average and in good con-
dition. In Louisiana. along the Miss
issippi river and in other old parishes,
some diminishment of acreage, but in
the South West tie culture being pros
ecuted on a laIger scale than ever be-
fore. Those who oVerdid last year re-
duced acreage, having learned that Il
small crop well handled is Of more
money value than larger one neglect
ed. The total area is enlarged as there
has been considerable immigration dur
ing the past year from the North West
and the new cUmers almost universally
have gone into the culture of rice, as it
offers larger returns than wheat OF any
other cereal. The number of planters
are increased by fifteen to twenty per
cent. Early crop looking handsome
and first arrivals expected by August.
Unusual care has been given to seed
and the crop should prove quite equal
best average of the Carolinas. Reports
from other states are uufavorable, cx-
cept Texas which shows progress and
promises outcome equal that of North
Carolina. Total area planted in the
United States 261, 900 acres; estimated
yield 10, 10000 bushels.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24
Wedding Bells.

+ The old Catholic church in st. Mar.
tinsville was the scene on Thursday
morning, the 22d, of brilliant and hap.
py marriage, the contracting parties be-
ing Mr.. VIM. Joel Sandoz, of Opelousas,
the eldest son of the editor of this paper
and Miss Blanche Philomcne Broussard
eldest daughter of Mr.. I. L. Broussard,
of ST. Martinsville.
The groom's best man was Mr.. Cue
riniere Broussard, brother of the bride,
I and the brides maid of honor was Miss
CorneIia Bancker, the lovely daughter
| of Mr.. N. =. Bancker, of St. Martin.
! The other bridesmaids were Misses Elo-
die Bienvenu, Marie DeLaurGal and
! Inez Broussard, of st. Martinsvile, and
! Miss Ada Sandoz, of Opelousas, and the
! other groomsmen were Albert NoorhIes
! of St. Martin, Geo. Richard Of Lafa-
yette, and Thos. H. Lewis, Jr, and L..
| Stuart Sandcz, of Opelousas. At 10:30
a. N. the church was we'll filled with an
animated and expectant throng, and as
aisle towards the altar to the sound of
| slow music, the scene was solemn and
| impressive. The Good Father Langlois
offered a few words of admonition and
were spoken that bound two loving
hearts "for aye" While the signatures
of the contracting parties and witnesses
were being affixed to the official docu-
ments required by civil and ecclesasti-
cal regulations, Mrs. Thomas Bates, the
accomplished daughter of Judge Ed
ward Simon, of st. Martinsville, beauti-
fully sang an Ave Maria, with organ ac-
compartment; and then the party filed
out of church and entering their car
riages were soon at the spacious and
hospitable homo OF cX- Sheriff Broussa:tl,
where Il large and elegant reception was
held until the honr of departure had ar
rived. While the champagne coIks
were popping and the toasts were being
offered, oDsratulatory kilograms came
pouring iD from abseut friends, among
which we recall those fron, Mcssrs Jos.
Bloch, b. F. MeginIey, J. j. Pelrodin,
L. Salmonson aud 4. Loeb, of Opelou-
sas, and Mr.. +. NJ. Cornay, Of Bald
win.
Several of the wedding presents were
to be seen in the parlors and were much
admired.
At 1850 p. m., when with tear -dimmed
eyes fond adicus had been spoken, tic
train bore away the happy couple on
their way to New Orleans. Thence they
go to Chicago and then to Washington,
D. c., where they will reside. a host
Of friends wish them every joy.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24
The II. S. District Court.

Judge Aleck Boarman, attended by
all the Court staff, opened Court here ON
last Monday, organized the grand jury
and went to work. Mr.. Elstner pro-
ceeded to call over tho dOcketed cases
every one Of which was promptly dis
posed of.
The following cases were tried and
disposed of on Tuesday:
u. S. VS.. J. 3. Levert, violating L. S.
Revenue Laws. Found guilty and cen
fenced to pay fine of $1,000 and costs.
Z. S. VS.. Jean Bellas, eft al, same en-
try as in previous case.
Z. S. VS.. S. Il. Kingery, same entry as
ID previous case.
US. VS.. Alphonse Thibodeaux, same
entry as in previous case.
U. S. VS.. Francois LedOux, same en-
try as in previous case.
Messrs. Young and Belden tried at
at the January term, not appearing, the
Marshal, Mr.. VigDeaux, was instructed
to produce their bodies at Alexandria
on Monday next.
The case of the Government VS.. Ed.
Walls who stood committed under q
bond for his appearance, required
charged, the DISTRICT Attorney and
Grand Jury considering that the evil
dence taken by the Commissioner
showed no case against him.
Judge Boarman sat two days only.
The business of this Court is trans
acted in a manner strongly contrasting
with the modus Operandi of our State
District Courts, and we cannot avoid
thinking that such contrast might be
largely avoided. For instance, when
the Crier, Mr.. Bernstein, proceeded to
call Tire panel, not a juror failed to an
swer. There was reason for this, and
we think it is found in the fact that
every juror knows the law must be
obeyed implicitly.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24
a Constitutional Convention.
Says the n. q. City Item:

Says the n. q. City Item:
The people demand a reduction of
taxes, more efficient aud less costly
judicial system, local governments cho-
sen by and directly responsible to their
constituencies (the menace of negro
domination having passed away, and
election laws which will permit the peo-
pie themselves to do the electing and
not allow self perpetuating junta to
continue themselves in power indefi-
nitely.
To attain these desirable objects
the Item suggests that constitutional
convention he held next year, the Leg
islature to call it soon after assembling 2
next May, and the amended instrument
to be submitted to the people for ratifi-
cation at the next election for State Of
fcers. AS such plan would not inter-
fere with the official tenure of the pres
ent administration, there is some hope
that it may be adopted. The commits
sion plan of patching will not give sat
isfaction and more far-reaching rem
edy ought to be resorted to.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24
The June Cosmopolitan.

With the third part Of Omega" the
work of the Frence astronomer Flama-
rioD, which appears in the Cosmopoli-
tan for July, the reader is able to grasp
something of the great purpose of the
author. "Omega is declared by those
who have read the entire work to be
one of the most remarkable writings of
the century. While pretending to be a
novel, it is a work having a deeply phil
osophical purpose, as is more fully de-
veloped in later chapters. 1t is some
thing that no fairly intelligent person
can afford not to read, and is surely des-
tined to become classic.
In recent number Of the Cosmopoli
tan a story was published, entitled
"The House of the Dragons which re-
ceived wide criticism because ofrhe i'm
portancc OF the life problems involved.
A daughter of Bishop Potter, who was
for some time connected with iDpor-
tant mission work among the working
girls of New York, has undertaken to
reply, and discuss another side of the
question in the July number.
An interesting article on the City of
Brooklyn" by Murat Halstead the pc
culiar games of the New Mexican In
dians, by Chas. F. Lummis; "Sorosis,"
by Margaret Manton Merrill; the fight
of the Cumberland and Merrmac, told
by Cant. Thos. Selfridge, one of the
survivors; a paper on "Thc Deserted
Homes of New England" an account Of
the Brussels Monetary Conference, by
one of its most distinguished members;
a curious story of the southwest, by
Opie Read, and contribution 10y Mr.
Howells, are among the many impor-
tant papers of the June issue.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24

The program for the closing exercises
of the Louisiana State University and
A. and NJ. College, at Baton Rouge, is
as follows: Saturday, July 1st, Agri-
cultural Day July 2d, Commencement
Sermon; July 81, Military and Literary
Exercises; July 4th, Commencement,
Displays and Hop. We are indebted to
Cadet L. L. Gil of Opelousas for an in
vitation to attend.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24

Assessor Swords has almost completed
the assessment of property in Opelousas,
and he informs us that it will exceed
last years by $4,000. The very de-
fective assessment of last year only foot
ed up about $373, 900, and this years will
therefore be in the neighbolhood of bali
q milliOn-about S493,0 900.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24

The first number OF the Pointe Cou-
pee Messenger will appear.at New Roads
to-day. 1t is the property of stock
company and will be edited by Mr.. l..
b. Claiborne, late editor of the Banner.
We Wisf, the new paper and its talented
sditnf SucceSs.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24

Mrs. Lena Charlton, of New Orleans,
sister of Mrs. NJ. L. Swords, of Opelou-
sas, died at her home in New Orleans Oh
the 10Th inst, aged % years. The fam-
lily have our sincere sympathy.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24

The st. Landry Homestead and Loan
Association is an important factor III
the upbuilding of !OpeIousas. Take IA
few shares, benefit yourself and assist
in the good work.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24

Since the bicycle craze hit our town
there is hardly week that passes that
new accessions are not made in this
line, there being at present at least four
teen wheels in town. One Of our wheel
men who believes in taking extra care
of his Columbia has tried several of our
insurance agents to insure the pneu-
matte tires from being eaten up by the
1ntc
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24

The Now York Press Club is gather
ing funds to erect Il new building OF IA
national character through the medium
of a grand fair. One of the drawing at
fractions is a marvellous little Puzzle
Souvenir 10y the famous "15 Puzzle
erank, who is we'll known journalist.
There is a positive aud simple solution
to the little mystery yet, despite Of the
tempting offers OF Knox Hats, Pommery
Sec. and Steinway Pianos, the wiseacrcs
are baf1ied for a solution
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24

The Woman's Missionary society of
the Methodist Z. ClIurcn South, will
Ilolda public meeting next Sunday at II
o'clock a. ~. in the Methodist church.
BY order Of the President, Mrs. 7. S.
Randle. All are cordially invited to at
tend. I. s. RANDLE, z. G..
June goth, '93.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24

-' An ugly crevasse which occurred few
DAYS ago on the Mississippi, in the par
aish of st. John the Baptist, has been
closed, 1000 NEIL working on it day and
night until all danger was passed.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24

ATessrs. Dan Talmage's Sons announce
that the Columbia Rice Mill New York
will close in early August aud that 10
new toll engagement will be undertaken
before September. They also state
that general information respecting
rice most willingly furnished and We
advise our planting friends to take ad-
vantage of this kind prolfer, for they
suay learn something greatly to their ad-
waHtage. No man can know too much
and cur planters have in past suffered
for lack of general and special informa-
sion as to the worth of rice and the
prospects of the future.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24

The glory of life insurance is that il
clothes tie individual with the strength
of an army against fate, while it does
not impair his independence. The saw
ings banks give 40 contingent right in
the common fund beyond the actual de-
posit and it's own interest. DO not de-
lay, bat insure now in the Home Life
Insurance Co. of New York, Clements &
Lewis, agents.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24

i. B. Sandoz has an extensive assort-
ment of buggies, carriages, &C., and his
prices are probably little lower than
the lowest. Better see him about it.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24

U. S. Senator Leland Stanford, of
California, died suddenly at his resi-
.dence at Palo Alto, Cal, on Tuesday
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24

The Democrat and American Farmer = 90
The Democrat and Farm Journal. 60
The Democrat aud New York Witness w 70
The Democrat and Caurier Journal. .-...-. 30
The Democrat and American Agrlculturist 5 10
The Democrat and American Israclite 5 Gu
The Democrat aud Am. JIDl. of Education 20
The Democrat and Am, Irul. Of Pharmacy to
The Democrat and Sat. Evg. Post, tphil1. ) GO
The Democrat aud Sat. Night, Phil. }..... / Is
The Democrat aud Cosmopolitan. / 20
Wewill send the Democratand any othcrp paper
or magazine at pr0portonatcly reduced rates
or will forward subscriptions for any of then
fiss at expense at publishers rates
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24

She sang a song entitled "I'm III love
with the man in the moon" and when
asked why, she answered Because he
gets his clothing at Bioch's."
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24

The Leavenworth, Kansas, Business
College offers free course OF instruc-
ton in to-day's Democrat. Young men
should read the advertisement.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24

Walter Chachcle repairs sewing ma
chimes and guarantees satisfaction.
Give him trial.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24

Miss Lizzie Borden, accused OF MUIR
sieriDg. her father and stepmother at
Fall River, Mass, has been acquitted.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24

Middling cotton sold in New Orleans
last Wednesday al 7 l16 and rough rice
at $1.25 to So, 50 per sack.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24

DR.. kendall's treatise on the horse
can be had at this Office for 25 cents
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24
seEE gh +

HARMANSON-Ncar Opelousas, June %.
1893, Z. T. Harmanson, late Of Ayoycl!cs, aged
81 years.
ROY-Ncar 0pclOus&s, on JUae 70. 1888. ida
daughter of the late Ernest Roy, aged Is Years
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24

A man was run ov :" by train at La
fayette on Thursday afternoon and i'll
stantly killed. He was terribly man
gled.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24

The Scientific American is the best
educator you can place in the hands of
your boy. Only 50 per annum. We
will forward subscriptions without ex-
ira charge. Call and see sample copy.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24
ONEZEyfE yECTNRuEx

VINO made homestead Entry No l4so2 for thc
" o1 Mo,',ia ailu OF Sec. 90, TIP. 4, ri
HI; nc nai!ies the following witnesses to prove
MS CONTINUOUS residence upoa, and cuItiTotion
OF, said land, viz: N 'u''i' "'ioh
Oscar Cctestln, OIin P. Fontpnot. A1av,,ar,,
dry parish, Id. "ii u 81 L"h-
june II st. 49,,
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24

For SALE.-A good second hand top
buggy. Apply at this office.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24

Mr.. j. n. Robin has beeu appointed
postmaster at Leonvllle.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24
NOTICE :,


tEITED STATES Li>n OfFIcE.f
New Orleans, La, May H. 1898.
Noi!re l. hereby given !ltat the following
named sci tier has filed notice nf his intrnfinI,
~ make final proof iii support Of ms claim, alI1
that SAL" proof Will he made before tie clerk
MGlncslaN. IulE L b. 1907 VI. ~, W
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24

500 note heads ~1.75, 1000 - %, at
this office.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24

Ii you want any painting done, try
Walter Chaeliere. His terms are low
and be guarantees satisfaction. His
card appears elsewhere.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24

Prof. Mayer takes photographs by the
new instantaneous process and in any
kind of weather. Drop inaud see speci
mems of his elegant work at his well APP
pointed gallery on Main Street, near j.
Meyers & Co.'s warehouse,
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24
NOTICE.
opelousrs. La, June Il. Is

Opelousrs. La, June Il, 1893.
A q meeting of the Directors of the First
N National Bank, held at their Office this da Y
a semi annual dividend Of four per cent was DC
cfared payable on and after July list, out of the
earnings of the past six mOnths.
Dividend Checks Will be mailed to all stock
holders on July Ist.
J. +. SKIPPER,
,Tuue "a Cashier.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24
T1E'gas,t

LAND OFFICE IT NEW ORLEANS. L..
.-.,,.,.:.,,-. May 11th, 1895;
,s"tjf& - hcfr'% gwen that the foIlDwfn@
h'iHttt settler has filed Hotice Of lis intention
70 60 make fh%l proof in support Of his claim, and
tIa( saIq proof wIb be made before. the (ipIE
VI tHc biSttlct CUilrt, at OpclUulsas, on We'd
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24

Don't allow the servant to throw your
trash or garbage into the street. Burn
ii
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24
n Office

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS. LA.,,
>.,,:.., g.; ,, June II, 1893.
NoSlIc y hefchy gwen that the folloyvJnc
70 70 uahe maj proof in support of his claim. and
ItaI sitIH PROOF Will he made before the CleTk
u q rhe D!stfict court at Opelousas, La, on Mou~
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24

Fresh parched and ground coffee al
ways on hand at Vilaseca's.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24

Cards are out announcing the uiar~
Tiage, on June %, at st. Peters Catholic
Church, New Iberia, at 11:30 a. NJ, of
Mr. Joseph Pellerin-and Miss Nina l..
Deblanc, both of New Iberia. Miss Nina
is the lovely granddaughter Of Mrs. w.
II. Megipiey OF Opelousas and has the
best wishes of many friends and rcla-
tives i'm st. Landry, and Mr.. Pellerin is
u very worthy young gentleman who is
well known and highly esteemed in
Opelousas where he resided for several
months. The DEMOCRAT wishes them
many years of happiness and prosperity.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24

The Louisiana Cbautauqua opened at
Huston on the 21st., and will continue
six weeks. We have received the very
interesting and voluminous program and
will refer TO it in future issues. The ex-
ercises OF this splendid summer normal
school aie absolutely free to teachers,
and as the rates of board are exceeding
ay moderate we hope to hear that many
will attend. The public is invited TO at
tend the sessions and all will doubtless
dc Amply repaid for their visit in listen
ing to the superb orators aud learned
lecturers who will be present, participa-
ting In the entertainments and festiyi-
Sies, etc.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24

The DEMOCRAT ) months for so cents.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24

Get our prices for job work,
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24
EssfsGSE> o. sEN~Es,

WAG matte Homestead Entry Ne 1854 for IN.
~ Sec. u III 6 south range cast, LoI,Isiant
Meridian. ' 4"
iio names tho following witncsSr. 10 nrnyr
Of. said land, viz:
Au%u>ie i4c'lni:%, .. i.CuouN, .iu-ustc Fru.e,,
ali.t fifs'a. A=ulllard ali OF st. Landry parish
louisiana.
,r..,,. tItAS. {. pALEEEI,
ATTY 80 " Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24
NOTICE..

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS.
>-....,, June ., 1898. {
Notice IS hereby given that the foIIowinS.
nahcu settler has filed notice of his intcntif n
20 make lihtl proof III support OF his claim and
t4at sald proof will be made before the 1,irrk
OF me Dlst!lGt Court. at Opelousas, on Thurs.
day, July Goth, 1898 VIZ. O- A'A
ALCENDOEs FONTENOT,
who made Homestead Entry No, 1O227. for the
range cast, Louisiana Meridian.
lie names the following witnesses to proye
MS continuous residence upon and cultivation
o. StlN Iahd, w; j. Pierre Dosuet, J. Pierre
L5ti'rur, Joseph NcAuley and J. !, Landreneau
all Of st. Landry Parish La. '"'
CHAS. G. PALFREY,
'''' i'-o'' Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24

Get our prices for job work.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24
NOTICE.

LAND OFFICE At NEW ORIEAx.L,
May 17th, 1893 {
named settler has filed notice Of his lnfeutinn
I" make ttndl proof il support OF his claim and
ma, H"!d Hlooi VIII he made before tie t'jrrk
2i ~" nistIItt Court at OpcIousas. on We,tuc1
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24

Summer hats at J. K. Sandoz d Bros
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24

Pay your subscription.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-06-24

New Iberia Enterprise Miss Mcada
Duson, a 70 year old daughter Of Hon.
C. C. Duson Of Opcl0usas, who is visit
ing at Capt. E. 4. pharr's home, had a
narroy escape from serious injury if not
loss of her life, on Wednesday night
last. She was sleeping on the second
floor and in her sleep walked out of the
window, which comes down to the floor
and fell to the ground, distance of
eighteen feet. She fortunately escaped
injury,
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-07-13
THE BEST BATHS OF Al.


The Pfafn tld Fashioned COtd Bath In
Summer and TeDid Bath In Winter.
There is talk about new fashion of
flower baths. Il is not exactly new
fashion. because baths of herbs, baths Of
crushed fruit. baths Of flowers, baths OF
leaves, baths Of powdered roots, have
been in use from time immemorial
among ladies who wish to preserve their
beauty. There were also at one time
but these are gone oat of favor-baths
of earth. Fancy lying up to your neck
in garden mold, with few worms, cen
tipeds and such things squirming about
your ribs! Then there are the sun baths.
At a certain place-pcrnaps there are a
dozen-in Switzerland and Germany,
the patients lie in little rooms with glass
roofs enjoying the warmth of the sun.
After an ordinary English summer !
dare say sun bath would prove efica-
cious in every kind of disease that can
be imagined. And there is something
poetical in bath of crushed fruit-one
of crushed raspberries, for instance
should impart Il delicate pinkness to the
skin; but, after all, the fruit would be
more useful for the promotion Of health
in currant and raspberry pie-pie
please, not tart.
A bath of violets would make one 10
about for an hour or so suggesting the
immediate neighborhood of penny
bunch of violets, but perhaps the flowers
would be more lastingly useful in vase.
And, when all is told, l am quite certain
that the finest bath in the world is one
Of water, either hot or cold, and Ialways
recommend as physician hitherto un-
licensed and uncalled all my patients to
take Il cold bath every morning i'll sum-
mer, and tepid bath every morning in
winter, and Lot bath whenever one has
got cold or feels low, It suffuses the
cheek with delicate bloom like that of
the common or garden peach. 1t bright
ems the eyes and clears the complexion
and keeps tie loveliest woman young
till she gets old.-Walter Besant.