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St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20
" A Real Bad Man"
Lafayette Gazette.

1IdIts cLtc Sd6CtIC.
We copy the subjoined from tue Chi
cago Blade, and il any of our readers
can recall the event and know the de-
tails Of this alleged incident, The Ca
zette would be pleased to have them
contribute same to its columns:
At Opelousas you may hear even yet
of certain noted character whom We
will call La Bleu, whose reign was not
so long back but what many men can
still remember it. La Bleu was man
or revolver, and totally devoid of per.
sonal fear. He had been known to
shoot a negro dead because the latter
did not take his hat off to him upon the
road. He rode about the country and
did as he liked. He married any women
he chose, and il the wife Of any man
struck his fancy he would impudently
call and ask for her.
Judge Martel, a man noted for his
courage and determination, had oCca-
sion to call a session of his court for a
certain day. La Bleu sent word that
court could not sit. Judge Martel sent
word that court would sit just the same.
La Bleu returned his compliments, and
said that if court did SIT that day he
would be on hand and would then and
there kill the judge presiding. Judge
Martel replied cOurteously that be
would be at home Oh the bench then and
there and would be pleased to receive
Mr.. La Bleu's call.
When the day came round court did
sit, and Judge Martel was Oh the bench.
La Bleu entered the court room and
walked boldly down in front of the
bench. A word and his hand sought
his weapon. At that instant-bang!
bang g!-two bullets struck him and he
fell dead. Judge Martel had men post
ed to uphold the dignity Of the law.
They obeyed their Instructions to the
letter. This ended the La Bleu dynasty.
Judge Martel ia alive to-day.
Judge Martel has been dead some
six or seven years.-Ed.J
There is considerable truth in the
above story. Judge B. A. Martel was
judge Of the district composed OF the
parishes of St. Landry, Lafayette and
Calcasieu few years before tho late
war, and it was while holding Court at
Lake Charles that the killing of Lebleu
occurred. He waskilled with shot guns
loaded with buckshot and by men whom
the Judge took with him from st. Lam
dry, lis home being hore at Opelousas.
The parties who did the killing we're
tried here and acquitted, Pierre Soule,
Alclblades Deblanc, Adolpbe Olivier
and other leading lawyers being eu-
gagged in the case which excited much
interest throughout the State.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20

The glory of life insurance is that 1t
clothes the individual with the strength
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 do
lay, but insure now in the Home Life
Insurance Co. of New York, Clements g.
Lewis, agents. -
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20
Reading Room vs.. Race Track.

We want a good and well conducted
Reading Room in this place good deal
worse than we do race track. 1t would
keep the young men of our town in
dulged in very beneficial leisure, and
it would prove source of interest to
the ladies, who would encourage such
an enterprise.-St. Mary Banner.
What the Banner says of Franklin ap-
plies with equal fitness to most, if not
all, Of our country towns; but still the
race track seems to have the inside track
over the reading room everywhere.-
Thibodaux Sentinel.
1t is so in Opelousas just now. How
long will it be so?
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20

We have received tho first number Of
the Daily Capital Item just started at
Baton Rouge by our old friend W. c.
Annis, Esq. 1t is four column four
page paper we'll filled with interesting
matter and O fair share of advertise"
mepts, and the subscription price is only
So per annum. We wish the Daily Cap
ital Item success.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20
NOTICE !!

UNITED STATES LAND OrFICB.l
New Orleans, La, May II, 1898. !
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his Intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Clerk
ol the District Court at Opelousas, La, on
Wednesday, July 5th. 1893, viz:
ELO1R ROGAR
who made Homestead Entry No. 1909 for the
southwest section 5, township s. south range
west, Louisiana meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land, viz:
llildevert Granger, Ambrose Granger, Israel
Deshotels, AuSllstc Saucicr and Iefroir Jaeko
Fontenot, all of St. Landry parish, Louisiana.
CHAS. {. PALFREI,
May 70 TT. Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20
NOTICE

oiIlCL 81 LANDRY HoMEsT'D 4 LOAN ASSN,
Opelousas, March 81, 1898.
Ihis Association has oponed new Series
" h The great advantages already reaped by
the shareholders and the public should Induce
many TO avail themselves OF the present oppor
tunlty TO become members. .The laying aside
OF an insignificant sum weekly will secure yop
good home. shares to be applied for ut the
office in Bank Building, up stairs. Weekly pay
meuts are only twenty-five cents per share
E. u, EaIILLTTE,
aaEch 1d lset, President,
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20
a Noted Minstrel.

NJ. I. Skiff, formerly business man
dian, dian AUs suffered &c a with rheumatism fu @ % for
years without relief until be bought a
bottle of Drummond's Lightning Rem
edy. Two bottles made a we'll man of
him. There are 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., 1850 Maiden Lane, New York.
Agents wanted.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20

The negroes of FarmerviIle have er-
ected q large, two-story school building.
The improvement speaks we'll for their
enterprise.-Es.
So it does. But what VIZ want to
know is when will the white people Of
Opelousas do as muchP
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20

Charley Pefferkorn has succeeded B.
+. Meginley in the saloon business and
desires to inform the old habituEs of the
house and the balance of bis friends
that no trouble nor expense will be
spared to keep the establishment up to
its high standard in every respect. He
invites them all to drop In and see him
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20

At the sale of money blythe st. Lam
dry Homestead and Loan Association
last Mouday night, Adelaide Frilot Sc
cured the whole amount otfered-S100O
at so per cent. $1,000 more will be Of
fered on Monday. May 90, at s p. M.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20

Prof. Mayer takes photographs by the
new instantaneous process and in any
kind OF weather. Drop in and see speci-
mems of his elegant work at bis we'll ap-
pointed gallery on Main Street, near j..
Meyers g. Co.'s warehouse.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20

Two breaks in the leyees of the Mis-
sisippi in Arkansas have precipitated
disastrous floods upon three parishes in
Louisiana. There is also crevasse on
bayou Lafourche. The outlook is very
gloomy in those sections.
Two more breaks have sipce occurred
in the neighborhood of the first two.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20

If we are not mistaken, there is a
town ordinance forbidding the build
ing of yard gates 50 as to open upon
the street. If there is no such ordnance,
one should be passed without delay aud
then strictly enforced.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20

Twenty five young gentlemen gradu-
ated in law at Tulane University last
Monday night. Among them was Mr..
Q. II. Simpson, of Lafayette, the vale
dictorian Of the class, who was born in
our sister town OF Washington on March
90, 1870. He was named after the we'll
known old steamboat captain, Oramel
Hinckley, Esq. The alumni orator was
our talented young friend, H. L. Gar
land, Jr., who is now practicing law in
New Orleans.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20

Mr.. +. Mnnzesheimer, formerly a
merchant at Opelousas, where he
was highly esteemed, died recently at
Dallas, Tex, where he resided since he
left here.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20

Eighteen Or twenty of the Avoyelies
whitecaps have pleaded guilty to con-
spring for the purpose of driving ne
groes from the parish and were SEN
fenced by Judge Coco to thirty days in
Jail. The grand jury has just found
true bills against fourteen OF these
whitecaps for murder, and their trial
began last Wednesday.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20

The st. Landry Homestead and Loan
Association is an important factor in
the upbuilding of Opelousas. Take a
few shares, benefit yourself and assist
in the good work.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20

Mr.. Andre Grimmer, formerly of
Grand Coteau, who has been residing in
Natchitoches parish for many years,
having married there and raised large
family, died several months ago.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20

MiddliDg cotton sold in New Orleans
laet Wednesday at Z 1-2 and rough lice
at S1.25 to $3.50 per sack.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20

Some of our sidewalks are obstructed
so that people do not use them any
more but walk in the street. This
should not be. Let the distractions be
removed without delay.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20

Disastrous floods have occurred this
week in Ohio and Pcunsy lvania, four
teen lives have been lost and incalcula :
BILE damage has been done to property.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20

Parties having oats to cut should see
Henry Chachert. His rates are low
only 50 per acre for cutting ana 'aking.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20

Ii you want any painting done, try
Walter Chachere. His terms are loW
and hs guarantees satisfaction. His
card appears elsewhere,
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20

j. B. SandoZ has an extensive assort-
ment Of buggies, carriages, &c, and his
prices are probably n little lower than
the lowest. Better sec him about it,
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20

The survey OF the town was not Or
dered too soon. Almost every time a
fence was made over it was set few
inches into the street, and our already
narrow streets we're getting narrower
tear by year. We trust now that sur
Wy has been made stop to this prac-
tiee will be put ut once.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20

The L. s. Supreme Court has declared
constitutional the Geary act requiring
all the Chinese in this country to be re-
gistercd by May or be sent back to the
Flovery Kingdom. The President hav-
ing suspended the operation of the law,
it is not likely that action will be taken
until the next session of Congress, as it
will take about ten millions of dollars to
try, convict and deport the 100000 Chi
nese residents who have not complied
with the law. Trouble is feared with
China who can make things very un-
pleasant for the 100000 Americans liy-
ing iD that country.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20
NOTICE..
IANn OEEIEE Az NEW {

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS LA., 4
May 18th, 1898. !
Noucc Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his Intention
to make tiual proof in support Of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Clerk
or the DISTRICT Court ut Opelo,lsas, on Wedncs-
day. July 5th, 1898, viz:
EDMOND II. JENNER
who made Homestead Entry No 1854 for the
Sc Sec. 81 Up south range east, Ilousif1ia
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
of, said land, viz:
Auguste Lcdoux, 0. Ledoux, Augusta Fruge
aud Edgar Agutllard, all of st. Landry parish
Louisiana.
CHAS. C. PALFREY,
May 20-6t. Repster
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20

Nor1cE.-A loan of $1,000 will he Of
fered to tie shareholders of the st. Lam
dry Homestead aud Loan Association,
OH Monday, Mag Goth, at their Of
fee over the First National Bank, at
sp.m. c. BAILEY.
May 90. Secretary.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20

Order your oysters, crabs and fish
from vilaseca; delivered at domlcil.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20

He who by his trade would thrive,
Must not neglect to advertise
p, 7, ba!num,
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20

The progressive euchre party given
on Tuesday night by the Social Club was
a success, nine tables being occupied.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20

Don't buy gig, buggy or pl;rton I'm
til you have examined and priced those
that J. B. SandOz has for sale.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20

The White Sewing Machine will give
you longer and better service than any
made. Sec ad. in this issue.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20

Cadet +. L. Sandoz, U. S. n, of the
class of 1894, sends the DEMOCRAT an
elegantly engraved invitation which
reads as follows: 94 to 50. The class
of Ninety Four of the U. s. Naval Aca-
deny desires you to attend the Fare
well Ball to be given to the Graduating
Class, Friday evening, June second.'
The Hop Committee" of which Joan
u. Thompkins of Louisiana is chair
man, comprises two cadets from
Georgia, two from Alabama, two from
New York, and one each from Ohio,
Kentucky, Tennessee, Pennsylvania,
Arkansas, and Massachusetts,. Next
year the class of 1895 will teuder to the
graduating class, of which our young
friend and kinsmau is Il member, the
same graceful courtesy.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20

Ion our return from Natchitoches last
eek we were detained nearly "a hours
/ Alexandria, OH account of the absence
.f close connections between the I.&P.
and Southern Pacific trains. Our en-
forced sojourn in the Future Great" )"
however, was very pleasant one, and
we were pleased to observe that the
pretty town was still Oh the up grade.
We are under obligations for appreciat-
ed courtesies to number of its public
spirited citizens, among whom were
Judge Blackman, Mr.. John c. Ryan,
Editor Mccormick, of the Town Talk,
Mr.. c. G. Swayze, formerly of Opelou-
sas, and the Alexandria Amateurs who
on Thursday night produced in excel
lent style the bright society drama enti-
tied A Summers Fancy" followed by
D hop,
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20

Fresh parched and ground coffee al
ways on hand at YIlaseca's.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20

The Lafayette Dramatic Educational
Association was organized last week
With the following officers: President,
VIM. Campbell, Secretary, Homer Mou-
ton Treasurer, G. .. Mouton Stage
Manager, II. Van der Cruyssen. Their
first entertainment will take place OH
the 27th inst, when O French drama en-
titled inc Mere will he presented by
tue Breaux Bridge Literary and Gym
nastic Association, who have kindly
volunteered their services fo1 the oc-
casion. The entertainment will COM
prise vocal aud instrumental music and
tabIeanx and will close with dance.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20
JUDICIAL ADvKRT4sEMFyTs

III u
No.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
hy virtue OF an order OF the Honorable, tn.
Probate Court, in and for the parish OF 81. Ian.
dry, there viii be sold at public auction, 10 The
last alll highest bidder, by the undersigned
administrator, or any duly qualified auctioneer.
at me store OF y. {. Deviiliers. at NotleyvII)e,
In tho parish OF ST. Landry. on
Wednesday, May 3I.t, 1898,
the following described property belonging ~
the estate OF Ita Deviiers, deceased. late OF |he
parish OF st. Landry, to-wit:
One COW.
Ierms-Cash. NC. DEVILLIERs,
IIhA ~, Iet5. Administrator
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20
W. G.. T. q. Column.
Under the auspices OF ". c. T. L. OF Opcluuea

/ Under the auspice, Of W. c. T. [. OF Opcousas,
Mrs. Obier, President.
Mrs. Crawford, Recording Sccletary,
Mrs. SettOon, Corresponds Secretary.
Miss White. Treasurer.
The w. c. T. Z. meets every Tuesday
meeting will be held at the residence of
Mrs. Adams.
At the recent convention at Lake
Chnrles Que of our Union women was
houored by being appointed correspond
| sissippi Leader" the Prohibition organ
of Mississippi and Louisiana. No doubt
Mrs. Settoon will make our column
readable.
The brilliant examples OF Southern
| chiva!ry 'le} which ever aud anon loom
up in Opelousas should awe the femi-
nine heart; The W.C.T.U. ladies have
been Of late particularly noticed by
these gentlemen (?)-sometimes after
the fashion of Anauias.
They have no comment OF retart to
make. They can only mildly wonder at
the genius possessed by some to misrc-
| present, misconstyue and misteN'
LOuislauA has pronounced Pruhlbl-
ton paper. Slowly but surely the leaven
works. How long will it be before the
whole State will DO leavenedf
The W. c. I. Z. heartily endorses the
sentiments uttered by the DEMOCRAT
concerning the prize fights. We do not
know wherein lies the charm of this
style of amusement, but we do know
that our small boys give us much more
trouble by fighting than formerly. Lit
tie tots of and are talking about cup
per cuts and "jaw-breakers" and try
ing to give them, too. Thus are we sec
onded IN our efforts to raise good, peace
able citizens.
That was a happy putting of the case
by William I. Stead when he remarked
that tho theory of life for women is to
feed them on plum pudding of Chivalry,
but that all thoughtful women desired
instead the coarse but nutritious brown
loaf of Justice.-Cnion Signal.
Don't forget to call on the DEMOCRAT
when you want any bill heads, letter
heads, ETC., printed.
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. B. SandOz has for sale
Pay your subscription.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20
Pay your subscription.

The DEMOCRAT s months for so cents.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20

Dou't forget to call on the DEMOCRAT
when you want any bill heads, letter
heads, ETC., printed.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20
EDMOND ,yENHER
NOTICE..

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEA>s,t
April ). 1898.
NOTICE Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his intention
to make final proof in support OF his claim, and
that sald proof will be made before the Clerk
day. Nav 18Th. 1aI3. w:
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20
HYPOLBTE ROasAK

who made Homestead Entry No. l4osn for the
La. Mer. '
He names the following witnesses to prora
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
Of, said land viz: WIN"
Hildcvert Granger Ambroise Granger. Jsraa,
Deshotels, Auguste Saucer and Iefroir Jacko
tontehot, all Of St Landry parish, Louisiana
CI1AS. {. PALFREY
Nav 20 lS93. 6t pa.i,4au
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20
MRRTELE ROZAT

who, made Homestead Entry No. loVyy, for tue
southwest OF Section 7, Township 6, south,
range west, Louisiana Meridian
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon aud cultivation
Of, said land, viz: Hermogene VidMne, Bonoit
Johnson, Appolonns Latieur ana Louis veillou
all of ST. Landry Parish, La.
CHAS. G.. PALFREY.
\ pr! s-ot. kegistor
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20
Pay your subscription.
DIED.

DIED.
HOLLIEK-At the residence of her son, Chas.
&. Holier, midway between Opelousas and
Washington, May IL, 1893, Mrs. FHusttn Hollier,
aged Il years.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20
NOTICE,

LAND OFFlCE Ar NEW ORLEANS. IA.
May 18th, 1898. 5
Notice is hereby given that the following.
named settler has 1led notice OF his intention
to make 'tual proof in support of his claim, and
that sald proof will be made before the Clerk
OF the District Court, at Opelousas, on We'd
ncsday, July 9Th, 1898. viz:
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20
JUDICIAL ADvEKTHsEMENTa.
DUBLHC SALE.
SUCCESSION OF JOSEPH CAMy.
No. 522n.
PROBATE DOCKET. DISTRICT COCRT
PARISH OF ST LANDRY.

ny virtue of an order OF the Honorable Eley-
entil Judicial District Court OF the State OF
there will be sold at public auction to ths Iest
and highest bidder, by the undersigned en-
rator ,s or any duly qualified aucttonoer, at the
last residence Of tho deceaset on Bavou Teohs
in said parish Of St. LandrE on Io1N-
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20

over the river to rest in the shade of the
trees" From this high bluff pictures
quo scene is unfolded to the view. while
hundred feet below rushes and swirls
the swollen stream whose red and tur-
bid waters, Gen. Taylor declared in q
general order at tue close OF the Red
river campaign, had taken on deeper
hue from the blood Of the invader
On the last day the proceedings wEFe opened
with an address closing with au Invocation in
the most excellent taste by the universally be
loved Bishop OF Natchitoches Bishop Durier
is idolized by the entire community, and well
he may be- for besides his piety, charity, and
numbelless good works. he is the possessor OF
the most genial and prepossessing manners.-
His cathedral is the handsomest and most costly
building in Natchitoches. Mrs. Crane and Mr..
Tuppard, of Shreveport, both read interesting
papers, Crowley was selected as the next place
of meeting and the officers whose names we
gave last week were elected for the ensuing
year.
A carriage ride along Cane river. on which
the fine old town stands, was next Oh the pro.
gramme This river is not nayigable more than
tnre6 lnOutuS III tle cdI dHu buo idCt tHal IL
stands on such stream when the deep Red
river is only four miles off needs some explana-
ton. When the town was established, early in
the last century, and up to 1928, Red river ran
where Cane river is to-day, but about that year
the waters left their old channel and ever since
then the town fronts on Il deep and immense
river he'd with very little water in 1t.
reception by the Comus Club at their splen-
did hall completed the programme. 1t was
truly elegant affair, nothing, not even the min
utest details being neglected for the pleasure OF
their suests-Gen. COsgrove and Mr. Brcda
even allowing Mai. Grisamore and the writer
TO beat them in a game Of euchre, while the
outside barbarians" were uniformly victo-
rious at chess checkers and bin iards over their
local opponents!
The next morning the visitors took their de-
parture. Never will they forget the pleasant
hours spent in the oldest town in the State nor
the open handed hospitality Of its generous
people.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-20

April 5 St.