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Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1893-01-20

There are several people in town
who adopt novel way of getting
their house rent gratis. They signify
a desire to buy a house, and make
the first payment, which is usually
$23. The other payments they fail
to meet, and the owner forecloses.
A year of redemption is allowed by
law and during the year the party
lives in the house free. The real es-
tate board discussed this matter at
a recent meeting, but have as yet
failed to find a remedy for it.-Nlin-
neapolis Times
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1893-01-20

The Statute Of Liberty in the har-
Dor of New York now wears a diadem
of 81 electric lamps in variously COL
o1ed globes. The light given out is
equal to that from 10000 candles.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1893-01-20
Appreciated Their Work.

Mr.. j, J. Howe has presented Hose
Companys Nos. and with $500
each, and Hose Co. No. with $4,000
in recognition OF the good work done
by these companies at the late fire in
Mr.. HOwe's lumber yard, says the
Brainerd Tribune.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1893-01-20

- The North Dakota house of repre-
sentatives voted down a resolution
calling for an adjournment Of the SEES.
sion, Feb. 10th, in compliance with
the recommendation of the governor,
and the session will probably continue
until March Both, the end of the con-
stitution limit.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1893-01-20

Coy. Nelson will continue the sys.
tenn of paroling convicts from the state
prison, promulgated by Gov. Mer-
riam. This system is very similar to
that in practice at the St. Cloud re-
formatory, but takes the form Of con-
ditional pardons, as paroles are not
provided for under the present law.
The tenth prisoner was given condi-
tional freedom yesterday.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1893-01-20

The Melrose Sun comes to our
table.this week with new dress of
brewer type and a new head. Under
the able management Of Guy H. Rice
the Sun is much improved, and the peo-
pie Of Melrose and vicinity should give
the paper their hearty support for it
is deserving oft.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1893-01-20

The request of the United States
government through Secretary Foster,
chat the United States of Columbia
refuse to renew the canal franchise
to the French has been granted.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1893-01-20

Fusion between the Democrats and
Populists in the Kansas legislature is
declared off.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1893-01-20
School Savings Bank.

Senator Mcmillan says the public
has an erroneous impression regard
ing his school savings bank bill,
introduced Tuesday. This system is
now in it's ninth year in some of the
Eastern states, and at the end of
1891 was in operation in 2S5 schools
in the country. At that time there
were, LAO school savings banks,
patronized by q, 43O of the 1862
enrolled in 2S5 schools. The total
deposits were $270, 42S,76, of which
$133, 913,7 Is was withdra WIN before the
end OF the year. Elmira, N. Y, with
1929 school children hadl ,226 of them
represented in the savings banks,
with $11,O 900 for the year, half of
which was Withdrawn. The Western
towns adopting this system are
Omaha, Lincoln, Juniata, South
Omaha, Guide Rock, all in Nebraska,
Mayville, N. D., and two towns in
California. In Omaha last year 4,547
of the city's $4,000 school children
patronized the banks, depositing
$l2,62O,N: and drawing out only
$6, 1929. In all the 50 towns in the
country where the scheme is in
operation it meets with general
favor. 1t is Endorsed and urged in
many places by the VIC. T. U.
The general purpose of the bill is to
encourage economy and thrift in the
school children and educate along
these important lines as well us in
the direction OF ''the three Rs"
Senator Mcmillan is quite sure the
idea is good one, and when the
time comes he will make some ex-
tended remarks in it's favor.-Journul.
Nearly every newspaper in the
state has solemnly undertaken to in
struct the sitting legislature at St.
Paul in regard to its duty during the
session. This is. very thoughtful and
kind, but the value Of the service will
depend wholly upon whether the
solons have listened to the lectures
and are in a receptive mood. Not
every legislator who subscribes for a
newspaper reads it understandingly-
and thus vast amount of practical,
intellectual endeavor on the part of
the gentlemen Of the press is likely to
prove seed sown upon stony ground,
yielding no return Winona Repub-
lican.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1893-01-20

o - ~ E"
As showing the rapid changes in
naval construction, says the Pioneer
Press. it may be pointed out that the
Maine, Yorktown and Philadelphia,
are three types Of vessels of which the
United States will build no more, al
though they were considered almost
projection only a few years ago. Big
battle ships and armored cruisers of
great speed are what the navy wants
now. They don't come as high as
they did in the beginning, but the de-
partment would do we'll not to ex-
pect too many Of them.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1893-01-20

A peculiar feature of the miners
strike in Germany is the prominent
part taken by the women in support
of It. Berlin dailies state that the
strike would have been settled DAYS
ago but for this. These women are
brought forward by the Anarchists,
and with most violent language they
exhort the men to fight the govern
ment and local authorities to the last
ditch. They even train their child
rem to assist in arts of violence.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1893-01-20

Carlisle openly admits that he>has
accepted the treasury portfolio in
Cleveland's cabinit.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1893-01-20

Tammany's family turmoil is the
leadin topic in New York political
circles. Hills friends claim that he
can turn Croker down at any time.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1893-01-20

Of the Chicago clique who sue
ceeded in "bulling" the pork market
last week Cradahy is said to have
cleared $4,000, Wright 100000, and
others nearly as much.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1893-01-20

Hon. R. G. Dunn introduced re-
solution in the lower house Of the leg
islature indorsing the Washburn anti
option bill. 1t passed by a. vote Of
70 to "a
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1893-01-20

IS n
Fusion between the Democrats and
Populists i'll the Kansas legislature is
declared off.
Carlisle openly admits that he>has
accepted the treasury portfolio in
Cleveland's cabinit.
Tammany's family turmoil is the
leadin , topic in New York political
circles. Hills friends claim that he
can turn Croker down at any time.
Hon. R. G. Dunn introduced re-
solution in the lower house of the leg
islature indorsing the Washburn anti
option bill. 1t passed by vote Of
70 to "a
Of the Chicago clique who sue
ceeded in pulling" the pork market
last week Cradahy is said to have
cleared $4,000, Wright 100000, and
others nearly as much.
The request of the United States
government through Secretary Foster,
chat the United States of Columbia
refuse to renew the canal franchise
to the French has been granted.
The Statute Of Liberty in the har-
Dor of New York now wears diadem
of 81 electric lamps in variously col.
o1ed globes. The light given out is
equal to that from 10000 candles.
A sporting paper has compiled the
winnings in the prize ring for 1885,
and makes the announcement thai
forty men cleared $149,68O during
the year. To see the contests ii
which this money was won the people
paid $5OO,OOO.
Senator Washburn announced or
Saturday that on Wednesday he will
ask the senate to remain in session un
til a vote on the antj-option bill il
reached. Friends of the bill are
about tired of the fillibustering tactic:
of its opponents.
The St. Louis-Chicago electric
railroad company has asked congress:
to permit the admission of all materia
they may want to import for the
building Of their road free of duty
Who said that railroad companie
we're not modest in their demands?
- The North Dakota house of repre-
sentatives voted down a resolution
calling for an adjournment Of the ses
sion, Feb. 10th, in compliance wit
the recommendation of the governor
and the session will probably continu
until March Both, the end of the con
stitution limit.
The Melrose Sun comes to on
table.this week with new dress c
BREWER tyne and a new head. Unde
the able management Of Guy H. Rio
the Sun is much improved, and the pee
pie Of Melrose and vicinity should Civ
the paper their hearty support for
is deserving oft.
The Democrats are doing every
thing in their power to defeat Senate
Davis. 1t is said that some membe,
of the lower house have been offere
sums ranging from 81 800 to $4,000
be absent from the city when the vot
is taken next week. The parties VIII
offered the brides may yet have
chance to explain the matter to
Ramsey county jury.
A peculiar feature of the miners
strike in Germany is the promincn
part taken by the women in supper
of It. Berlin dailies state that tn
strike would have been settled day
ago but for this. These women ar
brought forward by the Anarchists
and with most violent language the
o..L ! .o..> c,.l,k
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22

The Washington Argus closes an ex-
cellent account of the commencement
exercises OF Prof. L. E. Ortcgo's Evan
geline Academy at Vile Plate, on July
4th, as follows;
Willie Plate, it will be recalled, was the
first community i'll the parish that put
up a commodiOus twO-story school
building by subscription for which the
people deserve the highest praise; and
Prof. Ortego has proven himself worthy
the patronage Of such an cnterprisiug
vicinity.
Washington also has a good two story
school building, just completed ; and if
the Opelousas School House Commission
will get lively move on themselves
we may come id a good third, with q
decent public school building, otherwise
Mallet or the Pacaniere may get ahead
Of us. That building should go up this
year, even if we have to borrow most
of the money and pay high rate of in
terest for it. 1t will be good invest
ment for the community--will be worth
more to it than it will cost, even if it
costs very high.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22
The Customhouse.

For the second time since the war the
customhouse at New Orleans is under
Democratic control, and many of tlls
employees in that building who are moi
protected by civil service regulations
will soon be removed. Last Monday
the new collector, Hon. Theodore S
Wilkinson, took charge, replacing ex-
Gov. H. C. Warmoth, who has held the
office nearly four years. 10 an account
of the transfer of this important Office
the most important Federal Office in the
South-the Times Democrat of Monday
says:
Upon the arrival of Collector Wilkin-
son Mr.. DeSmarais, Gov. Warmoth's s
chief deputy, who was present, tender
ed his resignation, and upon its accept
ance by Mr.. Wilkinson left the building.
The resignation did not take effect un-
til 10 o'clock last night, but Mr.. Fluker
was Immediately appointed his success
or and remained in the office all day.
Mr.. Desmarais' term has been very
brief. as be but recently succeeded
Judge Earhart, the present District At
torney. He is from st. Landry parish,
and has made very efficient officer.
He has not decided as yet just what
business in which he will embark, but
whatever lie does and wherever he goes
he will have the best wishes of every
employe of the Custom House, Repubi-
can or Democrat. Mr.. Desmarais leaves
for st. Landry this evening.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22

The Irish village at the Worlds Fair
is the exhibit of the Donegal Industrial
Fund, which was founded in 1883 by
Mrs. Ernest Hart to encourage and de-
velop handwork and home industries in
Ireland. 1t is situated in the Midway
plaisance and contains a representative
exhibit of Irish art, industry, history
and antiquity, and should by no means
be missed by any visitor at the fair for
here he can not only study Irish art from
its first dawn in the days of the druids
to it's latest achievement in painting and
sculpture but he can stand on real Irish
soil, can sit in the Wishing Chair, can
look onthe face Of Ireland's present-day
liberator, Gladstone, as chiseled by the
Irish sculptor, Bruce Joy ;~can occupy
the chair used by the great O'Connell,
and can hear the liquid gaelic tongue
spoken by Irish colleens at work spin
ming and lacemakiDg in the cottages
scattered round the village green. The
success of this Irish village means
light and learning and prosperity to
some of tue poorest parts of Ireland, and
both because of its aim and its worth it
appeals to every Irish heart.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22

In Bulletin No. 3, Rice Crop, 1898, is
sued July 18th, Messrs. Dan Talmage's
Sons state: Seeding completed and the
crop prospering finely, still the fruition
is dependent on happy conjunction
in temperature, moisture, and clear
skies at its taking off" or harvesting
period. The total acreage of the United
States is 800 acres; estimated yield
10,625,000 bushels. Reports from the
Atlantic States are Of satisfactory char
acter: acreage equal average past de-
cade. In Louisiana the progress of
crop has been interrupted by dry wealth
er in many localities, but the recent
widespread and continuous showers
the plant has nearly recovered, every
separate seeding showing to relative
advantage. They note counter cur
rent against Sugar Cane and that rice
is the chosen crop: due to the fact that
while Sugar though holding out the
promise Of larger reward is an exotic !;
requires time to establish is more ex-
pensive to cultivate; is attended with
greater risks and perils on account OF
being an exotic and always liable to ad-
verse National legislation. Planters
are also acting more independently, bor-
rowing little and many altogether re-
fuse advances against their crops, claim
ing it is better to make less crop and
own it, than make a larger one and
have it owned or under the control Of
another. There is considerable
amount of old crop still on hand but the
general determination is to hold all of
desirable character for enhanced values
which are expected to follow improved
monetary conditions.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22

We have received the report of the
Louisiana Department of Agriculture
for June, giving the condition and stand
of the principal crops. The report from
st. Landry, sipgularly enough, says
nothing about rice. 1t reads as fol-
lows:
The stand and condition of cotton is
very poor. The condition and prospect
of corn is the same as that of last year.
The condition and prospect of sugar
cane is better than that of 1899. There
is an increase in the acreage of field
peas, and the condition is very poor.
The acreage of sweet potatoes is dimin-
ished, and the condition is good. The
condition of garden vegetables is better
than that of last year. The season has
been very unfavorable. The stock are
in good condition. The horn-hy has
been a great pest to the horses and cat
f1a
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22
Are You Any GCod at Puzzles ,

The genius who invented the ..Fiftes, >.
Pnzzie, Pigs in Glover - and MANY others
has invented d brand Law one, which is goir[
so be the greatest on record There is I'm
instruction and entertainment in it, The >h
ana learned will tind as much mystery il ID az
,ne young and unsopbistlcated. This great
puzzle Is the property Of the New YoRK
PRESS CLUE, for whom it was in Vented hv
Samuel Lovd, the great puzzlist, t6 be sold
tor the benetit Of the movement to %rect u
great home for newspaper workers ia New
YORK: Generous friends have given So 900
III III, prizes Tor the successful puzzle solysrs.
CHARITY FUND" Temple Court New Yorl.
CIty Will get you the new mystery by return
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22

| Mr.. Howard Saint, OF SunsAt, spHu
Sunday in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ware, 0! Bellevue
were in town on Monday.
Capt. j. j. Neyland, of Washington
spent Monday in town.
DR.. Z. j. Chachcrc and lady are Wis
itiDg relatives here.
Mr.. Godefroy Dup,t, Of Washington
gave us a pleasant call OH Monday.
Messrs. O. Elmer and Jno Ose, OF
Grand Coteau, were here on Sunday.
Maj. F. Wharton and Capt. Sam Haas
of ChicOt, were i'll town Oh Tuesday.
DR.. W. Il. Lastrapcs, Of Sunset, was
amoug the visitors to our town OH Sun
| day.
The vivacious Miss Dot Blanks, OF
Bellevue, paid our town Il visit on Mon
day.
Mr.. Jules BoldcIoD, Of Vile Plate,
was in town Oh Monday, and dropped in
to see US.
Mrs. d. DaBlanC anti daughter AIiss
Rose, OF New Iberia, are visiting Ieia-
tlveS III town.
Mess!s j. II. Cole and Austin Camp
bell, OF Bayou ChlcOt, paid lis Il pleasant
visit on Tuesday.
Miss Katie Leer, Of Washington, was
the week.
Miss Addic VI. Humble, one OF WASH
ington's falrest daughters, spent most
of the week in town.
Mr. and Mrs. 7. l.. Chachelt, and
Master Gaines, OF Prud' 'homme, were in
town several days this week.
Miss Louia Lott, OF Mobile, returned
home on Tuesday after pleasant stay
with relatives in our town.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. PelIelin, of New
Iberia, spent a couple OF days in town
this week.
DR.. A. j. Belcier and MI {. PETER
kOrn left Oh Saturday last fOr stay of
several weeks on the gulf, in the neigh
borhood of Cote Blanche.
Washington Argus: Misses Mollio,
Maude and Alino Wartelle, Lou, Lei
and: Mamie Lastrapes, and Messrs. King,
Bailey and Prescott spent the day on
"Wednesday with Mrs. John Ware, near
Sunset.
Washington Argus, July ii: NIr. Z.
0. Hardy, of Fahachcr, was in Washing
ton Tuesday. He reports crops as par
ticularly good in his section. Watkins
r. Il. Co. are going to build branch
road from Esterwood to Fabacher, and
it is expected that work will be begun
on Monday next.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22

Messrs. p. j. Lefebvre, C. NJ. Thomp-
son and B. f. Meginley left on Wednes-
day evening for ten or fifteen days
trip to the Darbonne, in Calcasieu par
ish. They were to be joined on the way
by Messrs. t. C. Chachere, NJ. G.. Will
kins and other congenial spirits, and
will doubtless have q fine time fishing.
bathing, &C., in their favorite summer
Ilaunts. "Uncle Charley" Ealer left on
Sunday and was on the grounds to well
come them when they arrived.
They will camp few miles from
Oberlin.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22

The New York Press Club is gather
ing funds to erecta new building of a
national character through the medium
of grand fair. One Of the drawing at
fractions is a marvellous little Puzzle
Souvenir by the famous "15 Puzzle -
crank, who is we'll known journalist.
There is positive and simple solution
to the little mystery yet, despite of the
tempting offers Of Knox Hats, Pommery
Sec. and Steiuway Pianos, the wiseacres
are battted for q solution.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22

The glory of life insurance is that it
clothes the individual with the strength
of an army against fate, while it does
not impair his independence. The saw
iugs banks give no contingent right in
the common fund beyond the actual de-
posit and it's own interest. Do not de-
lay, but insure now in the Home Life
Insurance Co. of New York, Clements &
Lewis, agents,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22
NOTICE

FHNHE St Landry Homestead Il Loan AssocIi..
ton having concluded to build All office of
its own all persons having for sale lots i'll Opc:-
lo,ls;,s suitable for the purpose, are requested
10 send i'll a full description of their lots, with
he sent in sealed envelopes directed to the
Beard of Directors of st. Landry Ii. Il l.. Asso-
citation. Opelousas, on or before the 7th August,
1898 The seals TO be broken at the regular
meeting OF said Board OH that day at $ =. H..
j.. ID. ESTfLETlE,
President ST. Landry H. Il l., Assn,
Opeluusas, July u, 1893,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22

Prof. Mayer takes photographs 10y the
new instantaneous process and i'll 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.
Movers g. Co.'s warehouse.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22

At the sale of money last Monday
night, by the St. Landry Homestead and
Loan Association, Mr.. B. f. Meginley
secured the entire amount offered
A1OOO-at premium of 80 per cent. for
$500 and IS per cent for 5000.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22
Saturday, August 18Th. ess.

at II o'clock a. H. the following described pro
pCrty, 1O-Wit:
y certain property III the parish OF St. Ian.
dF}, on ilayCu Marlc trOulant, measuring fifty
acres of Land, together with all the hIIiidinEs
and improvements thereon, bounded south I,y
sad bayou, north and wcS by the Wilson nlalII.
tatol, anu cast by lands formerly heloneing to
OncZime Cal'rere. and is row the uprrr nnrf ion
OF See. -, township South Range Last.
| Seized i'll the above entitled stiii.
Ierms-Cash. T. = EOSTENOT
iuly lJGt Shor;a
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22

A grand ball will be given at Doss-
mans Mountain Bayou Springs on Sat-
nrday, Goth inst, to which everybody is
invited. We return thanks to Capt.
Dossman for very CORDIAL invitation
to be present.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22

The attention of parties having CELL
trally located lots to sell is called:to the
notice of the President Of the Home
stead and Loan Association, in another
column. Lots 40 or so by 70 or so will
be "iust about the thing" we imagine.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22

We received a call on Wednesday
from j. E. Nelms, Jr., agent of P. Wer-
lein's music house, New Orleans. Mr..
Nelms is very pleasant gentleman and
brings tlattering endorsements of bis
skill as o piano and organ tuner, and
those who have any work in his line to
do may safely entrust it to him.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22

Mr.. j. Z. Nelms, Jr., representing the
Philip Werlein music house of New Or
leans, will be in town for SHORT time
tuning pianos and organs. Country
work solicited and promptly attended
to. Those contemplating the purchase
Of piano on easy instalments will
please call on or address j. Z. Nelms, at
Mrs. Brooks boarding house.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22
TAKEN EE AS AN EsTEsAy.

n n Pr;lirio FaquctaIquc by the undersigned II
IL black COW with white face, about five or six
years old, branded Oh left side with Il brand
somewhat resembling an Ii Uac-siiuiIc of same
to he seen at DEMOCRAT office. Has been i'll
neghborhood for moro than year and now
has IL calf ) months old. Owner will prove
property, pay charges aud take them away.
OSMIN COURNILLE,
July qi st.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22

Sam Lloyd, the noted chess player and
puzzlist who drove the country crazy
with "Pigs in ClOver,' has launched
another wonder to aid the New York
Press Club Building and Charity Fund
as mentioned in our advertising col
umns. The same is sent for a dime
with a prize challenge to anyone who
can master it.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22

Emanuel Jackson, colored, was ar
rested last Friday, charged with the
murder Of a colored woman near Wash
iDgton some eight or nine days before,
and was lodged 10 Jail by deputy Read.
1t is believed that lie is the murderer,
and We understand that sufficient evil
dence will be forthcoming to ipsuro bis
conviction.