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St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12
The Difference.

During the French revolution one 1o-
sanl, Ignace Guillotin is accredited with
having invented what Is commonly CALI
cd the guiIlotinc, a machine which was
used Inv the Convention in decap!tatins
ifs victims. AS the reader may see, IL
was named for the supposed inventor
II was found superior to any othef IL
that it never failed to sever the heao
from the trunk, in the least time anu
with no sense of pain to the doomed III
dividual. Whether it is still used i'll
Persia and other countries we klo" ho''
nor is it essential we should.
Hu,nan ingenuity is always on the
wing. and hence the discovery OF Il 'e-
ealized means of decapltatlnG osJcc'ioh-
able or unsubservient oiilce-holdets'
such as Police Jurors.
As this efficient and expeditions mone
of terminating official existence has be-
come customary under the reign OF his
Excellency, Governor Foster, we pre-
sume there is no improprlety IN stylihS
and calling it Fosteri-inJ. The differ
ence between his invention and that OF
DR.. Guillotin is that he only cuts OF the
oticial head, whereas the gulilotine sew
cred the physical head from the trunko OF
the man. His victims are preclpltated 10
the soup officially and corporeally With
out the assignment of reason, anu IN
point of fact without justifyIng one
whereas it was customary in the Con-
vention of France to impute some mis-
conduct to those whom it condemned to
suffer.
When we consider that in the parlance
Of the Democratic party, this is gov
ernment of the people, by the people
and for the people, wherein the just
powers of the rulers are derived from
consent of the governor, it seems strange
that an officer whose appointment was
recommended by about three-fourths OF
all the voters in his ward, should be ar
bitrarily decapitated without request
that it should be done and without any
known cause for it. Who among all
those who recommended his appoint
ment, can inform US what INDUCED Gov,
Foster to remove Edward NJ. Boagni
from the Police Jury of st. Landry 7
We suspect some one or, 1T may be,
some te,U persons standing high in the
confidence of the Governor, instigated
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12
Suffrage and elf-Government
Monroe Telegraph Bulletin.

Monroe Telegraph Bulletin.
SO far as we have been able to Judge
of public sentiment, we believe the con-
scnsus of opinion is for an election law
based On the Australian ballot system,
coupled with an educational qualifca-
ton and poll tax receipt to serve the
purpose of registration certificate.
With such a law Louisiana will have
made long stride towards genuine re-
form: To get at it by piece-meal will
give but little relief and less satisfaction
to the people. What the people want
more than anything else is the privilege
of electing their own officers and par
tIcularly those closest to them. They
want to elect tho men of their choice as
police jurors, assessors and judges.
They are perfectly familiar with the
reason why the power to appoint police
jurors and assessors was conferred upon
the governor, but with a proper election
law and proper suffrage qualifications
that reason will no longer exist and they
will not listen with patience to any ar
guments to longer retain that power in
the executive.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12
The Police Jury.

When the Police Jury met last Mon
dav Mr.. William Evans of Plalsance ap-
neared before that body armed with a
commission as police juror signed by tho
Governor and was promptly admitted
to seat. Mr.. Z. NJ. Boagni, i'll whose
place he was appointed, left last week
for Cooper's Well, Miss, to recuperate
his impaired health, and was therefore
for an indefinite time in blissful igno-
rance of his official death. Mr.. Boagnl
was not only one of the most Jealous
and efficient members Of the jury but
be ia n Democrat and did not vote the
third party ticket. Hence, another
reason than the one alleged for the re-
noval of Messrs. Guidry and Dupre
must be found. Perhaps the Clarion,
whicl, appears to be posted about such
things. NAV he able to enlighten the
on the subject. The ques-
finn of the revision Of assessments oc-
cupied the attention of the jury 1or
DAYS; but It was finally decided
to let the Assessors figures stand, ana
the action taken at the session held IN
the latter part of last month was re.
scinded. The appointment OF Eddie Un
as beneficiary cadet at the State Uni
r.rsitv at Baton Rouge was also re-
scinded The jury adjourned on Wed
pesday evening, too late for us to get
the proceedings for this issue. The pro-
of the July session, however,
will be found elsewhere.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12
PERSONAL,

!
! Misses Clara and Mamie Jacobs, OF
Washington, are visiting friends at
Lake Charles.
Hon. II. L. Garland and wife are in
Chicago, where they will remain for
several weeks.
W. w. Duson, Esq, of Crowley, was
in town on Thursday shaking hands
with his many friends.
Numa Estorge, of New Orleans, is on
visit to their relatives here. He will
remain several weeks.
j. X. and j. B. Sandoz, Roht. Chache-
re and NJ. Nilaseca went to Waukesha
last week, from Chicago.
During Constable DGjean's absence,
VIM. Cullom efficiently performs the
functions of that officer.
Deputy Sheriff P. D. Williams and j.
II. Cole returned from a short visit to
Lake Charles on Thursday.
Miss Pearl ChachelG returned on Sat
urday from short visit to relatives at
Plaquemine Ridge and Faquttaique.
Hon. C. C. Duson and bride spent some
time in Canada and were enjoying the
beauties of Washington, D. G., on the
9th inst.
Mr.. r. + Thomnson nronrietor of
the One,onsas rice nil ratnrna1 from
New orleans earlv in tLa WAX and rn.
norts the rice markp vrrv w duli "'' ~
AleSandrla Democrat, Aug. 8: Mr..
JOS. Firnberg, of Opelousas, spent sew.
era' days in town last week, the guest
of Mr.. Moses Rosenthal.
r, one thompson, Carlton Ogden and
ferdlnand '0oriiles ana Misses Mabel
ana Noona Ogden ana Linda Hebert
nave returned from Beii-Cheney.
Alexandria Democrat Aug. o. Mr.
Aaron Jacobs = verv nice voun1 man
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12
Land and Tobacco Company.
Telegraph Bulletin.

leieefapn- Builetln.
AS direct result of the highly sue
cessful experiments in tobacco raising
at the Calhoun Experiment Station, a
land and tobacco company was organ
lied at that place Oh Saturday, May 9Th
1t is the purpose Of the company to ac-
quire large tract of land near Calhoun
and divide it up into tobacco farms OF 40
and so acres and settle immigrants upon
them to raise tobacco, which will be
handled by the company. These farms
will be sold to settlers at a nominal price
and speculation IN tobacco lands will
thereby be prevented.
At the meeting Saturday 1900 acres of
land and $50 in cash were subscribed
to the stock of the company and COM
mittees were appointed on subscription
and charter who have gone energeti-
cally to work.
The tobacco cured by the station last
year, so we are Informed by Mr.. Lee,
was disposed of at handsome profit
and as before stated the experiment has
given an enthusiastic stimulus to the
new industry.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12
Cotton S Strong Point.
NiCkShUrg ConmerciaI-HCraId

EiCkshllrg Conmercial-Hcrald.
Whether the beginning of The cot ton
movement will he followed bv slump
in the price of the staple, similar to that
observed in wheat, is subject of inter
est Just now. Local tiDanciers have no
anxiety on the subject and one OF them
remarked yesterday that the crop wond
come too slowly Oh the market, being
generally late, to be any great burden
upon it, especially since nothing was
more certain than that the crop would
be a short one. Moreover, the cotton
belt is making the crop on an unusually
small outlay and being financially
strong, there will not be even the usual
pressure to sell. The country is getting
yearly more independent. 1t is begin
ing to realize that while other countries
have only grain, dairy products, and
cattle and hogs to depend upon, the
South has all of these and cotton be-
side; that in other respects its capabil-
tiles of production are second to those
of no country under the sun while in
this it is easily ahead of them all
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12

Tile New York Press Clab is gather
ing funds to erect "a 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 "a positive and simple solution
to the little mystery; yet, despite of the
tempting offers of Knox Hats, Pommery
Sec. aud Steipway Pianos. the wiseacres
are batfled f. a solution.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12

THE DEMOCRAT takes pleasure in ac-
knowledging the receipt Of pamphlet
containing the address on "The Dc
mand for High Schools in Louisiana,n >
which was delivered 10y Col. VIM. Pres
ton Johnston before the Convention of
Parish Superintendcnts, at Lake
Charles, on June %. Ii is a scholarly
and able document and contains much
valuable information.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12
A Board of Equalization.
st. Mary Banner.

st. Mary Banner.
From the people all over the state the
cry ia arising that We must have board
of equalizers. 1t is needless for us to
ments are one thing in st. Mary and an
other in Terrebonne, and yet another in
CaIcasieu, and under our present system
there is no way OF bringing about an
equality of values. Article 203 of our
present constitution states in broad Ian
guage that all taxes must be uniform
and equal and provides that the legisla-
ture shall provide way i'll which equal
ity shall he established.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12

fyou need anything at all in his line,
call at once upon Jos. Bloch, who is sell
ing many goods very cheap. 1t viii! cost
you nothing to ascertain his new prices,
and it will pay you we'll to invest large
3y in some of his goods, even if you will
not need them until next year.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12
Are You Any Good at Puzzles {:

he genius who invented tba {. Eir+oo. .,
Pn-@ @e, Pigs in Glover " and MANY otbers
mas invented brand new one, which is goin%
so pe the greatest record There is fn,
instruction and entertainment in it, Tie oif
ana an, learned will find as much mystery in it as
,no young and unsophshcated. This great
hulA'e IS tue property Of the New YoRk
PRESS CLUE, for whom it was invented h."
samuel Lloyd, the great puzzlist, to be soid
lor 'he benefit OF the movement to erect -
great home for newspaper workers in New
io[h: Generous friends have given s25 900
~ p,Izts lor tOc successful puzzle solvers.
Atn Seaaa~ sent to "PREsS CLUB AND
CHARITY FUND, Temple Court, New YorII
My My VIII get yoH the neW mystery by return
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12
Our Chicago Letter.

". D. BOTCE's CORRESPONDENCE BUREAU, AID
MINIsTRATIoN BUILDING, WORLDS FAIR
GROUNDS, Aug. 7, 1893.
The Worlds Fair is now half over,
and the total paid attendance for the
first three months numbers 100000
persons. Three months OF the big show
have elapsed, and only three months re-
main before exhibitors will begin to
move out their displays and the work of
tearing down the White City will begin.
After that time Jackson park will be-
long to the people again, to enter and
leave as they please, and the greatest
exposition the world has ever known
will be over and gone.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12

CHEAP GooDs.-For dry goods, boots,
shoes, hats, clothing, wagons, farming
implements, saddIery, 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
aim at once.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12

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
ings 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., 1893-08-12

Read our inside pages. Besides the
young folks column there is a column
OF notes and comments, two column
story, some interesting popular science
notes and considerable other matter of
interest.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12

Prof. Mayer takes photographs by the
new instantaneous process aud in any
kind of weather. Drop in and see speci
mems of his elegant work at lis well ap-
pointed gallery on Main Street, near J.
Meyers g. Co.'s warehouse.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12

NoTICE.-A loan of $1,000 will be Of
feFed to the shareholders of the st. Lan
dry Homestead and Loan Association
on Monday, August 21st, at their Of
flee over the First National Bank, at
8 o. m. C. BAILEY,
August 10. Secretary.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12

The anniversary of st. Louis, the pa
tron saint of the ChacherG family, will
be observed in the usual manDer On the
35th inst, at the school house near
Prud'homme City. A cordial invitation
has been extended to all the members
of this large and influential family and
it's connections, and numerous and
Joyous reunion may be looked for.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12

When few more parishes go through
the sane experience with their police
juries that st. Landry has recently wit
messed, the demand for a curtailment of
the governors power will be irresisti
BILE, whether the measure looking to
that end be coupled with voting quail
-iHcafinn nr nnf
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12

Joseph Johnson, convicted in this par
ish in March, 1889, of murder without
capital punishment, has been pardOncd
upon the recommendation of the par
doniDg board.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12

The G.. NJ. Thompson Hustlcrs of Chi
cot have challenged the Opelousas club
TO play game OF base ball at Vile Plate
for $75 or at Chic0t for 500.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12

The first performance of the Brazilian
bull dance was given at the pavilion in
Midway plaisance the other night and
attracted large audience. The enter
taiument will doubtless prove popular.
The dance is performed by natives from
northern Brazil, both men and women,
and is en- ntlrely devoid of objectionable
features. A mimic bull Of mammoth
proportions assists in the merry max
ing. A weird song, which is really mel
odious, is sung throughout the dance.
Some marvellous work of these natives
in fea tIer flowers is also exhibited
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12

We take pleasure in calling the atten-
ton of our readers to the fact that they
may now secure bargains in dry goods,
furniture, wagons, farming implements,
Sc, 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, and intending purchasers will
surely save many a dime by calling up
ON him at once.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12

Congress met last Monday in extra
session and at once tackled the financial
question which is agitating the country.
1t is hard nut to crack, and the fight
over it will probably be long and stub
born. Men of both parties differ on the
subject from the majority of their po-
litical associates, and it seems as if the
President himself is not exactly in line
with his party-in other words, that he
does hot stand squarely on the money
plank of the Chicago platform.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12

The committee organizing a series OF
excursions of colored people from the
south to Chicago issued circular to the
public showing the territories by sta
tions over which the excursion will
come. The excursion will start from
Nashville on Aug. 2l and run through
Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio and Indi-
ana.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12

We have had this week more rain in
the town and neighborllood than was
needed, but fifteen ortwenty miles west
of us, where it is badly needed for rice,
but little fell.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12

We club the DEMOCRAT with the Cos
mopolitan, first class, finely ilustra-
ted monthly magazine, for only $500
per annum. The magazine alone is
worth that.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12

The ice factory is still running to its
full capacity but the rice mill has not
been very busy this week.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12

Walter Chache,G repairs sewing ma
chimes and guarantees satisfaction.
Give him trial.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12

Middling cotton sold in New Orleans
last Wednesday at Il cents and rough
rice at 81 90 to $500 per sack
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12

Two deaths from cholera were re-
ported at New York on Wednesday
among newly arrived emigrants from
Italy,
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12

A drill by the United States life saw
ing crew at the Worlds Fair will be
given every Monday, Wednesday and
Friday at 2;30 sharp Oh the lake front
opposite the government building
Commencing last Saturday, and contin-
uing until cold weather, drill in cap
sizing and rightiDg the lifeboat will be
given at the same place.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12

ShCrrnuSe Medicine Co. L'td.
/ have been using gsT. E'scsaaor'- .sms!>cp-
tic i'll my family for Il number OF years. .eiWHy
Keeping Il bottle OF il iii my house. Hs VIC con
slider it Indispensable. We use it with excellent
results internally and for cuts, bruises aud
rheumatic pains
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12

For SALE.-A good second hand top
buggy. Apply at this office.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12

A NEW sewing machine can be had
CHEAP by applying at once al this office.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12
e O'T'Ea,E.

anl applying Tor a Homestead on the north
west IGhricr OF Sec. - III r. ) south Of Il. /
"rst. Louisiana Mrrldlan
h&i--lm SARAH ANN COLE.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12

Go to Shute & Duson's for every
thing in the drug line.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12
u EEEN Gs-As.E.ARx

Who made Homestead Entry No. 1854 for the
\" Sec Is, Up south range east, Louisiana
he names the following witnesses to prove
ms continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land, viz:
ger tontenot, Francois FontcuOt. .Ioseph
toht"not and AlphonSc Euselier all of St. Lin
dry parish Louisiana.
CHAs. c, PALFREY,
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12
TAsSE1 UEs As AN E>TlsAy,

\ Prairie Faructalquc hJ the undersigned a
VI black COW with white face. about five or six
years old branded on left side with a brand
somewhat resembling an II Fac-Simile Of same
70 ne seen III DEMOCRAT Office. Has been in
Mr@hh"rhoud fOr more than It wear and nov
Has It calf months Old. Owner Will prove
property, pay charges and take them away.
OSMIN COURVILLE
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12
HENRY L.. GARLAND.

ShcrrOnsc Medicine Co. va.
| consider DIR. Eichnnr'- IintiseptIc the
best general household remedy ever Introduced
to the American public, and no family should
be without it. a. EAGONIEsE.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12

THANKs.-To Hon. c. c. Duson fo
late New York and Montreal papers.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12
I'd 4 T. I'D ::

Sheriff Lyons of Acadia was here Oh
Wednesday.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12

ShcrronSC MCdlC!Mc Go. Ltd.
| very cheeriully endorse and Recommend
DR.. 'EichuOr'> Snfs>cpi.. i"r wounds, cuts
burns, bruises. and for cole, cramps and PAINS
OF the stomach; also tor collie, bolts and foot
evil III stock,
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12

SIicrrouSc Nceliclnc GO. Ltd.
have used E,r. Tichmor'- Sul;>cptic il
my family for several Years, and ton genera
household purposes, do not know of auythin-
better on the market.
w VA. Gssf40ta,
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12
JOHN III. SDEE.

VINO made Homestead Entry No 1053o for the
SCUM OF southwest ana northeast ! of south.
west / sect, y. township ;. K west, La.
Mcr. 1'>
He na!hcs the following witnesses to prove
ms GoHiinNods residence upon, and cultivation
Of, said land VIZ:
Mm Clark. AuStIl Campbell, Landry Henry
and Willis Elliott, all OF st. Landry parish,
Louisiana.
CtIhS C. IAIFREy
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12
NOTICE.

/ AIN "priy yln@ Tor 4 pardon,
IHkIeIOFAL HILI6IOCk
Iuly :. l9qS. ST
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12

ShCrtONh2 MIGit!nC go. I'tt!.
have used ssr. 4 s'iGianor'- .snii-cpfic ire.
uucntiy, and know It is Il first rate thiI.r to nj
ways llAvC handy. We are seldom, if ever, with
out 1t at my house.
3. w. JACKSON.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12
ShNlrni!sn MrtilHIM.. On. l..iG,

ShulInils, Aic,ileInc ca. i.tG,
have uSci str. 'sitisucr'- -smti~c.,Gic in
my family and on my stock, and do not hcSi
tate 10 endorse and recommend il to lny friends;
and lie public as telnEa most valuable remedy.
JOSEPH sss.bG'ss.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12

MfLSTED--Eear OpelUussS, AUGUST, I. 1885,
john II. Mllstedt, aged rs years. mOnth5 aud
u days,
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12

OFELOu$hs. La, jlue =. l63j.
ShcrroUsr Nrdiriuc Go. I.'tA.
| very chrrrfuliy endorse and recommend
Dr. E;csHOr's AutIscptic Tor wUi,nlS.
cuts bruises, and for collie. cramps, nuins and
inflammation OF the stomach and h0Wcts | have
also used ii on my stock, and find it most cx.
cellcnt for any Kid OF wounds or @aI!, and for
colo and bolts.
HENRY L.. GARLAND.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12
NOTICE.,


LAND OFFICL At INV OKLLANs Ia =
>-..;..., July 1-t, 1858. :
named settler has filed notice Of his intention
t. make final proof in support OF his claim. and
tnai sad proof Will be made before the Clerk
1l . me DI>tIlct Court at Orelogsas, on Monday,
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12

The DEMOCRAT 8 months for 80 cents.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12
NOTICE

ENlk ~ Landry Homestead 4 Loan Associa.
u non haVlp@ cone lldcd to build an office Of
iiISoNh iIS own an persons having for sale lots in one
!ousas, suitable for the purpose, are reanesfrd
20 sehh III f'l description of their lots, with
1td 11tthleisons' ns' location and the price Offers TO
n re srht III sealed envelopes directed TO The
boald OF Directors OF St. Landry Fl. d r. Assn.
1da. gdloi1, OPeousas on or before the 18th August
iaJ io|5. lhe seals to f,e broken at the regular
meetln@ Of said Board on that day ar 3 n n '"'
l.. ID. ESTILETIE
OpelonSas, july Is, 1893. N' NA'' L.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12

The "cnlIud folks" have fixed on Aug.
25 as their day at the Worlds Fair.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12

Pay your subscription.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-08-12
n OFFICE, .

LAND OFFICE At NEW ORLEANS, LA.,l
July 18th, 1929.
named settler has ;:lod notice of his iutcntiOn
70 make t!Hiu proof in support of his claim, aud
tnat saiI proof Will be made before the Judge
day. AuguSt 2st b. 1sl3 Viz - - -
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-08-19
The Other Law Now.

Last year everything, every Ill and
every reverse, every increase in price
and every decrease in price was attrlb-
uted to the Mckinley bill. That "cul-
minating atrocity of class legislation, !"
enacted under policy which was de-
clared ID be unconstitutional and a
fraud" was held responsible for every
thing. We had an election, and the
tariff, through the combined efforts OF
Democrats and Populists, went down.
Robbery, we were told, was at end.
The millions of dollars which had been
filched from the people, the consumers
of the country, could not be restored,
we were told pathetically, but there
would be no more filching. But the
robbing and the flching still go on,
and Mr.. Cleveland's friends assure US
that the tariff will not be touched at
the extra session. The fraud" OF a
tariff, the demonstrations" tariff, the
eliminating atrocity Of class leglsla-
tion," is to be continued on the statute
books.
Not only that, but these same men
who last year laid everything to the
tariff now assert that the tariff has
nothing to do with anything, says the
Des Moines Register. The closing OF
mines and factories, the fall in prices
of all the staple products of the coun-
try, the hard times-none Of these have
any connection at all with the tariff.
Europe, with its pauper made goods,
stands tiptoe, ready to food this
country with them, and there is moth
ing between the ambition of the for
eign manufacturer and the American
market but an administration which
by its platform stands pledged torepeal
every vestige of a protective tariff, but
still the tariff is not responsible for
any of the evils Of which we hear COM
plants. Oh, no: the tariff ceased to
be q menace when election day was
over and the ballots had been counted.
Everything now is due to the Sherman