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St. Landry democrat., 1893-04-29

Call ut the new carriage repository OF
J. B. Sandoz, at Perrodin's Hall, and see
his f3ne assortment of vehicles of all des-
eriptions-gigs, buggies, phetons, car
riages, hacks, etc.-to suit every taste
and pocket, and harness of every kind
from the cheapest to the best. Price
Ais goods before purchasing elsewhere.
Yen may save a snug sum by doing so.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-04-29

The large store building has been re-
moved from the site of the new hotel.
and the big piles of bricks which daily
grow larger betoken the early COM
mencement of building operations there.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-04-29
NOTICE.

OFFICE 81. LANDRY IIoMEsT'D d LOAN Assn
Opelousas, March q, 1898
This Association has opened new Series
d" r." The great advantages already reapet bv
the shareholders and the public should fGduce
many 10 avail themselves Of the present oppor-
tunity 10 hernne members. The laying aside
Of al iE@lgnitcant sum weekly will secure YOU
a good home. Shares 10 be applied for at the
office i'll Bank Building, up stairs. Weekly nav
ncnts are only twenty-five cents per share.
r. ID. ESiiLETTE,
March %, 1893. President.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-04-29

The excursionists from Thlbodaux
and intermediate points will reach here
between 1880 and II o'clock tomorrow.
Let their reception be as cordial and
nleasant as we can make it.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-04-29
NOTICE !.

UNll I'D STATES LAND OFFICE
New g cans, La, April II, 1893. {
Notice is here1T given that the following
named settler Lay filed notice Of his intention
to make final proof in support Of his claim, ana
that said proof will be made before the Judge
of the District Court at Opeousas, La on
Monday, May Goth, 1893, viz:
EEOgK ROGAR,
who made Homestead Entry No. I4O79 for the
southwest section j. township 5, south range
l vest Louisiana meridian.
He names the following witnesses TO prove
hus CONTINUOUS residence upon and cultivation
OF said land, viz:
HldcvCrt Granger, Ambroise Granger, Israel
Dcshotcls, Auguste Saucer and Lefror JACKIE
Fontcnot, i'll OF st. Landry parish. Louisiana.
CHAS. c. PALFREY,
April - ct. Register
St. Landry democrat., 1893-04-29

Vile Rideau, convicted OF larceny IN
December last and sentenced to the
penitentiary for six months, has been
hardened by the Governor.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-04-29

Rev. A. Dubourg attended tie cele-
bration of the centennial anniversary
of. the esta ablishment Of the Catholic See
of New Orleans iu that city last Tues
St. Landry democrat., 1893-04-29

The offices OF The National League
for the Projection of American Institu-
tions, afteeey May 1st, 1898, will be in the
new Metropolitan Building. The fol-
lowing will be the Post Office address !:
" ThG Metropolitan" Madison Square,
New York, n. Y.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-04-29

Members of the reception committee
are requested to be at the depot to-mor-
row promptly at 1880 a. w., to meet The
excursionists.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-04-29
Money! to Loan.

On 1st mortgage on real estate for five
or ten years at and 3 per cent. 1nter-
est for whole term taken out in ad-
vance. Apply to
G. j. THOMPSON,
Real Estate Agent,
Nov. f2-tf Opelousas, La.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-04-29

Assessor Swords accompanied Sheriff
Fontenot to Baton Rouge ON Wednes-
day with several prisoners for the pen
itentiary.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-04-29

The New Iberia Enterprise has been
recently enlarged, and is now the lar
Rest as we'll as one of the best country
papers in the State.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-04-29

,J.B. Sandoz has an extensive assort-
ment of buggies, carriages, &c, and bis
prices are probably little lower than
The lowest, Better see him about it.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-04-29

NoTIcE.-A loan of $1,000 will be Of
fered to the shareholders of the st. Ian
dry Homestead and Loan Association,
on Monday, May 18th, at their Of
Zee over the First National Bank, at
ep.n. G. BAILEY,
April 80. Secretary.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-04-29

II you want any painting done, try
Walter Chaciere. His terms are low
and he guarantees satisfaction. His
card appears elsewhere.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-04-29

Surveyor Littell has been Industrious
ly engaged this week in making sur
rey of the town.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-04-29

The glory of life insurance is that it
clothes the individual with the strength
of an army against fate, while it does
not impair bis independence. Tue saw
ings banks give no contingent right in
the common fund beyond the actual do
posit and its own interest. Do not de-
lay, but insure now in the Home Life
Insurance Co. of New York, Clements &
Lewis agents.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-04-29
Paw your subscription.
WAR RTE Id

RE-GRANDPRE.-At the resi-
dence of the brother-in-law OF the bride. Mr. l..
A. Sandoz, at Opelousas. by Hon. W. {. Per
rault Mr.. L. G.. Chachere OF Acadia and Mrs
Mary l.. Grandpet, nee Gil, of Baton Rouge.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-04-29

If VIC had better roads we would have
better stock. Aud if we had better
stock we would have better bank ac-
counts.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-04-29

If you want good dinner. or Lunch,
or soda water, or ice cream, or cakes.
call at c. Brands bakery, Bellevue
ntreaf
St. Landry democrat., 1893-04-29

Excursionists will find full liDe OF
refreshments at C. Brands bakery,
cheap.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-04-29

Excursionlsts will fluid good diuner,
lunch, soda water, leo cream or cakes
al e -ksaadi -suaerv, 5sftEvuE strss,
St. Landry democrat., 1893-04-29

Soda Water, ice cream, cakes, lunch,
otc.. at c. Brands bakery, Bellevue
sticct
St. Landry democrat., 1893-04-29

Don't bny IA gig, buggy or phnton up-
ii! you have examined and priced those
that J. B. Sandoz has tor sale.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-04-29

Middling cotton sold i'm New Orleans
last Wednesday at Z SIS and rough rice
at $1.25 to $3.50 per sack.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-04-29
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.

BY virtue of an order of the Honorable Elev
louisiana, i'll and for the parish of St. Landry
there will be sold at public auction to the last
and highest bidder, by the undersigned GU
rator or any duly qualified auctioneer, at the
l8st residence of the deceased, on Bayou Teche
in said parish Of st. Landry, on
St. Landry democrat., 1893-04-29
NOTICE..

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS,
.,..., April 3, 1893. :
Notice Is hereby given that The rollowinx
named settler has filed notice of his intentiGn
TO make 1nal proof in support of his claim. and
mat SAD proof will be made before the CLERK
u q, the Dlsir!et court, at Opelousas, ION Mon
St. Landry democrat., 1893-04-29

"He who by his trade would thrive,
Must not neglect to ADVERTISE
p. T. Barnum.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-04-29

The White Sewing Machine will give
you longer and better service than any
made. See ad. in this issue.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-04-29
NARTRHlE R0XAT

VINO made Homestead Entry No. 1Oo93, for the
southwest OF Section I, Township 6, south,
range west, Louisiana Meridian. ~
He names the following witnesses tn ,ror,
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of, said land, viz: Hermogenc Vidrine. Benoit
Johnson, Appolonus Latleur and Louis Veillon.
all of st. Landry Parish, La
CHAS. G. PALFREY,
April s-Gt. Raris..r
St. Landry democrat., 1893-04-29
NOTICE !!


LAID OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, LA..1
April 18th, 1883.
Notice is hereby given that the following
hainci settler has filed notice of his intention
to iuahe final proof in support OF his claim, aud
that said proof will be made before tie .Tudro
OF the District Court. at Opelousas, Oh Mon
St. Landry democrat., 1893-04-29

Get your NeckwGar at j, Bloch's. lie
has a full stock.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-04-29

Order your oysters, crabs and hsh
from Vilaseca delivered at domicll.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-04-29
JUDGE AL ADVERTISEMENTS.
EBIg:LFC SALE.
ESTATE OF JAMES s. PERKINS
ifObAIk DOCKET, DISTRICT COIrRu
ST. LANDRY. No 52Os,

BY virtue OF an order OF the Honorobl. a.,
Probatc Court, in and for the parish of ST 'Ian.
arS' tAfEe VIII be sold at public auction. to he
iaol and highest bidder, by the undersirnrd
!i4hludlor. or any duly qualified auctiOneer, nf
he llVGft stable OF Lacomue x Perkins in tite
t0Nn OF Oug.OusaS. Earisl OF 81 | allar,. -. ~
St. Landry democrat., 1893-04-29
Wednesday, May 10Th. ss0s

INC uht4\ldad one-ilalf Of the following dcs.
JLlntu property Ecid in indivision between
James ); Perkins, deceased, late of the parisI ~
oe' Landry and Austin Lacombe. to-wit:
one sorrel American horse named John. ono
haI Amtrcan dun horse named Jin one gray
morse named Joe, one black horse named Henry
one black horse named Niger, one dark hnr
morse Bamcd Baldface, one gray AmerjcnH
morse famed Eagle, one American bay horse
roam horse named Jake, one omnibus i've Ola
hacks cue spring wagon, one old broken hack :,
on one snirfy, flve bugges, three saddles, one set
five new horse brushes, five curry combs Cnn
large and two small lanteI :, lap robes. blan
ke1s, Oil cloth coverings for bugges, two large
nanSlns lamps, one American roam horse, one
carriage or barouche, 10 OF breecEtne. col
lars, names, Old harness, &c ''A-
TCrnS-Cash.
April 30, 1898. IiG,,idotor
St. Landry democrat., 1893-04-29

The DEMOCRAT 8 months for so cents.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-04-29
.JUDlCaAL ADvERTgsEMEN

SUCCESSION OF JOSEPH CAMI.
No. J220.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-04-29

EIssl. palcIlel and ground coffee al.
St. Landry democrat., 1893-04-29

Nov. Taft
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-08-03

Of this act into standard silver dollars uEtu
,he frs, day OF July. le+l. and after that time
lie shal! coi, OF the silver bullion purchased
under the provisions of this at a. much as
may be necessary to provide for :Ie ret!eml
tion OF The Treasury notes herein crowded Tor.
.::G any gaia az seignlorace arising from suca
coinage shall be accounted for and paid into
the Treasury.
Sc, = That the silver bullion purchased
jcct 20 the requirements OF existing law and
regulations OF the min, service governing the
methods OF de'erInin!ns the an.oun; OF pure
silver coTte1'led and the amount AID charges
oI deductions II any % be made.
SEC. =. That 50 much of tie act Of Feb 20.
-. entitled An act u authorize the cottage
q he standard silver dollar and 70 rts.o-t Us
.e-tAl lender character. as requires the .Do lth-
~ purchase ana coinage Of he a.:le into sill
yer dollars o: not less than >!,t".''" nor
more iLa;l 500 ~ worth OF silver builon Is
hereby repealed
Sc. 1. that ulon the pasSase Of this act The
balances standing with TIE Treasurer Of the
| nlteG states 70 the respective credits OF ma
-ional banks tor deposit : made 20 redeem the
circulating notes Of such banks and all del pos
lis hereafter receivei for llk" purpose. shall
hc covered into The Treasury "a a Ini-ce!la-
neoC- rcclpt, and tho Treasure: @: the lnited
States shall T. Deem from lie general ta-H IN
the Treasury IA circulating notes OF SAID
banks which may come into lis possess. on
sub.e 70 REDEEM ton: and upon the ertlt ate
ri the Com ,rolier I the Cur, ncy that such
notes have been received by him and that they
have been destroyed and tia: new notes
will be issued il their place: Ieilnhurse1lo 'lts
under such regulations a. the Secretary CT the
Treasury may prescribe, from III appToprla-
ton hereby created to lie known as nation al
bank notes: REDEMPTION account. ln- tue pro-
visions OF this act shall not apply to the de-
losits received under Section 3 Of tie act OF
June -. ia, requiring every ia. !ona bank to
keep III lawful money with the Treasurer Of
the United States a sum equal TO per cen. OF
its circulation, to lie held and USED for the re-
demptlon Of 1T circulating notes and the tai
ance remaining OF tie deposits covered
shall at the close of each month he report Ell on
the monthly public debt statement Debt OF
the United States bearing no interest.
SEC. :. That this act shall take ci.eC. 81 days
from and after Its pas sage.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-08-03
Ike Got His Pine Back.

in q certain busy street in London"
said AL Atlantic cable operator. there
are two telegraph bureaus. one for the
cable between London ana Paris. VIA
Dover ana Calais. the Other for the
London and Brus>tl> cable by way Of
D>tcndc. These two Office are stu
attd opposite one another. and the
operators in each are on q very friend
~ footing. They often discuss events
of the day together and generally have
Il mutual smoke during the nUontilnc
recess.
Il was employed last year in the
French bureau. and one day after din
ner accidentally left my pipe On the
table of one of my colleagues in the
Belgian office. Our place was almost
empty when | returned, and there was
only one messenger in the room.
asked him to 90 over the way and get
my pipe. The small Mercury in but
tons was obstinate. and scornfully re-
piled to my request by saying: I
can't 20 hunting after pipes: ! am
wanted here | did not press the
point. but wanted my pipe badly and
could not 90 after it myself. | got
over the difficulty in this way: | Went
to my table. called up Dover. and asked
them TO pat me in communication with
Calais. AS soon As this was done
asked Calais to make through Conncc-
ton with Paris: Paris was then asked
to put me in communication with
Brussels: through Brussels ] got com
munication with Ostcndc. ana then
D>tcEde put ME in communication with
London. \ second later my colleague
in the opp"site Office was surprised t"
hear clicking over his wire via Dover.
Calais. Paris Brussels. and Ostendc
this Message: / have left my pipe on
ycu. table: please send it b. one Of your
boys. The only one have here refuses
to go
"Thirty seconds had scarcely elapsed
when my old briar. which had thus
tern asked for over an important part
of Europe. Was returned T., me. - New
York Press
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-08-03
BILL NEWLY GUILTY.
A Springfield Jury Finds that Re Is " Rick
city DAN Benton.

The famous suit. involving an alleged
pension fraud that would swindlc the
Government GU; Of so. COO or more. has
been decided at Springfield. H., and
Bill Newly Is declared 10 he "RicketE
Dan" Benton. The case is probably
the most remarkable that has ever
been tried III the United States. The
object Of the trial was to determine
the identity If I, man who claims to be
bill" Newly, but who the Govern
mcnt is sure i, Dan" Benton. Benton,
if that Is Iii, namc-:nd the jury SAYS
it is-was under criminal Indictment
for personating Newly in order to pro
cure a pension from the Government.
1t seems that Bill Newly was ii soldier
who was supposed for twcnty-nine ye:trs
to have been killed in battle. \ short
time ago the defendant III this trial
put in an application for a pension.
claiming that he was Bill Newly. and
that instead of being killed. he had
been badly wounded in the head and
leg and had been taken to Andcrs M
Vile prison. There he was known as
Cray Jack" When in course of time
he was released. a denented. "rlckcty"
man, he says he became a wandcrcr
and drifted about the country for a
quarter OF century. becoming an in
mate of various poorhouses and of the
Tennessee pcnitcntiary. Then his ro a.
son partially returned and he came to
realize that he was Bill Newly. Ho
went out among his old ncighburs
and declared himself He rccog-
niZed Oil friends and talked in
such manner of old times that
he convinced many of them that
he was really old Bill. It must be
SO. they urged. for nobody bat Bill
Newly would know things he spoke of.
Some members Of the Newly family.
including his old wife. who had long
been drawing a pension on his ac-
count. received him as genuine FL
nally he himself made application for
an original pension ana then his trou-
bles commenced. An investigation OF
his case resulted in establishing his
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-08-03
How to Become Il Ss.otchnan.

Capt. Chisholm. of GlaSsburn. late of
the Black Watch. le'ate, an incident
which has an amusing hearing on The
.AngliciZing of the Highland regiments.
Many years ago. while the FUrtt-s..,.-
und was stationed at Malta. during the
time that the officers and men We're
without exception. all Scotchmcn.
many of them being Gaclic-speaki Ing
HlyhIandrrS. and consequently tx-
tremcly JEALOUS of the intrusion of any
one other than Il Scotchman. Il Young
English ensign was appointed - tn"
regiment. ar innovation which Wa,
greatly resented by the officers. more
especially bN The younger ones. How
ever. ,hc cn-irn turned out to hc a
very jolly fellow. 80 Il general desire
was expressed that the difficulty uc-
ca>ioned by his no: being born Il Scotch
man should he overcome. and overcome
II was IL Very novel manner The
Fngliehman was coInpc!1ed 10 swallow
Il scotch thistle. pricklcs and ali. and
then wash il down with u glass Of
scotch whisky. After this had bo,n
done all shook hands with him as a
Scotchrlan and Il brother. / london
Public Opinion.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-08-03


is probably not such another large
establishment in the country. The
building. Il cut Of which is given, is a
large one. situated On Main street just
a few yards from the State-house
grounds. With the exception Of a small
office for the railroad commission and
an agricultural journal. the building is
wholly devoted to the States whisky
enterprise.
The measure recently put in force
was carried through by Governor Till
man. ard forbids the sale Of liquor any
where except IN government di>pcn-a-
rics and by persons appointed by the
State. Ever since the law went into
operation. it ha, met with bitter oppo-
sition especially from the liquor deal
ers. Those base their opposition on
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-08-03
4 Tremendous Shakiny-(u.

his Is what every system afflicted with Ills
and fever bilious reIuittent. CT anv other form
OF malarial disease Endt rgoes periodically.
Not only is malaria terrible in itself-it is The
breeder OF all :nfirity of lodilE ailments. Spc-
citlcs used for its prevention and removal
prove in the vas; majority Of cases. useless
for every other purpose than 20 mitigate the
disease and stave off its attacks. They are
SIRE. with the average treatment. 10 return at
ter awhile. The sufferer may change his loca-
tl"l o hnait hler one. hat he com plant WIKI
l. in his blood. is not thus lightly -. rid Of
ar,a returns after the = ont ed interval. Organic
affections of the nerves, heart trouble. general
debility ui tIlc system are the offspring of ma
l2i3TIa. Cur" til" originating cause and avert
future physical il jury viii. iostett er's Stoni-
az! kitttr. etftcaclous al>o IL liver COMPLAINT.
inactivity o. the kidneys, rheumatism AID In
III
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-08-03
THE SHERMAN LAW.
The Act of Congress Which Il Causing All
the Talk.

The Sherman law. about which so
much has been said If late. is As fol-
lows:
is hereby directed 70 purchase. from time TO
time. SILVER bullion :" the Aggregate amount
CT @".'-n ounces. CT so much thereof as may
Ice offered in each month. al the market price
thereof, NOT exceeding 81 for 81 Is grains of
pure silver. ard to issue il payment OF such
purchases Of silver hullton treasury notes ot
the United states. 20 he prepared by the Sec
Rotary OF the Treasury. IN such form and OF
such denominations. not less than 81 nor more
than si."". as he NAV prescribe. and a sum TO
carry into effect the provisions OF this act is
TIL treasury not otherwise appropriated.
SEC =. That the Treasury notes issued IN
aeetrdaHce with the provisions Of this act
shall De redeeInahle Oh demand. II coin. al the
Treasury Of the United states or at the Office
Of any A>ststaU, Treasurer Of the United
States. and hen 30 redeemed NAV he reis>ue,.
shall he outstanding a. any time than the cost
Of the silver bullion, and the standard silver
dollar coined thrre,rrn. then held in the
treasury purchased ~ such notes: and such
IN ray,nen: Of all debts public anu
private. except where otherwise sx-
pres>ly stipulated in the contract, s,,i
shall he receivable for customs taxes and all
public dues. and when 80 received may be r.
issued: anu >uch notes when held by any
tloNal ha0h4-l., association. nay he counted
a part o. IT. lawrri reserve That upon de
;Ila:t o. t,'c loider IL any q: re treasury
notes htTelr provided. .ur. the >ecrt tary ot h
Treasury shall. under such regulations a. lie
may prescribe redeem such notes IL Gol,. CT
tshli>iieU policy II the United states 20 MAIN
tain the two metals on a parity VIII: each
ether up>u the prescn; legal ratio, Or such as
SEc. ). That the Secretary Of the Treasury
shall each month coin - @ co. ounces OF TIRE
silver ual.ion purchased under he provisions
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-08-03
An Endemic OF Poisoning.

The two most popular French pG.-
sOncrS Of the seventeenth century were
two French .nmer. Lavoisl:! and La
vi2urcnx. They had z grin 9cn-e Of
humer. They called their poison by
facctiOus names. Sometime. II was
succession p,"dcr." because b. its aid
an heir could quickly enter on an c--
tat: sometimes ii wa; called peace
pow der" because it induced harmony
lc'wcen Earring couples. They were
both arrested. tried. convicted. and
burned alive in ;hc Place. dc Grcvc in
1850. and from information given by
them. over fifty French widows who
had disposed of their con-rrt.;. and
nearly forty sons and daughters who
HAD murdered their parents. were ccn-
v.ctcd and n;"cntr:. Most Of those
who we're punished we're % III" middle
and lower Glasses. Tho wealthy and
noble escaped. over 5000 poison. c:i7cs
were tried by the court III fodr years.
After the execution Of t." two htg5
who furnished The lHs:dcr~. ncall:
1900 mon and women We're punished tV
whipping. branding. inln'i- 2nncnt or
exile. and thus rnlcd the mot noted
French epidemic Of poisoning. -Giobc-
I)..r,bf rat
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-08-03

identity 70 the satisfaction Of the gov
ernulent officials a- -Iickcty Dan"
Benton ana his arrest Indictment.
trial and conviction followed
In opening the case th- Government
commenced with Dan Benton a, a child,
after il had shown Bin Newly 10 be
dead and buried He j. traced from
White County. Illinois. into Tennessee.
where he and his mother were taken
by one Andy Wooten There Dan
grew mp. He was known 70 the PEOPLE
Of the neighborhood. and SO was his
mother Lydia. Finally he was sent to
the prritcntiary a. Nashville for hocs,
stealing. and remained there fer twelve
years. He WAS Dan Benton. the son of
Lydia Benton. and there was I" ether
preten>e. Thus it was until 1852,
when he left the penitentiary.
He W.; an inmate Of many
poorhouses in Tennessee. Ohio. In
diana and Illinois. both before and
after his incar, GRAFTON IL the peniten-
tlary. In these he was registered as
Dan Benton. The witnesses o. he
government testiti, 4 to events which
succeeded each other in perfect ro:a-
ton. while those Of the defense LEI: a
gap Of tWcntv-nlne Years. They ali
testified 20 the identity Of tn. dt.ien-
dant as Bill Newly. hut in their Ge-
>criptions o: how Bill Newhv looked
before the war they variet. greatly.
The most important witness for the de-
Tense was William Conoon. 4 Soldier
and i; InccHie" Il Com, any +. -'or.ieth
Regiment. He became acquainted
win Newly II The army. and OF the
lth o: April. two days before tht. bat
tie q shiloh. stood guard witt. him fO,.
twentv-:Our hears. Wills cr guard
he hat, 4 conversation with him which
ne had never y, Gated u anybody.
After the rc.pt>earan,, 4 New
by IL 1881. The !atctr. without ANYTHING
having been said I ,!r:.". hin ou..
ta,Aet, about thai conversation. The
witness Ma satisfied Ge;cnGaA. W..
Newly.