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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-03-01
Novelties in Ladies' Skirts

For quite a long time fashions have
undergone Il slow change, particularly
remaining in stationary state with
slight notifications. This season, how
ever. Il decided change is shown in skirts,
in the way OF draperies. The. old-time
draped effects are more or less revived
with the addition OF many pretty and
artistic touches, in accordance with
modern taste, Or with adaptations from
historical sources. The underskirt, how
ever, will retain its present tiaring effect.
To many people, the announcement of
this coming style is viewed with some
apprehension, as it implies much prac-
teal knowledge for the maklng-up OF the
new skirts. The best way, however, to
find the needed information and all the
leading models OF the coming season, is
to subscribe to one or two Fashion
Journals The Mcdowell Magazines,
which always maintain Il high degree OF
excellence in this respect, will perfectly
| fill the wants OF everyone on this sub
ject. We notice also that, for thefurther
accommodation OF thercuStomers. The Sc
Magazines contain, i'll the form Of cOu-
| pOnS, at an exceedingly moderate price,
| designs OF new skirts and other most
| move! styles. The patterns and paper
| models issued by the mouse OF mcdowell
X Co., are widely known and Justly
| praised for their accuracy, and their
! artistic, as we'll as practical excellence
| La N1de de Puris and Paris 4Jum Of Fd3h-
| ion cost only $3.50 a year or 30 cents
each per copy. Tie Frenct Dre5saak2r is
| $500 per anHum or 30 cents a copy
| La Mode which is the best family fashion
! Magazine in existence, is offered to sub
| scribers at the exceedingly low price OF
| Sl.oO Il year or II cents Il copy. If you
! are unable to procure any OF these pub
| licatiOns from your news dealer do not
take a substitute from him but apply
| by mail % MessrS. \. Mcdowell 4 Co.,
| 20 West 14th Street New lork.
Clothing at reduced prices-bg bar
gains to make room. Come and see.
5. < c. WATKINS.
| Chamber suites in walnut, oak, quar-
ter-SaWed, antique and 10th century.
! And the prices are as low az the goods
are beautiful Call and see them.
:. K :. WATKINS.
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am receiving new Spring Goods daily,
and invite the public to call on me,
promising to give a bargain i'll each ar
ticle sod-quality and price considered.
Ii. THOMPSON.
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You can find everything in the line OF
furniture and household goods at Wat
kinss but no where else will you find
prices as reasonable for the same class
of work and material. An inspection
will convince YOU.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-03-01

Call on Watkins for carpets. All styles
and prices Body Brussels, silk tapestry
BRUSSELS. &c. 3 ply all wool carpets a
speciality Cocoa mattings. floor OIL
cloth and stair case carpet. Remarka-
bly, chem for quality.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-03-01

Itch Oil human and horses and all an
mails cured in 80 minutes by Woolfor IS
Sanitary Lotion. This never fails. Sold
by Melville Dorsey, druggist, Henderson,
n e. teb23
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-03-01

Zeiger Shoes for style and ft-wil
please you. They hold their shape. At
5. 4 c. WATkINS'S.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-03-01
Secret Marriage.

Two we'll known young people Of
the town have OccaslOned cOnsidera bic
comment by contracting secret mar
riage last week and many idle and
sensational rumOrs have been circu-
lated in consequence. Without mean
ing to give color to or add any feature
Of sensation outside of what the affair
naturally carries the GOLD LEAF gives
the facts as follows: For some time
Mr.. Joe Hart and Miss Lucille Written
lave regarded each other with ten
| derness of feeling different from that
engendered by mere friendship alone.
The vital spark of love had been kim
died in the heart Of each and it glowed
and burned as only it does when true
| lovers meet and see each other often
Both are quite young and there was
| opposition Oh the part of the parents
Of each to the matter being carried too
tar. But the young people met fire.
| Quently and objections seemed tC in
| tenslty their love and determination.
So they planned a secret marriage.
| The necessary license was procured
and at 1 O'Clock Tuesday afternoon of
last week Mr.. Hart aud Miss Written
went to Burwell Hall where they were
married by L. W. Goodrich, Esq, in
the presence of two or three young
men who had been made cognizant of
the affair beforehand. The groom
went about his business, the bride re-
turned to her home, and the matter
was kept a profound secret for several
days, but in some way the facts be-
came known the latter part of the
week. No one had the least idea that
a marriage was contemplated or that
it had actually taken place, and Mr..
Written was about to send his daugh-
ter off to school for the purpose OF
breaking the affair off if possible.
See those beautiful paror suites just
| in, at WATklNS'S.
Just received, a ear load of Prime Seed
Oats. Call early and supply yourself.
II. THOMASON.
\ lovely line of art squares, druggets
high class imperial Smyrna rugs, etc, al
prices that will astonish you.
S 4 c. WATKINS.
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For Low Prices

On Lime, Laths, Shingles,
Doors and Windows, call on
! UHN B. WATKINS.
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Read This

Nick's Floral Guitc for 1894 con-
tains descriptions that describe, not
mislead illustrations that instruct. not
exaggerate. This year it comes to us
in suit Of gold. Printed in eight diff
tercnt colors besides black. Coiored
plates of Chrysanthemums, Poppies and
Vegetables. On the front cover is a
very exquisite bunch of Nick's New
White Branching Aster and on the
back is the New Double Anemonc :;
10 pages filled with many new novel
ties of value as well as all the old lead
ing varieties of flowers and vegetables.
Send 10 cents to the publishers, James
Nick's Sons, Rochester, Y. Y. and
get copy. This sum YOU can deduct
from the first order for seeds bought
of this well known firm.
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Hav state Shoes for wear and comfort
are unsurpassed. Have stood the test
Tor Is wears and given satisfaction.
= &C WATKINS
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-03-01

Office desks and tables, ladies paror
desks, spring seat, revolving office chairs,
&c, at WATkI\S'S.
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Prepare for Spring Trade.

1t is time to prepare for planting
spring advertisements. The merchant
who spreads printers ink judiclously
over his business is the one who scoops
in a good crop. The people are going
to want goods and will be in search Of
bargains. and he who lets the fact be
known that he has them will hear the
most coin rafting in his tilI.-Green-
Vile RfRectOY
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febS-4t


Pretty line Of hall stands-very cheap
- & II WtTk-INS
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Large lot OF children $ beds, cribs and
cradles, high chairs, &c.-cheap and
beautiful, at WATkINS'S.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-03-01

Parkcr's Coughine for coughs and
colds
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We offer one hundred dollars reward

we OHcr one hundred dollars reward
for any case of catarrh that cannot be
cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
f. }. CHENEY & CO., prop'rs,
Toledo, Ohio.
We, the undersigned, have known F. j.
Cheney for the last i years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in in all business
transactions. and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
West Il TruaX, wholesale druggists. To-
ledO, Ohio.
Walding, kinnan & Marvin, wholesale
druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price, - cents per
bottle. Sold by all druggists.
We have the prettiest line of reed, rat
tan and plush chairs-just the thing for
bridal and birthday gifts-and very
cheap. $. 4 c. WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-03-01

Beautiful line of hureaux, bedsteads,
washstands, &c., very cheap.
s. 4 e. WATKINS
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IF fOTR BACK ACHES,
Or you are all worn out, really good for moth.
ing 1t is general debility. Try
RROWE'S IRON BITTERS.
II VIII cure you. cleanse your liver and give
good appetite.
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Sentences Passed.

Since our last weeks paper was is
sued, sentence has been passed upon
the following named persons, tried at
this term of court. Those given
term in the penitentiary were:
Robert Brown, colored, larceny,
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LOCAL LACONICS PICKED w HERE AND
THERE BY OUR EAGLE-EYED
REPORTERS
ruins .;jJC

Henderson Lodge, No. go,
y. +. Il =. x.
Meets nI-: Tuesdays in zach month at
80 p. m, and thIId Tuesday nights at
: H. EcaIio Hall.
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incl iu,n#2 in. , in.EI,c nc. ! col.
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Hair and spring mat:rrSseS-large
stock at low prices-at WATkI\SS.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1894-09-22
GRAND COTEAU NOTES.

On Sunday evening the Dramatic
Club, of Grand Ceteau, ably presented
the "Mariner's Return" to q large and
appreciatiye audience, after which quite
o pleasant dance was enjoyed, and in
spite of the intense heat the deyotees of
Terpsichofe whiled away many pleasant
hours.
Owing to the illness Of DIR. Litte1l's
little daughter. he has been in town
several days this past week.
There is rumor afioat that Orange
Blossoms are to be worn by one of the
fair bellies in this vicinity. Who shall
it be; and when?
The many friends of Mrs. Petetin re-
gret exceedingly to learn of her illness,
and trust that ere many days have pass
ed she may be restored to perfect health.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Barry,
has been frightened by the advent of a
charming little daughter. Thou art
welcome, Gertrude.
The Misses Estorge Were the guests
of the Misses Petetin the past week.
Miss Sidonie Simon, of Opelousas. is
visiting her sister, Mrs. E. Y. Barry.
The many friends of Mr.. Z. Klotz
We're glad to see his pleasant face again.
Several other gents of Opelousas were
present at the dramatic entertainment.
Misses Maggie and Maria Bagnal are
in our town the guests of Miss A. Mar
tin.
Miss Zuta Richard is visiting friends
in Alexandria.
Cards are out announcing the mar
riage of Miss Corinne Boudreau to Mr..
Aristide Dugal, which event will take
place on the 10th. The many friends of
Miss Boudreau will regret her leaving
them for her new home in Garencro.
SIGNORITA,
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S@ss--e-------------------------
EE4HsA HAPPENINGS.

September 10th.
IT is pleasing to observe everybody in
active preparation for the marketing of
the cotton crop. The whole negro ma
ton seems to have abandoned itself to
jubilee at the approach of cotton pick
ing already wild, blatant songs begin
to be waited from the patches, while
other squads collect in close rows and
tell marvellous tales of the rowing OUT
law or ghost stories as they busi1y pick.
/ had almost said King cotton; but in
deed, the low price has SO long shorn
him of his title that 1T seems like echoes
of departed glory lingering round some
old ruins.
However, it is the accepted opinion
that the low price has wrought a favor
able change, since we have learned to
accommodate ourselves to decreased de-
mands and really a better condition Of
sustenance, raising so much at home
which is of better grade than bought
provisions. The unyielding spirit which
has sustained us through SO many years
of trial will surely be rewarded by a
proud independence at last; for the his
tory of the staple seems to prove that it
cannot stay at present prices. It is ma
tural to seek solace under present evils
in the splendid visions of the past
though we are becoming weary with
the delay already experienced.
Miss 0ttie Pouncey, of Legonia, and
Miss Eyie Morgan, who have been en-
joying a luxury of bliss at the sea shore,
are visiting Mrs. L. G. Richard, of this
place.
Miss Lettie Dowdell with her accom-
plish1nents, grace and vivacity, was re-
ceived by Mrs. Tolson with highest
marks of satisfaction.
We indulge sincere regret to have
Mr.. NJ n. Richard leave our midst to
engage in business elsewhere; his real
merits are settled by his popularity at
home and abroad.
Mr.. Lester Burr is now clerking for
Il. G. Richard, In place of Mr.. Hill
Lester who has left.
Messrs. Edible and Geanie Hayes have
opened the Bayou Current store and
many lofty hopes and expectations are
expressed for their success.
Misses Julia Hicks and Josie Thoms,
have been welcome guests at the homes
of Mrs. Richard and Mrs. Godeau in the
past week.
Mrs. Rogers was buried at the Presby-
terian graveyard last week and Mrs.
Stephens the week previous. Their ex-
ceptional composure testified the resig-
nation of those who had learned to rest
their hopes of happiness on better
world. These deaths have oceasioned
deep and general grief. SoFIE.
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oPELoUsAs, La, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER % 1894

magicians for aught we know. The
beauty of it is, that Eunice, like Opelou.
sas, is there TO stay. It's rich soil en-
sures its success. What will become OF
Lake Charles when its timber is all cut
down? 1t takes centuries to grow pines
What will be the fate OF Crowley when
its rice land is exhausted?
The rich soil of St. Landry may grow
anything to perfection, fruit, cane,
cotton, rice, etc, good soil is sure in
yestment; no one fears to put money in
that.
One of Eunice's most prominent citi-
Zens, Mr.. Martin Carron, with the as
sistance of his amiable wife, is doing
the honors of his town. 1t is certainly
pleasant for strangers to meet with
them.
The whole parish is rejoicing over the
convalescence of the Sheriff's children.
IT is painful to state that one of our
most estimable ladies, Mrs. Zenon Fon-
tenot, died Wednesday night.
Mr.. Telemaque Fontenot has a fine
cotton gin in full operation.
The cotton is opening fast; and the
reapers are busy i'll the rice fields.
ACADEMUS
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WILLIE PLATTE.
VILE PA TIE. La. Sc.

WILLIE PLATTE, Ia, Sept. Is, 1894.
Editor of the CLARIoN.-Your cores
pondent noticed from an article publish
ed sometime since in the Courier in re-
gard to O meeting which took place in
Mr.. Diomel Durio's pasture, in the
course of which the Courier says, that
the conclusion was reached that the
people of st. I4andry-and not few
politicians-shouldo outline the policy of
the Democratic party of this parish in
the future.
Your correspondent is glad to see that
the Courier is aware of the fact, that the
Democratic party is in danger and that
it is time for the people to take hold of
the rudders of the ship of Democracy
and to steer her safe out of reach Of
these political sharks.
The opportunity of accomplishing this
is now offered to every lover of Demo-
cracy, by joining the White Supremacy
League. Jump in, the band is playing.
You can not afford to stay behind, If
you do, you will resemble q fly in a
bucket of milk.
Our people are alive to the situation
and they have organized several auXili-
ary leagues in this section which are
growing every day.
These leagues are composed of the
most representative people of our par
ish. Not old political hacks, but the
yoemen of our parish; not men with
white skin only, but men with white
hearts, the men who compose the De-
mocracy of this parish.
The people from the western part of
st. Landry Parish are the sinew and
backbone of the Democratic party. Our
people have stood nobly by the cause of
Democracy.
But we are realizing the fact, that
after mastering big Democratic vote,
it is only to go to Opelousas and be
crushed by negro votes, a thing which
we do not propose to allow any longer,
though the heavens fall.
But, must say that there are men in
the northern, southern and eastern
parts of this parish and also in the town
odds, have stood nobly to the banner of
Democracy. And it is to their assist
anee and for the welfare of our parish,
our wives, our children, Democracy and
White Supremacy that we are raIlying
here to-day in order to see if this, the
banner Parish of ST. Landry, is to be
controlled by the white men or if it is
to be left to the dominating influence of
negro rule. To the former, we pledge
our support in the future as we always
have in the past.
The dark clouds of heaven are cleared
away only by the flash of Gods light
ming.
There is to-day dark political cloud
rising in the east which threatens our
entire parish, but before it sets in the
west, it will have been cleared by that
great flash of lightning which is repre-
sented by a mortified and indignant
people. A YAP.
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H>h-e------
NE EEE4VEE4LE NOTES.
September 18th.

September 18th.
Rev. A. w. Turner has been holding a
series Of meetings at his church in Mel
vile for the last week, he closed his
| work on the 18th, owing to sickness in
his family. He was ably assisted by
Rev. e. T. benson, of 0pelousas, and
Rev. J. Kent, of Bunlfe.
Mr.. Paul Mixer and sister, of Big
Cane, spent several days attending the
services.
Miss Sallie Glass. Of sBnnkie, was also
a regular attendant.
Miss Annie Foreman, of East Baton
Rouge, has been in our midst for some
time, she left for the "Red Stick city on
the 14th, accompanied by Misses Addie
and Bessie Butler.
Miss Josie Thoms has returned home
from visit to the Capital city, where
she has been spending few days with
relatives.
Miss Eva Morgan has been in our
midst sometime, visiting her sisters,
Mrs. Gordon and Mrs. ToIson.
Mr.. Marion Swords made short visit
to our city.
We still continue to have an abund-
ance of rain, which retards the cotton
picking.
The most of the houses ON front street
have been moved back, and the levee
will soon be completed, which will give
quite an improved appearance to that
part of town. CELEsTINE.
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ORDER or COURT.

TIME terms of Court fixed by order
Il rendered October 23rd, 1888, are here
by set aside, and said order of Court,
vacated. Pursuant to the provisions of
Act Nor of the General Assembly of
the State of Louisiana of the year 1894,
the following terms of Court are hereby
fixed to be held in the 1lth Judicial Dis
st. Landry and Acadia, viz:
FOR ST. LANDRY.
Ist. A Criminal term, commencing Oc-
End. A Civil term, commencing De-
cember 3rd, 1894.
Bird. A Criminal term, commencing
February 4th, 1895.
4th. A Civil term, commencing April
8th, 1896.
FOR ACADIA.
1st. A Civil term, commencing Novem-
Der 5th, 1894.
End. A Criminal term, commencing
January End, 1895.
srd. 4 Civil term, commencing March
1Ith, 1895.
4th. A Criminal term commencing
June 3rd, 1895.
The Clerk of Court of st. Landry par
ish, will enter this order ON the minutes
OF the Court, post copy thereof in the
Court room, another on the door of the
Court House, and another which he will
hand to the publisher of the official
journal of the parish for publication
during thirty days. He is likewise dir
eeted to furnish certified copy of this
Order of Court to the Clerk of Court Of
the parish of Acadia, the latter officer
being hereby ordered to enter same on
the minutes of the Court of said parish,
to post a copy thereof in the Court room,
another on the door of the Court House,
and another which he shall hand to the
publisher of the official journal of said
parish for publication during thirty
days. - -
Done and ordered at Opelousas, La, at
chambers, this 3rd September A. d., 1894.
w. G. PERRAULT,
Judge 18th Jud. Dist. La.
Filed Sept. 3, 1894.
H. Il. EsToRGE, Dy. Clerk.
A true copy.
sp6 st H. e. EsToReE, Dy. Clerk.
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soliioquy OF am Old Confed.

Come, now, valiant spirit of the time
long pass'd,
And DER my mind thy fond impressions
cast.
Bring to my heart the gushing love of
old
When glory moved me on and not the
glare of gold;
When Cap, the noble soldier, stood
closely at my side,
And both We're more than willing for
our country to have died.
Return, thou gentle spirit, fond memory
now unbind,
And pour thy ample treasures back upon
my anxious mind;
hear my country calling in voices
from the cloud,
And Cap. and Maj. both answer back in
voices aloud:
"Leave the woods, ex-Confedsw ~ Ye Gods,
! heed the call!
The Leagues are on the warpath, and
vengeance waits ON all,
We must be up and doing in numbers
not few,
They say the Negroes first must go, and
after them the Jew.
BY tn eternal powers of mud, this thing
shall never be,
Let's fight for sable Africa's votes-his
U equal liberty.
Cap, my friend, yon have the 9dust,n
and Maj. the mighty arm,
I'm out among the moaning pines, do
heed the dire alarm,
For ffty gears ! much have dealt with
the Semitic race,
And found it honest, brave and true in.
ev'ry time and place.
III / but needed "shekels," and any
could be lent,
got them just as sure as fate at only
one per cent, e~s--
And III could not pay it back l owned
i owed it still,
And stood prepared to honor it with
oceans of good miit.
Ye mighty Gods, behold me, while here
/ faithful stand,
Grant me power to shew thee now my
willing, ready hand;
Pour down your benedictions on Cap.
and Maj. and me,
And place upon our factions brows the
wreath of victory;
Let not Caucasian Unity defeat our pa
triots scheme,
It's claim Of right to rule is but dark
and selfish dream.
The sable sons of Ham, and the wealthy |
sons of Shem,
Should sway the rule of government |
over all of them.
Grant me this, ask no more, the boon
is surely just,
And all our bosses will rejoice, if they |
get hold the dust"
For Da{ce ct decoruns est pro I1dtrtd |
mori,
So sang the ex-Confeds in war, and so I
for them sing |,
Our ex-Confeds an SWdnp0 will swell |
the chorus long,
And all our throng of faction join them
in the song.