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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27
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itUutlultu llUlI ldtL week.
| have attended many feasts and wine
pan ties aud have drunk my full share of
wine, but can not say that have one
pleasant recollection in connection with
any OF them. On the other hand poor
and penniless, | have received letters
from people which proved to be sources
OF uDdying delight. Before me is one
from I. l.. NJ MCready, who was snc-
ccsstul merchant in China and England,
and who by request OF his uncle came 10
New ! Iotk and took charge of the Old
Dominion Steamship Line. lie threw
up his brilliant % prospects, and from
a small farm he owned in Matthews Co.,
Va, sent forth pure currents Of thought
that thrilled and transformed all who
read them. This letter probably con-
tains the last lines lie ever wrote, as he
was found dead in his bed the following
morning. l sometimes please myself
with the fancy that bis lamp "faIed
up just before it went out and ilumin-
ated my interior with its last and great
est radiance.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27
Maude Atkinson,
farmers

THIS talented actress held the boards
at the Opera House every night this
week and Notwithstanding the severe
cold, and the night sessions of the State
Agricultural Society, which attracted
many of our people, had fairly good
houses for every performance. This
evening at $50 Rip Van Winkle will be
presented and tonight her engagement
will close with Reddy, the Mail Girl.
We commend this excellent troupe to
the people of all the towns they may
visit and trust that they may soon re-
turn here to delight our playgoers as
they have done this week.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27
Ladies: :

II you haven't laid in your supply OF flower
supply you with ali you will want goo varie-
tiesl Free. We do it simply to call your atten-
ton to something better, which to see is to
the home is 'sWOnAN,-a large illustrated
monthly, as bright as new pin and as charm
ing as a spring bonnet. 1t is brim full of every
thing woman wants to know, and will bring
sunshine to the home the year round. 1t is cut
to fit and to please woman, the h0me-lnaker.-
Now for our offer: Send Us ten cents Stamps or
silver and we will send you WOMAN two
months OIL trial, and, in addition, will send you
400 Varieties of Flower seed Free.
This offer is for immediate acceptance Don't
put it off. Send to-day and you will receive the
seed and g Woman promptly. Address
WOMAN PLBLtSH'G. CO., Richmond, Va,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27

Hoods calendar for 1894 is out, and
like its predecessors is artistic and han
dy. To be appreciated it must be seen,
the beautiful head of a girl just sweet
sixteen being Autographed in many
delicate colors, while the pad in plain
figures is printed in harmonious colors'
It can be had at your druggists or by
sending 6 cents in stamps for one or 10
cents for two to G. |. Hood g. Co., Low
ell, Mass, proprietors Hoods Sarsapa-
ril1o
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27
Americas 8 Handsomest Building

The new congressional library build
ing, which is being erected Just opposite
the capitol, will be the handsomest gov
ernment building in Washington. 1t
has already been under constitution for
nearly five Years and the walls, tapped
by huge gilded dome, are already up.
The building will not be completed un-
til 1895. Already 100000 has been
expended npon it, and its cost when
completed will be between 100000
and S7,00O,000, The building is perhaps
the most artistic and handsomest in
America.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27

One hundred million of dollars are an
nually paid out Of the treasury in war
pensions. No wonder there is deficit
in the treasury, and this deficit will COZ
tinue unless this Wholesale robbery is
stopped. With this enormous amount
annually expended for pensions and a
robber tariff pulling the money out Of
the pockets of the people, the cry of hard
times will continue. - Farmerville Ga
2attn
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27
IF our friends will kindly assist us we

If our friends will kindly assist us we
will make the DEMOCRAT more useful
and interesting than ever this year.
Send us all the items of interest you
may get hold of, and let each of our
readers send us a new subscriber and
do what he can to get Us judicial adver-
tisements. Then, il our merchants and
business men will give us their cards.
we will feel that our labors are being
appreciated and we will be better equip
ped for the years work. If you really
think the DEMOCRAT is o good paper,
help it along. We need the active as
sistance of all our friends and we'll
wishers. At 50 year, and Home and
Farm thrown in, we ought to add many
new subscribers to our list. Tell your
friends and neighbors about it.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27

A sugar mill but little used and in
perfect order can be had at bargain on
application to Pierre F6icien Simon, at
Wallace P. o., parish of st. John. The
cylinder is II inches in diameter with
A. stroke, the fly wheel 143 feet in diam
eter there are kettles and boilers
In writing mention this paper.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27

The question Of good roads continues
to agitate the public mind and press.
Nothing additional can be urged as to
their desirablity. When the farmers
and communities that are benefited by
solid highways, realize by action, their
needs, and determinedly go to work to
construct them, this great drawback to
business and the agricultural communi-
ties will @be abolished. 49, Shreveport
Times.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27

When the constitutional commission
failed to recommend to the Legislature a
well-detned plan Of ballot reform and
a higher standard OF suffrage it failed
altogether of its purpose. That is what
the people wanted, expected and de-
manded, and they are heartily disgusted
with the commission. But then there
ought to be sense and patriotism enough
in the Legislature to give the people
what they want without depending upon
a third-late commission for advice
Monroe Telegraph Bulletin.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27

And, excuse ne, M'Cready is not dead
That ideal society which he pictured tC
us in WHICH love was the only law, is a
reality ,,antea, il 1ti,2ett 1i,a2et higher plane OF
consciousness roNiiicIl he has risen. He
has DO recollection at all Of that human
ity nailed to {. cross to whom he appeal
ed with such melting pathos.
"Take no heed OF the morrow what
We shall eat, nor what ye shall drink, nor
wherewithal ye shall be clothed. Seek
ye first the kingdom Of God and His
righteousness, and the rest shall be add
ed unto ye.'
Vile Plate, La. DC. DAVID.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27

CHEAP GooDs.-For dry goods, boots,
shoes, hats, clothing, wagons, farming
implements, saddlery, 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 his Golfers
forthwith. If you would avail yourself
: of the opportunity to buy cheap, call on
him at once.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27

The W.D Boyce Co., of Chicago, want
a good husting boy or girl in every town
in the United States and Canada to sell
their famous weekly illustrated papers,
the Saturday Blade and the Chicago
Ledger. They are to be sold on the
streets, in shops, stores, etc. Thousands
Of boys are now making money doing
this, as it is an easy matter after once
fairly started. No expense to begin
Send name to above address, and re-
ceiye instructions and stationery.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27

Boys, make your engagements for the
grand social event Of the season. 1t
comes off on Mardi-Gras night, Feb. 6,
at the hall of the Opelousas Social Club.
Admission for gentlemen, so cents.
Ladies free.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27

The decorations ut the Courthouse for
the meeting of farmers are simply grand.
A correspondent of the N. o. Picayune,
writing from Opelousas, says that they
unquestionably surpass like enter
prise anywhere in our State for public
conventions" The committee on deco
rations have certainly done their work
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27

DR.. w. NJ. Thompson keeps drugs,
patent medicines, fancy articles, school
supplies, stationery, Blank Bros candies,
Pitkins' celebrated paints, oils, varnish-
es, and everything kept iu a first class
lruustnrp
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27

The monthly list of drawings Of the
Louisiana Lottery was scattered all oyer
New Orleans last Tuesday. 1t looks
like the business woulS continue in the
city, while the company does not have
to pay $4,000 for the privilege.-Mor-
gan City Review, Anti.
Nor 81 ,250,00O, as it offered to pay.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27

Don't put off insuring your property
because times are hard. Fires come
when least expected. 1t is best to al
ways be prepared. If you want to talk
insurance call on Lewis & Lacombe
They can tell you all about it. Office in
lawyers row on Landry street.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27

After the adjournment Of the State
Agricultural Society on Thursday night
a serenade was given the Governor at
Lacombe's hotel. Speeches were made
by Messrs. Foster, Dymond, Frazee and
r. II. Lewis, and probably others.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27

The Home ard Farm and this paper
one year, for $500. The Atlanta Con-
stitution and this paper, only $3.50
Other cheap combinations for cash in
advance subscribers.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27

j. T. Stewart wants two thousand
bushels of corn. He carries full stock
of lumber, four grades of shingles, coal
and painters supplies, and defes COM
petition. J. Il. STEWART.
Opelousas, Oct. 2S, 1893 3m
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27

just received, at Jacobs news stand,
500 copies of standard cloth bound
books, comprising the best works of tic
ton, at only IS cents per volume-for
mer price so cents.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27

Gen. Allen Thomas, formerly Of this
parish, but now a resident Of Florida,
has been appointed consul at La Gu
ayra, Venezuela. The salary is $500.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27
SHE'S AN
ODD GIRL

who can taste 0nr candies without q feel
ing OF affection for the young man~4yhC
brings them. They Just melt in the mouth
and then the girls eyes melt with tender
ness, and then the young man melts. II
you've been trying some other kind Oi
candy, and things aren't going weIl-try
ours, try ours. And may success be with
yOu-lt will.
THoMPsON's DRUG STORE.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27

j. B. Sandoz has a beautiful assort-
ment of vehicles of all kinds and at
prices to suit every purse. Get one as a
holiday present, and you will have
something useful, durable and orna-
mental.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27

The St. Landry Homestead and Loan
Association is an important factor in
the upbuilding of Opelousas. Take a
few shares, benefit yourself and assist
in the good work.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27

The Cosmopolitan, beautifully illus
trated magazine worth So, will be sen
with this paper, one year, for $685..
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27

Read the announcement of the en-
tertainment for the benefit of the Con-
vent which 10 to take place on the Sd
prox. and save your dimes for the oc-
casiOn.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27

Prof. Mayer takes photographs by the
new instantaneous process and in any
kind of weather. Drop in nand see speci-
mems of his elegant work at bis we'll ap-
pointed gallery on Main Street, near J.
Movers & Co.'s warehouse.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27

Valentines at all prices - from one
cent to one dollar - at Jacobs news
stand, Main street.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27

There are more Republicans than
Democrats in the postof1ico department
at Washington right now.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27

Remember that j. B. Sandoz keeps a
stock of coal and firewood constantly on
hand which he can furnish at a mo-
ment's notice.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27

The Opelousas Social Club will give a
grand fancy dress and masquerade bali
at their hall on Tuesday, Feb. 9th. Do
not miss it.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27

If you need harness of any kind from
the plainest to the most ornamental, J.
B. Sandoz can suit you both as to style
and price.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27

Send in your orders for the Carnival
ssssd1 nd fs for HE HI ee-sPeFtiHg papers con-
sra,n,ns full particulars of the Corbett-
Mitchell fight. At Jacobs news stand.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27

Valentines for sale at Jacobs news
stand, corner Main and Bellevue streets,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27
y DAEs4ss. As9yEasTHAEysE
eTECE OF .AksHas1ssERATEO
ESTATE OF ttENEVIEN'E yErIH,.r-r

PROBATE DOCKET, DISTEI,r C0rp7
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
Whereas, SamHei ". Peters, of the parisn ~
81. Landry, has applied by his peti1iun TO IL,
appointed administrator OF the rsfatn nf ~
neNleye Leringuc, widow OF J. Il. V. EIrj,ar,i
o0lh deceased, late Of the parish of ST. Ianfry
therefore, any person Intending TO make on
position 10 sad appointment will file thp sam,
III writing ~ my Office, i'll the town of Op'in1,
eitS' "lthn ten days trolu the present NOT lee.
Jan. q, 1881 - tT,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27

Jacobs, the live newsdealer, always
keeps on hand all the best newspapers
and periodicals Of the day.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27

Corbett whipped Mitchell in 3 rounds
The fight took place at Jacksonville, on
the evening of the 25th.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27

The Farmers Alliance Of Claiborne
parish have, iii convention, recently
held in Homer, resolved "Ihat each
and every member of the order hereby
Obligates himself to use the most rigid
economy until we get out of debt, and
thereby be financially independent of
any man or set of men,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27

Middling cotton sold in New Orleans
last Wednesday at 3i8 c., and rongl
rice at $40 to $500 per sack.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27

The English rival to the Eittel tower
at Wembly park will probably be COM
pleted by the end of next year. The to-
tai height is 1850 feet-175 feet higher
than the Eiffel tower.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27

How would one of those warm and
beautiful lap-robes strike you as a holi-
day present9 J. B. Sandoz has large
assortment cheap.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27

A NEW sewing machine eau be had
CHEAP by applying at once at this office.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27

Have you ever heard any one COM
plain of unfair treatment or of not get
ting full value for his money at j. X.
Sandoz g. Bro.'s9
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27

Corn makes hogs, and hogs make
meat. Corn makes mules, horses and
cows; and mules, horses and cows are
more valuable than gold. Corn makes
bread, and bread is the very staff of life.
make eggs, and eggs make the children
healthy and strong. Wise farmers
make corn.~Henderson (Texas) Times.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27

1t is told by one who knew the facts
that it a tramp came to his house whilst
he was at dinner he brought the tramp
in, sat him at bis table and waited on
him like a servant But Of course that
sort of thing doesn't pay But still it is
the McCreadys aud not the Goulds and
Vanderbilt WHO press the human fam
lily upward toward that destiny which
awaits ii in the far distant future. Men
like M'Cready put nober, hoier pur-
pose in the human soul, aud thus to
some degree at least are savior5 Of the
race.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27

| quote this passage; 60 You see there
is tlls about it. When man says some
thing that is true, no matter whether it
be that a carbon film can be made to
talk, OF thar usury is bIasplIemy, that
lives. When Il man says anything that
is lie, that dies, Sooner or later it is
bound to come across some place in the
universe where it wont tit aud then it
gets knocked to pieces
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27
Pay yOnr subscription.

For cheap millinery 60 to Mts. L. Des-
,narais'. See advertisement.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1894-01-27

Get our prices for job work.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-09-21

The influence for evil which trade
paper may exert, when heedlessly con-
Quoted, was seriously felt by a large
shoe manufacturer OF this city some
time ago. He had manufactured
ahead IL large line of shoes in antici-
patton of good demand for that par
ticular style Of footwear, and the or
ders he early received from the trade
satisfied him that there would be no
difficulty in disposing of his stock be-
fore that tickle creature, Madame
Fashion, had changed her mind and
demanded something new. Every
thing promised well, and orders were
for time received rs fast as they
coulu be filled. Suddenly the demand
stopped, and he learned that paper
devoted to the boot and shoe trade
had made the announcement that this
style of shoe was no longer in fashion,
and there was no demand for it. It
WAS useless for him to try to convince
the retailers that such was not the
fact. They pointed to the paragraph
as conclusive proof that it would be
the height of folly for them to stock
up their stores with shoes that no.
! body would buy. The strange part
of his experience was that there was a
j steady demand for them on the part
of the public, who found the shoe ad-
mirably adapted to their needs. OF
course this state of affairs could not
last long, the demand became SO gen.
eral and persistent that the retailers
saw before the season was over the err
-or they made, and, in Difference to
the wishes of their patrons, sent in
their orders for goods for which they
had been led to believe there would
be no call Had the shoe been of q
less popular make it is probable that
the little newspaper paragraph, writ
ten probably without II thought of do
ing injury, might have resulted in the
loss of many thousands of dollars. -.
Boston Transcript.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-09-21

the engineer declared that time was
mp" and he must get back to his en-
gine to be ready for the signal, tine
head of that gang Of freight car thieves
escaped from the penitentlary carry
yesterday morning.
His face was so grave when ne re-
turned to his engine that NettIe IN
auired anxiously if he were Ill.
For the first thirty miles oil the run
the Imperial made no stops, and they
had nearly completed that distance
when they entered considerable for
est and approached sharp curve Just
before crossing high trestle bridge
that spanned "A rocky gulch, through
which tumbled a shallow, brawling
stream of water.
As he approached the curve he
seized the throttle with one hand and
the air-brake lever with the other and
leaned out OF the cab window.
Like fash they rounded the curve.
As they did so Billy's trained eyer
saw Il terrible sight.
Four heavy ties, one on top of the
other, had been spiked across the
rail in the center of the bridge.
At the same time strange over
towering influence seized Billy, ant
he stood rigid, helplessly clinging tt
the throttle and the brake lever.
On dashed the engine toward GER
tain destruction, and Billy's braiE
reeled with horror.
Suddenly there was another terri
Bile flash of lightning, and great tree
in the valley below was splintered
from top to base and fell with Il crash.
simultaneously the power of action
returned to Billy's paralyzed body,
and with his teeth firmly set he threw
his weight upon both throttle and
brake lever.
So sudden was the check that thu
shock nearly threw him from his feet
and Nettie tumbled from her perch
Would it never stop?
Slower, slower, and not ten inche:
from the obstruction the great loco
motive came toa standstill, and Billy,
with cry of joy, reeled back upon
his bench unconscious When he re
covered his senses Nettie was crying
and sobbing over him, and men were
coming up the bank bringing between
them dead man--the miscreant who
had spiked down the ties.
He had been killed as he was run
ming across the valley by the flash o
lightning that had seemed to Loosen
Billy's momentary paralysis.
Nettle took one frightened look al
the face, aud cry of wonder escaped
| her.
1t was the robber who threatened
Billy in the courthouse. -Bostol
/ Globe.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-09-21
Pr0ilted by the Blunder.

Ordinarily speaking it is not easy tc
get two pairs of. shoes for the price OF
one, not even if the swell goes off his
own thoroughfare and descends to
Eighth avenue or the Bowery. Sim
ply enough, the other day, however,
this transaction was accomplished by
a member of the smart set, who goes
to an equally smart shoemaker in
Broadway.
He selected divinely pointed pair
of patent feathers and had the right
shoe tried on 1t fitted perfectly and
the pair were sent home. Tley were
donned in hurry, and the first
weather they encountered turned out
sloppy. The left boot wasn't uncom-
Portable, but felt differently from the
right, and being examined on return,
proved to be not match. They were
the same make of shoe. b. the right
had five buttons, the left six, and the
left had not such an exaggeratedly
pointed toe as the right
you'll take the second pair, Of
course, sir, said the shoe dealer, on
being confronted with the pair of mis-.
! takes.
"Not exactly" replied the son Of
finance, who saw capital deal in the
mishap. you'll refund the money
for these you stuck me with. Good
looking object you made of me. "
"You can have the two, sir" con-
Guided tho man ruefully, seeing half
n loaf was better than no bread, and
that he ran the chance of losing a
customer otherwise.
And the man about town took them.
New York Herald.