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4 PLACE.

The Catholic Knights have chang
ed their meeting place and are now
comfortably quartered in a coy bail
over the Meyer Drug Store on Mann
street. This hall which fronts On
Levee street and overlooks the bayou
and the adjoining country, has been
neatly fitted up. painted and carpeted.
Mr.. j. L. Aucoin, the president Of tile
branch has presented it with the pres
ident's desk which is set on an cleva-
ted platform. Along side the presi-
dents stand is the secretary's desk,
whereas the vice presidents stand is
on the opposite side Of the hall. The
furniture is all neat and bright aud
everything in the room is attractive
and invites to IepOse.
The Catholic knights are to be con-
graduated on this great Improvement
in their quarters.
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H. BATTLE 3

The collection and preservation Of
the records and mementoes Of the
Confederate Army, With the materials
tor a correct history Of the same is a
matter Of great Importance to the
people Of the Southern States.
To effect this Charles Broadway
Rouss has offered to donate 500, OOO. 90,
if a like amount could be raised by
others for that worthy object. The
Ladies of Lafourche, with Miss Pugh
at their head propose to give a Battle
Abbey Festival" on Thursday June
25th 1896. at the Thibodaux Opera
House, which will be an entertainment
pleasant, sociable and agreeable, the
proceeds Of which will 60 to the pur-
pose above indicated. It New Orleans
will secure the largest donation the
Battle Abbey will be located in that
city. Let every friend Of the South
and of New Orleans aid in this COM
uendable and patriotic cause.
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LEGISLATIVE NOTES.


The tension which prevailed in Ba-
ton Rouge during the first part of last
week has fortunately vanished. The
general assembly proceeded in a very
orderly manner to count TIE vote for
governor and lieutenant governor.
An attempt was made to 60 behind the
returns but proved futile. The occa-
sion made a reputation for two or three
men in the general Assembly for speech
making. Among these Mr.. w. E.
Howell sustained his reputation "a the
leader Of the Republicans and was ably
assisted by Mr.. A. G.. Roman of New
Orleans, elected az an iDdeper dent
Democrat but siding with the Repub-
licans. On The Democratic side Mr..
Chas. P. Fenner y young Senator from
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Kepresentatlv Marks, "f Assn ,r-

Representative Marks, al Assn mu-
ton. has given notice of bill to re peal
the labor ran-ract law. The bill on,ht
IT, pass: the libnr contract Law il one
Of the most "hn"xi"ns laws on the
statnte book aud susceptible Of great
abuse II serves +" d-',as- labor. ~ Il
virtually cnSlavrs the labnr-r indeht.
ed to his +mp.",er.
\ law could liz passed ~ ifs stead
to- punish the dishonest ma who Oh
tair~ goods ar advances nom another
under tis' falls" pretenre that li- will
work for him. aud who fails 10 work
Int tlI. honest debtor ought not ~ ~
punished simply because he j. unfor.
tnnntt.
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Any one who has ever had an at
tack Of lntlamatory rheumatism will
rejoice with Mr.. J. A. Stumm, 22O
Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, over his
fortunate escape from a siege Of that
distressing ailment. Mr.. Stumm is
oreman Of Merriam's confectionery
establishment. Some months acc, on
leaving the heated room to run across
tine street on an errand, he was caught
out in the rain. The result was that
when ready to 60 home that night he
was unable to walk on account of in
1amatory rheumatism He was ia
ken home and on arrival was placed
in front of a good fire and thoroughly
rubbed with Chamberlain's Pain
Balm. During the evening and night
lie was repeatedly bathed with this
lin,ment, and by morning he was re-
lieyed Of rheumatic pains. He now
takes especial pleasure in praisine
Chamherlain's Pain Balm, and always
keeps a bottle of it in the house. For
sale by all druggists.
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JAMES CARDINAL GIBBONS.

At the last regular meeting 81
Branch $50, Of the Catholic Knights Of
America, The seven following named
gentlemen We're duly inflated rs mem
hers: Mes~rS. John B, TAYLOR. Henry
Leienne. Emile Lefnrf. Nnma RivieIe.
Henry Brand. Jackson Bernard and
Frank T.. Scott. After the initiation
ceremonies. and the regular order OF
business had been completed. all the
members partonk Of refreshments that
had been kindly provided for the nc-
casinn by some Of the knights. The
occasion was one t. he pleasantly re
m%embered by all who had the honor
to attend. There were thi:ty-five
members present in the hall at that
meeting, being the largest attendance
ut NJ meeting for several Years.
Since the knights removed to their
new hall, great interts st has been man
ifested IL the Order, which has found
expression in handsome aud gratifying
accessions to the roll of membership.
One of the members of the Branch
presented a number of books and mag
azines to the Branch with the express
ed intention that they shall serve as
the nucleus Of 4 library to be estab-
lished in some time of the future.
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CONN UNICAIION.

The Thihnlanx aud Webster Base
Ball Clubs crossed bats last Su :
day i'll Sca'ly'S Park. The Tli'n-
danx'S didn't do them a thing. why.
they knrkcd the would be champions
Of Lafml,rht out y, Il score of24 70 ~
The SKY was overcast all during the
evening. and this probably had the
effect ~ Keeping the Potato Diggrr~
from winning the game. Poor Bill
York couldn't get fly aJ c-ntre, be
cause they Ill went III the potato
patch. The Thihndaux's are smoking
this week /: | wonder if the WebS.ei>
are smiling in their sleeves. The first
pitcher thar took the box for the
Weh~.ei>. was Ledet. 1.-THE would be
8 innin. pitc!leD he could not do. So
they tried poor Dave. who gave eight
runs ID II inning. Leblanc Captain
Of the team then tried his hand III the
box. and was hammered so much that
he became exhausted.
The feature of the game was the
battery work and good battin. III the
the Thltndaux boys.
Chas. Leblanc made Tie longest hit
tit y a. w uF IIdtlt Nv Ill
amateur, Chas Dnpre ais, made Il
home ran while three men were on
bases. The one hand catch by r..
Continent III the last inning, caught
the eve Of the spectators. v. Thiho-
daux, alias kildee 1.-THE boy with the
~bIoomers) didn't do the Crossing boys
IL thing, why he struck out eight men
IN succession, winch greatly s%urnriSeu
the Potato Diggers and Onion BettprS.
he's i twirler. Scud. Frost did great
work behind the bat. not a single pass
hall during the entire game, good boy
Gu! rus. Old Clothes and O'Shannon,
the centre and left fielders tor tile Til
bodanx'S played iii hard luck, not one
fly came in their reach.
Hoping that they will again cross
bats at an early date. and wishing the
Potato Diggers better luck,
remain yours respectfully.
A SPECTATOR.
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Having been accustomed to the great
convenience of a morning mail, our
people ale much disappointed over
the failure Of the proper authorities to
bring us the mail ID the morning. as
was customary at one time. We IN
derstand that the New Orleans mail
reaches Sclriever by the night train,
and remain at that station until the
noon train the next day brings it here.
There ought to be some way found by
the postal authorities to see about the
sending of that evening mail to Thlb-
odaux the next morning after it reach
es Schriever, in order that 1t might be
distributed before the noon mail ar
rives.
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The Republican platform will IN
doubtedly declare for protection and
reciprocity. Our sugar planters want
protection but protection with reel
procity may not afford much protec-
ton to their industry. The sugar
producing countries will be among the
first to take advantage Of reciprocity
and to the extent they do. protection
on sugar will be destroyed. This ia
matter worth the serious consideration
Of all interested in sugar and particu-
larly OF our sugar Republicans.
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STATE Of LOUISIANA,
-ivil District Court, Division &c"
Parish Of Orleans.
+. p. SeuiR rersus No. a. 1853, His
Creditors.

TAKE NOTICE: THAT PURSUANT TO
Il an order and decree OF the above Court
and to u cOmmissi"n to me diregte,i in the
above entitled and numbered suit, l will
offer tor sale ut public auction pursuant TO
law, to the last and highest bidder at the
Court House in the tow OF Thib0laux on
SATURDAY, MAY 3Oth 1896,
between the hours Of II o'clock q. NJ. and 4
o'clock p. IN, the following described prop
erty, tO-wit:
REAL ESTATE.
A certain tr act Of land situated on the left
bank Of Bayou Lafnurche and twenty arpents
back from the rank Of said Bayou at about
forty miles below the Town Of Thibodaux in,
~tho1iarish Of Lafourche in this State, measur.
ing eleven arpents in depth bounded BY lands
Of Mrs. Martha Thibodaux. on the front by
lands Of Paul Lefort aud below BY those now
or formerly belonging 70 F-ancis p. PARA,
together with all the buildings and improve
ments thereon.
Terms Of sale Cash.
JAMES BEARY,
Sheriff Of the Parish vi Lafourche.
April 25th. lS96.
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Is it the duty Of All palties distinctly
to set their faces against the false and
IN American principles thrust forward
Of late. hnt, much as would regret
the entire Identification ~ any frl'-
gious body as such with any p':ltical
party. | am convinced that the menu
bers Of 4 religions body whose rights,
civil aud religious, are attacked, will
naturally and unanimously espnuse
the cause Of the party which has the
courage openly I" avaw the principles
Of civil and religious liberty according
to the constitution.
Patience il a virtue j: hut it is not
the only virtue-wntn pushed too far
it may degenerate int" pnsilanihlty.
Yours faithfully.
IANES CipnJNA EJnRINS
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The Strangers Hotel. under t}le
management of Mrs. Th0s. Albert
that it will. during the
summer months, beginning with Nav
oath, serve dinner to families or par
ties, at reasonable prices. The hOurs
for the dinner will be from IL to 3 n.
m. This is a new departure in hotel
customs in this town and no donbt.
will be availed of by numbers Of our
people.
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1t is rumored that there will be
several candidates for the assessor.
ship. 1t seems to be the general de-
sire that the selection be made either
by a primary election or BY the Demo-
cratic Parish Committee. It ia we'll
that the Democrats Of the parish be
consulted directly or through their
representatives, about this as well "A
the other appointments in the parish.
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While 10 Stockston, CAL. some tima
ago, Thos. +. Langan, of Los. Banos.
that state, was taken very severely
with cramps and diarrhoea. He chan
ced to meet Mr.. c. NJ. Carter, who
was similarly afflicted. He saws: II
told him Of Chamberlain's Collie.
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. and
We went to the Holden Drug Store
and procured a bottle of it. II rave
Mr. Carter prompt relief and it can
vonch for its having cured me.' For
sale by all druggists.
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We are requested to that
on next Tuesday the 26th, inst, there
Will be a performance or entertain
ment given at the Opera House, under
the direction of Mrs. j. B~outarie.
formerly Miss Alice Dezauche,) for
the benefit of the Father Mepard
Monument Fund. This is a worthy
object, and should attract to the en-
tertainment a large number Of persons.
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The BEST SALvE in the world for
Cnts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores. letter, Chapped
Hands. ChilblaiDs, Corns, and ali
Skin Eruptions, and positively cures
Piles. or no pay required. It is cua
anted to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price Is cents per
box For sale by Thibodanx Drug
Store.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA,
18th Judicial District Court, Parish of
Lafnnrclle.
Of Re"iam'n Folse, No.
1856. I,obates.

TAKE NOTICE: THAT PURSUANT TO
1 an order and decree IF the aasre Court.
and - a commission to me director in the
above entitled AMI numbered slaees.i0E, /
Will tffrr Tor hale at public ancti - pursuant
to law to the last and highest bidder al the
premises situated III this parish. an The left
bank OF Bayou Ia 0;irci,., AZ about eleven or
twelve miles below the town OF rhibodaux
on
SATURDAY, JUNE 9th, 1896,
bet w-en tue hours Ut III o'clock u. NJ. and 4
o'clock j. m. tho follow ing described prop
eriy t0-wit
REAL ESTATE.
Lot !. a certain tract of land situated in
the Parish OF Laf"nrche on the lett bank Of
the Bayou Lafonrcli-. al abont Eleven Or
Twelve miles below the tpwn Of ThibOdaux
meaturing Six t6l arpents front bv Forty A.
rents in depth. haunded above by lands Of
Ernest and A,nedoe Wagaispack and below
by lands OF Alexandra T.heriot with all to
buildings and improvements thereon and IN
the rights and privileges appertaiuing there
to. with the reservation OF the crop nov
being raised by John Folse on said lard dur1
ing the year 1896.
Lot :. One mule named Polly.
Lot 3. One mule named Sarah.
Lot 4. One mule named Suzap,
Lot 5. One lot Of wheels, Hubs, &c.
Lot b. One tool chest and contents on the
following terms and conditions, viz
For Cash to pay debts.
JAMES BEARY,
Sheriff OF LafOurche..
May md 1896.
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The Congressional campaign will no
doubt open soon. There ID no nse
disgusting the fact that our district is
- a bad shape, and the sooner the
democrats come together and settle
Their petty differences preparatory to
the coming battle the better.
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For Sale at q. Bargain.

One It. by 26 inches, three roller mill and
engine. One No. 8 Knowles Pump. and one
copper Juice Pump.
Also one rs H. p. portable engine, on skids
and one II inch pump.
Also one Is inch siphon, good az new
Apply to
OZEME NAQUIN,
Thibodaux, La.
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1t is a fortunate day for a man when
he first discovers the value Of Ayers
S%arsaparilla as a blood purifier. With
this medicine, he knows lie has found
a remedy upon which he may rely,
and that his lifelong malady is at
last conquered. Has cured others will
cure you.
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GOOD NEWS.

With a view Of enlarging the town Of Lock
port. have divided my fine small plantation
measuring I'VE arpents front on Bayou La
fCnrche, situated between Loci port and the
Catholic Church, into town lots, which are
offered for sale.
Persons desiring to buy and to locate in
that beautiful village should write 80 or call
on me for full particulars.
h. RARIIIEAnX-
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Fnre BLOOD is the safeguard Of
health. Keep your blood pure, rich,
and full Of vitality by taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla, and You will not need
fear the attacks OF disease.
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cured, 50 that | have notehad a boil
Or pimple on any part of my body
for the last twelve years. / can
cordially recommend Ayers Sarsa-
parilla as the very best hlood-purifer
III eXistence."-G. L. REINHART.
Myersville, Texas.
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Pills cures liver ills, constipa-
Ton, Jauncice, sick headache, biliousness.
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SPECIFIC
For SCR0fuLA.

"Sincc childhood, | have been
afflicted with scrofulous boils and
sores. which caused me terrible
suffering. Physicians We're unable .
to heIp me. and | only grew worse
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-23
Had a Wonderful Enect.

A chemist who had spent all his leisure
in trying to discover effective means for
the speedy extinction of fires at last in
vented grenade which. he was persuaded,
was the very thing that was needed every
where says an exchange.
lie arranged for a public exhibition of
It's Incompatible virtues and built outside
the town wooden structure which on a
given night would be used to demonstrate
the hre-extinguishing capabilities of the
Modern Wonder Hand Grenade"
on the evening in question as soon as
darkness came, great crowd assembled
and the man of scientific skill appeared
with specimens of his wonderful inven-
ton
After haranguing the mob on the merits
OF MS grenade, he proceeded to set fire to
the temporary building. and as the flames
ieaped up he threw off his coat and let the
bottles fly. But, to the chagrin of the
chemist, as each missile struck the boards
the names leaped higher and the fire
burned with fiercer glow.
raster flew the grenades but larger grew
the nre and soon the stock of grenades
ana the patience of the thrower were
allke exhausted. The structure was re-
duced to ashes and the discounted invent
OF rapidly retired amid shouts of derision
Up TO the present he has failed to as
certain who extracted the corks of his
grehadeS and, pouring out the contents
nlled them up with paraffin
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Quay's Little Joke.

Senator Quay" says a correspondent
OF the Chicago Tlmes-H Herald likes a
quiet joke as well as any man. A few
days ago a tramp from the west wandered
INTO the state of Pennsylvania and, Join
ing a couple of fellow hobos. at some
snug roost in close proximity to warm
coke ovens, proceeded to unbczot1 him
self as follows: Say, pards, I'm Just from
the great state of Iowa, an In Ter ole
BIZ Allison fer president. He's the boy
an don't youse uns make any mistake
He's reg lar ole bird, an this is his
time to fly. Youse uns jay Quay isn't in
it, see| The Pennsylvania hoboes re-
sented this and they pulled the man
from Iowa out of his cosey nest and
marched him down to the Youghiogheny
river and ducked him. Some one sent
Senator Quay a newspaper cutting con-
tanning an account of the proceeding, and
the senator found it in his mail to-day
He placed it in an envelope and laugh
ingly dictated the following letter to
Mark Hanna, Cleveland. Ohio: Dear Mr..
Hanna: Let this be a warning to you
to keep out of Pennsylvania "
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They claim EYer,thinr.

A Canadian writes to remind Americans
that the North Pole belongSnto Canada,
says the Boston Transcript. He recalls the
Englishman in Utah who stuck his finger
in Salt Lake, tasted it, and, exclaimed:
why, I've come to the British possess
sions-this water is saltr These Canadians
are capable of claiming the North Star
because their North Pole points toward it,
There is something admirable, sublime
about this tendency of the British possess
sions to extend themselves automatically
THE Listener" once knew some English
people who emigrated to Chicago. They
had a young cousin who was an officer in
the British army. Before they left home in
England this young officer came to tell
nice boy, and an old playmate, and the
girls were inclined to be fearful. I'VE shall
never see you. again. the said. "Oh nom
sense" said he, ''our regiment may be or
dered out to Chicago at any time He
didn't mean conquest-he simply thought
CHICAGO was in the British possessions
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Ine Pacific Nail steamer Colon, on her
northbound trip. touched this morning at
Port Los Angeles in order that John Brad
bury and wife Of Los Angeles. accompan-
leo by Mr.. Winston and party. might land
says the Santa Monica correspondence OF
me san Francisco Chronicle. The steam
ef IS from Panama and way ports on her
trip to San Francisco.
Bradbury, who has been on a tour Of in
sptcIon OF MS mines in Mexico. wanted
10 land near his home In Los Angeles so
necessary arrangements were made 10
nave the steamer touch at Port Los An
seles, which is near Santa Monica. and
not Tar from Bradbury's home. II will cost
a handsome sum The Pacific mail steam
ers 90 not ordinarily stop at that port. and
Mheh one OF them leaves her course to do
II means a heavy expense for some body
70 pay II Is reported on good authority
that the extra expense for this Iandirfg
VIII be about 5000. Bradbury. in speak
ing about II, said he wanted TO get home
ana was DESTROYS Of avoiding the addition
az travel rendered Eecessary by going on
the steamer 10 San Francisco and return
geles by rail
Young Bradbury not long ago completed
a nying trip around the world, and has
since been doing a good deal of other ira
Nellng- II Is presumed that he wants TO
repose IN the quiet and luxury of his own
VINE ana ng tree rather than waste his
time on the air Of the MOjaVe desert The
steamer Colon, being from a foreign port
II was necessary to go through what at
80 = - on UNUSUAL 10TH Ol sanitary
inspection. There is no federal quarantine
oIncer there, so Bradbury's baggage was
taken upon the wharf and subjected to the
required INSPECTION, but not until Freight
Clerk Seoller had come ashore and assist
ed.
1t was announced a few months ago that
bradbury was going with a party to Ii
buron Island, in the Gulf of California to
explore the territory and convert the saw
ages said to practice cannibalism there,
but for some reason, the trip failed to ma
terlallze. and he went to his mines in Mex
leo instead. That the mines are showing
gratifying developments is presumed. else
ne would not be to what, even for a mil
nonaire, is the heavy expense of having a
great big steamer make a special landing
as the Colon did TODAY.