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The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1897-12-18
OUR DELEGATES.

The Lockport convention which sat
last Thursday week for the purpose of
nominating two candidates for dele
gates from this parish in the constitu-
tional convention, has nominated Mr..
Thomas A. Badeaux and Judge L. T..
Caillouet as the candidates of the
Democratic party.
The nomine es need no introduction to
the people of Lafourche, being both
we'll known throughout the parish and
already possessing the respect, esteem
and confidence of the people. If cleo
ted, as there seems to be no doubt they
will, they will represent the parish
honestly, sincerely and periodically
in the constitutional convention.
Their nomination has been well re-
ceived throughout the parish, and they
will be well supported at the polls.
That they are both from this part of
the parish is no objection (; the ques-
ton before the convention was not
from what section of the parish should
our delegates come, but how and by
whom should the parish be represent
ed, and the convention took the proper
view of the matter in ignoring Sec
tional claims.
Beside Judge Caillouet and Mr..
Badeaux as candidates for parish del
egates to the convention, Lafourche
has another distinguished son to be
voted for ON the second Tuesday of
January next for delegate at large to
said convention. The BatoniRouge
convention wisely chose as one of the
delegates at large the Hon. Andrew
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1897-12-18
A COW4RDLY ASSASSINATION

Last Thursday night Joseph A.
Reid, a prominent lawyer of Tangi
pahoa parish, vas foully assassinat
ed as he was coming out of the
courtroom by unknown persons who
shot him from ambush. Wild sx-
element has been raging in that
parish ever since. Tangipahoa has
been the scene Of SO many foul MUIR
ders and cowardly assassinations IN
the last decade, that it has earned
the unenyiable a%ppellation Of
Bloody Tangipahoa.' 1t is high
time TO stop tie reign Of murder
and terror which has characterized
its recent history. 1t reflects shame
and disgrace upon the whole State.
Up to the present writing the
assassins have not been identified
but no stone is left unturned by the
authorities which may lead to thell
Identification and capture.
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A T'RJPLELYNCHIAG

The Parish of Iherviile has jnst hmH
= triple lvbciins. A young NAH
banned George Babin, clelkinr in the
si"re Of Mrs. Brown, was hiutally as
s%assinated ON Nov. 9th by unknown
parties for the purpose Of Robbery.
investigation by the Sheriff and his
deputies lei To the arrest of TWO col
0led Inch. EAciteul,n Ut running high,
and fearing ior the lie vi his pIlsoneis
the sheriff started them of Tor New
Olieaie III charge of one ut his depu-
ties ON tie L. and r. tain. The lraiu
Was stopped by "a crowd of mcn who
had boarded 1t p~eaceably and, over
poweilng the deputy, o the pllso-
nels from him aud matched away
with them. Ono OF tkem confessed,
exculpating his fellow prisoner but
duplicating TWO other cUlored men
brothers, who were still at large, al.
apparently unsupported. A crowd Of
men IA despatched for these two
men,, aud having arrested them, they
were brought beloie their accusers,
aud after undergoing sotne sort of trial
before the mob, all three melr hung
from tie gallery Of tile store wherein
Babln had been foully murdered.
Thus was Babiu's death terribly
avenged by the forfeiture of the lives
of persons suspected of his murder.
Ii Ii be true that one of them had con-
fessed, and his confession was free
and voluntary, there WAS sufficient
evidence to Try aud convict him le-
gally aud tue mob did not even have
the excuse that justice might fail
thi ough lack of evidence to bolster
up their terrible deed. No doubt,
midnight assassination is d frightful
and horrible crime, but lynch law is
no remedy for il.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1897-12-18
@Fully prepared to do job work
Of every description.
SATURDAY, DEC. 18TH, 1897.
LAST WEEK FOR REGIATRA-
TON.

The SENTINEL has repeatedly called
attention to the fact that every voter
had to be registered anew to be
entitled to vote at the coming elee-
ton for the constitutional convention
and for delegates to said convention.
Up to the present writing the regis
tration has been light, and the time
for closing the registration will soon
be over.
The registrar informs us that he
will keep his office open at the
courthouse during the coming week
until Friday afternoon, when he will
close fol- good. All those who have
not vet registered and who desire to
do so, should lose no time in calling
upon the registrar.
Remem Der, the election which will
take place on the second Tuesday of
January is an all important one,
and that, unless you have been
registered anew under the law of
1896, you cannot participate in 1t.
Bear this ID mind, and resolve TO
register without delay. 1t Is your
duty.
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A HINT To SOME ONE.-We printed
this week some handbills for an en-
terprising Lnckport merchant, which
announced, among other good things
to prospective purchasers, that .every
person purchasing one dollars worth
of goods cash. would be entitled to
and receive, free, one ferry ticket,
over the ferry at Lockport."
Here is a hint tn some Of our en-
terprisipg merchants. 1t is in
line with what the SENTINEL has
been preaching to the merchants of
! this town for - good while back
That is the way to secure a free
bridge to the patrons of the town.
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The Police Jury held a call meeting
last Monday, to hear Mr.. Frank
Thompkins discourse on the subject of
the Mississippi levees. Mr.. Thomp-
kins represents a commission which
has for its object to prevail upon the
federal government to assume exclu-
sive control, care and maintenance of
the leyees of the Mississippi river.
Mr.. Thompkins has been doing good
work in that line, and should the com
mission which he represents succeed
in accomplishing its desired objects
it will no doubt prove "a vast benefit to
the people of the Mississippi valley,
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1897-12-18
DEMOCRA TIC NOMiNEES For
STATE AT LARGE.
To THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.

The Democratic State Nominating
Convention which ant in Baton Rouge
on Dec. 9th has done its work, and
adjourned. Senator r.. N. Sims OF
Ascension was chosen chairman and
MI. Robert $. Landry, Of New Orleans,
Secretary.
There were contests from Richland
Parish and from two wards of New
Orleans, bnt one Of tie latter contests
was Withdrawn IA soon as the com
mittee on credentials was organized.
There was a lively contest rs 10 tile
method of selecting delegates. but it
was decided by a large o I TO select
five from eaci, congressional districts.
on the recommendation of the delega-
lions from each districts, AMI six from
the State at large.
The following are the delegates
chosen:
First Dlstrict-Albert Estopinal of
st. Bernard, James O'Connor, Charles
T. SoDiat, George w. Flynn and John
st Paul of Orleans.
Second District-F. A. Monroe, II.
Dick son Bruins, T. K. Richardson,
Henry g.. Hester, of Orleans l.. H,
Malrero of Jefferson.
Third District-R. n. Sims of As
ceDsion, Andrew Price of Lafourche.
j. Y. Sanders of St. Mary, Edmund
Mcclellan of Terrebonne, and A. p.
POLO of Calcasieu.
Fourth District-H. H.. White of
Rapides. NJ. III. Carver of Nachitoches.
F. F. Bell of Caddo, l.. X. Watkins.
of Webster, II. II. Liyerman of De So
to.
Fifth District-T. NJ. Wade Of Ten
sas, J. B. Snyder of Madison, A. X.
Seligham Of Claiborne, II. G. Dawkius
Of Union, +. p. Stnbbs Of Ouachita.
Sixth Distrlct-E. B. Dubuisson Of
St. Landry. a. Y. Coco Of Avoyelles.
j. 5. Nee. Lawrasnn, Of West Felicia
na, Geo. X. Favrot Of East Baton
Rourge. and j. NJ. Thompson, Of st.
Tammany.
AT Large-E. B.. Kruttschnitt, Or
leans ; George W. Bolton. Rapides ;
A. G. Stringfellow, Red River C j..
Boatner, Orleans; f. s. Maxwell
Madison !; James A. Ware, her
vile.
The Convention has selected wisely,
and the ticket put forth by it is a most
representative one, all that the enc
mics OF Democracy may say to the
contrary Notwithstanding.
With such delegates in the conven-
ton, aided aud reinforced by clean
and able men from the parishes, we
may expect good work as the fruit of
their labors.
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Mention the Sentinel when writing
o advertisers.
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UNHoLY ALLIANCE.-The Popu lists
have gone in bodily with the black
Republicans. They have pulled down
their Monroe ticket, upon which they
had placed reputable citizens from
various parts of the State, including
Senator H.. Z. Minor, of Terrebonne,
and Gov. K~no.loch, of this parish,
and formed an unholy alliance with
the Demas crowd. A new ticket has
been formed, said to be composed of
nineteen Republicans and seventeen
Populists.
Pops are great people for forming
alliances, as for example, with the
sugar or white Republicans in April
1896, with the Democrats in Novem-
Der 1896, and with the Demas crowd
o. black Republicans il 1897. But
for all that the Pops are consistent
that is, they are always looking for
main chance and willing and ready to
ally themselves with any party which
offers for the time being the best OPP
portunity 10 cur some spoils.
1t il currently redorted that the
country postofices have been prom
ised them by the Wimberly-Demas
people as inducement { 0 their eI ter
ing the combine.
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Terrebonne has been signally hon
ored by the Baton Rouge convention
in the selection of the Hon. Edmund
Mcclellan as one of the delegates at
large to be voted for at the coming
election. Mr.. Mcclellan is an estimabie
gentleman. highly cultured, eonserva-
tive and patriotic, and an unflinchino
Democrat. He is "a well known sugar
planter Of Terrebonne. respected and
esteemed by all i'll his parish.
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jefferson especially warned the

Jefferson especially warned the
people against all the encroachments
of government on the domain
of the individual. The history OF
the past century has been the great
est chapter in civilization, because
the individual has for the first time
had full liberty and a continent on
which to expend himself. American
history Is glorious, not because OF
government, but because of the in.
divldual citizen.--Louisville Post
Dem.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1897-12-18
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away

Ii you want to quit tobacco using easily
and forever. be made well, strong, magnetic,
full of new life aud vigor, take No-To-Bac,
the wonder-worker, that makes weak men
Over 400, 600 cured. Buy No-To-Bac Of your
druggist, under guarantee to cure, SOC or
sl.o0. Booklet and sample mailed free. Ad.
Sterling Remedy Co.. Chicago or New York.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1897-12-18

The Republicans IN Congress are
said to be very anxious to modify the
Civil service law. so rs to get a better
wback at the spoils.
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Subscribers who fail to receive their paper
on time should notify as without delay.
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-14
Christmas at O. III. Berry & Co.'S,

The name of o. II. Berry e. Co., ever
Synonymous of everything that is right
for Mems and Boys Wear. and with their
usual business tact and promptitude, this
strictly-up-to date concern has displayed
AN unusually large assortment of holiday
goods, most appropriate and useful for
the seasons presents. Among these novel
ties are mems smoking jackets of the
latest designs and prettiest of patterns.
dressing gowns of every description, and
prices to suit everybody; bath wraps in
large variety and Tuxedo coats to please
the fancy of an. There are fancy um
brellas that will make beautiful and
useful Christmas presents, and an end
less variety OF canes
Every novelty in the line Of mems
Quitting first makes its Dpearance in
Richmond on the counter of Messrs.
Berry & Co. In holiday neckwear the
display is the largest and handsomest
ever seen in the city. For those who seek
pleasure on the backs of their thorough
breds, there is the catchy and comfortable
worsted riding vests and the newest
things i'm riding trousers, shirts, etc.
Then the 'cycler and golfer has the at
tractive and becoming scarlet jackets.
complete line Of which, as i'm everything
else worn by these outdoor peaure seek
ors. is carried in stock
The line of underwear carried by this
firm Is Of the very best Only the makes
that experience has taught to give perfect
satisfaction are handled, among the va
rieties being the celebrated DR.. Jaegers
pure wool system, which has a reputa-
ton covering both hemispheres for com
fort. and as a preventative against colds
and tho other ills that flesh is heir TO, &C.
oasioned by sudden changes in the
weather.
Messrs. Berry & Co have the exclusive
agency for the justly celebrated Dunlap
hats. These are in softs. silks and derbys
Of the latest designs and shapes and are
said 20 be the best wearers on the mar
ket. There are Others of course. and the
firm handles them all. Then there is one
Of the most complete and stylish assort-
ments of furnishings, the latest things in
neckwear, and the most comfortable and
fashionable in shirts for evening and
street wear
This enterprising COZ ern. ever alert TO
the interest Of the boys. are giving away
absolutely free with every cash purchase
Of suit overcoat. or other apparel.
amounting TO s. or over. a handsome gilt
or nickel watch. guaranteed to keep per-
feet time as their Christmas gift TO them.
There is no place more pleasant or more
economical TO trade than with this we'll
known and popular clothing establish
ment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-14
Christmas Holiday Excursion Rates 1897
'OS via Southern Railway.

Account OF the Christmas holidays.
the Southern Railway will sell tickets.
between all points on its line and con-
nections. south of the Potomac and east
OF the Mississippi river. at rate of one
and one-third first class fares for the
round trip; except that TO or from or
between points In Virginia, North Caro-
lima and South Carolina via regular
ticketing routes. the rates will not ex-
coed four (D cents per mile one way for
the round trip. Tickets TO be ssold De-
cember 22d TO %. 1897 inclusive also De-
cember 30. 81. 1887 and January /, 1898.
Final limit OF all ticl1ts, January 4,
1893.
Tickets will be sold to students Of
schools and colleges at same rates and
conditions as named herein. upon pre-
seotation Of certificates signed by the
observation-disclosures. principals or presidents
of their schools or colleges on December
Is TO % 1897 inclusive, final limit January
4. 1925
These very low rates, together with the
excellent schedules and train service,
through sleeping car lines and close
connections via the Southern Railway,
offer exceptional facilities to all desir-
ing to take trip during the holidays.
Further information relative schedules,
sleeping car reservations, etc. cheerfully
furnished by any agent OF Southern
Railway, Richmond Transfer Co. 903
east Main street. or c. w. Westbury,
T. p. A., go east Main street. Richmond
Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-14
MEETING orPTCKETT CAMP.
uhe Veterans will Move into iheir Ne"
Hall within Two Weeks

rAo,o MS an unusually large attend
hnce al Pickett Camp meeting last night
rsommander Woody presided. IN
II was reported that the ne" nai
.,t',ch Is over Mr. J. II. Sheppard stoic'
nm BROAD street, would be reaoy ior o'''-
.,ancv within two weeks.
The committee appointed TO wait upon
p,shon penick. with reference TO the ann
Ia obie<tg OF the central charity orsani-
elton in the city. reported lhat 'ne
sishop would come before lhe camp az az
DIS s" Convenient time and explain what the
.-oanjzation desires 10 accomplish AZ
.,ss decided 20 ask the Bishop 10 az
dress the camp when the Ne'e'"hS %
into their new nan. "a 49, rasolntions
Colonel r. +. Morris read the RESOLUTIONS
nm the death Of Mr.. A. j. Berry mem
Ser az the camp, and they were aaop.eu,
nr stratton. from the Committee on
LEGISLATION for the Soldiers iioiiN' -.
s.ed that on account Of events over
p.,',st the members had no controi, mere
va heen no meeting of the commttee,
"U,s,orlan Hazlewood brought up ehe
..as,,on OF all members OF tne camp
SS..,ns their photographs taken 10 piace
s.s',.,' the walls Of the new nan. i"e
upon was favorably reserved
p'" ryr,.,rades Northen. Winston gibbs ana
10y. entertained the camp win war
talks and anecdotes. ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-14
BEFUSED TO SET ASIDE.
Judge weilford's Decision in the h''"'
brand Damnge suit.

Judge Il. II. Wexford, Jr.. sitting IN me
Henrico Circuit Court yesterday rendered
MS decision. refusing 10 set asloe the
verdict in the case OF Mary hilaeoraho
against the Richmond Traction Company,
giving the plaintiff damages 20 1n
amount of sl2500. lie entered Judgment
.w,tb leave 20 the defendant company
20 Ale biflg of exception at any time our
,ne. the term which ends Just Deiore
Christmas. 40. che
Judge wellford's grounds were that lhe
recision was contrary 10 law ana eNi-
nonce. and after discovered evidence
The latter was Withdrawn after 'ne
sylfness. Willie Gordon, had disapPedlo1
subsequent 10 his testimony on the stanu'
uhis witness claimed 20 have seen tna
accident. but his testimony was success
FULLY broken down. ..,..o.ea
TIE defendant COMPANY have ih'liha.0u
their purpose to take the case 10 the Su-
oreme Court # Appeals
This was the largest verdict yet secui
"a against street car company mere
counsel for the plaintiff were Judge Eu-
,,,urd Waddnl. Jr.. and Mr.. Hin Monta-
one. while the interests of the deiehu-
ant Company were represented by Mssrs'
Eenrv and Williams and John Pickreil
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-14
TOOK CARBOLIC ACID.
And the Body VIII Probably be Buried at
the City's Expense.


the City's Expense.
Marie Carpenter. white woman aged
about thirty-dve years, who came to Rich
mond from Connecticut about three
weeks ago. and put up at the
Carolina hot Sc, on lower Main street, ana
who claimed TO have been born In Paris.
France was arrested Sunday evening
about O'Clock FOR disordery conduct
She was attempting 70 enter the mousse
occunied nv Ophelia Coles in a disreputa-
nfo mart Of the city and became disorder
lv and was carried to the First Police
Station.
shortly after she was placed in a cell
the woman became quite noisy and upon
examination Il was found that she had
taken some kind Of poison and the amDu-
lance was hastily summoned.
DR. Nuckols responded promptly and
seeing that the woman was In bad way
had her carried 10 the Almshouse.
She was found TO have taken 1850
OF carbolic acid and was beyond hope,
ana about o'clock she died.
The body Is still az the Almshouse. ana
will be- held as long as possible I'm case
her friends should claim It. II
no one calls for the body It will be bur-
led az the city's expense.
Coroner Taylor examined into the case
and decided that an inquest was unnec-
cessary.
The woman's few effects arc at the
AlmshOusc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-14
The Fire Commissioners.

The Board Of Fire Commissioners neIu
n regular meeting last night, Presldeht
John II. Frischkorn presiding, and an me me
mambors were present except Mr. Levy
who was detained at home by sickness.
rho Board decided 10 pay OF the en-
r,oveos OF the department to-morIow,
december 18th, In view Of the approao"
of Christmas. ,,...~,
votes Of thanks were extended Messrs.
J. W. Ferguson & Sons for KINDNESS ~
printing the invitations 10 the annual III. III
spectlon. 20 Colonel John Murphy tor l I'.
foam ~ flags. 10 the crystal Ice Compahy
FOR horses. and the superintendent OF '"e
water Works. Boiling, for couftesies.
The Board adjourned after disposins OF
n GOOD deal Of routine business.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-14
SECRET OF HAPPINESS.
In What Does it Consist and
How Few Women Eve,
Find It.

This lady IS happy principally because
she is healthy. IL is sad that oil other
women do not enjoy equally good health
An, weak weary women. tired and
broken down. whose lives are made mis-
erabie through the blighting influence Of
female complaints. why do you suffer?
Why allow yourself 10 become blue,
discouraged and Respondent? Why en-
dure the torture OF backaches. head
aches. bearing down pains. nervousness
and other weaknesses caused by men
strual or womb troubles? There is help
for you and for all other women whd
suffer in this way. Read these words
which were recently written by one
woman who sought and found relief
Mrs. IT, p. G. Carnes. one Of the best
known ladies OF Butler. Pa. says: For
nearly three years / was under the doc
tors care, constant sufferer from
female weaknesses in the most aggra-
waited form. Medicine did me no good
and my suffering was so great that at
times ! felt that death would he a relief
AT last. a discovery Of which / had heard
much but about which l knew little, was
recommended to me and l decided TO try
~. Before ] had finished one bottle,
was astonished at the marvellous change
II made i'm my health. II has completely
cured me. I am now feeling perfectly
well. am able 10 attend TO all my duties
and owe ny restored health wholly to
that grand discovery Warmers Safe
Cure"
This is only one case among thousands
in which this great remedy has been the
means OF curing the distressing ailments
peculiar to women. Time and again 1t
has proved 70 be unequalled for giving
quick and permanent relief No woman
who wishes to escape misery and suffer
ing can afford TO be without IL. 1t IS a
remedy that can be relied upon, remedy
that never fails. and one that has always
proved to be woman's best friend.