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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23
An Old Friend with a New Face.

my dear Rose,' said Mise MacIver,
So where did you acquire that brilliant
complexion -? 1t seems to me that You
are still the beautiful girl of eighteen
whom | knew twenty years ago" My
friend" replied the lady addressed,
" it is not ME you are complimenting,
but 'GLENN's SULPHUR SoAP' Have
you never before witnessed it's effect {?
There is nothing impossible to its povers
as a beGutiEer." Beware of fcounterfeits.
See that &c. N. Crittenton, P9'oprietor,' ~
is printed on each packet, without
which none is genuine. Sold by drug
gists and fancy goods dealers.
Hilps Hair and Whisker Dye, black
or brown, fifty cents.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23

DIED - In Bellevue, Sept. 81, 1882,
ELIAS, eldest son OF Maj. M. R. Wilson,
aged about l2 years.
In New Orleans, Sept. 90, 1882,
JOSEPH MOORE, youngest son. of DR..
Geo. X. Pratt, aged months and Is
days.
In New Orleans, Sept. 10, 1882,
AURoRE PERPETU GAYoso, reiict of
Thomas b. Hart, grand daughter of
Gov. Gayoso de Lemos, aged SO years.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23
VDUBLIC SALE.

u
Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No 1913
ESTATE OF LUCAS tALIAs BRLrzArRB) FoNTE-
NOT
By virtue Of an order of the Honorable the
Probate Court in and for the parish of Saint
Landry, there will be sold at public auction
to the last and highest bidder, by the under
signed administratrix, or duly qualified aue.
ti0neer, at the last residence of the deceased,
in Old Grand Prairie, parish aforesaid, on
WEDNESDA 7, September 81. 1882, the fol,
lowing described property, belonging todr-g
estate of Lucas (alias B6lizaire) Fonten0p, ue
ceased, to.wit:
L. The plantation consisting of two hundred
arpents Of land, situated at Old Grand Prai
rie, bounded north by E. w. Robertson, sonth
by Dondiegue Lafeur, east by Edmond La
feur and west by Evariste Led6, together
with oil the buildings and improvements ait
uated thereon.
g One pair oxen, one OK cart, one old bug
gy, one horse, one marc and colt, fifteen head
Of horned cattle, enc double barrel gun, one
loom, one branding iron, household furniture.
kitchen utensils, etc.
ZEOLIDE PITRE,
august 26, 1882. Administrative.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23
OGcial~E'roceedings of Alae Par.
isl School Board.

The following extraets from the proeeednas
of the Board of Public School Directors of st.
Landry parish are published far the inforn'a-
tlon OF the public:
Resolved, that public notice be given for
all persons who occupy school lands known
ss aosm seoelols, ~ soo anu ehss' sh,
nIosa snI, % oa 'o no,., S,"aw, S
auVh ,;i ~ ~ santa5 81 ~ ~; oonn1
ance with Al No ID of The General Asscmblv
of the State of Louisiana, at the regular ses-
sion in 1882.
lst Yard (OpetousasJ.
Pnolic sehooi no; IN opeiousas WIN DC re
opthe4 Oh e1e .s.. nlohnay IN vogVoer' VIII
Mayer .1ia' 90 ist ,ssistant and M;ss Matte
Smith as I'd. asst provided proper building
be furnished the Board for use as q school
house.
School No. (~olored1, in Opelousas will re.
open in OctoberlWith the same teachers at the
same salary as ii, last session
oonuo;s ,, 70 ~ z anu sno 80 waLu "aii
ao,oa aaiarv o0oDo' "i04' '''o '''"o eo"" -
'"l'' '"'"ty
:" ""." ofe"." oo.'''"/
faonc ;.I acnools = anu VIII .t reopen ~ uo
eo1ei WIN ssliio seacliofs at tho ss'"e Sa'htS
as SahcaS iaso SoSsaUa noa .;, :. - do, .oo,ons
10 10 appoihseu'
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23

0pelousas Fire Company No. pro-
pose giving Grand Railroad Excursion
to New Orleans in few weeks, for the
benefit of their Engine Fund. Save up
your dimes for the occasion.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23

We have had another week of dry
and clear weather : cotton has opened
rapidly, and picking las gone on quite
briskly. New bales of cotton are com
Ing Ill daily, and the business of our
merchants il improving. Tie caterpil-
lars are sweeping the cottoll in many 10
ealities, which will doubtless injure the
TOP crop materially.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23
JUDICIAL NOTICES
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

District Court, Parish of ST. Landry, No. 1867
ESTATE OF EULALIE LAFLEUR.
Whereas, jean Bite. DON Diego Larose Fon-
tsnot, of the parish of st. Landry, has applied
by his petition to be appointed administrator
of the estate of Eulalie Lafieur, deceased, late
of st. Landry parish
Therefore any person intending to make op-
position TO said appointment will file the same
in writing, in my Office, in the town of Opelou
sas, within ten days from the present notice.
JAMES q. CHACHERE,
Sent l6 1889, Clerk.
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EfsRnty-Five Dollars lest.

"You do not tell me that your husband is
mp and entirely cured by SO simple medicine
as Parker's Ginger Tonie9" Eyes, indeed,
do, said Mrs. Benjamin to her neighbor, land
after We had lost eighty-five dollars in doc
tors bills and prescriptions. Now my hus
band feels as we'll as ever"
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23

TO TEACHERS. 1t is desired by the
Secretary of the Board of School Diree-
tors that teachers, whose schools will
open in October, should forthwith sig
Nifty their acceptance of the leadership
i I'D their respective eases.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23
Fire i'm a Dry Time

Is not more dangerous than consnmp,
tive cough. Arrest it with Hale's Honey
Of Horeho@,d and Tar Sold hy drug
gists.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one
minute
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23

The criminal docket of onr District
Court win not be finished before the last
ofnext week. Up to date there have
been nearly fifty conyictions--mostly for
larceny, ai,d st. Landry will send down
large representation to Baton Rouge,
when court is adjourned.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23

Hon. M. D. Kayanagh, of Washington,
has been appointed by the Governor as
Returning Officer of Elections for the
parish Of ST. Landry.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23

A special meeting of the Fi.emel's
Association of Opelousas members of
0pelousas Fire Company No. | and
Hope Hook q Ladder Company will
take place next Monday evening, tho
10Th, AZ z o'clock, 10 the Bijoa Hall, mp
stairs, for the transaction of important
business. Every member-of both com
panies is requested to attend.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23

The great comet reported from the
Colorado observers was seen with the
naked eye, in broad daylight, at the
Naval Observatory at Washington, last
Tuesday. This comet is regarded by
astronomers rs one of the most extraor-
dinary Of modern times, resembling the
great comet of 1843, which was visible
in full sunlight.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23
Tax Sales.

The following is list of delinquent
taxpayers whose property is advertised
to be sold for taxes on Saturday, Octo-
Der 9TH:
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23

Hon. N. G. Blanchard, of Caddo, the
present incumbent, was nominated at
Alexandria, last Monday, as the DelAo-
cratic candidate for Congress for the
fourth district.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23

The nominee OF the Red River Land
ing Republican congressional conven-
tion is said to be one Louis Trager. We
now have folar candidates for congress
iii tile 9th district zone Democrat, two
Republicans, and one Independent.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23

There will be preaching at the Meth
odist Church Tomorrow Sunday at / l
a. m. and at 1880 p. m.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23

! Go to the st. Landry Planning Mills
for doors, sash, blinds. door and win
dow frames and anything in the line
Of planning mill work.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23
Opelousas, Parish Of St. Landry La, Sept 90, 1882
Proceedings of the Police FURY,

At its meeting on the llth, the Police
Jury added 500 to the $500 appropri-
ated in May last for the construction of
the bridge over Toulouse Canal.
$3.50 were appropriated to pay for the
making OF the index of marriage licenses
recently completed by the Clerk of Court.
1896 is the sum to be paid the con-
tractors for building the bridge over
Bayou Benf at Whiteville.
$249.75 is the cost of the bridge over
Beraud's Canal on Bayou Tcche, which
has recently been completed.
$3.50 were appropriated for building
the Burleigh bridge over Bayou Beuf
The game law was amended SO as to
allow the killing of deer in the pine
woods regions between the lst of Au-
gust and lst..of February, and between
the Ist of October and the lst of Febru-
ary in other parts of the parish. Pleas
ants, prairie chickens and water rails
may be killed between the 18th day of
September and the lst of February.
Messrs. FL. l.. Garland, Auguste Per
rodin and C.. C. Duson were appointed
to inspect the Courthouse building and
ascertain what repairs are necessary
thereto and the cost thereof. They are
authorized to employ competent me-
chanic to assist them
Vouchers presented by the Parish
Treasurer, amounting to $3,2838l, be-
ing amount paid by him during the
months of May, June, July and August,
were examined, counted and cancelled,
and the Treasurer given credit therefor.
The tax collector reported that he had
collected and paid into the parish treas
ury the following sums (net): During
the month of May, $6O6.62; June,
$l99.84 July, $9O3.88; August, ST.,
305.68. A number of claims were APP
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23

Benjamin #. Butler was nominated
last Tuesday by the Democrats for the
Goyernorship of Massachusetts
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23
A Vfgorosls Growth

Of the hair is often promoted by using Par
kerls Hair Balsam. 1t always restores the
youthful color and lustre to gray hair, gives it
1pnH
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23

If you need buggy, hack or car
riage, with harness TO match, call on
j. Meyers g. Co.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23

j. Meyers g. Co.'s stock Of Ruggies,
Sc, Is the largest and cheapest in the
Parish. Go and see,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23

If you want to buy a neac piano or
organ, come and see as. We can tell
Yen how to save some money in such
d transaction.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23

Because you look dewn on man,
does not make itineumbant ON him to
look mp to you.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23

j. Meyers g. Co., have the incest and
best buggies for the Eaoney ever offered
in Opelousas Also Harness all styles
and prices
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23

Agne, bilious fevers and bad colds
are quite prevalent in our parish now.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23

Why go To New Orleans for doors,
sash. blinds, etc. when yon ei.n get
them al tho 81 Landry planning Mills
fol the same money
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23

Our old friend and ex- parishioner, Mr..
Alphonse G. Lastrapes, is spending .
few days with bis parents, near Opelon-
sas. We were pleased to zee him lock
ing well and in good spirits.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23

The Morgan turn table here has been
finished the locomotive turned ON it
for the first tame on Wednesday evening
last.-A grand Excursion. on Morgan's
Louisiana and Texas Railroad from here
to New Orleans is fixed for October
18th. Alexandria Democrat, Sep. 90.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23

Al large quantity of pine flooring aud
ceiling now 90 hand at the ST Landry
Planning Mills, cheap for cash.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23

Mr.. Joseph Bloch is building ware
house in front of the railroad depot.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23

Thomas schotield, aged ninety one
years, recently walked nine miles te
renew his subscription to a New Lon
don paper. It is the general impres
sion among publishers that there are
q number of subscribers who are wait
ing until they are ninety one years
old to come and pay fer their paper.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23

0PEN HOSRITALITY.- Mr.. C. Brands
llsrga and comnlodious building on Bel
lsvne street has been finished in all of
lts details, from base to attic, and will
BE- formally thrown open TO the public
AZ ne1t Tuesday evening, the Goth inst,
III which time 4 splendid gambo, innu-
laeral,le cakes, wine, &c, will be served
] free toscverybDdy and his friends.
Frank has Il fine building, which he
and his good wife have earned and paid
fOl by their united industry they are
now prepared TO do still larger busi-
ness and, yepc naturally, they feel
proud that they are now ready to treat
their numerous customers better than
epsr Everybody is invited to partake
AZ Franks hospitality Taesday evening.
TIN DPELoUsAs FIREMEN's AssocIA-
On Tuesday evening Inst, Fire
9lapany No. ! and Hope Hook g. Lad
slss Company No. I held 4 joint meeting
organized themselves into an Assoc
Alat'oll, and viii apply for . charter to
lla known as the Opeloasas Firemen's
ss8eiation. The main object of the
saoeialiDn will he to erect a Firemen's
shroagli the medium of d joint
s1ocl company formed from the two
kalllp lpanies, and such other persons as
7AssE see III to invest in the enterprise,
aef the provisions of the charter. The
h'lildIng 10 be erected will be 100 feet
g lepth by 50 feet ii width, and two
seFles in height. The lower story will
b gr the use Of the fire companies; the
RElpef story win be fitted dup as an Opera
pAse, and for balls and other public
ee6lDgs. The books will open with
allares at ss25 per share, five dollars
Mule tlie lst of October, and five dol
every three months thereafter, nm
eseli share Is paid for.
temporary organization was effect
s. hs The appointment Of the following
Board 81 Directors, to wit: Jas. O. Cha
a'.snp. b. M. Boagni, w. A. sandoz, II.
EsIarge, NJ. villaseca and r. Morn
Slll eg The Board then elected the
ll0Wing officers LeOnce Sandoz, Presi=
&. Mayo and WI q. Psrrault, Vice
a5lAnts; Alphonse Levy, Treasurer !;
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23


Our Little Ones and The Nursery !"
is one of the most beautifully illustrated
magazines for children in the world. 1t
is filed with the choicest and most in
structiye original matter, suitable for
the understanding of our little ones,
every article being claste in language
and In morals. We have never seen a
cllild's magazine that pleased Us go vel,
and it will not fail to delight yoar chill
dren. Published BY the Russell Pub
fishing Company, l49 fremont Street,
Boston, Mass, at $l.5O per annnm; or
dubbed with the COURIER at $3.50 per
annum for both.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23

Render. are you thinking Of pnrchas-
ing u piano Z Ifso, call on as, and we
can make the terms easy for you, no
matter whether il is q steinway that
.you want, or . Knabe. D Halo, Weber.
Pleyel. Fischer. Peaac, Or Behr Bros.
Yon will save money by it,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23

See advertisement of the st, Landry
Planning Mills, Washington,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23

Freights are increasing at the depot.
Rice isscoming in briskly, and cotton is
not far behind. Hides, moss, bones,
wool, old iron, &C., are brought to the
depot daily. but Mr.. Iaaclss is always
ready to pay the cash for them, and
ships chr loads away every week.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23
Pearls Of Thorght.

When you meet a heart that is true
don't be afraid to trust it.
One is alone in crowd when one
suffers. or when one loves.
He who wants to do good deal OF
good at once will never do any.
Outein the world men show us two
sides in their character 4 by their fire.
sides. only one. A
All nature is IA vas symbolism
every material fact has ssleathed with
in it spiritual truth.
We love beauty at first sight; and
we cease to love it if it is not accom-
panied by amiable qualities.
If you intend to do mean thing
wait till to morrow. Ifyou are to do
q noble thing, do it now.
Great ideas travel slowly, and for d
time, nofse1essly, rs the gods whose
feet were slod with wool.
He who comes mp to his own idea OF
greatness must always have had very
low standard of it in his mind.
A good deed is never lost he who
shows courtesy reaps friendship, and
he who plants kindness gathers love.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23

The October number of DelnOrest's
Monthly Magasine combines most agree
ably the useful aud the entertaining,
and contains vast amount of infornla-
tion on variety of subjects THE
Plantin Museum. at Antwerp" A Trip
to the West,n q Foman's Work and Wa
gea,'" Talks WI Women BY Jennie
June, areall capitlt articles. The House
hold Department is well filed, the arti
eies on Home Art and Home Comfort" !"
and How to Treat our Doors,n being
especially good. Mrs. Alexander's en-
tertaining story, Tho Admirars Ward,'
is continued, and the shorter stories are
excellent. Current Topics, =" The
Fashions poems, and miscellaneous
articles, complete this interesting num-
Der. The oil picture, {" A Trial Of Pa
tience, is quite gem, and tie engrav-
#ings are admirable.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23
,ed, among which the following:

Mt. Pleasant Mills, lumber. s. 753 96
ID. w. Wilson, lumber - 30 "a
Havard g. Pender, lumber % "a
Oakland Mill, lumber. -.-. 22l 40
T. c. Chaehere, rep'ring bridge lis 10
j. B. Tate, l'' % 30 90
j. B. Singletary, Z" -" 90 90
Jules Perrodin, hauling, etc. 60 Is
Ern. Lalanne, special constable Al 10
C. c. Duson, expenses for CHI. 1856 90
C. G. Duson, criminal fees ----1 1888 IS
e. C. Duson, cistein, stat, etc. 233 60
j. o. Chachere, clerks fees - I30 90
j. Bloch, sundries for prisoners So 90
G. C. Swayze, making index 100 90
Joseph Bloch, spikes -..-- As 90
j. O. Chachere, rep'g. clk.'s Of. Is 90
w. Lightley, fx'g cutters CHI. "a S.
Sheriff Duson, attdce. on court. ,845 90
Oct. Fontenot, assessm't. 1882 | ,438 45
f. F. Perrodin, criminal fees 60 90
Dr.H. B. Hartman, coroner's fees 200 90
DIR. p. j. Parker, i" 25 90
DIR. q. T. Young, {. 30 90
DIR. Z. S. Barry, " Is 90
DR.. w. NJ. Thompsou, I" 40 20
Tho next meeting will bc held on
F
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23

] Lost My Massa When Dey Set Me
Free" is the latest song jewel from the
great Music Publishing House of the
South. One of those plaintive negro
melodies like sold Black Joe,'' that
touch the hearts of all. It's subject is q
faithful old time servant whom freedom
has not used kindly. Price, 40 cents.
Published also for Banjo and Brass
Band. Ask Your Music Dealer for it,
or order from the publishers, Luden &.
Bates, Savannah, Ga.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23

Our power press is in position, and
the printing on to.day's paper is sam
pie Of its work when we have had more
experience with it we hope to do better.
Mr.. j. M. Tracy, of Baton Rouge, put it
up for us, and we are under obligations
to him for the skillfnl and thorough
manner in which he performed tho work !;
also, te Mr.. g. N. Ealer, for valuable
hints and assistance.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23

al'alalg and Ties Al city prices at ] 1
Meyers 81 0
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-09-23

Who caught that little swapping tnr-
tie and that one fish on the fishing ex-
cnrsioti near Washington one day this
week, when each of his companions
caught fine mess Was it the snan
who lives ON the banks of the classic
Conrtableau,n that knew all about the
habits of its finny inhabitants, and was
going to g show the Opelousss crowd
how to catch fish 2 A little bird whis-
pered to us that, incredible as itmight
seem, it qcas
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-09-20
Diamonds
Howell e. Jackson

Is to speak, according to appointment,
to a Memphis audience to morrow
evening. He claims. as a Democrat.
to be a firm believer in the political
principles that the name implies, and
that on the infusion Of those principles
again into the conduct of the Federal
government lies the only safety for the
perpetuity Of the reserved rights and
real liberty Of the peoples Of the
component States who created it. He
denounces-at least has SO dene in the
past-the Republican party-resting
as it does on the Hamilton principle
Of Capitalization of power in the
hands Of a privileged few, as against
the rights Of the many-as inimicaI to
our whole institution Of government,
State and Federal, and as fast tending
to that odious kind OF governmental
control known as Grantism, which,
unless soon overthrown through the
ballot box, will lead to anarchy and to
revolution through violence and
bloodshed, or to a recast Of our gov
ernmental system into worse than the
British bondage our fathers withstood
aud broke. Mr.. jackson is a Demo.
crat, or he is the reverse. He knows
that in the present canvass in Tennes-
see the dominance Of the party in the
near future is at stake. and that the
arch machine politician, who, through
successful assassination in his inter.
est-he being, at the time Of Guiteau's
attack on President Garfield, Vice
Prcsident-"a salwart Of the stall
Warts"-has openly avowed his iuten-
ton, and is working ttrenuously TO
that end, Of "MahOnizing" Tennessee.
Such being facts too palpable to be
ignored by any one, much less by so
able a lawyer and jurist as Mr.. Jackson
is claimed TO be, Mr.. j. should be
made TO face the music, and be asked,
each time be addresses the public
during the canvass, What are you
going to do about III" Are you ready
to play the role Of Mahoneism2 If SO,
show your hand boldly for a similar
bad eminence" in Tonressee that
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-09-20

Deserted Her Baby.

Officer Lane arrested Julia Cook,
bullet headed darby female, yesterday
for cruelty to her child, a little baby
Of eighteen months. The child
grandmother who lives gu Deal street
complains that the mother left it with
her to care for, and does not make the
least effort to provide for it, but on the
contrary seems to take a delight in
abusing and starving the poor little
creature.
Judge IIadden did not zee anything
unusual in a grandmother caring for
her grandchild, as it was the rule
rather than the exception, but warned
the mother that unless she went to
work and provided for her baby's sus.
tenance he would send her to the
Island for abandonment Of the child,