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The Opelousas courier., 1883-03-24

OPELoUsAs, March Sth, 1883.
hereby certify that have ON this day care
fully examined the foregoing Act of Incorpo-
ration, and finding nothing contained therein
in contravention ef the constitution and laws
of Louisiana, l approve the same.
T. FERREOL PERRODIN,
District Attorney 18th Judicial Dist. OF La.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-03-24

Our bland and courteous old friend,
Jos. v. Roy, Esq, the presiding genius
at strother's family grocery, is exceed
ingly well pleased with bis brand-neW
quarters, adjoining Posey's drugstore,
aud always greets his friends and Gus
toners with beaming smile. Go and
see him.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-03-24

A true copy of the original act of incorpora-
fee. Given under my hand and seal of Office,
at Opelotlsas, La, this 9Th day of March, "A. d.
1883.
j. B. A. FONTENOT,
Deputy Clerk and Deputy Recorder.
mrI7-5t
The Opelousas courier., 1883-03-24

The following, from the Capitolian-
Adrocote, shows how the recently estab-
lislled bank at Baton Rouge is paying:
For the first six months of it's exist
ence, the National Bank paid dividend
of FIVE per cent to its stockholders, in
addition to handsome surplus left over
for contingencies. During the first two
weeks of The present year, we have been
told that the Bank made something like
5000 clear ef oil expenses.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-03-24
Life Of Alexander u. Stephens.

A life of this eminent statesman and
patriot whose name is now especially
dear to all Southern hearts, is announc-
ed for publication early in April in the
ELzEvIR LIBRARY,-a fact of decided
popular interest, because in that form
it will be at once beautiful souvenir,
aud within the reach of every Southern,
home. 1t is written by F. II. Norton,
author of the ''Life of Winfield S. Han
cock, "The Life of Gustave Dore," etc.
1t will contain an excellent portrait,
and other illustrations, making VOL
ume of over 100 pages, and will be sold
for the price Of ten cents in paper, or 25
cents for handsome cloth binding. 1t
will be we'll to order at:once from your
local newsdealer, or:from the publisher,
to be sure of securing q copy from the
first edition, rs, of course, the demand
will be very large. John B. Alden, Pub
Usher, l9 Veasey St., New York.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-03-24

NOR sALE.-A good young improved ere
IL ole cow with young calf, price $25. APP
'ly to w. A. Sandoz, at Littells drugstore.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-05-25
THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE
Some Statistics Of the Gigantic Under
taking.

The great East River bridge connecting
New York aud BROOKLYN, was formally
opened Thursday. The bridge has been
thirteen years in building, having been be-
gun January 3, 1870; and the following fig
ures tell pretty clear story
Length OF river span, 1895 feet, 6 inches.
Length of each land span, 800 feet, 1860
feet
Length of Brooklyn approach 97l feet.
Length of New York approach, 1862 feet 6
inches.
Total length of bridge, 59s9 feet.
Width of bridge, 81 feet.
Number OF cables, 4.
Diameter of each cable, -, inches.
First wire was run out May 90, 1877.
Length of wire in cables, exclusive of
wrapping wire, IA, 3Gl miles.
Length OF each single wire in cables, 25,0
feet.
Weight of four cables, inclusive OF wrsppr g
wire, 3jsst tons.
Depth of tower foundation below high wa-
ter, Brooklyn. As feet.
Depth Of tower foundation below high water,
New York, IS feet.
Total height of towers above high water, 27s
feet.
Clear height of bridge in centre of river span
above high water, at 80 degrees Fahren-
heit, 1876 feet.
| Height of towers above high water. no feet
3inches.
Grade of roadway, 81 feet in 100 feet.
| Height of towers above roadway, $50 feet.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-05-25

The Grand Commander of Knights Tenn
p'ars Of California has issued his first general
order relative to the conclave which is to take
place there in August, and accompanying
the order is programme for the week,
which is as follows:
Saturday, Aug. 1S.--All the Communicates
of California will be on duty the entire day
for the purpose Of receiving and cscorlng
visiting knights to their quarters on their ar.
| rival, in pursuance OF special orders.
Sunday Aug. 10-2 p. m.-Divne service
at the Mechanics Pavilion.
Monday, Aug 2O.-Grand parade and re-
view, closing with the reception of the Grand
Encampment at the Grand Opera House. AT
y p. m, promenade concert at the Mechanics
Pavilion.
Tuesday, Aug. 2l-10 a. m.--The Grand
Commandcry of California, escorted by the
Communicates of California, will escort the
officers and members of the Grand Encamp-
ment from headquarters to the asylum. In
the evening grand orchestral concert and
promenade concert will be given at the
Mechanics Pavilion.
Wednesday, Aug. 22-5 p. m--Grand
banquet, rendered by the Grand Command
cry OF California to the Grand Encanpmeut
of the United States.
| 'y, -,"S' lay IVY tic WI uef -stoue
OF the Garfield monument by the Grand
Lodge, f. A. NJ, of the State Of California.
procession to be escorted by the knights
Templars, United States military, National
Guard of California. Grand Army of the
Republic and the Military Order of the Loya
Legion.
Saturday, Aug. 25.-Grand competitive
prize drill nj The Bay District track, as pei
special programme.
Evening. Awarding prizes and closing
promenade concert at the Mechanics Pavil
ion. Excursions IN the harbor and variou.
points to be arranged for each day, exccp
on Monday and Saturday, including zach
| race,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-05-25

Translated into English from the Rutland Herald ]
On Saturday afternoon ]. d. Spellman, the
Rutland grand juror, was arrested by Consta-
bic Pierce of Clarendon and arraigned before
Justice Spafford on a complaint for intoxica-
ton signed by Grand Juror Weeks. MIR.
Spellman appeared for himself and stated to
the court substantially us follows: "That he
could net be convicted of the offence charg-
ed, and that the complaint was concoctcd by
designing villains in Rutland whom he had
the courage TO prosecute on some of the
gravcst charges known to criminal law. lie
admitted having taken stimulants almost
daily since his severe illness, but he had tax.
en- nothing in violation of any natural
or human law" The State not being
prepared to try the case, as there were NJ
witnesses, Grand Juror Weeks, who was
assisted by ii. w. Love, wanted the cas-
to be continued, whereupon Mr.. Spellmar
stated to the court THAT he did not want
this prosecution to hang over him in cour
where Love would havea voice, as lie knew
the meaning of it, the warrant for his ares
having been made out in Loves office in tn,
handwriting of Jewett Cain. Love and Gran,
Juror Weeks and others being present, h
would prevent them from gratifying thei
malice by pleading guilty for the prcseu
and taking an appeal" And entries wer
made accordingly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-05-25
WASHINGTON COUNTY SUPREME
COURT.
A Decision Against the Vermont Life
Other Cases Disposed Of

aothch NaoSS OA'
The annual term of the Supreme Court in
and for the county of Washington was begun
at Montpelier, last Tuesday and was finished
on Saturday at noon. Only a few of the
case were tried, owing to the length OF three
of them, and the rest were continued until
the general term which will be held next
October and November. The case OF the
most public interest which was decided was
Theron o. Bailey and Isaac NJ. Trip, ad-
ministrators of the estate of George NJ. Chap
man, against the Vermont Life Insurance
company, in whom the plaintiffs sued to re-
cover the value of policy OF $4,000 on
Chapman's life. The case has been pending
for several years and has been twice argued
before the Supreme Court. The decision
now is that the decision of the county court
in favor of the plaintiffs be affirmed. The
following cases were heard: Orson Kimball
against The Boston, Concord and Montreal
| railroad company defendants exceptions
| overrulcd aud defendant given leave to re-
plead); David b, Fay, administrator, against
j. V. X. Kent (judgmcn, of the county
court in favor of defendant affirmed
Charles A. McCluskcy ct ux. against
C. j, Gleason decision reservedD
James o. lves, executor, against
heirs of Eliza Salisbury decision
reservcd); Ii. Is. Chittenden against school
district No. l, in Waterbury, Judgment OF
the county court in favor OF defendant afilm
ED; Gilman Bill against Robert b. Dow
| Judgment of the county court in favor of de
PENDANT ailirmed); State against A. c. Dewey
Judgment of the county court affirmed ant
the respondent adjudged guilty of one ''frs
offence" and sentenced to pay fine and cost
accordingly; John Bodies vs. Moses Shep
hard, (mandate for orator.; Charlotte E
Bosworlh, Administrative against Harriet E
Bosworth ct al, decision reserved); DRILL
Foster 10y next friend against William Eos
ter ct al, decision reserved); Truman
Keltop, executor, against Nancy b. Merritt
ct al, decree of the court OF chancery, Red
field, G., Tin favor of orator affirmed; Dapl
ne ID. Little against c. w. Ii. Dwinel {
al, decision reservedD; Bailey and Newcom
against James Roakes, decision reserved
Gilman Bill against the town of Woodbury.
G Judgment of the county court in favor {
: plaintiff for 1896, aud costs reversed, an
G Judgment rendered for plaintiff for $245 an
: costsg Lycomipg fire insurance compar
. against Medad Wright & Son and the san
D against j. S. Wheclock decision reserved
Q Twenty-seven cases were continued to Il
: general term. Chief Judge Royce preside
y and Judges Ross, Powers aud Rowel 8
4 with him
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-05-25
SINGULAR FRENCH MURDER CAES.
A Young Farmer Strangled In his
Sleep, and Hung Up when Dead.

lfarlB Cor. London 1lmcs.l
At the Cotes. u-Nord Assizes five days
have been occupied with mysterious case
Of murder, throwing some light on Breton
supcrsti,ons. One morning last September,
in the village OF Hcngoat, farmer named
Omnes, 25 years of age, was found sus-
pended from the top of a tumbll. He had
been thrcshing on the previous day, had
| slept in the barn in order to guard the corn
| from thieves, and had evidently been stran-
glcd in his sleep, and hung up when dead.
| His mouth was gagged with handkerchief
and his arms extended as though crucifed
by stick which was placed in the coat
sleeves. lie was the mainstay of his aged
mother, was about TO marry, and was popu-
lar in the village, except with his sister and
her husband, Marguerite and Yves Guiou.
They had for three years borne grudge
against him, because, on his fathers death,
he had sworn to debt of $50 francs, which
they had been Obliged to pay.
They maintained that they had not let
the tavern kept by them all night, but a
woman asserted that she saw them coming
home from the direction of the scene of the
murder at two that morning. Another
person declared that Marguerite's shoes were
muddy that day. Yves, moreover, despite
policeman's prohibition, washed his trous-
ers, which were soiled at tho knees with
dung and the marks of knees were noticed
near the corpse. A month previously they
had hired an old woman for five francs t
, go to a neighboring village where there is u
chapel containing n statue OF st. Yves
which is resorted to by the whole district a!
means of obtaining sure vengeance. Tn,
old woman was commissioned to invoke
, vengeance on Omnes for perjury. But sh'
was unable 10 perform the errand for th,
priest, scandalzed at the evil passions which
made the shrine frequented had removed
the statue to his back garden, and on tn
wall being scaled 10 invoke it, had locked
up in his loft.
The theory of the prosecution was that
despairing Of sanity Intervention, th
: couple resolved on avenging themselves, an
what clenched the popular suspicion agans
: them was that the candle sent by Gulliou
a the altar at Guingamp, with an invocatio
for his brother-in-law's benefit, would IL
d burn. AT tue trial, however, the witness
o the fact that the two prisoners were o,
& late at night, and that the woman's shoe
!. were muddy, were less positive than whe
e originally xamined and the prisoners wei
e acquitted withstanding evidence that the
l. had made no secret Of their wish for the d
4 ceased's death.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-05-25

The forest fires across the lake have been OF
wide extent and have done much damage
In the vicinity of Ausable Forks thousand
acres of timber land were burned over. A
despatch to the Plat,sburgh Telegram from
Port Kent says: "rhe citizens OF Port Kent
were in great alarm Saturday that the whole
village would be burned up. The air was
dense with smoke borne on the wind and
rolling flames swept onward seeming
within half mile from the village. The
whole surrounding forests were ablaze and
the fire spread with tremendous velocity.
Relief came 10 the fears Of the people when
it was learned that the fire, while 1t seemed
close by, was three miles distant. The flames
spread as far us birmingham. The damage
to forests in the vicinity is very great"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-05-25

He Is thoroughly, 10 earnest in everything,
aud, though quick In his decisions, 1t Is
plainly to be seen that he weighs every word
he utters. lie is Of the average height,
rather stout, with broad shoulders that sup.
port large, round head that is partly bald.
His face Is full and flanked by short iron
gray side-whiskers.
'Mr. Hatch's home is at Tarrytown, where
he has beautiful residence known as 1.-The
Castle" He has large family, and two Of
his sons are in business 10 Wall street, and
members Of the stock exchange. So far Us
the management Of the stock exchange IL con.
cerned, Mr.. Hatch can be depended upon to
fulfill the assurances made in his able inaug-
urution speech.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-05-25
VERMONT TRAGEDIES.
The Body OF an Infant Found IN u
Well.

ST. JouNsBuRY, VT, May 2l.-There is
much excitement in town in regard to the
finding of the body OF an infant in a well
across the river in what is known as Sum-
merville, The well is located in a pasture
on side hill above the village, and several
families use water from ii. The body was
considerably decomposed and had evidently
been in the well for long time, perhaps
during the Winter The size of the body in.
Dictated child of about two months old. An
inquest will be held.
The Homieidal ARRAY at West Barnct.
George Heath who was stabbed by Frank
Leighton at West Barnet Friday, is better
and will probably recover. The wounds were
inflicted with pocket knife. After tn,
ARRAY Leighton came TO this place and wal
arrested on the street. lie is now in jai
waiting developments.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-05-25

WEST RANDOLPH, VT, May 1.-THE af-
tcrnoon express north, due in this city at
vile, throwing the engine and two cars of
the passenger train AID TWO freight cars from
the track Thomas Buck, tie engineer Of
the passenger train was quite badly injured.
The fireman escaped unhurt. Mrs. Lucia
Spauding of Roxbury was standing on the
platform at the station and was severely and
probably futally injured. No passengers
were hurt. The cause of the accident was a
misplaced switch. The track will probably
be cleared hy midnight
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-05-25

SwASToN, Vt, May 2l.-Arthur Boudou
was arrested this afternoon for stealing sum
of money from the Catholic rectory during
Rev. Mr.. Cams absence. The thief was de.
tected through the efforts of p. Melor, and
his guilt proven by means Of rare gold CON
presented to Rev. Cam by Bishop De Goes
BRAND, an Italian piece bearing the medallion
Of Pope Plus TX,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-05-25
The HomicidaI ARRAY at West Barn,


The Central Vermont railroad passenger
depot and wood shed and N. Gilson's cooper
shop at Hartland were burned Saturday noon.
1t is supposed that the fire caught from pass
ing locomotive. Frank Martin of Hsriland
lost about $500 worth Of pine lumber stored
In the wood shed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-05-25

from the West Randolph lIerald.(
The Burlington FREE PRESS appeared Sat
urday with eigh. full-sized pages containing
q very large amount Of interesting and newsy
matter. 1t is one Of the best dailies outside
Of Boston-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-05-25
SlabbIng A fray.

At Mclndoes Falls, Friday, George Heath
of Barnet was stabbed by Frank Leighton
and Is not expected to survive. Leighton
was arrested at st, Johnsbury Saturday af.
ternOOn.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-05-25
SCROFULA.
1875 HOWARD STREET,

l35 HOWARD STREET,
LOWELL, MASS, Jan. II.
MEssRs. c. l. HOOP a. Co.: Gentlemen-
] have used HOOPS SARsAPARILLA In my
family for scrofulous humor with wonderful
success, and am happy to tell YOU that II v
the best medicine We ever used. do sim
cerely advise any one who Is troubled with
scrofula to give this valuable remedy trial.
aud assure them they will not be disappoint-
ed. Very truly yours,
(Coburn Shuttle Coz 9. G. PICKERING.
HOODS SARsAPARILLAi Is sold by all Drug
gists. Price 81 per bottle; six for s. Pre-
pared By G. !. HOOD 4 CO.. Lowell, Alass
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-05-25
BLOOD
N ECE-sSIrY n
or HEALTH. e

TIME marvellous results of HOOPS SAR-
i sArARILLA upon all hnmors and low
conditions of the blood las T. /prov-
en- by the cures eifectcd)/ S/prove
1t the best BLOOD MED,/ N/ICINE.
, Such has been the sue i ~ cess Of
this article at home + ~ /that near
ly every family m/X/whole neigh.
the same time. %/H eradlcatcs
es the blood, + 8 Thereby restoring
and renoyai/ fling the whole sys-
TEN. Hoods C, /sAnsArARILLA purI-
aes the /So/blOOd. Hoods sAnsA-
rAnILLA ~ /ouresdyspepsla' Hoods
:sn sG ,ss. In 7, sss.
mp and strengthens the system, while it
sradicates disease, and as natures great
assistant proves itself invaluable As pro-
lection from diseases that originate In
changes OF the seasons, OF climate and Of
life.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-05-25

p u r e Ans9561nnfurE

Flies, reaches, ants bel-bugs, rats mice, gopher
,hipmunks, cleared out by though on Rats" IS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-05-25
City. Missionary Work

He picked up Jerry McAuley, and founded
his mission In Water street, where a vast
amount Of good has been done. Down there
he met the veteran convict, Michaely Dunn,
a man 90 years OF age, who began life at the
age of 10 in an English prison, and has spent
over two-thirds Of his years in prison. Con-
vertcd, he started home for ca. convicis in
the management OF which Mr.. Hatch takes
an active part. He is also deeply interested
in the Howard mission, and every Sunday
morning teaches there an interesting Bible
class of from so to 100 working girls. Mr..
Hatch spends his Sundays in such abors as
these, and does not hesitate to open his purse
for such religious and charitable objects as
he knows to be worthy. For many years he
has been member of DIR. Taylor's Broadway
Tabernacle, as are also the members of his
family. Uncle Rufus Hatch calls him the
good Mr.. Hatch" because, as he explains,
he is good on Sunday aud takes his goodness
all through the week with him.
Personally, Mr.. Hatch 10 q prepossessin Z
man. He Is genial, spproschable, frank.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-05-25
WIndham County.
Windsor County.

Hdrtland-Grass is our leading CROP 1t
has come through the Winter in fine condi-
ton, and although backward, gives at this
writing promise Of making thick stand
Corn is more largely titled than any other
cereal. Due preparation OF the ground has
been made, but the cold, backward condi-
ton OF the season delays operations. Seldom
is the ground in so cold, unfit condition for
the seed as this season. When the warm
days come "lurry in the corn" will be the
order of the day. believe more corn is
grown from year to year. Oats are generally
grown. Following the corn wheat, rye,
and barley, are but little grown. And vet
the acreage Of wheat Is, am glad to say, in.
creasing and will in the next decade become
leading crop. Such are the present indica.
tons. Barley receives some little attention
and as its good qualities become known, will
take many acres now sown to oats. The
cultivation Of barley should be encouraged
Few farmers are acquainted with Its feeding
qualities, especially for the dairy. Potatoes
do not occupy large acreage, but will b.
more largely planted than for two years pas
and are just now being planted. Little or n,
corn will be planted before next week. Stool
will require feeding longer at the barn thai
for several years
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-05-25


they were soon in business again, and have
| since wiped out all old scores. The only
other RAILROAD securities with which the firm
has been identified is the Central Pacific rail-
road, the bonds of which they were active in
placing. Mr.. Hatch joined the stock ex-
change in June, 1855, aud has been an active
member, especially in the bond department
ever since. Though the firm deals in stocks
it is to make purchases and sales outright Il
does no speculative business upon margins
The new president 10 one OF the busiest mer
in Wall street, working from $50 or II
O'Clock every morning until or at night
How he will find time to attend 10 his new
duties, which ut present are arduous, owinl
to the Hutchinson affair, remains to be seen
Fortunately, to energy and ability he add
dispatch, and is surrounded BY corps o
able assistants. Despite all his business du
ties, Mr.. Hatch finds opportunity to do vas
, amount Of other work He is and has becl
for years conspicuous in the
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1883-12-25
KINGS
SpectacIes and Eyeglasses

eEAll of the above goods are kept in
large variety, and in Gold Silver, Silver
plated, Rolled Gold and Nickle. Also,
good assortment OF
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1883-12-25
THE CHRISTMAS TREE.

The only tree that blooms. buds
and fructifies all in single night
and in this austere season is the
Christmas tree, whose green
branches and flashing light comes
to us again and again out of the
happy membranes of the past.
No time 80 joyous as when il our
youth and innocence we believed
that tia man dressed up with a
white beard and ponderous stom-
ach was the veritable Santa Claus,
never in our excitement noticing
that some one who ought to be in
the room was absent.
It is q wretched barren soil where
Christmas trees will not grow, yet
plenty of such soil exists. There
are deserts of poverty where only
the bramb.es of misfortune thrive
and wastes of hard luck where
nothing but finty rocks and yield
ing sand abound.
There are thousands of itch men
who could at comparatively small
expense irrigate these deserts and
make Christmas trees flourish all
over them if they would, but as a
rule they do not.
Don't fail to have Christmas
tree for the children. If you neg
lect it they hear of their neighbors'
trees and it will fill their hearts with
bitter pangs for weeks to come.
Have q Christmas blow out of
some sort if you go broke on it.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1883-12-25

F. ". Hunt. "labor agitator and
Presid INT of the Truckee Working
mems Union" made a speech at
Nevada City last Wednesday even
ing, in which he said that when
General Hancock recently passed
through Truckee, the citizens there
turned out to greet him, out two
thirds Of the crowd was made up of
Chinese. The Transcript says Hunt
claimed that this race was crowding
white men out of the lumber camps
in that section, and said that next
summer there would be trouble all
along tae line. He would lead the
movement, and expect to be sus-
tained by three hundred men who
for the sake of their own kind were
prepared if necessary to face shot
and shell or any other emergency
that might arise.