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The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30

w school teachers we're very poorly
saeoufaged BIZ the parents and patrons
aa1lhg their recent examination exer-
w. II We are 70 judge by the number
al'e attended these closing exercises of
y schools, there is certainly very little
ase'eat ielt in education. Another
sslse q eemplaint was that of so many
A'eals permitting their children to
aap school just before the examina-
W. This is certainly an injustice
- Encouragement to teachers, and
aRssitlve injury to the children. Pa
~ should give their moral support TO
saess u everything which points to
'p'lhe, studious habits, aud devotion
w Education will langnish with
II It
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30
NOTICE OF TABLEAU.

Probate Court, Parish Of ST. Landry, No. 4I25
ESTATE OF HTLAIRE FoNTENor.
Whereas, Irene David, of the parish of st.
Landry, administrators of the above entitled
estate, has filed final account and tabeau
of distribution of funds of said estate, accom-
panied by her petition praying for the homol-
Ogation of the same
And whereas the prayer of said petition has
been granted by an order of court bearing date
June 28th, 1888;
Now therefore notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition in wri-
ting to said tabIeau and account, in my
office in the town of Opelousas, within the
time required by law, and to show cause, II
any they may have, why said tableau and ae-
count should not be homologated and confirm
ed. JAMES .. CHACHEkE,
June 80, 1883. Clerk
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30

Before cutting mans head
off in China the authorities con-
siderately make him drunk and
occasionally a rich convict who
has been sentenced to death
will hire, or rather buy, a coolis
to take his place. The coolie
leads riotous life for some lit
tie time beforehand, and at last,
in state of besotted helpless
ness, meets death without ap-
parent suffering.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30

Ever discovered, as it is certain in its effects
and does not blister. Read preof below,
HUTCHINsoN's RANCH II miles north Of De,t
yer, Colorado, March 9TH, 1883
DR. B. J. KENDALL. & CO.-Gents: Fer the
past three years ] have used kendall's SPAWN
Cure In every case Of SPAWN, of which have
treated i've it has killed them all and entire
fy renewed three. In case OF splint find it
has no equal One ease | had was Of three
years standing and the SPAWN Cure removed
it entirely. | had q COW get spawned. and it
entirely cured her. One year ago two hun
dred pound block of ice fell out Of p wagon,
striking my foot on instep and tees; it would
be impossible to mash foot worse without
breaking any bones. | was taken home and
carried into the heuse. de not think aHIpu-
tation of the leg would cause any more pain
went for KendalFs SPAWN Cure, it WAS all |
used, and in six days | could walk around.
About three weeks ago my team ran away,
threw me ont of the wagon, the hind wheel
struck my knee. After applying several highly
recommended liniments without obtaining any
relief, went for Kendall's SPAWN Cure. Ny
leg was drawn up and my knee swollen badly
In three days | was able to walk to the barn.
could go into details more fully, and make
this a very long letter, but will not weary You,
/ am very respectfully yours,
OSCAR L. HUTCHINSON.
p. o. Lock Box 1862, Denver City, Col
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30

The New York World proposes to
amend Mr.. Hendricks resolution, re-
viying the ticket oi 1876, by inserting
the name OF Judge Black in place of Mr.
Tilden. How such a ticket would ex-
cite the gallant Democracy; they would
fall over each other IL or Is deep in
their scramble for Tom and Jerry
troit Post and Tribune.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30
SHERIFFS SALE
District Court, Parish St, Landry, No, 1888
Cornelius Donate VS.. S. w. White.

By virtue of an order OF seizure and sale
issued by the Honorable the District Court
in and for the parish of St. Landry, in the
above entitled suit and to me directed, |
highest bidder, at the principal door of the
Court House, in the town of Opelousas,
parish of st. Landry, on 81 TURDA y,
August 18th, 1883, at Ii o'clock A. NJ, the
following described property, towit
|. A certain piece of land situated east, and
near the town of Opelousas, measuring ten
superficial arpents, more or less, bounded
north by lands of Louis Prudhomme, south by
lands formerly belonging to Mrs. Clement
Hellier's mother, now to I. c. Anderson, west
Ivy land formerly belonging to Desire Godet,
now to Joseph Wallio, and east by land for
merly belonging to Thomas II. Lewis
Seized i'll the above entitled suit.
Terms-Cash. {. Z. DUSON,
Sheriff of the parish of st. Landry.
OpeIOusas June 30 1883.
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NTOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIONS.

Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 4434
ESTATE OF CHARLES l.. STEWART.
Whereas, David 2. Sazan Of the parish Of
St Landry, has applied by his petition to be
appointed administrator of the estate of
Charles l.. Stewart, deceased, late OF the
parish of st. Landry;
Therefore, any person intending to make OPP
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 D. CHACHERE.
June 30 1888 Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30

The New York Herald makes
a calculation from the traffic
and passengers that crossed the
great bridge to and from New
York on Saturday, from which
it appears that deducting forty
per cent, for sight-seers, the re-
ceipts for tolls will averge $500
each day or 81, 100000 a year.
Deducting interest at 6 per cent
upon the outlay OF $15, 900, 900,
there would remain for the sink
ing fund toward paying the debt
S40O, 900 per year.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30

a new industry has been
developed in Frankfort, Ky. A
firm in that city is investing
largely in the purchase of wal
nut and other hard wood timber
to be shipped to Louis Bry, of
Berlin Germany. The Frankfort
firm began business last March,
and have already shipped 2467
logs, containing 675,912 feet of
walnut at an average value in
that city of $55 per 1000 feet,
or total value of about $37,-
900. 1t required 1852 cars, cost
ing for transportation $50 per
car, to carry the logs to New
York, Newport News and Bal
timore. Thence the logs we're
pnt aboard sailing vessels and
carried direct to Hamburg, at a
cost of $4,000. The firm en-
ploys in Frankfort an average
of 30 men, and pays out to them
about S4OO per week. These
men cut the bark off the logs to
relieve them Of all superfuous
weight, and then paint the ends
red as a preparatory course to the
shipping. The timber is very
valuable in Germany, and is used
for furniture and other house
hold purposes, just as it is in
this country, but chiefly for
purposes of veneering as a
means of economy in the lum-
ber.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30

The Oldest living graduate of
the military academy at West
Point is Gen. Joshua Baker,
now of Louisiana. During the
war he was on Gen. Jackson's
staff. He was graduated from
West Point in 1918, when only
"a years of age, and is still hale
and hearty.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30

The New York San is in favor
of Allen &. Thurman for presi-
dent. The New Albany Ledger
Of Monday publishes column
in double-Ieads advocating the
old ticket-Tilden and Hen
bricks. The pot begins, at least,
TO simmer around the edges
indianapolis Journal, Rep.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30

To Fort Worth interviewer Gen,
Mcclellan said he could see no good
reason why a Southern man should not
have IA place on the next Democratic
presidential ticket, and he instauced
two gentlemen of Texas who would
look very well III tht .s.coad place
Messrs. Reagan and Haaeurk. Either,
he thought, would be acceptable % the
great body Of the Democratic party
throug gheut the United States.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30

Rerdell said he was guilty. The jury
declared he was not guilty. There is
evidently q lie out, and we are persnad-
ed that Rerdell didn't tell it.Ciacia-
matt Nears.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30

eolored horse thief was brought
=, Washingtn and committed to our
..,i.h prison on Tuesday evening.
qssre are d large number of prisoners
! MI awaiting trial for various often d
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30

The Government made sorry trade
with the star route lawers, hiring them
by the day, 1t enormous wages, ana
allowing them TO talk six months. Il
the jury bad not commenced having Its
and going crazy the per diem speakers
would have talked all summer.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30

raw foods of rain have fallen in
i..na 0arts Of the parish during the past
81 and opelousas got her share of it.
s,b., nertiens, however, had but little
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30

p. T. Barnum always lectured on tenn
perance at his circus exhibitions. At
the same time he was becoming wealthy
by selling a circus lemonade that would
kill much quicker than any whisky ever
iu New Jersey.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30

~ r W. Lews viii preach in the
o...hyterian Church tomorrow at Ii
NJ and 8 O'Clock p NJ.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30

n
P,'obate Conri Parish Of 81 LeHdty, No tn+
ESTATE OF OzEmF DEgutE
Whereas, Francois T. Lcdoux Of tbs par
ish Of st. Landry. administrator, has liIcd
- final tabIeau of the above entitled estate.
accompanied by her petition praying for thn
homoogation Of the same
And whereas, notice of filing eli said petition
and tabeau has been ordered by an order af
court bearing date juno, 10. 1896:
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given ." GAL
persons Interested to make opposition 10 Sal"
account. in writing, atmT Office, IN the tvUl.o fl.
Opeiousas, within the time re4uir"G by it7
why said tablean should not hc hGnolo@atc"
ANA confirmed JAMES q. GHAcHERE,
June l6, 1888. CLERK.
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BUTCHERs' NOTICE.

FEyHE public il respectfully informed that
IL we have perfected arrangements for a
permanent supply of fine, fat Beef, which
can be had at all hours of the day, being kept
in u refrigerator. We will also deliver meat
at domicil when requested.
LEA fine lot of fat MUTTON just received.
June 30t 0UBERT g. CARRIERE.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30

Register Bruce objects to the
word colored" because it is
apologetic in tone, and says he
is a negro and is proud of it.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30

came Of our citizens have gone to the
Ia,;ate-aux- x-Loups and Belle Cheney
s.rinos and others will soon follow.
HI y .1rv them their luck and leisure.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30

The preliminary trial of the Jenkins
b,Others, for the murder of Rev. j. Lane
Borden it Mansfield, few days ago,
srminated on Monday last by their be
ing Iemanded to Jail without benefit Of
bail. They were sent to Shreveport for
saie keeping.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30
Mil and Engine for Sale.

nNE three roller mill, double egeared, roll
Y ers feet long and % inches in diameter.
Engine 81 feet stroke. Apply to
A. H. GENERES, Opelonsas,
or to Lehman, Abraham s. Co, New Orleans.
June 9, 1888 If
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30
ESGSRgEa aEEeFS

Are requested to notify us when any ot ""r
subscribers fail to take their papers from tie
postofliee We believe blanks are furnished
them for that purpose
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30

DRsrRuCTivE FIRE.-During the pre-
yalsnge ofa thunder storm in Algiers, on
last Monday evening, the Planters Oil
Works vas struck by lightning, and the
buildings with ten thousand barrels of
ail we're destroyed by fire. The loss is
atimated at nearly one million of dol
!,
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30
FOR SALE. CHEAP.

a HOUSE with four acres of land, enc mile
n from Rayne Station. The house is small
but conafortable-two rooms, with garret, gal
lery and chimney A good well on the prem
ises. Apply at this Office, ie23-lm
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30

The Supreme Court meets on Mon
III and promises to be an interesting
xssian. We beg the indulgence of our
rssders for our issue of this week, be-
aas Of the large amount of printing
dhriefs which consumed our time and
sHpntion. (Joe got the paper up.)
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30

The Denver Republican of June 10
says the season is now three months
behind in the mountains, and the snow
is still falling almost daily.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30
r. T. STEWART.

Carpenter and Builder
NVERY description Of carpenter work done
"a on short notice and at reasonable prices.
Terms Invariably Cash.
Opelousas, Sept l6
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30

Tloods of rain have been falling for
..rsraI days on the upper tributaries of
il Mississippi, overhowing many
,Hssnls, doing immense damage to
reOs, and threatening serious over
aag un the lower Mississippi and ether
.4vaoms
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30
POINTE-A -AUX-LOUPS SPRINGS.
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY, LA,

FBNHIS iavorte summer resort, celebrated
u for the curative powers of its waters III Il
large number of diseases, including Dyspcp-
sia, rheumatism, Kidney aud Liver Diseases.
Neuralgia, Paralysis, Diseases Of the Blood
and Skin, and many other diseases both acnte
and chronic, is now open for the season. The
accommodations are all first-class, and the
fare is of the best. Prices of board and lodg-
ing, with use of baths and waters, $l50 per
day, $40 per week, $40 per month. a resident
physician will always be in attendance in case
of need Hacks may be had at all times at
Mermento station by those coming by way OF
the LA. Western II. Il.
G. MILLER, Proprietor
May %, 1888. t
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30

Last Monday we received visit from
Rsv a. r. Albert, Of the New Or
lsans Southwestern Christian Advocate.
.is i The presiding elder of this circnit
" the cnlored Methodist Episcopal
Church, and is eolored man of more
than ordinary intelligence and informa
Ian
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30

Tls dog days are coming, aud al
ieaay some eases Of mad dogs and by
satophaola are reported from other par
wv. y 4 not time to begin IN on
aaught against worthless ours, to en-
l0iss she ordinance against all wander
lag aoga, and thus lessen the dangers
g tbs fell disease in our midst ?
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30

The Massachusetts, Senate bill abol-
ishing the pa ment Of the poll tax as
prerequisite Of suffrage was killed BY
the House.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30

WSOR SALE.-A good young improved ere
4 ole COW with young calf, price $25. Ap-
ply to w. A. Sandoz, at Littells drugstore
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30
10 SEPH COR B E t ,
Undertaken.

TOFFINS of all descriptions on hand and
u made to order, at moderate prices.
Shop on North street, near Union, in rear OF
G. Daitlein's grocery dee9tl
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30

Gen. Cook s indian expedition was sue
cessful. He followed the Indians across
the Mexican lines and captured and
brought back over 800 with him.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30

The Baten Rouge Press says the yarn
mills at that place have closed for two
months. Ii has been decided to put III
operation about l20 looms when the
mills start again on the Ist OF Septem-
thn,
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30
WANTED.

A POSITION as agent or clerk by well
n known gentleman who can influence Gus
tom. For particulars apply at this office
June %, 1888 tt
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30

were shocked to learn, by the last
iasile 0f tie Lafayette Advertiser, the
asatlI II MI early friend, Mr. FL NJ. Bal
Y, which sld event occurred 1T VernliI
ieaFille on the 18th. We extend to the
befeased family aftle deceased our earn
aest II apaiht il The affiiction that has
bsallen tlirnl.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30

r,. crop prospects are very cheer
Notwithstanding the excessive
ID, noeNle1lN
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30
How I" NO Fence" Works.

Col. II. Il. Jones, of Macon, Ga, is
an enthusiastic advocate of the "no
fence' movement. Writing to the
Ereni"g Graphic Of that city lately he
said: Zone of the most prominent op-
ponents of the present no fence law in
Houston county, when in this city re-
Gently, frankly confessed that the
change was working like charm, aud
both black and white were now in favor
of it. Another citizen of the same coun
ty, brother of one of the firm of 5. T.
Coleman & Co., who also zealously
fought the innovation, does not hesitate
to say that the people are delighted
with the practical operation of the new
law.
In Monroe county, likewise, the testi-
mOny in favor of "no fence" from all
quarters is overwhelming Indeed, in
every community where the experiment
has been tried, both in Georgia and
Carolina, the verdict is pronounced in
behalf of abolishing these expensive
land enclosures. The incubus has only
to be lifted, to convince every one of
the wisdom and propriety of such a
step.
The writer has had the opportunity
in person Of witnessing the saIutary eff
feet wrought by doing away with fences
in Monroe and Henry counties. One
striking feature is the new and improy-
ed appearance of the country.
The removal of the dilapidated worm
fences. their corners all checked up with
n0xious weeds and brambles, is very
pleasant to the eye. But the substan-
tial benefit is what challenges attention.
Those old fence rows have been denud
ed of this rubbish and briars, and now
TEEN with luxuriant crops of small
grain.
They embrace the richest portions OF
the farm, and can be traced distinctly
in their zigZag course by the exuberant
growth of the crops. The area Of choice
additional land brought into cultivation
under the operation Of u general nc
fence law, would amount to millions OF
acres in the whole State This would
be the virtual creation of so much more
productive territory.
What then shall be said of the emf
nent utility of such law, when the
saving of timber, the cost of rail split
ting and hauling, the laber Of erecting
fences, and the valuable time lost in
such routine work which is ever going
on, come to Be considered
And this, too. on the snpposition that
every land holder has the timber and
means at command to fence his planta-
ton. But how many thousands do moi
possess these facilities, and sooner OF
later must he compelled to sell. ol
abandon their farms under the present
rninous fence system.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30
KENDALL's SPAWN CURE.

Price 81 per bottle, or bottles for s.. All
druggists have it or can get it for you, or it
will be sent to any address on receipt OF price
by the proprietors, DR.. B. j. KENDALL Il Co,
Enosburg Falls, Vt Send for Illustrated cir
cular.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30

The Bulletin says there is no doubt OF
the existence of the cotton worm in ev
cry field in 0uacllita parish.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30
-n.1 If parish School Board
ngEE.OES A %:

= had two very good open air per-
aoos m our streets this week.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30
OF ADMINISTRATION
Probate Court. Parish Of 81. LnHdly, No : l,'o

ESTATE OF JACQUES tH%tL"F-
Whereas. Augustc Perr0diH and j. Aas,=
Dorsey Of St Landry, has applied iy b"ir e.
tifion to be appointed administrators al H."
estate of Jacques Chariot deceased. late oi t'e
parish of st. Landry;
Therefore, any person intending to mah" on
position to said appointment wiltti5e tire same
III writing, in my office, in tile to%n ofope'oH
sas. within ten days from the present notice,
JAMES q. CHACHERE,
June 10, 1889. Cierl
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30
For Rent.

TENHE eligibly situated business stand at the
u corner of Court and Landry streets, near
the Court House, lately occupied by Camille
Roos. Possession given immediately.
Apply to T. }. LEtEBV kE.
0peiousas, June q 1888. If
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30
A COMMON-SENSE REMEDY.
SALICYLICA.

No More Rheumatism, GOut or
Neuralgia.
Immediate Relief WdrTdhted.
Permanent Care Guaranteed.
Five Years established, and never known to
fail in single case. acute or chronic. Refer
TO all prominent physicians and druggists
fof the standing Of SaIicyiica.
SECRET!
The only DISCOVER of the poisonous
Uric Acid which exists in the blood
of Rheumatic and Gouty Patients.
SALECYLECA is known as a common
sense remedy, because it strikes directly at
the cause of Rheumatism, Gout and Neuralgia,
while SO many so-called specifics and supposed
panaceas only treat locally the effects.
1t has been conceded by eminent scientists
that outward applications, such as rubbing
with oils, Ointments, liniments, ard soothing
lotions will not eradicate these diseases which
are the result of the poisoning of the blood
with Uric Acid.
SALHCYLECA works with marvellous
effect on this acid, and SO removes the disor-
der 1t is now extensively used by all eeie-
brated physicians of America and Europe.
Highest Medical Academy of Paris reports
IS per cent cures in three days.
REMEMBER
that SaHfcyAica is certain cure for
Rheumatism, GOaat and Neural.
@aas The most intense pains are subdued
almost instantly. Give it q trial. Relief
guaranteed or money refunded. Thousands
of testimonials sent on application.
81 a Box. g Boxes for $5.
Sent free by mail on receipt of money.
Ask YOnr Druggist for ID.
But do not be deluded into taking limitations
or substitutes, or something recommended al
sstust as geod!" Insist on the genuine, will
the name of WASHBURGE & co. ON eacl
box, which is guaranteed chemically pure I'm
der our signature. an indispensable requisite
to insure success in the treatment. Take nj
other, or send to us.
Washburne 8 Co., PFoprietors,
2s7 Broadway, csr. Reade st., New York.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30
SOLD RY All DRUGGISTS
MRS. A. B. CHACHERE.
MILLINER.

Corner Court aud North Streets.
opelousas, La.
HAS just received from New Orleans a
En rare and artistic selection OF
Millinery Goods,
comprising the newest styles of III ats, Bon
nets, Hair Goods, Ribbons, Gloves, Hosiery,
Embroideries, PIumes, Perfumeries, Notions,
&c. - The public is invited to call and in
spect the same, the Ladies especially. i2i'
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30
GO TO

GO TO
I'll. d. Larcade'S Tin Shop,
BeHep,te Street near the Bridge,
HET. YOUR TIN WORK DONE THERE
U-aeknowledged to be the Cheapest Shop
in town: Guttering from cents to 35 cts per
foot, and all other work i'll proportion.
- Country orders promptly attended to-.
Opelonsas, March II, 1888 6m
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30

II EWIS& & BRO.-Attorneys and CounseIora
- at Law. Office on Landry ST, between
Court and Market streets.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30

4 ITTELL, Il. l. Druggist, Apethecary
- aud Pharmaceutist. Main street, near
Bellevue. Prescriptions accurately filled.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30

LVALER, G. N.-Watchmaker and jeweler !;
- established 1915. Personal attention to
repairing: corner Main and Landry sta
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30

MCDANIEL, ELI-Little Bijou Saloon
I'VE Finest Wines liquors and cigars; Belle
vuR street, near corner OF Main.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30

TsHIIE OPELOUSAS COURIER Establish
4 ed 1882. Published weekly English and
French; terms, $3.50 i'll advance. Main st.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-30

OpeEou5as. Jun: ), 1888.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-18
THE OLD, OLD STORY.
Two More Inoendiary Fires Sun
day Night.

1t becomes our duty to chronicle
more incendiarism this week. On
Sunday night, after 10 o'clock, Mr.. R.
L. Boulware, on Princeton street.
near the suburbs, was the victim Of a
destructive conflagration started by
an incendiary. His barn, situated
about 100 yards back of his house
was set on fire in the northwest cor
ner and tho flames were famed by q
perfect gale from that point of the
compass. It required but few min
'utes for the fire to consume the barn,
worth $3.50, two fine Jersey cows
worth $3.50, $40 worth Of hay and
about 500 worth Of machinery, corn,
etc. making a total loss Of $500, with
no insurance. From this fire a rick
ofhay in Mr.. w. +. Randle'slot was
lighted and burned, but tho latter's