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THE DIFFERAECE.

We elton hear it said, You can sell any
humbug article by well advertising it,. This Is
purity true, but # the article has no merit the
purchaser will not buy II second time. and will
probably prevent his friend from buying by in
it Is sold the sooner it will cease to sell. On
the other hand aa article of merit and worth,
will lie appreciated, and the buyer will not
only continue TO purchase il again when in need
of a remedy for colds or coughs, but will speak
q good word for II and thus, without advertising
1t would become known and have IA large sale.
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*All ladies who may be troubled with ner-
vous prostration; who suffer from organic dis
placement; who have sense of WEAKNESS and
a feeling of lassitude; who are languid in the
morning; in whom the appetite for food is ca
PRECIOUS and sleep at proper hours uncertain,
should have recourse to Mrs. Pinkhaln's Veg.
etable Compound
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AN HONEST POUND.

STAR is the only first class Tobacco that
is always put up in 16 ozs. to the pound Plugs
Consumers who always buy Tobacco 10y the
plug will save = ozs. on each plug by purchas-
ing STAR. For proof Of this weigh your
Tobacco. Tin Stars on each plug
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Ammen's Cough Syrup, which is largely adj
yertised by tho proprietor, is n really meritur-
ious article, and is far superior To remedies of
similar character Give 1t one trial and you
will be satisfied that we know whereof we
speak. Editor" The Monitor" (Catholic.) San
francisco, Nov. 18th. 1881.
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Typographical errors are horrid


Typographical errors are horrid
things, as a rule. They frequently
create comedy of errors" Some
times they should be called "typo-
graphical terrors." The one we
record cannot be so called, however.
An old fellow died recently, and the
paper said he would Town many
thousand dollars when his estate had
been administered" Here the error
comes in and plays the deuce. The next
day the sons of the old man were
cultivated; the undertaken forced q
handsome coffin; half dozen minis
tiers wanted to remark" at his grave;
the livery men sent a number of
carriages; lots of people attended
the funeral All thought the old
man had been living misery in order
to die and surprise the public some
day. Many remarked who would
have thought it. After several days
of such business, the paper corrected
the error, by request. 1t should have
read she would owe many thousands
of dollars etc. Thus an IN" in
place of an sc" played havoc in lots
of calculations, and insured one man
decent send off. 1t wouldn't be a
bad idea if such errors would occur
frequently Grip.
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Carpets and furniture 20 per cent. cheaper
at ii. Schellhaas', 1lth St., Oakland.

SroCKToN,i Cal, Dec. 3lth.-I sell Ammen's
Cough Syrup, feeling confident your reputation
as an apothecary would prevent your putting
any trash on the market, and the price beinf;
about the same the best class OF remedies.
l have no object in view in discriminating
against it, so wish you success. t, b
w. A. MCCURDY, Apothecary.
Cor. Main and Sutter ~ reefs
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Ammen's Cough Syrup is pre- AIRED by COM
peteat druggist ON prescription OF one of the
most noted physicians of Europe. 1t is a sure
and safe remedy for colds coughs and diseases
for which st is recommended. Ask your dealer
to show you large bottle.
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Invalids who are

Invalids who are
recovering vital
stamina. declare in
grateful terms
their Appreciation
of the merits as a
tonic of Hostel
ter's Stomach BIT
tiers. Not only does
1t impart strength
to the weak, but it
also corrects an ir-
regular acid state
of the stomach,
makes the bowels
act at proper inter
walls. gives ease to
those who suffer
from rheumatic
and kidney trouble
and couque rs us
we'll as prevents
fever and ague.
For sale by all
Druggists and
dealers generally.
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CARAMELs.-1 cupful of molasses,
2cupfuls of sugar, cupful of cream
or milk, teaspoonful of flour mixed
with the milk, piece of butter the
size of an egg, s ounces Of chocolate.
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REDDING, Cal. Feb. 18th, isS2.-Wc have two
drug stores--one at Anderson. chi. and the
other here. We have kept and sold Ammen's
Cough Syrup for some time. and lind it gives
good satisfaction. GLEANES q ANERILL.
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Tho company in which you will
improve most will be least expensive
70 you.
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Judge Moran, of Chicago, has
granted Mrs Scoville decree OF di-
yorce from her husband Sig.
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ss7The Scarlet. Cardinal Red, Old Gold,
Navy Blue, Seal Brown, Diamond Dyes give
perfect results. Any fashionable color, 10
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The mind grows narrow in proper
ton as the soul grows corrupt.
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High chairs at low prices at II. Schellhaas'
18th Sc. Oakland
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7 ID
For Sale at all Grocers and Wholesale of the
Red Cross Packing Co., San Francisco.
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Unkind language is sure to produce
the fruits Of unkindness-that is,
suffering in the bosom of others.
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Two gentlemen, one of them leg
islator, strolled carelessly past sa-
loon. After they had passed twenty
steps beyond the saloon the legislator
stopped and said: LET us go back
and get a drink" Il thought you
promised your wife not to drink while
YOU were in Austin?" mo, l didn't
promise that. l promised when l
came to saloon / would go past it,
and 1 have kept it like man. l have
passed the saloon; now let us go
back and get a drink as reward for
keeping my promise.
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Tribute of Respect.

At regular meeting of the Grand CO.
teau Medical Association, the under
signed committee were appointed to
draft resolutions expressive of regret at
the decease of our late Viee-President,
Dr.. w. E. WALKER.
Therefore, be it resolved, That in the
death of our late brother, the Assoeia-
tiou has lost one of its most jealous and
competent members, the community one
of its most honored aud respected citi-
gems, and society one of its brightest and
most beloved ornaments.
Resolved, That this Association ex-
tend to the family of our deceased bro
thsr our sincere and heartfelt sympathy
in their affliction.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
entered in the books of the Association
on u page to be held sacred to the men-
CRY of deceased that they be published
in parish paper; and that a copy be
sent to the members of the bereaved
family.
F. w. COURTNEY,
E. S. BARRY,
T. T. TARLToN.
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Glae 0haritys Hospital.
OPELoEsAs. April Is. 1893,

0PELoUsAs, April l8, 1888.
The Charity Hospital Committee or
ganized permanently to-day by elrcting
Mrs. Laurent Dupre, President Mrs
M. b. Williams, Vice President
J. o. Chaehere, Treasurer, and w. o.
posey, Secretary,
They also made the following APP
p0intments of Committees, to solicit
subscriptions.
For the east half of tile town of Opel
ousas, from Main street: Mrs. Thos. Fl.
Lewis, Mrs. C. B. Andrus, Miss Lizzie
Gibbs, Miss Octavie Prevot, Rev. T. ].
Hough, Mr.. A. II. Generes, DR.. P. j.
Parker, Mr.. w. O. Posey.
For the West half of Opeiousas: Mrs.
NJ. B. Williams, T. Robin, Laurent Du.
pre-, j. j. Thompson, Mics Saliie Thomp.
son, Messrs. j. @. Chaehere, E. D. Esti-
Iette, G. comeau and L. 4. sandoz.
For Gfadenigo's Island: Mrs. Laurent
Dapre, Miss Sallie Thompson, Mr.. C.
Comeau and DIR. P. j Parker.
For Plaquemine Ridge. Mrs. Mrs. T
Robin, Miss 0ctayie Preyot, and Messrs.
e. D. Estiiette and L. 4. sandoz.
For Bellevue: Mrs. Thos. II. Lewis,
Miss Lizzie Glib, Rev. T.-J. Hougli and
Mr.. A. II. Generes.
Bayou Teche: Mrs. j. j. Thompson
and NJ. B. Williams, and Messrs j. O.
Chaehere and w. O. Posey.
Committee to provide music and Sc
cure musical assistance: Miss Lizsis
Gibbs and Mr.. w. @. Posey.
Meeting adjourned to Friday, April
20, 1883, at 10 o'clock a. m.
MRs. LAURENT DuPRE,
w. O. PosEY, Pres't.
Secretary.
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St.'1sandry's. Tribute.
n. Q. City Item, April =


DR.. w. A. Robertson, the genial aud
popular representative of st. Landry
parish, paid a flying visit to New Or
ieans yesterday, and was warmly greet
ed by host of triends who were glad to
see him enjoying robust health MS welI
as satisfaction ever the prosperous con-
dition of himself and neighbors. A con-
tented mind is great boon, and DR..
Robertson seems to be one of the few
active leaders in political life who are
SO blessed.
The daetor reports very satisfactory
enthusiasm concerning the Charity Hos
pital relief fund as existing in his par
ish, number of entertainments being
in course Of organization for the coming
month, whose proceeds will swell the
total contribution to between two and
three thousand dollars. The appointed
commissioners for this parish, f. l.. Gar
land and Judge B. A. Martel, are the
animating cause of the excellent spirit
which is being displayed. The Item will
not be surprised if st. Landry prove the
"banueF parish" 10 this good cause.
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Put 1t OF:

Judging from various signs . in the
political heavens, we think there is !,
determination among the prancing
war horses," "plumed knights s.fires
steeds," Sc, to open Tie campaign ~,
our parish quite early iii the season.
Now, we have little suggestion to
make just here, before anybody gets
prematurely excited, and it is this: II
Is nearly one year from the date OF our
next State election; aud as political
essays, as general thing, are not the
most interesting of reading (whether il
be the praise of friends or abuse of OBJ
ponents,) we hardly think that the sub
jeet will afford attractive reading dur.
ing the coming dog days. Wait little
while-till after t1y-time-in the fall of
the year, when the atmosphere is not
quite SO sultry, and when the great po-
litical issues-and great (9) political
leaders will be in better shape for exhi-
bltlon and discussion. Badinage d part,
however; we would beg postponement
of the discussion of matters political
until more seasonable moment-until
the " last moment" so to speak-and
the crowding of all the excitement, all
the calumny and slander, all the vitu-
peratlon, aud all the disgusting features
of political campaign as conducted
now days, into as small period of
time as possible. In the important
campaign which will close in April next
the CoCRIER proposes to make itself
lleard-and, as in the past, its voice will
have no uncertain sound but, for the
sake of the eountry's best interests, for
tho sake of peace, quiet aud good will
among neighhors, for the sake of mo-
rality, aye, for Heavens sake, let that
campaign begin as late as possible.
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No. 81.
JUDICIAL NOTICES
DUBLIC SALE.
Probate Court, Parish of ST. Le,sdry, No 1869
ESTATE OF WILLIAM IT, NELSON.


Probate Coart, Parish of 81. Landry, No 1868
ESTATE OF WILLIAM III. NELSON
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, or any other duly qualified auctionesr
at the last residence of the deceased, on the
Atchafalaya river, parish of St. Landry, on
TUESDAY, june s. 1885, the following des-
cribed property, belonging to the estate of
William H. Nelson, deceased, to.wit
|. A certain tract of land lying and being
situated in said parish Of St. Landry, on the
Atehafalaya river, and being the last place of
residence of deceased, bounded north by lands
belonging to Mrs. E. Gordon, south by lands
formerly belonging to James E. Lindsey, east
by the Archafalaya river, and west by lands
belonging to the estate of E. T. Gordon. CON
tanning three hundred and thirty-nine 50II00
acres.
2. A tract Of land lying back of the afore-
said tract, being in township three south,
range 6 and east, bounded above and east
by lands of the estate Of E. T.. Gordon, south
by lands Of James E. Lindsey, and west by
public lands, containing three hundred and
twenty acres.
Terms and Cenditions-Cash
C. C. DUSON,
Sheriff and ex-oficio AuctiOnaer
Opslousas May 5, 1888.
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Joseph, alias Jack Sloane, who was
arrested a few days ago as ali accom-
plice in the assassination Of Dr. Rocker
neal Rasne Station, few months ago,
was tried BY writ Of habeas corpus before
Judge @. w. Hndspeth OH Monday last,
and renanded 70 ,jail to await the action
OF the Grand .gWry in the September
iefm of the DistrictsConrt.
From tho testimony Of witnesses he
fore the onrtit appears that the aecns-
ed, since the acquittal ~ Valerien 81
mon, had stated III them that Simon
had hired him (Sloane) TO kill Doctor
Rocker, bat at the last moment he told
Simon (Who Was With hin) ''that his
heart failed him and he could nnf do il =
and then Simon himself took tile gun
and SHOT DR.. Rocker Sloane was a
Witness against Velerien Simon ut Ills
trial, but did not give any material tcs-
timony against him; and the remainder
of the testimony being eirclimsiautial
and insufficient Simon was discharged
fioH custody. Since the arrest OF Sloane
NaleIien Simon has fed thc ct.antry.
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AN ORDINANCE

AN VhUlNANCE
Te prevent aud punish driving of carts and
wagons over the bridges within the cor.
porate limits of the town of Opelousas in
any other gait than an ordinary walk, and
providing penalties for violation Of the
same.
Whereas, the large number Of bridges re-
quired ia the corporate limits OF Opelousas
necessarily entails heavy expense Oh the cor
ppration treasury and
Whereas, The driving Of carts and wagons
at faster gait than an ordinary walk tears UP
said bridges, making it necessary for the town
authorities to regulate same;
Be it therefore resolved, That il shall here
after be unlawful tor any one to drive any cart
or wagon over any bridge within the corpora
ton faster than al ordinary walk; that it
shall be the duty OF the Constable OF any spe-
eial officer to arrest any one violating this or
tiinanee, and to take possession of and I'M
pound said vehicle and team.
Further Resolved, That for the violation ot
said ordinance, it shall be the duty of the Pres
i.lent Of the Board of Police or any Justice of
the Peace trying the same TO fine the offender
not exceeding two 50Ii0U dollars, or five days
Imprisonment for first Ohense, and double
said fine and Imprisonment for any snbse-
quent offense. 1T shall also be lawful for said
Constable to retain any vehicle or team I'M
incurred under this ordinance.
Resolved, that this ordinance go into effect
Immediately from and after first publication.
On motion OF Mr. Chaeher6, Resolved that
the ehairinan of the Street Commission be re-
quested 10 solicit bids fer the making and
painting the necessary street sign boards for
the streets, and report at the next meeting; OF
this Board.
On motion of MIR. Martin, Resolved that e.
Petferkorn be authorized to call OH j. w.
jackson, and ascertain on what terms the
right of way can be had for the continuation
aud extension of Market street through bis
property.
On motion of Mr.. Birotte, Resolved thar Nh
L. A. Sandoz be appointed committee to call
on the Police Jury of the parish of ST. Landry
and ascertain if they will donate to the town
the necessary lot ON the Court House square,
for the purpose of building q Market House
apd the necessary buildings for the fire de-
paftmept of Opelousas.
The following claims were approved:
B. Martin, hauling 1880 feet lumber $50 90
james Ray, Justice of the Peace fees. 8 30
j. B. A. Fontenot, Recorder fees 5 rs
w. NJ. Johnston, hauling dead animals. Is
The claim of DR.. R. II. Littell was referred
to the Street Commissioners
On motion the Board adjourned.
JAMES RAY, President
Attest: G. MAYO, Clerk.
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Tbs weather has been dry, aud alter.
assssy warm and cool during the past
sss. A moderate shower would beDe-
Ii ever, thing; yet nothing is suffering
m want Of rain. With some exceptions
etops are we'll advanced, and the
aesai outlook is quite encouraging.
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FOR SALE.

nNE of the most desirable residences in
V Opelousas; ample grounds-yard, lot,
orchard, garden and small feld-comprising,
together, about IA acres of Land, all under
fence. Improvements consist Of two.stsry
dwelling. brick basement containing niue
rooms; outbuildiDgs, kitchen, servants rooms
etc, in good order. This property win be sold
very lew for cash, or on favorable terms. For
further particulars apply at this Office.
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We understand that the nlembers Of
the Police Jury are favorable 70, and
willing to open the new road from the
soath end of town leading vast 20 Nal
let, Plaqnenine Ridge, and Piaqueminc
Brulae, but that the owners Of land
lying within and adjacent % the eorpo-
ration ask such exhorbitant prices for
the right of way through The same, that
the members do not feel II within their
authority to pay such prices. W. are
assured that M their next meeting, the
Police Jury will try and set the project
oh foot III such d way as to open this
important highway to the hundreds Of
our citizens west of town. A committee
will ls6 appointed 10 formulate, arrange
ana report upon tbs lnaEterat sbs earii-
est possible moment.
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Rsr. ". S. Fitch, A. NJ, of the Nor
lAsrn Methodist Church, and President
i Baldwin Seminary, who is cousin to
ST fellow -townsman, s. P. Clark, Esq,
Fl preach as the Methodist Church to-
aeFfow at | / a. m. and at night.
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AssAssINAT1oN.-I Information reach
ed town on Tuesday evening that Hem
ry Guidry, who resides in Coulee Gro
che, about Is miles from Opelousas, was
murdered on the road while returning
home from II ball, about III o'clock OF,
last Saturday night. As vet there is no
clue to this fearful crime, but II is
thought that in time the pcrpetrator
will be unearthed and he brought to
justice. The murdered mans family
were IN the wagon with him when he
was fired upon with shot gun and was
struck with over thirty large goose shot
in the right side; and nothing but the
proximity of the hidden murderer pre-
vented the shot from striking the other
inmates of the vehicle. Guidry's wife
is lying sick from the violent shock her
nervous system received from this ter
rible event, and as she is in a delicate
situation it may also prove fatal to her.
She and her little children were alone
with the wounded husband and father,
and as she ran up the road to seek as
sistance from some neighbor, she re-
ceived two or three falls which add to
the seriousness OF her condition.
Gutdry died the following evening
from his terrible wounds. The matter
will be rigidly investigated by Sheriff
DusOD.
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NOTICE OF TABLEAU.

Probate Court, Parish Of 81. Landry, No. 4ls6
Estate OF JEAN BApTIsTE PIERRE GUILLoRy
Whereas, Z6lonise Ardoin, of the parish of
st. Landry, administrative, has filed a final
account and tableau of distribution of funds
Of the above entitled estate, accompanied by
her petition praying for tho homologation Of
the same;
And whereas, notice Of filing Of said petition
aud tableau has been ordered by an order of
court bearing date April is, 1888;
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
account in writing at my Office, in the town Of
Opelonsas, within the time required by law.
why said tableau should not be homologated
and confirmed. JAMES O. CHACHERE,
April 81, 1883 Clerk
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April %, 1883.
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NIOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIONS.

Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 44ss
Estate OF DoNAT LEBLANC.
Whereas. J. Elphego Leblanc, of st. Ian
dry, has applied By bis petition to be appoint
adj administrator AZ Of the estate of Donat LIE.
blanc, deceased. late Of the parish OF st Ian
dry;
Therefore, any person intending to make op-
position TO said appointment will hle the same
In + writing. in nv Office, in the town of Opelon-
sas. within ten days from the present notice.
JAMES o. CHACHERE,
April %, 1883. Clerk
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NOTICE OF TABLEAU

Probate Court, Parish of ST. Landry, Nc. 1858
ESTATE OF ALMIRA JANE BucHAsIs.
Whereas, Joseph E. Gardiner, of the par
ish of st. Landry, administrator, has filed
final tableau of said estate, accompanied by
bis petition praying for the homrlogation of
the same !;
And whereas, the prayer of said petition,
for the publication of the notice OF the same,
has been granted by an order of court dated
April Is, 1883;
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
tableau, in writing, at my Office in the town of
Opelousas, within the time required by law,
why snid tableau should not be homologated
and confirmed. JAMES @. CHACHERE,
April 2l 1883. Clerk
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. Strong Endorsement Of News
paper Advertising.

At convention of the stoVe manufae-
turers, held at Detroit, Mich, the Pres
ident said: IL wo would make the
boat possible uss OF our money we should
patronigs ably conducted and responsi-
bic newspapers. The newspaper il inn
nsasurably the best medium open TO
our trade; the most liberal and expert
advertisers testify to It's value and in
the employment of ito columns we
would find ! means Of escape from
wasteful, undlgni6ed and ineffective
methods.n
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Picnic. Miss Francesca NJ cKinney's
pupils had very pleasant picnic in the
woods near town, on last Thursday, and
che little girls and boys enjoyed il 70
their hearts content. There was an am
pie spread Of good things from the nu-
nlerous baskets taken along, and some
very appropriate speeches tributary to
the mouth of May and the occasion were
recited BIZ the pupils. Miss Mckinney
Is not only competent, but an expert
eneed teacher and although slls has
only been teaohing for q few months In
our teHn, her school has reached twen-
four pupils and i increasing at 9 very
sneoara giug rate,