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The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-09
ILLINOIS.
Yours, &c.,

On Monday, June IL, the Texas and
Pacific road will be open for through
business, us the water has receded from
the track and swamps. At present a
numlser of werk-tra are doing good
service raising the road and ballasting
the track along the line between this
city and Shreveport, Work has been
resumed on the bridge across the At
chafalaya River, and tue builder says
that he will have it finished and ready
for trains within the next 80 days. The
officials say that as soon as the bridge
is completed there will be no interrup
ton to tratic on account of high water.
N. O. Times Democrat.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-09

Al wonderful discovery kendalli
Spayin Cure. Read advertisement
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-09

Instantaneous Photographs Ia new
process; no more tedious sittings; ha-
bies taken on the jump; finer negatives
than By the old wet way-at Bonnet's
Gallery, Main St, adjoining Posey's.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-09

APREsENT. A fine map of the United
States win be given free of charge to
every purchaser of dollar bottle or
package of NJ. A. Thedford & Co.'s
Liver Medicine or Black Draught, at
w. O. Posey's. The map alcne is worth
more than one dollar.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-09

See notice of splendid town residence
for sale in another column. This place
is offered cheap, and is bargain for
any one desiring such property. Ap-
ply at this effice.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-09
.ENTERT A, II II N. LENT
AT THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

ENHE ladies OF the Presbyterian Church
III will provide refreshments at the Church
on FRIDAY evening, June 18th. All are in-
yited to attend
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-09

The St. John Fencing Club propose
to erect in New Orleans monument
to the memory Of Col. Charles Dreux,
Lonisiana's first victim in the late war.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-09

& KIENER, L.--Gunsmith. Arms and ma
~ ehinery of all kinds repaired and tools
sharpened. Landry street. near the bridge.
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For Rent.

The First Glass Business Stand,
Below the Courier Office,
On Main ST., bet. Landry G Belle
Uue, OpeloWsas.
Possession Given Immediately.
Apply at this Office.
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NOTICE TO DELHNQUENTs.

A LII persons owing back taxes or licenses
N to the town of Opelousas are hereby no.
titled to call aud settle without delay, or |
will proceed to collect the same with penal
ties and costs.
w M JOHNSTON,
Assessor and Collector Town of Opelousas.
Opelousas, May 2G, 1888
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-09

DR.. Bosso's celebrated remedy for sale
at w. 0. Posey's drug store.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-09

The value of pecan shipments from
Indianola, Texas, before The war was
800, 900. Now it is estimated The crops
annually gathered at that point are
worth over 81, 100000. In many locali-
ties trees from SO to 100 years old are
still bearing.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-09

FEyHE OPELOUSAS COURIER Establish
Ill ed 1852, Published weekly, English and
French terms, $3.50 in advance. Main st.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-09

Portable paper houses, suitable to
extend accommodations of crowded sea-
side establishments, are coming into
vogue in all parts of England.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-09

T ESASSIER, F.-Staple and fancy grocer
Ia les, liquors, cigars, confectionery, hard
ware, &c, cheap for cash; Court street.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-09
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now considered throughout the CONT
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the beauty of the engravings, and the
vast amount of information condensed
within it's covers. To the great talents
of DR.. Webster it is in its present state
noble and meritorious offering, - Paris
Correspondent Boston Post
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For Rent.

TAVHE eiigibly situated business stand at the
~ corner of Court and Landry streets, near
the Court House, lately occupied by Camille
Roos Possession given Immediately.
Apply to 7. j. LEFEBNRh.
Opelousas, June 2 1883 tt
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DIEp-In Opelousas, June 7, 1888, L..
B. GoNoR, aged 90 years, | month and
10 days.
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MCDANIEL, ELI-LittIe Bijou Saloon
IxA Finest wines, liquors and cigars Belle
yue street, near corner of Main.
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ENOR SALE-A second hand Fire Engine
nv with suction hose, 100 feet discharge hose
pipe, etc. will be sold cheap; apply at this
office, or to Sam'l NJ. Peters, Opelousas.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-09

V TTTELL, X. NJ Druggist, Apothecary
La and Pharmaceutist. Main street, near
Bellevue Prescriptions accurately filed.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-09

The greatest detection of the Brook
lyn bridge on last Saturday, under the
weight of 25O,OOO persons and 10000
vehicles, was only six inches, being one
inch greater than on the opening day,
and about half what was allowed for by
the plan of construction.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-09

The first lot Of free stone peaches re-
ceived in ST. Louis were sent from
Amite City, La, and sold 1t % cents
per quart.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-09
Proceedings of the Board of Police of
the Town of Opelousas.
OpELoUsAs, April 30th, 1883

The Board Of Police of the Town of Opel
ousas met pursuant to call of the President
Present: James Ray. President A. B. Cha
cher6, L. A. Sandoz, Felix Lesassier, b. Mar
tin. and S. Birotte.
The President announced that the Board
had been called for the purpose of receiving
the reports of the Collector and Treasurer,
and trausacting any other business brought
before the Board
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-09

Farmers and others desiring gen
teel, lucrative agency business, by
which SIS to $50 u day can be earned,
send address at once, On postal, TO H.
G. Wilkinson s. Co.; I95 and 1917 Fulton
Street, New York.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-09

WEATHER AND CROPS. For the past
week heavy showers of rain have fallen
daily, accompanied with considerable
wind and electricity. The crops have
grown rapidly; but the rain has become
excessive and interferes seriously with
farm work. Those who were not clear
OF grass are now embarrassed with it.,
because it grows rapidly and cannot be
killed during such wet season. The
indications are that we will have show
ers for many days to come, Which, ren-
ders the apprehension of visit from
the cotton caterpillar almost a certainty
in the near future.
The U. S. District Court was to have
opened a session here last Monday, but
owing to the failure to draw the jury in
time, the session was postponed until
next Monday, when it is expected the
presiding Judge, Hon. Alex. Boarman,
will be present. Mr.. Wheaton, the clerk,
and Mr.. Beattie, the stenographer, have
been here all the week We understand
that the docket is an important one, and
that the term Will last for several days.
The State Circuit Court, Judges
Moore and Irion presiding, met on Mon
day last. There were eight cases on
the docket.
Several strangers from abroad, and
quite a number of people from the coun
try were in attendance at these Courts.
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AN ORDINANCE

b. Martin presented the following orlm
auce which, having been read twice. was
IuanimOnsly adopted:
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-09

M ADDEN, LOUIS. - Physician and Sur
IL H. geon. Office at residence, southern ex-
tremity of Union street.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-09

Docs, DAVID-Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats
AG Boots, Shoes, Groceries, Hardware, &c.
Corner Main and Bellevue streets
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-09

W ATREYTE, ETlENNE-Dry goods, hard
~ ware, crockeryware, staple and fancy
groceries. Main street, opposite Littell's.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-09

r EWIS & &BRO.-Attorneys and Counseors
IL at Law. Office on Landry St, between
Court and Market streets.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-09

AGDEN, JOHN N.-Attorney and Coun-
W selor at Law Office on Landry street,
same lately occupied by II. L. Garland, Esq.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-09

EALER, G. N-Watchmaker and jeweler;
Ia established i845. Personal attention to
repairing corner Main and Landry SITS.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-09
HEREFORD CATTLE.

Call at our office and examine this journal,
and we are certain you will want it.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-09

TOURIER JOB OFFICE.-Every descrip-
the largest Poster at N, o. prices. Main ST.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-06-09
JUDICIAL NOTICES
NOTICE OF TABLEAU.
NOTICE OF TABLEAU.

May 70. 1889
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-05-22

WE have the choice lots In the Butler Home
addition; elegant lots, nice forest trees; easy
terms. ALEX. METZGEi, Odd-fellows' Hall.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-05-22

Robert Bruce, printer, who worked here sew
eral years ago, and who is well remembered
about the newspaper offices, was the central
figure in a shooting ARRAY in Chicago on Sunday,
in which he received a wound in the thigh and
shot his antagonist, a saloon keeper named An
thOny Connolly, inflicting a fatal wound Bruce
is known at Chicago by the name of Curtis, and
has been connected with various gambling
houses there. The Times of that city says Of
him:
Though not as tough as Connolly, Curtis has
no claim TO respectabllity. Originally his char
acter was very good, but for many years he has
associated with the most dsreputable element
of sOciety and has lost all the reputation he
ever had. He is a native OF Louisville, KY,
by trade, and has worked here and in ST. Louis.
He is regarded in both cities as q good type
setter. He has been bar-keeper for Tom Cur
ley, George Wells, ana women who keep houses
on State street. He served IN the late war, and
IL was there that he received wound which it is
claimed by his friends unsettled his mind. His
skull was crushed and his head was trepanned,
since which time he has worn a plate in 1t.
IL Is said that when he is in liquor his head
trouble makes him temporarily crazy. He has
several times before hourished revolvers and
threatened to shoot people, and has been prompt
ly knocked down. His proper name, as he told
the notary. is Robert Bruce, and Harry Curtis is
alias He is thirty-four years DID,"
An Associated Press dispatch, received at a
late hour last night, announces the death OF
Connolly, and states that Bruce has been AL
tackled by intiammatiOn his death is considered
certain.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-05-22
Prices Always Marked in Plain Figures.
PETTIS. BASSETT & CO.


Criminal Cases in the United States Court
The trial of the criminal docket began in the
Federal Court yesterday morning. Edwin NJ.
Davis, the old man recently released from the
Northern penitentiary and Immediately arrested
on the charge of having been implicated in the
operations of the Upton counterfeiters, pleaded
guilty and was sentenced to one years imprison-
ment. Exum Saint, of New Castle, indicted for
violation of the pension laws, entered plea Of
guilty, but sentence will not be pronounced by
the court until Thursday. The case against
John g. Soaring, of Madison, charged with vio-
lation of the pension laws, was continued until
the next term of court. Edward Connors, the
boy indicted for robhing the Bloomington and
Ellettsville postoffices, was tried before jury,
yesterday afternoon, and verdict of guilty was
returned last evening. The sentence will be i'm.
posed by the court to-day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-05-22
The Siren and the Sucker.

Gus. GOldback and Frank E. Thomas were
placed under bonds by the Mayor yesterday to
await grand jury action They are the men who
we're arrested in Chicago for stealing $3.50 from
Lottie Richmond, the variety actress here. Gold
back does not deny that he took the money, bul
says that it his, and that he entrusted 1t with
the Richmond woman to keep for him until he
could come here from Pensacola, Fla, and marry
her. He says that when he got here she mani
tested an unnatural desire to "shake" him, so he
took the money away from her and fed to Chi
cago, where 1920 of it was recovered from
them. The men are both In jail.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-05-22
THE COUGHLEN CLAIM.
The Claimant Decides to Accept the States
Proffer of $134.149. 92-History
of the Matter.

cdblegram was received yesterday from
Henry Coughlen, of London, directing his attor-
ney, John K. Wilson, to accept the amount
offered by the State in payment of the bonds
held by him, which have long been in litigation.
The case is one which has figured prominently
In the annual reports of the State officers for
many years, and yet there are few people who
know anything more about it than that Cough
len, a shrewd old ey-getter, wanted several
thousand dollars more for his bonds than the
State was willing to give. He held fOrty-two Of
the internal Improvement bonds, issued under
the act of 1886, each for 81 900, bearing per
cent. interest, payable semi-annually. The
bonds became due twenty-five years
after. date and were payable at New York, but
the State was unable TO make the payment
when the time came. Then the litigation began,
The question which carried to the courts re-
lated to the rate of interest for which the State
was liable. mandamus case was agreed upon,
and the Supreme Court held that the plantiH
was entitled to interest at the rate of per cent,
the legal rate in New York, where the bonds
were payable. After the decision was rendered
the Treasurer of State, in 1871, offered $127,-
600 in liquidation of the bonds, which Coughlen
refused. He claimed that he was emil
tied TO compound interest, and brought suit
accordingly in the Marion Superior Court but
the case was decided against him. He appealed
TO the general term, and then to the supreme
Court, but the decision OF the court below was
affirmed An offer of 1874, 1892 was then
made by the State officers on August 1, 1881, In
tull payment OF the bonds and the accrued inter-
est. but this was also refused by the obstinate
Mr.. COughlen, although the litigation had been
carried to the limits. From that date, however,
the interest on the bonds ceased. Thus the mat
ter has stood since. After nearly two years Mr..
COughlen learns that there is no further hope OF
getting the whole OF Indiana on his $40, 900 in
bonds, and yesterday directed his attorney, by
cablegram, to take the 1874, 1892, which will
be paid to-day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-05-22
THE NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD
is NOW OPEN

From St. Paul and Duluth to Bozeman, Mon
tana, and from Portland, Oregon, and
Puget Sound to MiseOula,
Montana.
The gap is being fled at the rate of about two
miles per day, and The road will be finished be-
fore September. A line of Concord Coaches runs
between the ends OF track. Tourists and set
tiers 90 the road 10 reach any
point in Dakota, Montana, Idaho. Washington or
Oregon The Northern Pacific line Is the most
picturesque 1000 miles of travel on the Ameri-
can Continent. For Settlers. Pleasure Travellers
Hunters, Fishermen and Business Men it offers
unrivalled attractions. It Is the only direct
route to the wonderful Yellowstone National
Park, and the magnificent Snow Peaks and Gla-
ciers of the Puget Sound and Columbia river re-
gion, Pullman Cars on all through trains
G. X. BARNES,
Gent Passenger Agent, st. Psul, MINI.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-05-22
Snaoial Notice.

The Indianapolis District Association of the
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the In
diana Conference will meet In annual session at
Ames NJ, Z. Church, corner of UuiOn street and
Madison avenue, on Wednesday, May %, at
$50 A. Nj, and continue throughout the day and
evening. Lunch will be served in the church at
noon, to which all will be welcomed. Essays
will he read by Mrs. POucher, Mrs. Pugh and
Miss Sabin, and an original poem by Miss Good
win. An address will be delivered in the even
ing by Mrs Mansfield, of Greencastle. CONVEX
sHtions upon missionary topics and the usual
business of district meeting will be the order
of the day. Ladies of other der ominations are
cordially invited to be present. Ames Church
Can be easily reached by Massachusetts avenue
and Illinois street cars.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-05-22

Mr.. Ward, of Kentland, Appointed Judge
Governor Porter will to-day appoint Hon.
Peter Fl. Ward, Of Kentland Newton county,
judge Of the Thirty second Judicial circuit to
succeed Judge Hammond, who has been elevated
to the Supreme bench The latter was from Jas
per county, and the present prosecutor is from
Benton. hence the appointment was given to
Newton county. Mr.. Ward, who is an excellent
lawyer, was highly recommended by the bar of
the cOnnties in hla DISTRICT.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-05-22
The Gfnta Militia

The following military commissions were
issued by the Governor yesterday: Charles W.
Smith, lieutenant colonel and judge advocate
on the Governors staff fOi two years: Joseph
Engler, captain, and Lewis Hubble, first lieuten-
ant OF the Carnahan Guards. OF Francisville
Pulaski county; David Neneson, captain; James
w. Smith, first lieutenant, ana Thomas Prather
second lieutenant of Company K, First regiment
Indiana Veteran Legion, Of Columbus, Bartholo-
new eOuntv
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-05-22

KTSo & ELDER show yon nifty new styles Of
eedrUOm sets TO select from.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-05-22
EDEN" GARDEN HOSE.

Great care is taken in the manufacture of this
hose that every part be first-class for service
and durability Buy IL, and if your garden is
not paradise it is not tine fault of the hose. Call
for "rhe Eden Garden Hose" made ana war
ranted by
THE REVERE RUBBER co.,
175 Devonshire st., Boston, Mass.
ELSON & SALISBURY, Agents,
Chicago, Ill.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-05-22
HOTEL FOR SALE.

A hotel in Kansas City, location most desir-
able three stories nigh, has SO rooms which are
all available, each room furnished with mar
ble-tOp set. Brussels carpet in every hall and
room; electric hel-oall and fire escape in each
room. The house is equipped with every modern
convenience. Dining room with seating ca
pacity of fifty. Wooden extension two stories
high belonging to lessee fine bar, complete in
every particular, including Ice chest. Railroad
ticket Office In motel. Average receipts are
$3.50 to $500 per week. Appended is the month
ly statement of rents:
Expenditures for entire house. 1888 33
Receipts for store. .-.......... $4,000
Receipts for ticket Office. 1888
Receipts FOR bar. ....-.-.-...--. 120O0
Receipts for two easements. 5000
S3l333 S33333
Deductions of receipts ........ 3l3 80
Actual rent expense ........ 8 1000
Satisfactory reason given for selling. Address
HENRY b. COWAP, 1882 Union avenue, Kan
sas CITY, Mo,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-05-22
New Goods

Fine assortment water-coOers, zinc and porce-
lam lined; Japanese toilet ware, bird cages,
rapid ice-cream freezer, Excelsior ana Easy lawn
mower, sprlnkling hose and hose carts. Ask
tor tie Enamel Cleveland Paints, mixed ready
for use; window and door screens and screen
wire at lowest prices.
HuDEBRAND & FUGATE,
35 South Meridian street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-05-22

The drill corps of the Uniformed Rank, X OF
p, left FOR Cincinnati, yesterday, attended by
the drum corps of the indianapolis Light In.
fan,ry, to participate in the competitive drill to-
morrow Captain A. J. Many is in command,
and the boys expect 10 make good showing
They will prohahly remain all week, but the
drum corps Will return tomorrow night.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-05-22
Military and Base Ball.

The Richardson Zouaves and Tecumseh Rifles
will give exhibition drills aud a base bali match
at the bali park on Saturday, June g. The mines
have been selected from their respective com.
paniea, and are composed of good players. The
companies will give street parade az 2 o'clock
The prices OF admission win be as usual. ladies
being admitted free OF charge. The proceeds 20
10 help the boys for the coming encampment
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-05-22
PARKER makes wedding outfits specially
Able to Hoe His Own Row.

Yesterday the police judge of the Sixth dis
tricJ had before him an urehin ten years old
who was arrested for highway robbery, it being
alleged that he had robbed man on South
street of hat he had bought of Ryan the Hat
ter. The story seemed so improbable that the
Judge gave the boy his freedom. Afterwards the
boy told a reporter that he was bound to have q
Ryan Hat or commit suicide,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-05-22

ELEGANT residence north. We have seven OF
the choicest in the city, with all modern i'm
provements, to sell at extra low prices.
ALEX. METzGER, Odd-fellows' Hall.
The Dickinson press., 1883-07-14

nature. 1t steals into the syste N like a
thief, mani(ests its presence by the COM
monest symptoms, and fastens itself up
on the constitution before the victim is
aware. 1t is nearly as hereditary as con-
sumption, quite as common and fully as
fatal. Entire families, inheriting it from
their ancestors. have died, and yet none
of the number knew or realized the mys.
FERROUS power which was removing them.
Instead of common symptoms it often
shows none whatever, but brings death
suddenly, and as such is usually sup
posed to be heart disease. AS one who
has suffered, and knows by bitter expe-
rience what he says, Iimplore every one
who reads these words not to he .lect the
slightest symptom of kidney difficulty.
Certain agony and possible death will be
the sur result of such neglect, and no
one can afford to hazard such chances.
I am aware that such an unqualified
statement as this, coming from me,
known as 1 am, throughout the entire
land rs a practitioner and lecturer, will
arouse the surprise and possible an
mostly of the medical profession and az
tonish all with whom I am acquainted,
but I make the foregoing statements,
based upon facts which I am prepared
to produce, and truths which l can SUBJ
stantiate to the letter. The welfare of
those who may possibly be sufferers
such as l was, is an ample inducement
for me to take the step l have, and if I
can successfully warn others from the
dangerous path in which I once walked,
I am willing to endure all professional
and personal consequences.
J.B. HEN1oN, M. D.
The Dickinson press., 1883-07-14
HOMEWARD BOUND.

Together they rattle along the street,
Those old-tims chums called wind and rain
Playing the strangest tricks with your feet,
Till you tumble and stagger again.
But little careI
While l can see
hight in the window
At home for me.
I hasten faster, with heart grown light,
can almost see the COW room.
Defiance to you, Storm King, tonight;
You can't keep mo out i'll the gloom,
For the beacon is bright
And I can see
A face in the window
At home for me.
Cheerily blinking the street lamps shine
Waiting to see the doors flung wide,
And in the radiance Of home divine
Some ones waiting inside.
Some ones waiting
And I can see
Red lips helding
A kiss for me-!