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The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-03-15


In pursuance of Art. 256 Of the
Constitution Of the State of Louisiana,
publication is hereby given to the
electors Of the state of the proposed
amendments to the Constitution Of the
State, concurred in by two-thirds of
all the members elected to each House
of the General Assembly of this State,
at its regular session held in the city
of Baton Rouge in 1882, and which
are required to be published in two
newspapers published in the parish Of
Orleans, and in one paper in each
other parish of the State in which
newspaper is Published, for three
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-03-15
Amendment No. 2.

ART. 1876. 'efhere. shall be in the
city Of New Orleans four City Courts,
one of which shall be located in that
potion of the city on the right banl,
of the Mississippi river, presided over
by judges having all the qualifications
required for a District Judge, and
shall be elected by the qualified voters
for the term Of four years; they,shaII
have exclusive jurisdiction over all
sums moi, exceeding, ane.eAundred dos
lars, exclusive Of interest, subject to
an appeal to the Civil District. Court
when the amount claimed exceeds
twenty-five dollars, exclusive of in
terest. The General Assembly shall
regulate the salaries, territorial diyi-
sion of jurisdiction, the manner of
executing their process, the fec bill,
and proceedings which shall govern
them; they shall have authority to
execute commissions, to take testi-
mony, and shall receive therefor such
fees as may be allowed by law. The
Gc.eTaI Assembly may increase the
number Of City Court, for the said
parish, not to exceed eight in all, I'M
til otherwise provided by law Each
Of said Courts shall have one Clerk, to
be elected for the term of four years
by the qualified voters Of the parish,
who shall receive Il salary Of twelve
hundred dollars per annum, and no
more, and whose qualifications, bond
and duties shall bcrcguIatcd by law"
AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE 100,
OF the Constitution Of the state, ''reIatlyc to
the jurisdiction of the Civil District Courts
of the Parish of Orleans"
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-03-15
LbeoretnrY N So

NoTdE NeuoEl-1 am closing ont
mY5oldIstoek atgreatly reduced prices,
and my new goods for the cash as
cheap as the cheapest.
]. w. BRYAN. !.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-03-15

AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE .I35. ,
OF the Constitution of the State, ''reiativc to
the jurisdiction Of the City Courts of the
Parish of Orleans" ".
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-03-15
ACT NO. 1875.

OF the Regular Session of s82-Amendment
TO Article 81 Of the Constitution Of the
State, Relative TO the Jurisdiction of the
Supreme Court
The Opelousas courier., 1884-05-24
The General Assembly.

In the House, on the Goth, Mr.. Seay,
of the special committee charged with
the investigation of the charges contain
ed in the memorial of F L. Gates, COM
planning of tie Illegal and outrageous
conduct of Theo. Fontelieu, judge of
the Twenty first Judicial District, at
the recent State election, reported that
tho allegations therein contained are
true.
The evidence submitted to the com
mitIes shows that the lawlessness so
prevalent in the parish OF st. Martin
and Iberia are in great measure due
to the incompetent, tyrannical and op-
pressive acts of Judge Theo. Fonte-
leu.
The committee claims that unless at
once suppressed in his career the un-
lawful acts of said judge and his abet-
tors will lead to bleodshed and the fa-
grant violation Of the laws. There Is
every reason to believe that the instalia-
tiop OF T.. T.. Gates, the lawfully elect
ed Judge of the district, will be resisted.
and military force will be necessary to
carry it out. Such acts cannot pass m
noticed by the Geueral Assembly, es-
peciaily when presented by . citizen O
| the State.
The committee reported thefolloWine
resolution
Resolced, That Theodore Fontelient
.Tudge of the Twenty first judicial Dis
| trict, be impeached Of high crimes and
misdemeanors while in Office that the
/ evidence in the case be referred TO The
( judiciary committee, with instruction.
to prepare and report suitable articles
Of Impeachment that a committee q
five members be appointed to proceed
Ito the bar of the Senate and lmpeaci
/ Theodore Fontelieu IN the name OF tit
I House Of Representatives and the peopi..
I of high crimes and misdemeanors, aIla
.Itoinform the Senate that IN due time th'
formal articles will be presented.
Mr.. Gardner presented report ina
no evidence was adduced, and helt
i that articles of impeachment DO no
On the 18th Mr.. Armand gave notice
! of the introduction Of an act tor th
/ maintenance Of public roads.
Mr. Dowing, Of an actor the appro
priation Of S25, 600 for the benefit OF tll
! Worlds Exposition ut New Orleans
The Opelousas courier., 1884-05-24
Another Snake story.

We copied last week snake story
from the Lake Charles Commercial, and
we will now give local snake story
as related to us by party who
vouches for it's correctness. Some
time since a tailor and baker of our
town started out on hunt together.
Reaching large pond about mile
from town, they decided to try and
bag few rails, that game being quite
plentiful in that locality The baker,
evidently not an expert, seeing the
game diving down and disappearing in
the high grass which lined the pond, in
quired how they could be secured. The
tailor, no doubt seeing an opportunity
for having some fun as well as sport,
informed our novice that the birds
could be caught In the water by wading
and following them until within reach :
then graphing for them. He ex-
planned that the movement of the bird
under water could be traced by the
movement of the long grass or weeds
which could be plainly diseernible on
the birds track. Our baker laid down
his gun, and Immediately entered the
pond where the water was in some
places waist deep. He soon spied a
rail disappear like flash under water
near the high grass, and made for the
spot at full speed of course there was
no bird there when he reached the place,
but he imagined he saw the grass
moving few feet off, and creeping up
cautiously until within grabbing dis
tance he steadied himself for the occa-
sion, and went for that rail with a
plunge He had no sooner made the
grab than with two bounds and q
whoop he had reached terra firma, but
in most completely demoralized con
dition, deeply agitated, and almost
breathless, and it was several minutes
before his friend could ascertain what
was the matter. He finally recovered
sufficient breath to explain that he
/ had grabbed large moceasin snake in
stead efa bird, and before he could let
/ it go it had partly wound itself around
his arm and frightened our baker almost
i to death before he could shake his ssnake-
ship off. It is safe to say our baker
don't grab for rails since that adyen-
ture. Indeed, to quote his language,
more forcible than elegant, ,-"py tam
4 I don't see we're de fun com In NIT dot
sort ov foolishness
The Opelousas courier., 1884-05-24
Election Of Judges.
Especial to Daily states.l

Especial to Daily states.
BATON ROUGE, May 1.-THE joint
caucus met yesterday at O'Clock, and
nroceeded to ballot for judges of the
Court Of Appeals, which resulted as
follows :.
First Cireuit--A B. George, of
Webster, 1Ol J. L. Logan, OF Desoto,
IA. Mr.. George, the present ineum-
bent, was elected
Second Circuit First ballot, A. A.
Gunby. of Ouachita. 43; Fl. ?. Wells,
Of Richland, l8; John B. Stone, of
Madison. 80: G. Newton, Of More
house. Ia. Second ballot, Gunby 62,
Wells Al, Stone AZ, Newton 1, Smith L.
Mr.. Gunby was elected. He is the
present incumbent, having been ap-
pointed to fill the vacancy IN the four
years term caused by the death OF
Judge Farmer.
Third Circuit-A. B. Irion, of Ayoy-
elles. received AZ votes; John Clegg, OF
! LAFAYETTE, 50; and Felix VOORHEES,, OF
st. Martin, s. Clegg was elected. He
was formerly Judge of the Twenty :
/ fifth Judicial District.
Fourth Circuit-S. j, Powell, OF
Feliciana, ~; N. W. Pope, Of West
| Baton Rouge, 1s; John Lamon OF East
! Baton Rouge, o William Duncan, Of
/ Tangipahoa, a. Judge Powell was
the Judge for the past four years
Fifth Circuit Joseph Il. Acklen, q
ST. Mary, 43; III. D. Smith, OF st
Mary. VII. Mr.. Smith, the nonli-
nee for Judge filed the vacancy made
by the death Of Dumartrait about two
years ago. His next term, like that o.
ali the circuit judges elected BY thu
legislature, is for eight years. There
was q question as to Aclzlen's eligibili
IL under the provision of the law pre-
scribing that the judges elected shal
have practiced law six years. Fm
point was not raised, however, "a th'
caucus.
sixth Circuit. Parish Of Orleans
frank MeGloin W, Henry Renshaw u
r. N. Ogden I6, II. H. Walsh 4. Judg
AfcGloin was nominated.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-05-24
Board of Police Town of Ope-
lOMSaSs

Tuesday, May l5 1884.
The Board met pursuant to call. Present ::
C. M. Thompson, President III. E. Estorge,
NJ. Green, j. Lassalle and E. Peferkorn.
The President announced that the meeting
had been called for the purpose of receiving
the bids for the town printing.
Whereupon the bids of the COURIER and
Democrat were opened, and both papers bids
being the same, on motion of Mr.. Estorge,
be it Resolved, That the same committee be
authorized to see each paper, and notify
them that the Board only wants a bid for the
printing of the proceedings of the Board per
square.
On motion of Mr.. Peferkorn, Resolved
That the collector be, and is hereby instruct
ed to receive no warrants in settlement of
taxes, licenses or any debt due the town.
The following claims were approved
Opelousas COURIER, for printing. -$l72 81
A. Perry. repairing cart. 20
L. Skinner, handling hoe. 35
The Board adjourned subject to call.
c. NJ. THOMPSON,
Attest: President of Board.
C.. MAYO, Clerk.
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(CoDentu1aicGted.J
HAAsv1LLE, La, May 10, 1884.
Editors COURIER


Editors COURIER
The light showers a few evenings
past were just in time. Not enough
rain to stop work, but sufficient to
dampen the earth good and make the
crops grow and look fresh. Corn
looks splendid; farmers have COM
menced to lay thy. | don't think |
ever saw better prospects for good
corn crop than at present. Good corn
aud plenty of it is what the farmers
need most in this country. The cotton
crop is chopped out fine stand; looks
healthy and vigorous. Unjust report to
you that the planters in this vincity
have failed to SOW oats and millet to
feed their work stock on. | believe
they depend on pea hay, and corn fod-
der. I am of the opinion that some
good German millet would do much to
help out and keep stock in good condi-
ton for work. Sugar cane-the plant
is real nice at present writing. Ii the
seasons continue good the crop will be
A. No. /.
Farm work is advancing rapidly ;
fields as general thing are clean and
well worked. From all appearances
the short crops of the past two or three
wears have had the tendency this year
to force the colored people to econo-
mize and work to keep soul and body
together.
Gardens. any. boasting,
think l can safely say that this village
can compare with any locality for fine
gardens. Permit me to mention a few
of the enterprising ladies OF this place
that devote time and labor to growing
vegetables for home nse
Mrs. II. Haas, Mrs. L. Wright, Mrs
p. Kawfman, Mrs. Dere and others
Fine potatoes, cabbage, beets-in fact
next to everything that will grow in q
garden is cultivated by the above la,
dies. Early roasting corn in silk and
soon ready for the table. Who says VIC
haven't fine eountryg
A singular fact and strange freak o
cat-fish-Last week John I'll. Grimbit
noticed a catfish on the opposite side
of Bayou Beuf from his house, trying
to get through hole in large gun
tree that stood on the waters edge
To his surprise the fish succeeded, at
ter several trials in going through the
opening into the hollow of the tree
Grimble, accompanied by his brother
| in-.a,f, Smith, crossed over the bayou tt
capture the fish. To their surprise
they found two fish in the hollow
trunk, which they caught and carried
back with them. In preparing the fisl
for the table, they found in the intes
! tines of the largest one, which meas
ured two feet and eight inches il
/ length, silver dollar. While ther
might be doubts raised as to the We
racity of the above, we will only sa.
there need be none, for every word
strictly true.
I The back waters from the late rise il
1 Red River is coming up rapidly in som
places bordering along near the back G
plantations situated above here, on tn
east side of Bayou Beuf. The Cover
/ in his late message says: 81 beliey
that public opinion imperatively dc
mands that the right of suffage be res
tricted to those who can intelligent
/ exercise it, Good. Italy is in ad
vance of us. There one must kno
how to read and write before he ca
vote. Give us good schools, and Pre-
|, hibit all from voting who can't rea
and write. That is all the "compulsoI
education You want.
Yours, ILLINOIS.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-05-24
Sheriff and EXON
May. 10, 1884.
NOTICE OF TABLEAU.

Probate Court, Parish of ST. Landry, No. 44Sl
ESTATE OF LUCINDA THOMPSON.
Whereas, "A. j. Thompson and Dumas
Soileau. of the parish of St. Landry,
joint Administrators of the above entitled
estate, have filed tableau of classification OF
debts Of said estate, accompanied by their pc.
tition praying for the homologation Of the
same;
And whereas the prayer of said petition has
been granted by an order of court bearing date
May IA, 1884; =,
Now therefore notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition in wri-
ting to said tableau 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 so
count should not be homologated and contrm-
ed. JAMES q. CHACHEkE,
May II, 1884. Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-05-24
Political.

Rooms Democratic Parish Erecutiue COM }
naittcc, Parish of st. Landry.
Opelousas, May p, 1884 }
A meeting of this committee will be held
at the Court House in Opelousas on Thursday,
the 29th May instant at IL o'clock A. M. for
the purpose Of determining how and in what
manner the Demecratic party of this parish
shall be represented at the convention to be
holden in Eaton Refuge on the 18th June
prox., to elect delegates to the National
Democratic. Convention to meet in Chicago
July 9th, and to designate Presidential eiec-
tors. A full attendance is earnestly request
ed. E. D. ESTILETTE,
Chairman Par. Dem. Executive Com.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-05-24


Probate Court, Parish Of 81. Landry, No. 44l3
ESTATE OF MARGAREr E. MORGAN.
By virtue of an order of the Hon. the Pro-
bate Court in and for the parish of st. Landry,
there will be sold at public auction, to the last
and highest bidder, by C. c. Duson,
Sheriff, and ex-oficio auctioneer, at the
Court House in the town of Opelousas,
parish aforesaid, on THURSDAY, the 29th
day of May, 1884, the following described
property, belonging to the estate of Marga-
ret E. Morgan, deceased, to-wit:
l. A certain tract or portion of ground sit
uated in the town of Washington, together
with all tha. buildings and improvements
thereon or thereto appertaining, bounded
in front by Buhot street, in the rear by
street, on the east by Washington street,
and west by Main street.
Terms and Conditions-Twelve months with
eight per cent. per annum interest from said
day of sale /; purchaser to furnish satisfacto-
ry security for payment Of price, and mort.
gage to be reserved to secure payment of
such price and of attorneys fees at ten per
cent in case of suit to enforce payment.
C. G. DUSON,
Sheriff and Ex-ofieio Auctioneer.
Nov IN 1894
The Opelousas courier., 1884-05-24

ssJOSEPMUS.''

Our "devil," Joe, has gone below,
To seek some recreation
His generous tales will overflow
The printing corporation.
Munchausen-like, he'll make a ''strike,"
The "cubs'' to there enlighten
But though he's bold, twill all prove old
When gainst such odds he's fighting
A city brat won't stand such chat
When from ''greeney" coming
They'll say :"You rat, get out O. that"
And send him out "a hum ming"
But go back Joe, and tell them DER
A saint-like feature wearing;
Say it's all so, Just as before,
In terms that are more glaring.
Give them fresh ''chin," they'll let you in
To their juvenile fraternity;
And when you're done with Capital fun,
Come back to your "cub-urnity.'
The Opelousas courier., 1884-05-24
Pointe-aux-Loups Springs.
Parish OF St. Landry, La.

Il for the curative powers of its waters in
a large number of diseases, including Dys-
pepsfa, Rheumatism, Kidney and Liver Dis
eases, Neuralgia, Paralysis, Diseases of the
Blood and Skin, and many other diseases
both acute 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 lodging, with use of baths and wa.
tiers, $3.50 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 Rayne and Mermenteau
stations by those coming by way Of the La
Western r. r.
G.. MILLER, Proprietor.
Nav "a. 1884.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-05-24
JUDICIAL NOTICES
GHERIFF'S SALE.
MAGGIE E. ROBERTS, WIFE, EFT AL, VS..
LEON S. HAYES.
District Court, Parish st. Landry, No. 1902

By virtue of writ of Fl. ia. issued out Of
the 18th Judicial District Court, in and for the
parish of st. Landry, in the above entitled suit,
and to me directed, will proceed to sell at
public auction, to the highest bidder, at the
Court House in the town Of 0pelousas,
parish of St. Landry. on SATURDAY, the
21st day of june, 1884, at IL o'clock q. m,
the following described property, to.wit:
Northeast quarter of section 49, and east
half of the southeast quarter Of section 10,
in towship4, south of range S east, in the
Southwestern District of Louisiana; also the
east half of the southeast quarter of section
80; and the southwest quarter of sectien SO,
in township three south of range east, and
the northeast quarter of section in town
4, south of range & east, in the Southwestern
District of Louisiana, containing together
six hundred and forty-one and forty-three
one hundredths acres, more or less.
Seized in the above entitled suit.
Terms and Conditions-Cash.
G. C. DUSON,
Sheriff.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-05-24
rI,e Culture Of Beauty.

Although nature alone can produce per-
feet beauty, art may in great measure supply
natures deficiencies. We see this instanced
in the clearness and lustre impaired to
oven sallow skin by GLENN's SULPHUR SOAP.
TIE lady of forty, acho stses this beaMtsjter,
drops at least ten yeo,'s of her age: Unlike the
dangerous cosmetics which obstruct the
pores, it is entirely harmless See that &c
N. Crittenton, Proprietor is printed on
each packet, without which none is genuine
Sold BY druggists and fancy goods dealers.
Hits Hair and Whisker Dye, so cents.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-05-24

Iii another column will be found the
announcement Of the opening Of the ia
lAeus Pointe aux I1oups Springs. ms
;uAtlv popular summer resort IS SO well
knbwla al to need no putting at our
hands. The medicinal virtues Of the
sSakeKs have long since established lts|
reputation as health giving retreat
kS inpalids, and the admirable man
feeiient III Mr. and Mrs. Miller has
5haneed the popularity Of the Springs
Ihe extent of making them most
Seaahle rendezvous for all seeking
seaEestion and rest.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-05-24
DIR. ROsamkO.

This name has become SO familiar with the
most of people throughout the United States
that it is hardly necessary to state that he is
the originator Of the great DR. Bosanke Cough
and Lung Syrup, the peoples favorite remedy,
wherever known, for coughs, colds, consump-
tion and all affections of the throat and lungs.
Price, SO cts and 81. Sold by M Young & 20
The Opelousas courier., 1884-05-24

The continuous floods of rain are
Rasing the crops of some of our plan
llsls Id the grass In q rainy season e
yFiEI lot ao to wait for dry weather TO
@ol eep your plows and hoes going
u gou would conquer the grass ana
.rss<zEfs
The Opelousas courier., 1884-05-24
DRY VILLAGE, May 10, 1884

DRY v ILLAUE3 MdJ I0i IOoI'
Editors COURIER
We have had good rain which has
done a great deal of good to cotton and
corn in this section of the country.
The public road between nine mile
post and Gillespie's Is in a terrible fix.
Not one bridge is in good order between
these two points. We have no road
overseer ON this line, or at least | have
never seen any, nor heard of any.
Taxes and licenses are although en-
forced with costs, etc
Two more stores are being built
here. Snipes are plentiful.
VILLA.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-05-24
En.ee Eaisfrfbzatioaa.

..What causes the greatTush at NJ Young
81 Cos drugstore q The free distribution Of
sample bottles of DIR. Bosanko's Cough and
Iung Syrup, the most popular remedy for
coughs, colds, consumption and bronchitis now
on the market. Regular size 80 cents and $i.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-05-24
From Dr. C. C. Clark, Oswego.
~. ".

II have made sufficient experiments OF
CoIslemss Liquid Beef Tonic 60 en-
able me to saw it is by far the best of all the
preparatIons of the kind food aud toisic) that
[ have ever used To the sufferer from
chronic diseases, or the convalescent,
It is invaluable, as it is both ''oatr-
ishing and strengthening. tRemember the
name, CoLpENs-take no otherl. Of drug
gists generally.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-05-24

phe dogs are still reported killing
sheep viii not the present term Ct
llis Legislature give as . dog law 7
esE sheep raising be abandoned foL
iIIs salse 81 sparing the lives OF lot OF
4lzhIess, vagabond dogsq
The Opelousas courier., 1884-05-24

Three cows with twin calves are re-
sorted near town. Twin babies have
Saassd to be wonder, and even trip
Esls have been reported two or three
hines Who says this is not Q prolific
g8ankrv9
The Opelousas courier., 1884-05-24

Nhe Executive Committee of the W.
saazg Exposition Society met on last
Tday, and went into q temporary
sEsahization by calling e. p. EstlIette
III the Chair and appointing g. VI.
aTze. Esq, Secretary During the
9alihefationa of tho meeting tho plans
objects Of the full exhibit from St:
AlsFs wore discussed, but reached
H0 dsHnite conclusions before the hour
n adjournment. Another meeting VIII
flase 81 tbs Courthouse st 8 z. ".
when ii ID hoped q definite pol
viii be matured and be put into
The Opelousas courier., 1884-05-24

rhe public schools will close their
sHssiopsat the end Of this month, and
i'm not open again until the month OF
Lcs9ber. The private schools will not
tlose nntil the last of june and middle
IVf .TslIy.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-05-24
SHERIFFS SALE.
LAURA L. MALLARD VS.. THOMAS G.
ANDERSON, EFT AL.

District Court, Parish ofSt. Landry, No. 1851
BY virtue of writ of fl. fa. issued out Of
the 18th Judicial District Court in and for
the parish of st. Landry, in the above en-
titled and numbered suit, will proceed TO-
sell at public auction te the last and highest
bidder, at the Court House in the town Of
Opelousas, Parish of st. Landry, ON SATUR.
DAY, the 2lst day of June, 1884, at IL
A. M, the following described property, to-
wit (:
A certain tract of land known as the
George Bellard tract containing four hundred
and seven and ifty-four one hundredths
acres more or less, situated on Bayou Maliets
in St, Landry Parish, and being section Al,
township south range west, and being
same land bought by j. j. Beauchamp at tax
collectors sale made by D. c. Sittig Oct 80,
1871.
Seized in the above entitled suit.
| Ae'ms anu o' G. c. DUsoN,
| Sheriff.
/
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KILLED BY LIGHTNING. During the
lIorm on Sunday evening last, near
sSand Coteau, a man whose name We
soala not learn, was killed, and also
lAe horse that he was riding.
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hardware, Tinware, Crockeryware,
.Isssware, Lamps, Wicks, etc, at the
ssF Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-05-24

1 Psns, Pencils, Ink, Stationery, Seal
iag Wax, Paper Fasteners, Ink and
Pencil Easers, States, School Books,
Scloal Bags, ETC., etc, at the Star