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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-03

Niore dangerous to Let CO THAI HoIU OH'
PARIS, Dec. 2-Gen. DeCourcey, commander
of the French troops in Tonquin, has telegraphed
to the War Office demanding categorical denial
or reply confirming the rumors of an intended
evacuation Of the Tonquin by France. II the
report is true he says. the result will be revolt
of the natives and general massacre. 1t the
government viii authorize him to contradict
pessimist rumors, however he will pledge himself
to speedily pacify the Delta. Gen. Campenon,
Minister of War, teleeraphed in reply that the
government and the Minister of War will strenu-
ously defend the occupation of Tonquin, and urge
the completion of the conquest demanded by
Gen. de Courcey
The Opelousas courier., 1885-03-28
Books Given Away.

Ladies' Guide to Fancy Work.-Contains
over 200 handsome illustrations, GA large 3
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The Houserife = An illustrated domestic
Journal, devoted to 'What to Wear How
to Cook Fancy Work." Household Mat
ters," and every subject of interest to an
American lady. Irregular price, $LOO)
Send 50 Cts and receive The Housewife on
trial for six months, and any one of above
books free, or 81 90 and receive il for Que en-
tire year, aud all of above books free. This
is for new subscribers only, who send now.
Address, The HOUSEWIFE, Nunda, y. Z.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-03-28
Resolutions Of Respect,


Ordered to be drafted By the st Landry
Medical Association at its last meet
ing, in regard to the death Of Dr.
Felir GuiEbeau
WHEREAS it has pleased the Almighty
Maker of all things, to remove from our
midst, our friend and brother, DR., Felix
Guilbeau.
THEREFORE, Be it resolved
ist. That by his death, the commu-
nity has lost valuable citizen, and an
accomplished physician, one fertile in
resource, prompt and fearless in action,
Cd. That the society has lost an ac-
tive and efficient member, no half way
man, but one ever ready to express his
opinion and act upon it.
Sd. That we extend our heartfelt
sympathy to the friends and relations
Of our deceased brother, and more es-
pecially to his bereaved wife and chill
dren.
4th. That the resolutions be publish
ed in q parish paper "a copy of which
be sent to the family of deceased.
T. T. TARLToN,
R. NJ. LIT1E1L,
T. CHACHERE.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-03-28

Ladies who have long suffered from
disorders common to their sex, and fail
ed to obtain relief by the heroic old
school methods of knife, canstics and
supports, should try the modern COM
mon- sense methods of DR.. Foote, Of
100 Lexington Ave, NJ City, and
follow the example Of the lady who
wrote Jan. 6, 1854 It is simply won !.
.erful that after d miserable illness Of
nearly five years, in which time ! ex-
hausted the skill Of four physicians,
Won should cure me iu six months. |
give You permission to print these
lines IN the hope that they may lead
other sufferers TO place their cases IN
your hands. Lock box, 80, White River
junction, Vermont.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-03-28
NO. 26.
JUDICIAL NOTICES
GHERIFF'S SALE.
District Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No lSss1
A. Adler & Co. VS.. Donas Pucheu.
District Court, Parish Of ST. Landry, No. 1885
(. Feibeman Son VS.. Donat Pucheu.

By virtue ola writ of fl. ia. issued out Of the
18th judicial District Court, in and for the
parish ofSt. Landry, in the above entitled suit,
and to me directed, / will proceed to sell at
public auction. to the highest bidder, at the
Court Court II HOUSE =. in the town Of opeIousaS,
ID day of May, 1885, at IL O'Clock a. M,
the following described property, to-wiG:
A certain lot of greund situated in the town
of Washington, St. Landry parish, La. con
tanning one quarter arpent, more or less, with
all the buildings and improvements thereon,
bounded on one side by property Of Francis
Trainor, on one side by property Of Gerard
Follain, on one side by Washington street,
and on one side by Dupr6 street, being the
same property bought by Donat Puchen from
Pierre Boyer on 25 July, 1876, by act passed
before ]. II. Millspaugh, Notary Public, and
recorded ine Alienation Book d, No. 3, page
249, Recorders Office.
One show case, one cheese case, one pair of
scales and weights and one sandy spotted SOW
Seized in the above entitled suits.
Terms-Cash.
c. C. DUSOE,
March %, 1885. Sheriff.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-03-28

One of our New Orleans exchanges
says a lady who is q constant visitor
to the Exposition bosfats that she really
only spends five cents for admlttanee.
It Is true she pays the fifty cent coin at
the gate, but calculates that she col
lects during her tour at least forty five
cents worth Of odds and ends. Il is cu-t
srious to enumerate what the visitors re-
ceiye from tile various exhibitors. They
get a cake Of fine soap, clothes line, box
Of mustard, package Of washing soda,
pearline, chocolate, cooking soda, box
Of snuff, yeast powder, cocoa, spools of
thread, glue, tooth powder, starch, to-
bacco, shells Of soap, 3 tin pan, etc. In
addition to these, the visitors handker-
chiefs are saturated with cologne, they
are served all the hot tea they can drink,
aud are presented literally with thou
sands of beautiful picture cards
The Opelousas courier., 1885-03-28
LOsT on naEsLAHm.

lst. A stock note signed by Thos. G. Ander.
son, dated New Orleans, December q 1870,
for 1864, amount loaned on 800 shares, now
reduced to $50 shares of the mortgage stock
OF the Citizens Bank of Louisiana, payable on
the ist April, 1871, payable or renewed &C
cording to the provisions of the charter, Sc
cured by mortgage on the said mortgage stock
and by a special mortgage on plantation 10
the parish of St. Landry, by act dated March
10, 1850, before Ad. Boudousqui6, notary, and
by act of December y, 1870, before Felix Gri.
@ma, notary. 3D. note dated New Orleans,
December D, 1870, subscribed and endorsed
by Thos. C. Anderson for S2ll6, payable one
wear after date at the Citizens Bank at New
Orleans, with eight per cent per annum inter
est from date until complete paymsnss; s;aa With
three Years, secured by mortgage pursuant to
above act OF December %. 1870 before Felix
Grima, notary. n. B.-The first note was re,
duced April J. is1o, 30 60 $soss ,aio ana the second
JAMES j. TARLETON,
Feb 81, lss5-5t. Cashier
The Opelousas courier., 1885-03-28

A machine has recently been con
structed at Holyoke, Mass which is
expected to do wonders for the South.
tt is.for the purpose Of grinding cotton
seed into meal, and to extract the oil
from the seed 1T occupies space about
five feet square, and is eighteen inches
across the top. With the help Of this
machine the cotton planters will be able
to keep and feed their stock during tie
winter, and BY usiDg u small piess they
can make their nwn oil, which sells IN
the crude state al forty cents pei gal
lon AT presentst good part af the tot
ton seed is thrown away, aud some
planters have to sell off their stock in
the fall for want of feed during the win
Ter. With sorghum and corn to help
out, cotton seed meal is excellent feed
for cattle. The new machine should
have rapid sale afnong the poorer
planters. n. @. City Item.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-03-28

INTERESTING DECISION The people
9snerahs and Justices of the Peace par
tlsalaslE will DO interested by reading
ilae oplnion and Judgment, copied from
'the Lake Charlsa Commercial, in an
other column, rendered BY our Circuit
ourt e Appeals, at its recent session
y Lake Charles, u i suit to remove
rom ofaee, op the ground Of incompe-
ssaey Justice Cf the Peace ln ST Mar
81 parish. The Governor has since ap-
EaaAted Louis j. Bianvenu to flll the
lasg caused By the x-Justice's re-
syal from once.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-03-28
These are solid Facts.

The best blood purifier and system
regulator ever placed within the reach
of suffering humanity, truly is Electric
Bitters. Inactivity of the liver. bilious
ness, iaunaice, constipation, weak kid
news, or any disease of the urinary or
gaTss or whoever requires an appetizer
tonic or mild stimulant, will always
And Electric Bitters the best and only
certain enre known They act surely
and quickly, every bottle guaranteed te
cire entire satisfaction or money re.
funded. Sold at fifty cents q bottle b
NJ. P Young & Go.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-03-28

uCI d for working people Send 10 cts post
ILL age, and we will mail you free, royal,
valuable sample box of goods that win put you
in the way Of making more money in few days
than you ever thought possible at any business.
Capital notrequired. You can live at home and
work in spare time only, or all the time. All Of
both sexes, of all ages, grandly successful b0c
to $5 easily earned every evening. That all VINO
want work may test the business, we make this
unparalleled offer: To all who are not well salts.
fed we win send 81 to pay for the tTonhls o.
writing us. Full particulars, directions, etc,
sent free. Immense pay absolutely sure for all
who start at once. Don't delay. address
19* STiNsoN & Co. Portland, Maine
The Opelousas courier., 1885-03-28
Special Report oil the Grand Jury.

To the Hon. Judge Of the District Court:
The Grand Jury unanimously desire to ex.
press their appreciation of the faithful aud
earnest labors of the Hon. John N. Ogden,
District Attorney, during their sessions, and
to acknowledge the great assistance he has
continuously rendered them, and his hearty
cooperation III all matters looking to the inter-
ests of the State and the welfare of society
which came before our body.
Without his knowledge and Of our own mo-
tion, we desire to commend him as faithful
and able public servant.
ALCEE DUPRE,
Foreman of Grand Jury;
SOLOMON LOEB,
CHARLES T. BURR,
CORNELIUS DONATE,
ELIJAH McNEAL,
ANDRE MALLET,
ERNEST ROY,
VIM B. LEWIS,
VIM. r. COCHRAN,
JACK MELANCON,
LLOYD BIVINS,
FL. MONTGOMERY,
WILSON SIMONS,
ALEX. McGAFFEY,
FELIX LASTRAPES,
JOSEPH A. GIL.
Filed March I4th. 1885.
C. MAYO, Dy. Clerk.
Il true copy B. r. MEGINLEY,
Dy. Clerk
The Opelousas courier., 1885-03-28

we had another heavy rainfall on
last-Satnrday, succeeded By cold wave
which gave Us white frost and some
ice on Monday morning. No serioas
damage was done to corn, fruits or We
gstables. Our planters are pushing with
might and main to plant their crops
early, and If the seasons continue pro-
pitious St. Landry win harvest big
crops next falI.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-03-28
District Court, Parish 81. Landry, No. ASl9,

District Court, Parish ST. Landry, No. 4Sle.
ESTATE OF GILBERT PRUD'HoMME.
Whereas, Mary Sittig, of the parish of St.
Landry, tutrix of the estate Of Gil
bert Prud homme, has fled supplemented
tableau of classification of debts in said
estate, accompanied by her petition praying
for the homologation of the same
And whereas, notice of fling of said petition
and tableau has been ordered by an order
of court bearing date March 26, 1885;
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to all
to to said
of Opelousas, within the time required bylaw,
why said tableau should not be homologat.
ed and confirmed.
JAMES o. CHACHERE,
March %, 1852 Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-03-28

Probate Court, Parishof St. Landry, No. 5sss
ESTATE OF ELon1E PrrRE.
Whereas. Joseph Chacher6, of the parish
of st. Landry, natural tutor in the above
entitled estate, has fled final tableau
and account Of administration Of said estate,
accompanied by his petition praying for the
homologation Of the same; as.
And whereas the prayer of sad petition has
been granted by an order Of court bearing date
March -, 1885;
Now therefore notice is hereby given TO- all
persons interested to make opposition in %ri-
ting to said tableau and account, In my
Office in the town Of Opelousas, within the
any they may have, why said tableau and ac-
count should not be homologated and confirm
ed. JAMES D. CHACHERE,
March %, 1885. Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-03-28

Three Important changes in postal
rates will go into effect ON the first Of
July next. The postage on letters after
that date will be two cents au ounce
instead of two cents half-ounce, as at
present. The postage on newspapers
sent to regular subscribers, and on sam
pie copies sent out to publishers, will
be reduced one-half. All cities. having
more than 1000 inhabitants will be au
thorized to establish special ten ncent
stamp delivery service, by which let
ters can be hastened to their destina-
tion.-N. o. Times Democrat.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-03-28

Andrew Baker. colofed resident of
the fifth ward, is in durance vile char.
ged with perjury. Tho affidavit against
Baker is model document. 1t was
made by Justice Nelson Washington,
who appeared before himself aud made
oath to himself that Baker did ..crime
fully. wautfully aud eorruptfully' com
init perjury. -Donaldsonyifle Chief
The Opelousas courier., 1885-03-28


The new Secretary of the Navy seems
to Be tile right man for the place. A
Washington correspondent says ssIn
the Navy Department Mr.. John Roach
appears to hare run against snag. a
demand was made upon Secretary
whitney for the final payment upon
one Of the new ships. He refused to
sign the order until he should have iirst
caused thorough examination TO be
made Of ail the accounts OF the ship by
an expert not connected with the Navy
DEPARTMENT. NH. Roach it is said, In
treat haste sent some friends to the
Secretary to assure him that II was all
RIGHT, but Mr. Whitney is determined
10 have the accounts carefully examin-
ed before tie authorizes the payment. 9
M. Whitney i on the right scent, and
tI1is necessary precaation will probably
be fustified bg the result.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-03-28

We learn that quite d number OF our
farmers have planted oats, and will al
90 plant German Millet, some of the
grasses, and Amber sorghum cane. This
ID good move in the way OF increased
forage, and once tried will doubtless be
kept up 10 the future.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-03-28

Mr.. Eugene Hockaday, Of Champagne,
ILL.,. bought tract of about $500 acres
ofland in this parish this week, and
will Immediately proceed to fence the
entire tract, and stock it with improv
ed cattle from his farm in Illinois.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-03-28
Free Farmers!

The National Agriculnrist.-An American
Farmers Journal, will be sent free for one
year TO every farmer who sends US at once
the names of ten farmers, and II two-cent
stamps for postage, &c. 1t is the best farm
and home paper in the United States, aud this
offer is made only to secure names to whom
we can send specimen copies, as we know
every intelligent farmer who once sees the
National Agriculturist, will subscribe for it.
Regular price, $l.00 per annum. Send to-day
and secure this offer. Address,
NATIONAL AGRIcULTURIsI,
Nunda n 7.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-03-28
OPELOUsAs PARISH OF ST. LANDRY, LA, MARCH 28 1885

At the Star Grocery Ne,cs Stand
Harper's Weekly, Harper's Monthly j;
Texas Siftings, Puck
Frank Leslie's illustrated Newspaper; !;
Popular Monthly, Sunday Magazine; /;
Chatterbox, Seaside Library
Waverly Library, ETC., etc.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-03-28

An election for three members of the
Board of Wardens of the Catholic
Church of Opelousas, to serve for three
years, in place of Messrs. G. Raymond,
FL. L: Garland and v. Beagni, whose
terms expire, viii be held at the pres
bytery of that church to-morrow palm
Sunday after high mass, under the SUI
peryision of Messrs B. Martel and John
Posey. The pews of that church will
be sold on Sunday following (Easter)
at auction. for cash.
Tho financial affairs of the corpora
ton are5in healthy condition, it is out
of debt, and its valuable property is in
good repair and for this satisfactory
condition Of things the three ontgoing
members Of tho Board Of Nariens are
entitled to their due share Of peaise.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-03-28

All persons ordering 1 doz. or more
Cabinet photos, before the 18th of April,
win receive one free, framed in fine
gold and plush frame III inches high.
A life size crayon head and bust with
gilt frame for $40, copied from any small
picture, at w. A. Bonnet's, Main st.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-03-28

The advice is given by almost every
paper in the State to planters to 'tplant
more corn.n Doubtless most of them
would follow the advice of the newspa-
per men if they weuld only stop and
reflect for a moment that for every
bushel of corn bought there is railroad
freight charge of from twenty-five to
thirty cents, which must be paid with
cotton money, and this often the case
when the crop is failure, and has been
raised at an actual loss
The Opelousas courier., 1885-03-28

Secretary Manning is proceeding sys
tematically with the Es,s7ganization of
the Treasury Department by. instituting
Il thorough Investigation of the forces
engaged and the business methods en-
ployed in the conduct of his Office by
the subordinate force. A system of
economy aud the requirement. of
work by the employees will be. ex-
acted which will secure the greatest
efficiency in the performance of public
duties.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-03-28

The Morgan Railroad Company have
wisely concluded to fence in their track,
thereby preventing the frequent des-
truction Of stock, as we'll as to make
travel less dangerous, and materially
lssaen their heavy expenses III paying
damage suits. 4 fence of three wires,
on each side of the Track, Is being built
from Lafayette this way, and will reach
this point before many days.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-03-28

a Bic CAsE.-AmoDg The criminal
cults tried IN our District Court during
tho past week was party accused Of
stealing eight fence rails. There were
about seventy subpmnas issued for Wit
laesses IL this petty case, and it is esti-
mated that the trial Of the same cost
the parish over $500 This proves what
We said last week- that our criminal
laWs should be revised, and 8 system
el Reeerder's Courts established, BIZ
vhich Ill such petty cases could be
tried expeditiously and at little expense
g lle parishes.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-03-28
bust as Good.

Many unserupulous dealers may tell you
they have remedies for Coughs and Colds
equal in merit and in every respect just as
good as the old reliable DR.. Bosanko Cough
and Lung Syrup unless you insist upon. this
this remedy and will take no other; you are
liable to be greatly deceived. Prices, so
cents and 81. Sold by NJ. Z. Young & Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-03-28

CANCER CURED. Under this head
win be fonnd an advertisement in an
ether column, to which We direct the
attention Of those interested. Mr. Hoop
er's method of treating cancer is DO ex-
pertinent, as many eases 10 this parish
hare besn successfully treated By him
b far back as several years ago and can
testify to it's efficacy Mr. Hooper in
formed us this week that he now had
under treatment several cases in this
parish which we're progressing favor
ahIu
The Opelousas courier., 1885-03-28
The Worlds Exposition.

Every patriotic citizen of this country
cannot but rejoice that the Worlds Ez-
position has come triumphant ont of the
clouds of misstatements and slander,
which for weeks past have so darkly
enveloped it, and now stands before the
world, acknowledged by every fair
minded intelligent visitor, of whom Nc
Clure, of Philadelphia Times, Halsted,
of the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette,
Governors Hamilton, of Illinois, Came
ron, of Virginia, Bourne. of Rhode Is
land, Knott, of Kentucky and Vice
President elect Hendricks are lnstan
ces, as the greatest, grandest industrial
Exposition of which history furnishes
any record.
1t is such an Exposition in which
every citizen has an interest Every
object it can conserve has direct in
tiuence upon the welfare and prosperity
of the country.
The immense magnitude of the
Worlds Exposition, incurring as it has
an immense expense, will undoubtedly
deter the citizens of this generation from
the attemptto organize another. Hence,
the present will be the only opportuui-
ty presented during this century of at
tending great Worlds Exposition.
Railroad companies have already cs-
tablisbed the lowest rates ever hereto
fore given. They have agreed to make
exceptionally low excursion rates to The
people who wish to be present at the
special estate Days"
We advise all our readers who posi-
bly, cah attend the Exposition. The
weather at New Orleans is now, after
season ofannexampled atrocity, sim
ply superb Everything about the Ex
position is now complete. The rates o
entertainment and accommodation are
as low as at any time, and with low
transportation rates no other incentive
is needed to insnre a large attendance
from this section.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-03-28

On Louisiana Day. the Both of April,
let our Military Fire Department turn
out in uniform and Ill full force to do
honor to the OCCASION, aud let the Ex
position Grounds be crowded with Lou
isianians from every parish in the State
to give eclat and grandeur to an event
which should be the srandest in our
history.-N. @. States.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-03-28

The blue wing teal ducks are abun-
dant in our. prairies now. Papabottes
are also stopping in their migration
South, and will afford sport to the hunt
ers for several days before their depart
ure
The Opelousas courier., 1885-03-28

Every horse owner should have q copy
of that admirable work, " A Treatis9on
the Horse and His Diseases BY Dr.. Ken
dali. A few copies-English on German
for sale at this Office at 25c. per copy.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-03-28

The FIRE insurance companies of Swe
den have offered a reward of 5000
crowns for practical device to arrest
sparks. The most effeetual plan is to
arrest the young man as he is about
entering the girls house. It is too late
to nab him when he comes out.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-03-28

Easter is coming, and We beg to re-
mind the ladies throughout the parish,
that Mrs. L. has large stock of hats,
in all styles, trimmed and untrimmed,
which she is going to sell at the lowest
prices. When we say Mrs. L. We mean
Mrs Laas, whose reputation as q mil
liner is known far and vide.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-03-28

The Lafayette Advertiser has infor-
nation that the railroads have agreed
to reduce the fare to one cent mile
"when the woochucks die of whooping
aouoh -
The Opelousas courier., 1885-03-28
Bad colds are quite prevalent, and
some cases of pleurisy and pneumonia
are reported in the country.

Cattle are reported as still dying in
different portions of the parish. In
many instances they are effected with a
swelling of the threat, which soon kills
them.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-03-28

Catherwood's Old Stock and other
Whiskies, Peach Brandy, Jamaica
Rum, Cherry Cordial, Peach and Honey,
Port, Sherry, White and Claret Wines,
Porter. Beer, ETC., at the Star Grocery
The Opelousas courier., 1885-03-28

At Albany, Texas, when there is
fire alarm, the draynlan who reaches
the engine house Of either of the steam
ers first aud pulls the engine to the fire,
gets $5. Every fire alarm costs the
city something. in on0way or another,
whether there is a fire or not.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-03-28

Jackson's Best and other Chewing
Tobaccos, Pipes and Cigarettes at the
Star Grocery.