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Interesting to Both Sexes.

Any man or woman making less than
$40 weekly should try our easy money
making business. We want agents for
ous celebrated Madame Dean Spinal
Supporting Corsets; also, our Spinal
Supporter, Shoulder Brace and Abdomi-
nal Protector combined (for men and
boys). No experience required. Four
orders per day give the agent $4,000
monthly. Our agents report four to
twenty sales daily. $3 outfit free. Send
at once for full particulars. State sex.
LEWIS ScH1ELE & Co., 800 Broadway
New York. SOL
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NJ ever Give Up,

II you are suffering with low and de-
pressed spirits, loss of appetite, gene
raj debility, disordered blood, weak
constitution. headaches, or any disease
of a bilious nature, by all means pro
cure u bottle of Electric Bitters. You
will be surprised to see the rapid i'm
provement that will follow you will
be inspired with new life :; strength
and activity will return; pain and
misery will cease, and henceforth you
will rejoice in the praise of Electric
Bitters. Sold at so cents q bottle by
NJ. P. Young & Co. 6
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q Great Discovery.

Mr.. VIM. Thomas, of Newton, Ia,
says: my wife has been seriously af-
fected with cough for twenty five
years, and this spring more severely
than ever before She had used many
remedies without relief, aud being urg-
ed to try DIR. Kings New Discovery,
did SO, with most gratifying results.
The first bottle relieved her very much,
and the second bottle has absolutely
cured her. She has not had so good
health for thirty years. Trial bottles
free at NJ. P. Young & Co.'s drug store.
Large size 81.
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EAUBLIC SALE.
'robate Court, Parish Of 81. Land5y No, 1876

Prob0ie Court, Parish Of 81 La1djy. No, 1876
ESTATE OF ALcEE MAEKs,
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 aud highest bidder, by the under
signed administrator or o duly qualified auc-
tioneer, at the residence of Ernest Alarl-9, in
the Prairie Basse of Grand Coteau, parish OF
St Landry. on WEDNESDd ], October 2st,
1885, the following described property, be-
longing to the estate of AlcGe Marks, dcceas-
ed, Iate of the parish of St.sLandry, to-wit:
/. One tract Of land containing twenty five
arpents, bounded north by Bayou BourbeuN,
south by Ernest Marks, east by FRANCOIS Sa-
vote, and west by Ernest Marks
g. The undivided half of a tract of land
measuring forty nine acres bounded north by
Bayou Bourbeux, south by Jean Domec, east
by Ernest Marks, and est by Gabriel Rof-
tard.
3. One tract of land Containing forty ar
pents, more or less, situated i'll Prairie des
Femmes, bounded north by h6lion, south by
Bayou Bourbeux, east by Laurence Marks
and west by Francois Noel.
4. One cabin, one chicken houses 395 old
pieux, 2l3 panuels of old fencing, tho undi-
vided half of a corn crib, one gum one reKol-
yer, u lot Of farming implements, lot on
horses, mares and colts, thirty head Of horn
ed cattle, one branding iron, household cf-
fects, &c, &c.
Terms and Conditions.--The movable prop
erty to be sold for cash, and the lands on one,
two and three years credit from the day Of
sale; purchasers to execute their promissory
notes, payable to the order Of the administra
tor with one good security to his satisfaction
said notes to bear interest at the rate of eight
per cent per annum from the lst day of Jan
uary, 1856, until paid special mortgage and
vendors privilege reserved on the land until
full and entire payment of the pp"chase price
and interest and attorneys fees, fixed at ten
per cent i'll case of suit tQs enforce payment,
Possession of the lands to be given on the lat
of January 1886.
ERNEST MARKS, e
Administrator
Sant 10 ISSS =
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Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe.
yer Sores, letter, Chapped hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions
and positively cures Piles or no pay re
quired 1t is guaranteed to give per
feet satisfaction, or money refunded
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by NJ
p. Young & Co.
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ct 3 Cents

Oatmeal at cents;
Rice at cents;
White beans at S cents;
Choice -four at 5 cents;
Quire Note paper at 5 cents;
Potato mashers at cents;
Tea bells at S cents;
Tin plates at cents;
Pint cups at S cents;
Handkerehiefs at cents;
sponges at 5 cents;
Rubber balls at 5 cents;
States at 5 cents
Composition books at 5 cents;
Transparent states at 5 cents;
Fishing lines at 5 cents
At the Star Grocery.
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The construction of the Ship Canal
across the Istbmus of Panama was cer-
taiuly daring, magnificent thing. But
the fact thatin that sickly climate, while
at work in that marvellous enterprise, so
many brave and noble fellows lost their
lives, is 1t pathetic, tragic thing But it
is IL happy fact, that death there now,
will be rarely seen. Panama druggists
sell Smiths Bile Beans. Price, two bits
per bottle.
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We understand that the meeting OF
merchants and planters which was to
have been held last Tuesday at Wash
ington, to consider the question OF
freight rates, was a failure. Oh, fe!
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Sash, Doors, Blinds,
and Mouldings,
at lowest market prices.
Estimates cheerfully and
correctly made up for par
ties who wish to build.

Lumber delivered at. any
stations on Morgan's La. 4
Texas r. r. either in car
load lots, or smaller quanti-
ties.
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Will trade lumber for corn
and cotton seed.
Orders by mail given spe-
cial and prompt attention.
SPECIAL

With a thorough knowl-
edge of, and many years ex-
perience in the lumber busi-
ness, [ am confident Of my
ability to give entire salts
faction to all customers, and
will cheerfully give my as
sistance and any information
desired to those about to
build, or contemplate the
purchase of lumber for any
purpose.
Intending purchasers will
| find it to their interest to call
and see me before conclud-
ing other arrangements.
WHITWoRTH s. co.
IH. CRAWFORD, Manager.
Office and Lumber Yard near Nor
gan's r. r, Depot, Opelousas.
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1 dreamed dream the other night,
When nothing could be seen;
Il dreamed the best of druggist had,
A peerless liver bean.
Next morning at the break of day,
I rose with an aching spleen
But soon got cured OF raging pain,
By taking Smiths Bile Beans.
Two bits per bottle.
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LOUISIANA MILITARY INSTITUTE,

Located ct Opelo, sas,
ST. LANDRY PAR, LA,
NNILI. be open for the reception of Cadets
w on Monday, October 5th. 1888.
TERMS FOR TUITION:
Boys under II years, per month 30
Boys over II years, g -------- 3 90
There will be a reduction of 20 per cent
whenever there are two or more from one
family.
REV. G.. C KRAMER, B. A.,
Principal
E. SUMTER TAYLOR,
s26 Comdg Cadets
We refer by permission to the Hon. +. I.
Lewis, Judge G. w. Hudspeth, Thomas II.
Lewis, Esq, Hon. John N. Ogden, DR.. w. A.
Robertson, e. C. Duson. Joseph Bloch and
Alphonse Levy.
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Owing to the prolonged rainy wealth
er, and the difficulty of picking cotton
rapidly, the cotton receipts have been
sma,l for the season.
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Why will you cough when shiloh's
cure will give you immediate relief
Price 1Oc. SOC and 81. Sold by NJ. P.
Young e. Co.
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Much freight is being received at the
Morgan depot ut this time. The lum
Der yards are booming and the mana
gers are busy and happy.
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Full weight oysters and French sar-
dimes l23c. per box, light weight oys-
ters aud American sardines 3 boxes for
25c., at the Star Grocery.
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General N otes.

Secretary Lamar is ill with influenza.
Smallpox is yet on the increase at
Montreal.
Jackson, Miss, will have colored
State fair.
King Louis, of Bavaria, has become
hopelessly insane
Mrs Minnie Walkup will be tried on
October 10.
Devastating prairie fires are reported
from Dakota.
Small pox has broken out in New
York and Brooklyn
Revd Moses Hopkins. rnIotrd, has
been appointed by President Cleveland
q S. Minister resident and Consul
General to Liberia
This seems Ia he Il lropitions season
for the Yankee yachtmau in his friendly
contests with tie Brilisl, tar A swift
sloop of the Atlantic Yacht Club has
just won with ease a race for II cup at
Toronto with some of the crack vessels
of the Canadian fleet.
The veteran Snowman, Col. Dan Rice,
has abandoned the lecture field aud re
turned ta his first love, the ''saw dust
ARENA From our exchanges We see
that he has organized a first class circus
at st. Louis, and started on a Southern
tour OF the States of Dixie.
Cholera failed to strike Il single one
of the 1000 women employed in the>iia-
tional tobacco factory at Valencia,
Spain, though the disease ragged violent
ly III that city, and tile Medica! Would
recalls that tobacco workers were a!so
noticed to enjoy exemption from attack
during an epidemic at Amsterdam.
The true course for President Cleve-
land was that laid down by Jefferson
He believed in au equitable distribution
of the Offices, was polite, appreciated
his friends, aud above all would not
allow his enemies to run the admins
tration under any form or pretext,-
Boston Globe.
The new tangled doctrine about ap.
pointing ouly obscure, Indifferent o,
total abstinence Democrats to Office
and denying the honors of the victory
to honorable politicians who have ac,
lively labored to bring the present ad
miuistration into life, is Of mngwumr
origin, but has unfortunately made
some Democratic convefts.-New YorI
World.
Where prohibition is practicable it is
the best remedy; but when, rs in some
places is the fact, it is not practicable
it is not by any means the best thing
and, indeed, no remedy at all. A gonC
license system under such circumstance
!, if practicable, would be far better; ant
for this reason we should favor it, ant
recommend our readers to do likewise
Common sense is very useful article
to have on hand in the prosecution 0
any reform. m. Y. Independent.
Auditor Steele to a Times-Democra
J correspondent gave some interesting
facts about the financial condition of tn
State. The assessment rolls of 1888
will be an Improvement on those Q
previous years, and facilitate the col
lectors in the discharge of their duties
Fewer errors will diminish the chance
for litigation. Assessments for 1873
'. aggregated $500, ,0O0, 900, and this yea
| they will reach over $214, 900, 900. Ia
collectors thisyear have been unusuall
prompt IN making their settlements
and most of them have finally settle
for last year-Iberville South.
Dane Donas1c TpTx Ckof;auaru Gaa1
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DIR. J. A. LARCADD,
Physician and SURGEON

Physician ana Surgeon,
HAS returned to Opelousas, where be will
u u resume the Dracticeof his profession,
dence of Mr.. c. Mornh hinveg. ,Jr,, Main street,
where all calls will meet with prompt atteh-
ton. aeS9tt
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If you want to find number one,
first class, boarding house be sure and
stop with Mrs. w. C. Lewis at the Posey
residence, whose lodgings and table are
excellent, at very moderate rates.
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The Rev. Geo. A. Thayer, of Bourbon,
Ind, says; Both myself and wife owe
our lives to Shiloh's consumption cure y
Sold by NJ. P. Young & Co.
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Probate Cou,q. Parish Of 81, Leadry, Mo- Ae15
ESTATE OF DomELrsG BEE,tn FoSrENor,
Whereas. Sidney Lafeur, of the parish
of St. Landry, has applied by his petitionztt
he appointed administrator of the estate ~
Domelise B6lair Fontenot, deceased, late oi
the parish of St Landry;
Therefore, any person intending to make ol-
position to said appointments will file tac sanf
in writing, in my office, in the town OF OpcIou
sas, within ten days from the present notice.
JAMES O. CHACHERE,
Sent 2b 1885 Clerb
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For SALE-A new Remington double
barrel breech- loading shot gun can be
had at a bargain on application at this
Office.
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A great many persons are in daily at
tendance upon the present term of our
District Court, the docket of which is
larger and more important than for
many years past The presiding judge,
lawyers, court officers, jury and wit
nesses will be busy for days to come,
and our Courthouse squate, in the mean
time, will present an animated appear
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Shiloh's Cure will Immediately re-
lieve Group, whooping cough and bron
chitis. Sold by Mp. Young g. Co.
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Lobsters and Salmon at lac, Eagle
Milk at 20c., 2-lb.. cans Corned Beef at
35c., &c. &c, at the Star Grocery.
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For Sale

A FINE RESIDENCE, with ali necessary
N optbuidings aud improvements and sut-
corporate limits of Opelousas, will be sold
cheap, Apply at this Office. dl3tt
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Reboiled Molasses at 40 cts per gal
Ion, at the Star Grocery.
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Mr.. Tom Isacks lost his only child,
aged about six months, on last Wednes-
day morning.
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Country merchants are reminded that
they can get their paper bags, wrap
ing paper and twine N. O. prices ut
the Star Grocery.
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For dyspepsia and liver complaint,
you have printed guarantee on every
bottle of Shiloh's Vitalizer. It never
fails to cure. At M. P. Young & Co.
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A new lot of books, Seaside Library.
Century for September, &c, &C., at the
Star Grocery News Stand.
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'Hackmetackn q lasting and fragrant
perfume. Price 25 and SO cents. Sold
by NJ. r. Young & Co.
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Paper Bags at thirty per cent discount
at the Star Grocery.
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A Nasal Injector free with each bottle
of Slliloh's Catarrh Remedy Price so
cents. Sold BY nj. 2. Young s. Co.
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Enp SALE

a FINE tract of land in CoTH6e Croche,
"a containing il2 arpents, 90 under fence
all cleared and good rich Lard. Will be sold
cheap: part cash and balance on time.
Apply to ~ MIStiE Eli iiAt4f HEN
film at Jnies ieffodhl :; otteiel'Sa8-
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Taken EN- as naa Estr0y.

Taken st1o as nm Estrdy.
DY the undersigned in Prairie Basse, a large
. brown COW, white flank and white face
about or 8 years old, branded on left hir
about thus JI with earmarks on both ears
Has been in neighborhood since 1892 The
owner can get her by proving property and
paying for this advertisement.
G. w. RIDER,
Sept 19-lml at Mrs. Jos. D. Gonor's.
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Are you made miserable by indiges-
ton, consumption, dizziness, loss of ap-
petite, yellow skin Shiloh's Vitalizer
is positive cure. Sold BY NJ. P. Young
e. Co.
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A nice lot of fresh crackers and bis.
cults Just received at the Star Grocery
The Opelousas courier., 1885-09-26

Divine service at Epiphany p E.
Church, Rev. G. G. Kramer, Rector, on
Sunday, Sept. 9th, at II a. m.
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Pens, Pencils, Ink, Stationery, Seal
ing Wax, Paper Fasteners, Ink and
Pencil Erasers, States, School Books,
School Bags, etc, at the Star Grocery.
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q -
We regret to learn that Senator c. 5.
Fontenot was very seriously injured on
last Tuesday evening while examining
the saws of bis gin while the machinery
was III motion. His right hand, by some
means got caught il the saws mangling
tbs index and middle finger so badly
that both lad To be- amputated. The
end Dc the thumb was also cut off and
sha Heah terribly Iacerated from the
palm of the hand about midway to the
elbow Messrs. Thoa. H. Lewis and
jos. @. Chachere went out to see the
Senator and report his wounds as very
painful but not dangerous, unless teta-
ngas, erysipelas Or some other complica-
lion should superyene. Az the weather
y becoming cool We hope his wounds
VIII rapidly heal without much pro-
longed suffering.
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Creole Onion Seed, guaranteed to ger
inmate, 92 per lb., at Star Grocery,
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Services at thesBaptist Church to-
morrow at Ii a. M, by Rev. A. 2. SEQ
field.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA, !
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY, I

STATE OF LOUISIANA,
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY,
In the name and by the authority OF the
State of Louisiana, the Grand Jurors of the
State of Louisiana, parish of st. Landry, sworn
and charged to inquire within and for tho
body of the Parish of St. Landry, State atore
said, respectfully submit the following report:
Parish Jai}.-We have carefully examined
the Parish Jail, and although we'll filed with
prisoners we find that it is kept in as cleanly
a condition as the circumstances VII permit
We find that the prisoners are treated in a
kind and humane manner, and we commend
the Sheriff and his Deputies for iaitE iully per
forming their duties 4 the treatment Of the
said prisoners.
Court House.-We find tho G; stern nortion
OF the Conrt House very much in need of re
pairs, and would recommend that the SAID
repairs be made as soon as practicable. We
report to your Honor that complaint has J. en-
made to us while in session of the ne lect
which the TeXa3 and Pacific Railroad Com
pany are showing in regard to the crossn" al
Goshen station. Il has been represented tc
us as unsafe and DANGEROUS to the travelling
public and while We nave not sufficient evi
dence to just. y us il taking any steps in tht
matter further than to make this report, We
would recommend that they be notified o
their said neglect, so that they will have am
pie time to repair said crossing before the as
sembling of another Grand Jury.
Respectfully submitted by
EUGENE RICHARD,
Foreman of tho Grand Jury
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WE MEAN BUSINE ESS

and if you will give us a
call we will convince you of
that fact, and also satisfy
you that it will be to your
interest to buy at once.
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B Err! !!
3 est Ma teria1--Low Prices

Owing to hard times and
dullness in trade a large lot
of LUMBER has accumula-
ted in our lumber yard, and
in order to ''unload'' we have
decided to offer SPECIAL
INDUCEMENTS to cash
buyers; and to those who
have not the cash we will
offer exceptional satisfactory
arrangements, being deter
mined to reduce our stock
on hand before the busy sea-
son commences.
The following quotations
will give an idea of what we
can do in the matter of
HARD TIMES PRICES!
and If this as not sufficient,
call around at oar office and
aOe a0W guarantee to glve yoa'
quotations that must be salts
factory to the most eroctlng.
PRICES:
Choice Cypress Lumber at $14
Second Choice at S11
A No. |, IS inch Shingles $3.50
Cypress and Pine Ceiling SIS
Cypress Flooring S2C
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Foreman of tho Grand Jur,

The Grand Jurors would further report that
they have not been able to attend to all the
business that has come before them in conse-
quence of the number of cases and the limited
time during which they are allowed to act us
Grand Jurors. They have therefore requested
the District Attorney, in the exercise of his
legal discretion, to take such steps as he may
deem proper, by filing informations or by
bringing up the said unfinished business he
fore the next Grand Jury,
Respectfully submitted by
EUGENE, RICHARD,
Foreman of the Grand Jury.
Filed Sept. 10, 1885 c. MAYO.
Dep'ty Clerk.
A true copy, B. MARTEL.
Dep'ty. Clerk.
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Report OF the Grand eBua'y.

School Books, at the Star Grocery.
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Prof. r. Fl. Moroney, of Church Point,
whom we predicted d few days ago,
would yet his certificate of competency
under tile late examination of teachers
for public schools, reached 99s per cent
Id his examination, which places him
1rst Oh the record of all the applicants
In Ut. Landry. He is not only well
posted In the text books, but he is a
practical educator; keeps up with all
of the improved methods Of the age, and
regards his vocation as progressive
one. Such teachers should be paid sal
aries commensurate TO their qualifca-
lions and earnest labors, and then St
Landry might boast of q roster of COM
petent, wide-awake educators.
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PRICES

Orders promptly filled for
buildings of any description
or dimension at proportion
ately low rates. Orders also
taken for
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Sept. 10, 1885.
DuBLIC SALE.
District Court, Parish f&. LaRdry, Ne 1889
In Matter Of Oliver Il. Gentry 8 Co. VS.. Their

In Matter OF UlVeF Fl. GehtFY 4 Co. vs.. FheF
Creditors.
Bvsvirtue of an order of The Honorable he
Probate Court in and for the parish Of Saint
Landry, there will be sold at publicseauction
to the Fast and highest bidder, hy the under
signed syndic or duly qualified auetioneer,
at the Oakland Saw Mill, near Washington,
in the parisI5ef St Landry, on TUESDA !,
October 9Th. 1884, the following deseeihcd
property, belonging to the insolyent estat@ oI
oliver ii. Gentry & Coz, to-wit
One set Of double beam frictonal wrought
iron Head Blocks for saw niH. =
| Terms--cash.
j. NJ LALANNE4
Sor4 10 ieQI Gs-H1iGzgs
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OPELOUSAS:

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1885
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PERSONAL. DR.. z L. Young of Vile
Plate was in town on Thursday last, as
witness in court, much to his annoy
ance and to tile interruption of his pro-
fessional duties with, the sick. He re
ports the crops as damaged fully go per
cent by The recent heavy rains; that
the corn crop is seriously damaged by
the rot as well as the cotton, the people
not being able to gather and house it in
time to protect it from the continuous
rains.
DIR. p. j. Parker, who has been trav-
cling through Arizona, New Mexico,
&c, for several months, returned home
afeW days ago, much improved in health.
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Opelpnsas Gnurifr,
official Journal OF the Parish OF St. Landry.

PUBLISHED ON SATURDAY By
LEONCE g. l.. A. SANDOZ.
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We are glad to learn that the Convent
of the Immaculate Conception, conduct
ed by the Sisters Marianites of Holy
Cross, opened the present session with
nine boarders and about twenty day
pupils. Many more boarders and pupils
are expected in the beginning of Octo
ber, and from the present flatterimg out
look, the good Sisters wilt have their
hands full in few more weeks. They
are all earnest and competent teachers,
and deserve the patronage of I'LL who
have daughters to educate.
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One of our leading and oldest plant
ers remarked the other day: "That in
all his life he had never seen cotton rot
30 badly on the stalks as during the past
month"; He had seen more rain fall in
"a given time when the cotton was OPEN
ing. but the bolls did not rot and the
cotton spoil as in the present crop. Pos
sibly the rain produced some disease in
the plants which caused the rapid decay
of the unopened bolls. No insect could
be discovered in the affected bolls
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The building, near Littell's drugstore,
formerly occupied as the Post Office,
was removed to Landry street, near the
old Bank building, during the past
week. It's snail like movement, of two
or three days transit. operated as
blockade to Main street and Landry
street aud interfered materially with
travel through those business thorough
fares. We would suggest wheels instead
OF Jack screws when the next building
il moved through our streets. The plan
il Just as feasible and much more expe-
ditious In execution. We have seen
larger buildings moved for miles on
strong wheels drawn by oxen.