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BEST BAKING POW DER.
Tests Made by the Government
Chemist.

Dr. Edward G. Love, formerly Analytical Chemist for
the Government has made some interesting experiments to
the comparative strength Of baking powders Dr. Loves
made determine what brands are the most
economical to use, and their capacity lies in their
leavenng power tests directed solely to ascertain
the available gas of each powder Dr. Loves report gives
the following:
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03
A Blow at the Porte.

The dismembeiment of Turkey, which
is tacitly agreed upon by the great
powers, has proceeded another step
and IA very important one. Inspired by
Russian and Austrian assurances, on
last Friday the people of Phillipolis, the
capital of the new province of Eastern
Roumela, established under the Berlin
treaty, rose in rebellion, seized the Gov
ernor- General, deposed the government
and proclaimed a union with Bulgaria.
Prince Alexander, of Bulgaria, issued
his proclamation assuming sovereignty,
and confirmed M. Stranky, as Proyin
cial Governor of Roumelia. The army
of Bulgaria and the militia of Roumelia
are preparing to resist Turkish inva-
sion, as the Porte is expected to defend
his authority, and to reinstate the de-
posed Governor General, wlAAwas ap-
pointed under the provisi} oaSOf the
treaty of Berlin in 1873. IsSA
The Porte has issued an aphrar6o the
powers to maintain its rights il RdNme-
liza. 1t is expected that Au iria a'gill
annex the provinces of Bosnia I'D H8r-
segovina, and that Russia and Austria
will intervene in favor of Prir2R Alex
ander if armed interference Ysth his
authority is attempted by the p Ne.
Prince Alexander, relative9ph the
mothers side to the Gar of r. Isia is
now the ruler of over 10000 bAuare
miles of territory and near 3,OOOgQO OF
people, a most formidable base ofSsup-
plies for farther schemes of disinq gra-
ton of the remaining fragment of efur-
key in Europe, that is dominatp by
Russian influence. u
England will again be called to
take hand as she did in Disraeli's me
but she is not pledged to maintaisAthe
integrity of Turkey in Europe. Hel
great Asian rival, Russia, has gairsaI a
victory and made a bold advan te
strengthen her position all alon{ ahel
warlike lines.
Further events will be awaited gyitf
great interest in all the capitals ofa Eu
rope, where fears are entertainedPf {
general imbroglio.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03
JUDICIAL NOTICES.
SALE.

DUBLIC SALE.
Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry No. 4l94
ESTATE OF JOSEPH LEONARD EsToRGE.
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 the undersigned
administrator or a duly qualified auctioneer,
at the last residence OF deceased, in the town
Of Opelousas, parish OF st. Landry, La, on
THURSDA 7, November ), 1885, the follow
ing described property, belonging to the
estate of Joseph Leonard Estorge, deceased,
to-Wit:
|. Four certain lots of ground situated in
the town of Opeousas, together with the
buildings and improvements thereon, being
bounded east by Court street, south by the
street of Ponds, west by Market street, and
north by street name unknown. Said lots
figure on the plat of the town of Opelousas
as Lots p, q, 27 and %,
Terms and Conditions The south half of
said property (which property was recently
retroceded to the estate of j. L. Estorge VS.. f.
+. Perrodin) to be sold in two equal lots, and
the north half of said property, being the
one on which the dwelling house stands, 60
be sold in one lot, both or all the property 20
be sold with buildings and improvements, ana
all said property to be sold on the following
terms and conditions: One-fourth OF the price
cash. and the remainder at one, two ana tnFee
wears; the credit installments represented py
notes of purchaser with pefs onal security ano
with vendors lien and privilege uhaer tue
pacte de non aliendo Inc notes ~ uear 1aa iai,
from the day of sale until payment; mort
gage act TO contain the clause of ten per cent
attorneys fees in case OF n0n-payment OF SAID
notes. JULEo iEhnCDIN.
Oct. 8, 1885. Administrator
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03
Sept. 10, 1885.
DUBLIC SALE.
Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 464f

III ,..
Probate Court Parish of 81. Landry, No 4644
ESTATE OF TELEsPHoRE ZERrNGUE AND WIFE
Bv virtue of an order of the Honorable the
Probate Court in and for the Parish of st.
Landry, there will be sold at public auction
to the last and highest bidder, by the under
signed administrator, or by any duly quali-
fed auctioneer, at the plantation on Bayou
Courtableau, parish of st. Landry, on WE'D
NESDA 7, November a, 1885, the following
described property belonging to the estate OF
Thelesphore Zeringue and wife, Anals Nezat,
both deceased, to-wit:
/. A certain plantation, with all the build
ings and improvements thereon, situated on
Bayou Courtableau, st. Landry parish, con-
tanning sixty arpents, more or less, bounded
north by Bayou Courtableau, south by land
of Valery Mayer, Jr, east by land of T. Cna.
chere, and west by land OF Louis Marks or
land of Joseph Frozard.
2. One creole horse, two branding irons, one
horse cart, one sewing machine, household
furniture, kitchen utensils &c.
Also, the following described property be-
longing to the separate estate of Anafs N6zat,
deceased, to-wit
A small tract of prairie land, containing
about twelve arpents, more or less, situated
in Vile Plate Prairie. st. Landry parish, La,
bounded north by lands formerly of Louis
Lucas Fontenot, south by public road, east by
land formerly of Joseph Fontenot, and wost
by land formerly of Mrs. Daniel Mcdaniel
Terms and Conditions Cash.
CESAIRE MOUILLE,
Oct. 3, 1885. Administrator.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03
Interesting to Both Sexes.

Any man OF woman making less than.
$40 weekly should try our easy money
making business: We want agents for
our celebrated Madame Dean Spinal
Supporting Corsets; also, our Spinal
Supporter, Shoulder Brace and Abdoni
nal Protector combined (for men aud
boys). No experience required. Four
orders per day give the agent $4,000
monthly Our agents report four to
twenty sales daily. So ontfit free. Send
at once for fnll particulars. State sex.
LEWIS ScHIELE & Co., 800 Broadway,
New York SO 13t
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03
An Answer " anted.

Can any one bring us case of Sid
ney OF Liver Complaint that Electric
Bitters will not speedily cure? We aay
they can not, as thousands of cases d.
ready permanently cured and who aFe
daily recommending Electric Bittegs,
will prove. Bright's Disease, Diabetes,
Weak Back, or any urinary complaiFt
quickly cured They parity the blood.
regulate the bowels, aud act directly on
the diseased parts Every bottle qua
ranteed For sale at soc. Il bottle by
NJ. p. Yonng g. Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03
TO ALL
WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.
STATE TAX COLLECTORS OFFICE, }
Parish of St Landry,


Opelousas, September Q, 1885.
WHEREAS, the State and
Parish Tax Rolls of the taxes
of the year 1885 have been filed
in the Office of the Recorder of
Mortgages for the parish of st.
Landry, and q copy thereof has
been delivered to me.
Now, therefore, |, G. G. Du-
son, State and Parish Tax Col
lector Of the parish of st. Lam
dry, acting in conformity with
the provisions of section 40 of
the Act No. SO of 1882, do give
notice that the taxes assessed in
the year 1886 are set forth in the
tax rolls on file in my office and
in the mortgage office of the
parish, that they are now due
and that the taxes on movable
property will become delinquent
on the 1st day of October next,
and on immovable property on
the 31st day of December, 1885,
and will bear 3 per cent per
month interest (sections 40 and
50, Act No. 96, 1882 from that
date until sold in accordance
with article 21O of the Constitu-
ton.
The publication of this notice
once week for three weeks and
the posting thereof on the door
Of the room in which the Civi
District Court for the parish OF
St. Landry is held, is by las
made full and complete notice
to each taxpayer and to any per
son whom it may concern.
Taxpayers are accordingly in
vited to call at once in order tC
avoid interest and costs.
G. G. DUSON,
State and Parish Tar Collector,
5O1 Parish Of ST. Landry
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03

Royal FURNITURE HoUsE-James
McCracken, the estimable citizen and
old aud tried merchant, Nos. 30 and 35
Royal Street, has one of the largest and
best selected stocks Of furniture III New
Orleans. It will be remembered that
Mr.. McCracken was the senior member
of the large furniture house firm of Nc
Cracker g. Brewster, whose establish
meDt was entirely consumed by fire
a little over q year ago. This firm did
a very large business through the South,
and enjoyed an enviable reputation for
fair and honorable dealing. Mr.. Nc
Cracken has wide circle of acquaint-
ances and warm friends in Louisiana,
who welcome him back into the arena
of active life. He is not only popular
he is as well one of the most careful
men in all his business relations, and
sTair dealing" is his motto. Those Of
our readers who need furniture, here is
a house that can be recommended to
every one, far and near. See his ad
vertisement in another column.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03
so |
LOUISIANA MILITARY INSTITUTE,
Located at Opelousas,
ST I,ANDRy PAR Ia

Located at Opelousas,
ST. LANDRY PAR, La,
M ILL be open for the reception OF Cadets
w on Monday, October 5th, 1885.
TERMS FOR TUITION:
Boys under II years, per month -----$2 81
Boys over II years, -----.- oo
There will be reduction of 20 per cent
whenever there are two or more from one
family.
We refer by permission to the Hon. L. I,
Lewis, Judge G. w. Hudspeth, Thomas FL.
Lewis, Esq, Hon. John N Ogden, DR.. w. A.
Robertson, c.. C. Duson, Joseph Bloch and
Alphonse Levy.
REV. C. G KRAMER, B. A,
Principal
CAPT. f. SUMTER TAYLOR,
s26 Comd'g. Cadets.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03
Sent. IL, 1885.
NTOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 4645
ESTATE OF DoMELIsE BELAIR FoNTENoT.
Whereas, Sidney Lafeur, of the parish
of st. Landry, has applied by his petition to
be appointed administrator of the estate OF
Domelise Belair Fontenot, deceased, late OF
the parish of St. Landry;
Therefore, any person intending to make OPP
position to said appointment will file the same
in writing, in my office, in the town of Opelou-
sas, within ten days from the present notice.
JAMES o. CHACHERE,
SAINT 36 1885 Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03

The construction of the Ship Canal
across the Isthmus of Panama was GER
tainly daring, magnificent thing. But
the fact thatin that sickly climate, while
Mt work in that marvellous enterprise, so
many brave and noble fellows lost their
lives, is a pathetic, tragic thing. But it
is happy fact, that death there now,
will be rarely seen. Panama druggists
sell Smiths Bile Beans. Price, two bits
per bottle.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03
For Sale Or Rent.

nNE of the most desirable residences III
" Opelousas; ample .grounds-yard. lot'
together, about IA acres of land, all under
fence. improvements consist of two-story
dwelling brick basement, containing nine
cooms outbuildings, kitchen, servants, rooms
etc, in good order. This property will be sold
very low for cash, or on favorable terms. FoF
further particulars apply at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03
Bucklen's Arnica salve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe-
Y er 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 IS cents per box. For sale by NJ
P. Young & Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03

In another column viii be found the
advertisement of the Louisiana Military
Institute, which opens its initial session
in Opelousas on next Monday, the 5th
inst, with the Rev. G. C. Kramer, B. A.,
as Principal, and Capt. E. s. Taylor
C0mmandant of Cadets.
The Revd. Mr.. Kramer is a man OF
scholarly attainments and eminently
qualified as an educator of the young
men of our parish and State, while Capt.
e. S. Taylor, an old veteran of the late
war, is fully qualified for the drilling
and disciplining the cadets.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03
.BUR II LIST.
STATE OF LOUISIANA, Z
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY. e

PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
DE 1T KNOWN that we the undersigned
Id members of the Jury Commission, did, on
the Both day of September, A. D., 1885, meet
at the Clerks office, in the town of Opel ousas,
parish of st. Landry, for the purpose of draw.
ing special venire of Is (tilteen) jurors, as
provided by Act No. 35 of 1880, to attend for
the week beginning Monday November 3D.
1885, for the trial of criminal cases, as pro-
vided by said Act. d. Durio, one of said
members, drew from the general venire box,
wherein list of names had been inserted,
one at q time, the names of the following tif-
teen persons to compose the special venire for
the week beginning Monday, November 23d,
1885, for the trial of criminal cases, as pro-
vided by aforesaid Act No. 80 of 1880, a list of
whom was there and then kept by the Clerk
of said Court, 18th judicial District of La in
and for ST. Landry parish, James o. Cha
chere; and we, the Clerk and Commissioners,
did then and there place the names drawn as
aforesaid, for the said week beginning as
aforesaid on the 23d day of November, 1883,
in an envelope, and sealed and endorsed the
same i; which said envelope, containing said
names, was then and there placed in jury
box provided for the purpose, which was
locked and sealed by us, and placed in the
custody of the Clerk of the Court, for use at
said term as special venire.
| Henry Chacher6 Opelousas
Alex McGaffey ----,---
Houston Young :Plaquemine Ridge
w. L. Gdl. Opelousas
L. 5. Smith b------...----Bel Bellevue
Moses Green -Opelousas
7 G. Il. Baillio. Washington
s Jos. j. Carrere. IS
John McNicholls
lO Paul Roy r---------.- near
IL D. b. Hayes. 1900. Plaquemine Bruiee
IL Lucius Thornton Dry Bayou
l3 William Mitchell. Bellevue
Ia Numa Ferain. Opelousas
In testimony whereof we have hereunto
signed, this 30th day of September 1885.
(~~) ROB. CHACHERE, }
{@s} D. B. 6uR1o, 81 Rn1' CON-
JAMES o. CHACHERE, Clerk.
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish of st. Landry.
hereby certify that the above list OF names
was duly recorded in Record of Jurors No. ],
in my office, kept for the purpose.
Witness my hand and seal of office, this
30th day OF September, A. d. 1885.
C~) B. MARTEL,
(SEALS Deputy Clerk,
wv 18th Judi. Dist. of La.
true copy:
B. MARTEL, Dy Clerk
October g. 1885.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03

From Mr.. T. c. Chacher6, who made
a recent visit to the scene of operations
near Little Devil bar, in bayon Courta-
bleau, we learn that the work of i'm
proving the navigation of that stream
is progressing finely. Mr.. Chacher6 is
of the opinion that the excellent char
acter of the work being done will soon
be made manifest, and is emphatic in
the assertion that the officers in charge
of it are the s right men in the right
place.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03

The ball given on Thursday night
last at Perrodin's Hall, by the Opelousas
Social Club, was very pleasant affair,
and reflected much credit upon the man
ayers. The Washington String Band
furnished most excellent music, and the
little folks, who were given carte blanche
until 10 o'clock, seemed to enjoy them
selves fully as much as those of larger
growth, and are enthusiastic in their
oommendation Of what they qualify as
an eminently proper and sensible ar
rangement,
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03
EoP SAFE

A FINE tract OF land in Coulee Croche,
"A containing 4l2 arpents, so under fence !;
all cleared aud good rich land. Will be sold
cheap; part cash and balance on time
Apply to MICHEL HALPHEN,
47-2ml at Jules Perrodin's, Opelousas.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03

"Make hay while the sun shines" is
aD old adage which should be literally
carried out during this fne weather
Every farmer should lay in good sup
ply Of good. succulent hay to winter his
stock on
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03

dreamed dream the other night,
When nothing could be seen;
dreamed the best of druggist had,
A peerless liver bean.
Next morning at the break of day.
rose with an aching spleen;
But soon got cured of raging pain,
By taking Smiths Bile Beans.
Two bits per bottle.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03

sSimmons an grapes am ripe, de pos
sum am gittin fat, an wild plenty OBJ ia
ters to eat, we country niggers am gwine
to lib high fore long'-musedsap old
darkey the other day.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03

IF you owe US anything don't be tim
id about handing it to US. Come in and
pay or send by mail or express We
are waiting, watching and praying for
what is due us.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03

The rainy season produced great
deal of chills and fever throughout our
parish, and several deaths have occurred
from more malignant types of fever.
The physicians are kept busy.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03

LIN another column Mr.. G. w. DuRoy
offers for sale the Valade property in
Opelousas, and d tract of wood land in
Plaisance. This is chance for good
investment, as those properties will be
sold at much less than they have here
tofOre been offered ait, and on very fa-
v0rable terms.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03

There is great demand for cotton
pickers, at so cents per hundred pounds.
in our parish now. Here is u chance for
the idle ones around Opelonsas, be-
cause if they work hard for month or
two they will enjoy loafng better as q
change from the motony of the street
enrflafA
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03

Catarrh cured, health and sweet
breath secured, by Shiloh's Catarrh
Remedy Price so cts. Nasal injector
free Sold by NJ. P. Young & Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03

From planters gathering corn, we
learn that much of it has rotted in the
field, and the yield will not be as good
as expected a few weeks ago.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03

Divine service at Epiphany P. E.
Church, Rev. c. c. Kramer, Rector, on
Sunday, October 4th, at a p. m.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03

For RENT.-A small town residence ;
viii be rented low to good tenant, if
applied for soon. Apply at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03

II you want to find a number one,
first class, boarding house be sure aud
stop with Mrs. w. G. Lewis at the Posey
residence, whose lodgings aud table are
excellent. at very moderate rates.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03

For SALE-A new Remington double
barrel breech- loading shot gun can be
had at bargain on application at this
Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03

Paper Bags at thirty per cent discount
at the Star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03

Small pox is ravaging Canada almost
as bad as cholera is depopulating Spain
and France. The death rate has beeH
very great compared to the population
of the infected districts. As it is win
ter disease it may spread still more rap
idly with cool weather. unless its pro
gress can be arrested By vaccination
and rigid quarantine.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03

DR.. w. M. Thompson is having four
buildings 80 by % feet, erected on his
vacant lots in the southern portion of
town.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03

Shiloll's Cough and Consumption
cure ia sold by us on guarantee. 1t
cures consumption. Sold by M. P.
Young & Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03

ReboiIed Molasses at 40 cts. per gal
lon, at the Star Grocery,
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03

A nice lot of fresh crackers aud bis
cults just received at the Star Grocery
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03

The special attention of taxpayers il
again called to the tax-collector's notice
nnblislled in another column.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03

WEATHER AND CRops.-Fair and
moderately coel weather has prevailed
during the greater part of the week, and
as consequence cotton picking has
gone on with increased energy. The
bolls have not rotted SO much, and with
continued fair weather we think the rot
would cease altogether. The fields are
white with the deecy staple, and there
il q great demand for pickers to save it
before a return of apprehended bad
weather. Many planters will have to
gather their corn, which is rotting badly
In the fields, or be compelled 10 let it be
still more injured BY further exposure
to the dews and rains
Sugar cane, rice and potatoes are all
doing we'll.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03

Regular monthly meeting of Opelou-
sas Fire Co. No. l, next Tuesday eve
ming at o'clock, at the Court House.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03

That hacking cough can be so quick
II cured BY Shiloh's Cure. We guaran-
tee it. Sold By III. P. Young & Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03

We are indebted to P. Werlein, l35
Canal street, New Orleans, for copy of
Werlein's Journal of Music, published
monthly.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03

Country merchants are reminded that
they can get their paper bags, wrap
ing paper and twine at o. prices at
the Star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03

Full weight oysters and French sar
dimes 12ac. per box, light weight oys-
ters and American sardines 3 boxes for
25c., at the Star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03

Preaching at the Presbyterian Church
tomorrow Sunday at ii o'clock a. m.
and 7:3O o. m. by the Pastor.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03

Lobsters and Salmon at 15c., Eagle
Milk at Zoe, 2-lb. cans Corned Beef at
35c., &C.. Sc, at the Star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03

Group, whooping cough and bronchi-
tis Immediately relieved by Shilol'a
cure. Sold by M. P. Young & Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03

Al new lot of books, Seaside Library.
Century for September, &c, &C., at the
Star Grocery News Stand.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03

Shiloll's Vitalizer is what you need
for consumption, loss of appetite, diz-
illness, and all symptoms of dyspepsia.
Price 10 and rs cents per bottle. Sold
by NJ. P Young & Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03

Will you suffer with Dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint! Shiloh's Vitalizer is
guaranteed to cure you. Sold by NJ.
P. Yonng s. Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03

DIED.-At Rayne, La, on the 26th
ult, VIM. MoNBoULEs, aged % years
and 3 months. A large concourse of
friends and acquaintances followed his
remains TO the grave, which fully at
tested the high esteem and sorrow of
the people of his vicinity.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03

Gov. McEnery has appointed S. r..
Walker notary public for this parish.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03

Sleepless nights, made miserable by
that terrible cough. Shiloh's Cure is
the remedy for you. Sold by Nj. P.
Young g. Go.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03
For Sale.

A FINE RESIDENCE, with all necessary
IA outbuildngs and improvements, and suf-
fcient land for small farm, adjoining the
corporate limits of Opelousas, will be sold
cheap. Apply at this office. dl3tf
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03

Pens, Pencils, Ink, Stationery, Seal
ing Wax, Paper Fasteners, Ink and
Pencil Erasers, States, School Books,
School Bags, ETC., at the Star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-03
13 Weeks. ST. 10 Weeks.

70 Weeks. 80 10 weeks.
FUHHE POLICE GAZETTE will be mailed
Il securely wrapped, to any address in the
United States for three months on receipt OF
One Dollar. Liberal discount allowed to
postmasters, agents and clubs. Sample copies
mailed free. Address all orders to
RICHARD X. FOX,
IL If Franklin Square, N. Y.