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The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23
"A Thrifty Farmer.

Mr.. w. S. Barron. of Cassville, Ca,
say in the Rural Record " I cultivate
eight acres as follows: Two acres in
corn, peas and pumpkins /; it makes me
eighty to one hundred bushels of corn,
twenty to thirty bushels of peas, and
three to five hundred pumpkins, weigh
ing from twenty-five to fifty pounds
each. One acre in sweet potatoes,
m aking one hundred and fifty to two
hundred bushels. One acre in turnips
and Irish potatoes, about two hundred
bushels. One acre in wheat, twenty
five to fifty bushels. Three acres in
oats, from thirty to sixty bushels per
acre. / keep two mich cows; the but
ter more than pays their food; the
buttermilk is fed to the hogs, thereby
raising twice as much bacon and lard
as | can consume. / keep money on
hand and pay cash for everything |
buy. / raise a few extra beeves and
mich cows for sale. Inever carry my
stock or produce to market, or ask a
man what he Sill give for it. AS l
never go in debt | keep my produce
until people want it, and then they
will come to my house and ask~me
what [ will take for it, -Inever bought
a sack of guane nor raised a bale of
cotton lR~My life. / live at home and
own work. / have plenty to eat
and some for charity"
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23
Newspaper laws and ReguIa-
lions.

%NF W -%@~-
I. Subscribers who do not give express no.
tree TO the contrary are considered wishing to
continue their subscriptions.
q lie subscribers order the discontinuaHce
of their periodicals, the publisher may CONT
nue. to Eend them until all arrearages are paid.
:. If subscribers neglect or refuse to take
theip periodicals from the Office to which they
ara directed, they are held responsible until
they have settled their bills and ordered them
discontinued.
4. Ef subscribers move to another place
without informing the publishers and the pa.
psrs are sent to the former direction. they are
held responsible.
.. o. The courts have decided that refusing
to take the periodicals from the office, or re-
moving and leaving them uncalled for, is pri-
ma facie evidence of intentional fraud"
s. ANY person who receives a newspaper
and makes use of it, whether he has ordered
it or not, is held in Law to be a subscriber.
Y. If subscribers pay id advance, they are
bound to give notice to the publisher at the
end of their time, if they do not wish to con.
tinue taking it otherwise the publisher is
authorized to continue sending it on, and the
subscribers will be responsible until an ex.
press notice, with payment of all arrears, is
sent to the publisher.
To DUR Agricultural Readers.
The American Agriculturist is one-of our
most valued exchanges. 1t has just en-
tered upon the 43d year of its existence, with
n&hter and engrayinks. 1t ID invaluable to
these engaged In farming pursuits. We will
seHa the American Agricultural and the
COURIER for one yeaf TO any address, on re-
receipt Of three dseiars and s~eyenty-fve
cents.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23
The Cars Domain.

=2- -
One-seventh part of the land surface
of the earth, and one twenty eighth
part of its whole area constitute the
dominion of the Gear of all the Rus
sias. More than 10O,00O,0O0 people
call him father, and are under his abso-
lutte government. In Russia a child IS
born ON an average. every eight seconds
throughout the year, and a death occurs
every eleven seconds. At the present
rate of increase the population will
double in about sixty years. But Rus
STA is far behind most civilized nations
in the care of children and in the pre-
servation of life. Statistics show that
so per cent. of all the children die un-
der the age of five years. The average
duration of life in Russia is only 26
years which is much below the average
in the Western countries OF Europe
and in the United States.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23
Never Give 20.

If 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 e pro-
cure a 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
M. P. Young & Co. b
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

When I was a young man, there
lived in our neighborhood a farmer
who was usually reported to be q very
liberal man, and uncommonly upright
in his dealings. When he had any of
the produce.of his farm to dispose of,
he made it an invariable rule to give
good measure-rather more than
would be required of him. One of his
friends observing him frequently doing
SO, questioned him as to why he did
it he told him he gave too much, and
said it would be to his disadvantage.
Now, dear reader, mark the answer of
this excellent ma
God has permitted me but one
journey through the world, and when /
am gone I cannot return to rectify
mistakes
Think of this. There is but one
journey through life.-Exchange.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23
CLUBBING II

The Courier and Weekly Times-D Democrat
one year for $3.50;
The Courier and Weekly Capitolian-Advo
cate one year for $780,
The Courier and American Agriculturist
one year for 1913;
The Courier and Scientific American one
year for $500;
The Courier and Our Little Ones and the
Nursery one year for $3.50;
The Courier and American Farmer one year
fer $500;
The Courier and Demorestis Monthly Maya
zine one year for $4.25;
The Courier and The Breeders journal $50
page monthly one year for $500.
Subscriptions taken for any Of these pnbli-
cations ut publishers rates.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23
Buckleu's Arnica salve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fee
yer Sores, letter, Chapped hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles or nj pay re-
quired. It is guaranteed to give per-
feet satisfaction. or money refunded.
Price rs cents per box. For sale by NJ.
P. Young g. Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

Dickens has. been much criticised for
his apparent acceptance of the fact Of
spontaneous combustion, but Sir w.
Gull lately testified to a surprising case
before the committee of the House of
Lords on intemperance. Alarge, bloat-
ed man, who was suffering from diff
Guilty of breathing and great disten ton
Of the venous system, died at Guys
Hospital. At the post norton Of the
following day there was no sign of
decomposition, and the body was be-
lieved to be distended with gas. when
.punctures were made into the skin,'s
said Sir William, : and a lighted match
applied, the gas which escaped burned
with the ordinary flame Of carburetted
hydrogen. AS many as d dozen of
these small flames were burning at the
same time.v
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

"R0Ngh on Coughs. ASK ZOE "hougn
on Coughs" for coughs, colds, sore
throat, h%oarseness, troches, l5c; Ii
quid, Csc.
though on Rats."-clears out Rats,
mice, reaches, flies, ants, bed-bugs,
skunks, chipmunks, gophers. l5c.
Druggists"
Heart Pains.-Palpitation, Dropsical
Swelling, Dizziness, Indigestion, Sleep
lessness cured By "Wells' Health Re-
newer.
though on Corns."-Ask for Wells
Rough on Corns," 15c. Quick COM
plete cure. Hard or soft Corns, Bun
ions, Warts.
"Rsugh on PAIN Poroused Plaster
Strengthening, improved, the best for
backaehe, pains in chest or side, rlleu-
matism, neuralgia.
Thin People.-"Welfs' Health Renew
err restores health and vigor, cures
Dyspepsia. Headache, Nervousness,
Debility. 81.
Whooping -Cough.-And the many
Throat Affections of children, promptly,
pleasantly and safely relieved by
Trough on Coughs" Troches, 15c.; Bal
sam, Csc.
Mothers.-If you are failing, broken,
worn out and nervous, use Wells
Health Remover" 81. Druggists.
Life Preseruer.--H you are losing
your grip on life, try "Wells' Health
Remover" Goes direct to weak spots.
though on Toothache."-Instant re-
lief for Neuralgia, Toothache, Faceache4
Ask for Trough on Toothaehe." l5and
25 cents.
Pretty Women.-Ladies. who would
retain freshness and vivacity, don't fail
to try Wells Health Remover"
Catarrhal Throat affection Hack
ing, irritating Coughs, Colds, Sore
Throat, Rough on Coughs Troches,
I5c. Liquid, 25c.
though on Itch.n-"Rough ON Itch
cures humers, eruptions, ringWorm,
letter, salt rhenm, frosted feet, chill
blains.
The Hope Of the Nation.-Chadren,
slow in development, puny, scrawny,
and delicate, use "Wells' Health Re-
newer
Vide Awake.-Three or four hours
every night coughing. Get immediate
relief and sound rest by using Wells
t.Rough on Coughs.n Troches, I5c. !;
Balsam, Csc.
though on PAIN Focused Plaster
Strengthening, improved, the best
for backache, pains in chest or side,
rheumatism, neuralgia.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

How no GER THIN.-The eating of
nothing containing starch, sugar Or fat,
called the Banting system ; the eating
o2 fat, but not sugar or starch, called
the German Bantlng the wearing OF
wool and sleeping in flannel blankets
inntead of sheets, or the Munich sys-
eem not eating and drinking at the
SANS time, or rather the allowing q
couple 0f hours to intervene between
eating and drinking, the SchWeninger
systems-Detroit Lancet.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

Is brother was praying with much
noise for faith, soul-saving faith, sin
killing faith, devil-driving faith.
There was a quiet friend near to him,
To whom the noisy brother owed a large
bill. = Amen said the quiet friend,
Amen, and give vi debt-paying faith
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

The New York World says President
Cleveland complains that he cannot
obtain correct information from Repre-
sentatiyes and Cabinet officers in.rela-
ton to applicants, and advises him to
" announce the intended appointments
In advance" Hang them up, it says,
for ton days, as they do for applicants
for membership in clubs. a man who
can stand the racket of the newspapers
for q week can be depended on for
character and ability.-N. @. States.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

We do not recommend bile Beans
to cure all the ills human flesh is heir to,
but we know they are superior, as a
catlartic and corrector of the liver, to
pills and liquid liver regulators. One
s'bean'' is a dose. They do not grippe,
sicken the stomach or weaken the sys-
tenn. Try them once and you will rev.
er be without them. Sold by druggists
aud medicine dealers at 25 cents per
bottle.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23
Dr. Alex. Roechi,

A graduate of the University of Rome,
Italy, also of Laval University, Canada,
the Five Universities of Central Ameri-
ca having passed before Bellevue Col
lege. New York and the Medical Facul-
ty of New Orleans, announces his arri-
val in Washington. He offers his ser
vices to the citizens of the place, as
Physician and Surgeon, and also to res
idents of the surrounding country. He
devotes himself especially to female
complaints. At present he a be found
at the residence of Mr.. Dan Quinn.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

An Indiana man, who has a cork leg,
ID about 10 get married 10 b girl with
= similar outfit. and 1t makes him
nladder than a wet hen TO ask him if
he ID going to have d wooden wedding.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

Tie United States diplomatic SER
vics has four ranks or classes. Minis
tera PiAnipotentiary. with q salary oi
DIV 500. are sent to France, Germany,
Great Britain and Russia while $l2,
GOO msn go To Austria. Brazil. China,
Ataig, Japan. Mexico and Spain and
$4,000 men so to Chill and Peru.
Minial ters Resident, the second class Of
diplomatic servants, have salaries
ranging from $1,000 to $4,000.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

In clearing away some rubbish in the
cellar of his Office to-day Hon. @. B.
Steele found q very valuable book to
the State, in which is recorded the
notes given for sixteenth sections, and
placed for collection. The parties to
whom they were intrasted is also dis
closed. Mr.. Steele states that the in
formation given III this book has been
frequently sought by him but without
success. The records of these notes
run from 1850 to 1877, and show that
fully $780, 900 worth of them is not ac-
counted for. The light that this find
throws on the subject will enable him
to call on the delinquent parties for
a settlement.-Baton Rouge Capitol
ian Advocate.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

The epidemic which has recently al
most depopnlated the town Of Ply
mouth, Pa, is attributed to the use of
river sud we'll water that had become
tainted with sewage.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

a man may be loaded to the eye.
brovs with philosophy, and yet be-
come as helpless as a child when he
tries to get the last word with q Wo-
man.--Chicago Ledger.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

a patritied baby was recently dis
covered iii Texas, and our lately mar
fisd editor il wondering how the
blamed thing kept quiet long enough
to get petri6ed Lowell Citizen.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

A very sage philosopher most truly
declares, that 9 the only benefit we
reap from fattery is, that by hearing
what we are not, we may learn what we
ought to be-" But. alas! we greatly
fear that even this advantage is rarely
reaped from it from the fact that it is
more agreeable to us to hear what we
are not if it be favorable to us, than
what we are, or what we ought to be.
No, no! if we have one single friend
in the world, let that friend be honest,
and speak as he thinks. How little of
plain. dealing there is among men ; how
few there are who will speak to us the
plain unyarnished truth Why is it SO?
Because, fattery can sit in the parlor,
while plain dealing is kicked ont of
doors: We are now about to make a
truthful statement . He that reviles
me. calls me a fool, but he that fatters
me, if ] take not heed. will make me
one.s'
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23
Fresh Arrivals at the gtar Grocery:

A full line Of Choice Confectionery /;
School Books, School supplies ;
Fresh cakes and crackers
Blank Books, Memo. Books;
Fine Wines and Liquors
Crockery, Cutlery, Tinware
Best four-cheap
Fine Hose-bsst half hose
All cheap for cash.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

Every horse owner should have a copy
of that admirable work, "a Treatise on
the Horse and His Diseases, by Dr. Ken
dali. A few copies-English or German
for sale at this Office at Csc. per copy.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

We hear some one almost daily re-
commend "Bile Beans" to his friend
who makes some complaint of feeling
badly or bilious, or ont of sorts. It
is good Indication that a great many
people are using these goods. They
certainly aresans excellent remedy.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy-a positive
cure for eatarrb, dyptheria, aud cam
ker mouth. Sold by NJ. p. Young & Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

The hurting of an egg in the direc-
ton Of His Royal Highness in Cork
was plainly an attempt by the Irish to
throw off the yolk.-Louisville Post.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

Linen Collars, Handkerchief, Towels,
Napkins, Hose, Half Hose, ETC., at the
Star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

Are you made miserable by indiges-
ton, consumption, dizziness. loss of
appetite, yellow skin? Shiloh's Vitali-
ger is a positive cure. Sold by NJ. p.
Young.& Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23
the Star Grocery

At the Star Grocery
Mackerel, 4 for a dime
Salt Meat, 6 cts per pound
Best Hams, Is {"
Coffee, 10, l21 and IS per pound
Clarified Sugar, " cts
Cut. Loaf and Pulverized Sugar, 10 cts.
Dates, dried apples, prunes, chow-chow
in bucket, &C., cheap for cash.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

C~atherwood's Old Stock and other
Whistles, 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., 1885-05-23

French claret at 80 cts. per bottle and
California elaret at 25 cts. per bottle, at
the Star Grocery. Try ome
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

Why will you cough when sl,iloh's
cure will give you immediate relief.
Price 10 cts. SO cts, and 81. Sold by
NJ. P. Young g. Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

The English Government has now
definitely abandoned the conquest of
the Soudan. No wiser or jnster step
was ever taken by any Government.
AS we have repeatedly said in these
columns, the English never had even a
shadow of right to be in that country
at all. They had 40 quarrel with the
Soudanese, who merely did what any
spirited nation would have done under
the circnmstances-defend themselves
against INSCRIPTIONS invaders. The
wrong was started by the KhediVe,
who, in one of his periods of madness,
set about conquering and occupying
their country. The English should
never have given him even a show of
assistan ce in this gross outrage or a
neigaboring nation, and the Govern
ment makes a tardy atonement for
their momentary weakness by their
humiliating, it is true, but completely
justiiable and just withdrawal.-N. O.
States.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

Shiloh's Cure will Immediately re-
lieve Group, Whooping cough and bron-
chitis. Sold by M. P. Young Sc Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

Any q wishing TO buy a breech
loading shot gun can hear Of q bargain
by applying at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

The cheapest razors and pocketknives
In town are for sale at the Star Gro
Gerry.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

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., 1885-05-23

For dyspepsia and liver complaint,
you have aprinted guarantee on every
bottle of Shiloh's Vitalizer. 1t never
fails to cure. At Nj. p. Young & Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23
"A. had woman.

Nov, the best thing you a do"
said the Judge to an old negro who had
applied for a divorce, is to go home
and behave yourself"
"Yes, sah."
II do not see why you should not
get along all right"
Eyes, sah."
eve all have to make sacrifices"
"Yes, sab, SO 1 hear 'em say, but
mighty few men haster put up wild SIGH
ez wife ez Use got. / ken stan de COM
mon run o. wimmin', but dat pusson,
jedge, is rank pizen. WY, sab, if she
wuz ersleep an wustsr dream dat |
wuz ~enjoyin' myself she'd wake herself
up an see dat de enjoyment wuz stop
ped right dar. She like ter died some
time ergo. Wuz mighty ir hopes dat
I wuz gwine to lose her, but when she
foun' dat I wuz pleased, blamed eff she
didn't turn ober am git we'll. She's a
bad 'oman, h.''-Arkansaw Traveller.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

Fine Crockery and Table and Pock-
ct Cutlery at the Star Grocery:
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

For RENT.-A small town residence ;
will be rented low to a good tenant, if
applied for soon. Apply at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

AZ The Star Grocery NeaDs Stand
Harper's Weekly, Harper's Monthly
Texas Siftings, Puck
Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper
Popular Monthly, Sunday Magazine
Chatterbox, Seaside Library
Waverly Library, ETC., etc.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

"Hackmetack" a lasting and fra
grant perfume. Price 25 and so cents.
Sold by NJ. P. Young & Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

Jackson's Best and other Chewing
Tobaccos, Pipes and Cigarettes al the
Star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

Country merchants are reminded that
they can get their paper bags, wrap
ing paper and Irvine at N. @. prices at
the Star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

Central Fire Shells, Powder, shoi
and Caps, at the Star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

Fresh oatmeal, nutritious and cheap,
at the Star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

As shot gun BIZ rifle from d Of ths
best American manufacturers can be
had cheap by applying at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

The Rev. Geo. A. Thayer, of Bour-
bon, Ind, says: "Both myself and
wife owe our lives to Shiloh's consump-
ton cure Sold By. NJ. P. Young & Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

Pure Fruit Syrups, fresh JeIlies and
choice Confectionery at the Star Gro
gerry.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

Oatmeal at FIVE cents per pound at
the Star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

A large stock Of Writing and Wrap
ping Paper, Paper Bags and TWine at
Che Star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

The printing press has, made presi-
dents, killed poets, furnished bustles
for beauty, and polished genius with
tile sandpaper Of its criticism. 1t has
made the world get up to roll call every
morning; given the pulpit lungs of iron
and a voice of steam. It has set the
price on a bushel of wheat, and made
the country postofice the ~glimmering
goal Of the rural scribe. It has curtailed
the power of kings, embellished the
pantry shelves, and 'bursted rings; it
has exposed fraud; brought criminals
to punishment; it has furnished the
whole female race with dress patterns;
it has converted bankers into paupers,
made wood saWyers college presidents;
it has educated the homeless lad and
robbed the philosopher Of his reason;
it smiles and kicks and cries and dies
but it can't be run to suit everybody,
and the editor is a fool who tries it,
Marietta Journal.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

A Nasal Injector free with each bot
tie of Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price
so cents. Sold by NJ. P. Young g. Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23
EDUCATIONAL.
oPELoUsAs FEMALE 1NsTTm,-~

S~SNA
oPELoUsAs FEMALE INsTrr,rm-
OpeIousas, 81. Landry Parish. In
FENHIS Institution will resume dut;o.
H. day, September LIST, 1884, under - Aons
mediate supervision of Mrs. M. nj. HIv vao IN
Mrs. NJ. A. DAVIS, with competent ~ y aud
The scholastic year consists of FORTY ws a !
OF TUITION:
Preparatory Department, per month 80.
Music, with use of Piano, d" {" Ivy
Boardin, including Wash oW
ing, Lights and Fuel, b" "
Embroidery, Wax Flowers, PAINTING ieW
Drawing, each, extra, ....... ~.
n1sc,prn Loo
The government of this School ia
parental; no hard tasks or restricf;onaII ct out
posed, but every student must con,n gre ira-
the rules, and must prepare, up to lily With
ure of her ability, the lessons assionaSs meas.
Our course of study and mode ofinSt
are designed to train the mind to bssiIa.ccsien
correct thinking and thorough invessa;oolts Of
No student will be allowed to eatar sYalioh.
classes without thorough preparation uasner
rents and guardians may rest assnva5 So
the manners, health and morals Of shs;aa tnst
dren and wards shall receive due aStSmt;enil .
No deduction for absence, unless in casa
protracSed Illness The location Of this GO y
Is health1ui ana easy of access. The boarS;ssaa
departmont is under the immediate cbasag
OF Mrs. hayes. Boarders will provide tSass
seives WIN blankets and towels. u4
For particulars, address
Mrs. NJ. NJ, HAYES.
Principal.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

V1flFl m in presents giosn Gvay. Send
WEUU.UUUu us 5 cents postage, and by mail
you will get free q package Of goods Of large val
ne, that will start you in work that will at once
bring you in money faster than anything else in
America. All about the 5000, 600 in presents
with each boz. Agents wanted everywhere, of
either sex, of all ages, for all the time, or spare
time only, to work for us at their own homes.
Fortunes for all workers absolutely assured.
Don't delaysH. HAL1ETT 8 Co, Portland, Me
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

School Books, ut the Star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

Practices in the Federal and State Courts.
Special Attention Paid to Collections.
References:-Rev. I'd. Hough, Opelousas !;
I'll. g. g. Newman, Jurey 81 ellis, New Or
leans, La. Dec. 27,-3m
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-23

SKINNER, L.-Gunsmith. Arms and w Il
- ehinery of all kinds repaired ana Ia
s~harpened. Landry street, near tho DtlasS