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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1885-10-10

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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1885-10-10
OPELOUSAS:

SATURDAY. OCTOBER 10, 1885
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1885-10-10
How to Build UP a gown.

an tASHdhSc, uHuel tho hDoNO zap
ton, tersely offers the following good
advice which we quote as being quite
applicable to this OF any other place:
Talk about it.
Write about it.
Help to improve it.
Beautify the streets.
Advertise in its paper.
Patronize the merchants.
Elect good men to all the Offices.
Pay your taxes without grumbling.
Be courteous to strangers that come
among you.
Never let an opportunity pass to
speak good word about it.
If You think of nothing good TO say
about it, say nothing bad.
Remember every dollar you invest in
permanent improvement is that much
money at interest,
Never "kick" against any proposed
necessary Improvement because it is
not near your own door, or fear that
your taxes will be raised fifteen cents.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1885-10-10
JUDICIAL NOTICES

DUBLIC SALE.
Probate Court. Parish Of 81. Landry, No. 1914
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-14
A Lawyer fin TroubIe.

Yesterday morning the county commis- sioners were engaged in hearing the revoca- tion case brought by Prosecuting Agent Colley against Michael Sheedy of Waterbury. The ground on which it was asked that the license be revokedl was that the license had been obtained by fraud and misrepresenta- tion from the fact that the signatures of the recommenders were forgeries The names were these of Charles N. Newton, Thomas Martin and Isaac N. Newton. They are all prominent citizens of Waterbury, and all appeared before the commissioners and testi- fled that they never signed the application. Sheedy said that he gave Attorney Byron J. Smith, of. Waterbury, $5 apiece for getting tae signers and he thought that they were all got in the proper manner.
 The county commissioners reserved their decision. In Waterbury Tuesday petition was brought asking that Lawyer Byron J. Smith be expelled from the New Haven county bar for unprofessional conduct.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-14
THE COMING BANQUET.

Further Preparations For the Event The Republican League House and the Guests.
 A meeting of the committee to arrange fol ] the banquet in honor of Postmaster Sperry | met again last evening and transacted busi-
 ness as follows:'
 The following were added to the general
 committee: Hugh Daley, William J. At
 water, N Easterbrook, jr., F. A. Munson,
 Miles H. Goodyear, the chairman to assign them to working committees. F. E. Harri- ! son was appointed treasurer of the commit tee. A communication was received from
 the Republican league offering the facilities of the house for the reception of the guests. The offer was accepted with thanks and the
 president was directed to communicate with the league. It was voted that invitations not accepted by Saturday night, the 16th
 inst, be considered as declined. Eight
 o'clock was fixed as the hour for the ban quet. Negotiations are in progress for hold ing the banquet at Carll's Opera House. Two hundred and fifty invitations are already ac- cepted and the probability is that there will
 be from twenty to twenty-five special guests present, including prominent dignitaries of the State.
 The meeting adjourned to meet again next Monday evening.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-14
POLICEmEN,s TRAINING scHOo

Their IntelIects Greatly Taxed By
 Their Tutors-GoOd.R Results To Fol-
 low.
 The intellectual training school for police men opened yesterday in the commissioners room with the full Board of Commissioners in the role of teachers. As one after anoth- CT of the force went tremblingly into the au- gust pr esence of the tutors every individual hair stood on end, the color faded from their cheeks, their teeth chattered. and they were the pictures of abject despair. The time be- tween walking their beats and sleeping is so limited that they have had very little time to study their spelling books, review their arithmetics, or take lessons of Cargil1 in penmanship and bookkeeping. Hence it is not to be wondered at that these worthy knights of the locust went into the presence of these grave and venerated judges of their intellectual capacities with fear and trembling. It is said that some of the mental questions taxed the brains of the po- icemen to their utmost. For instance: Spell hydrocephalus, explain the meaning of the word and it's derivation and if you don't have water on the brain when you get through you ought to- It is said that when this question was put to Doorman Moore great drops of precipitation stood out on his face and he asked for permission to sleep on the answer over night. In arithmetic the scholars were not taken beyond the limits of addition, subtraction multiplication and division. Most of them could tell without hesitation the result reached by adding two and two together, although some of them were staggered over the question, ssTen crows are sitting @ rail, if eleven of them fly away how many are there left2" Their pro- fciency in chirography was also tested after an explanation by the tutors that this breaking word referred to the art of writing. It was noticed that the hands of some of the men trembled exceed ingly when they tried to write, which was taken as an indication that they did not drink anything stronger than water. Some made excuses that their early education in this regard had been neglected and since they had been on the force they had forgot They were able, however, to sign a receipt for their pay every month and supposed that when they were appointed to the honorable positions which they now held, that was all that would be required of them in this line The mental school will be continued from day to day until all have been properly tutored and then there will be summing up by the tutors, who will endeavor to arrive at the conclusion whether there is brains enough in the force to guard the interests of New Ha- ven's taxpayers from the raids of thieves and burglars and also to decide when they arrest man for being drunk whether such was really the case not. It is evident that great results will follow by the present method of teaching and it should be encour- aged.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-14
LOCAL NEWS.
Rrfef Mention.

Brief Mention.
 The Decoration day of the St. Aloysius so- ciety occurs June IA.
 MT. M Bradley, of Walnut street, father of Alderman Bradley, is seriously ill.
 Miss Emily V. Tibbals, well known for mer dressmaker of Middletown, died Tuesday night.
 Pinafore will be given in Milford at the Town Hall this evening by Prof. Sherlock with 100 Bridgeport children.
 Captain Thalheins base ball nine defeated Captain Coyne's on the Cottage street lot yesterday afternoon by a score of 25 to 15.
 Stafford's $6O, 900 of four per cent. bonds have been taken by the Norwich Savings society at a premium of one-quarter per cent.
 Attorney Walter Pond and Robert A. Hol- finger were appointed commissioners yester- day by the Probate court on the insolvent es- tate of John H. Coonan.
 Wilton Allen, of Meriden, an old soldier, was brought to the New Haven hospital for treatment Tuesday by direction of the State Beneficiary association of the Grand Army.
 Henry L. Steinert, of the firm of M. Stein ert & Sons of this city and Providence, has just had published by White, Smith & Co.,, of Boston and Chicago, "Les Billet Doux Waltzes."
 Mrs. Margaret, wife of the late Rev. Fred erick Sill, native of Middletown, Conn.,, died at the residence of her son-in-law, Rev. MT. Ashton, at Garnerville, N. Y., Monday, May Il.
 The condition of MT. Charles Peterson, president of the Security Insurance company, was much better yesterday and hopes were entertained that he would be able to be out again in few days.
 This afternoon at o'clock Miss Lottie Judson will be united in marriage to MT. Austin Mansfield, of Lyon street. A receE- tion will take place at the residence of MT. George M Grant, of Lyon street.
 The Dwight street cadets will meet at the drill grounds at o'clock this afternoon for -lHkaiiifl The cadets will probably use their new guns, the cost of which was defrayed by the entertainment given by the cadets at the Atheneum.
 At the meeting of Meriden Uniformed De- gree camp of Meriden Tuesday evening cir cular was read from Colonel Hendricks, giv- ing notice of the State parade of the various uniformed companies of the State, which will be held in Hartford on Thursday, June Ahh
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-14
Personal.

MT. Joseph w. filling, long employed at the Messrs. Blair's establishment and residing at 272 Wooster street, is out again after a severe attack of pneumonia from which it was thought at one time that he would not recover. MT. filling is sixty-three years of age and is nearly returned to his usual sound health.
 The late Rev. MT. Jacocks left in his will bequests as follows: To the fund for the aged and infirm clergy and widows and or phans of clergymen of the Episcopal diocese of Connecticut, $1, 900; $500 to the Mission ary society of this diocese; $500 to St. Luke's, in this city, for building chancel, and 2,O00 as a permanent fund; $500 to the University of the South at Suwanee, Tenn. : $500 and his library to Trinity college, and all his residuary estate, about $4 ,O00, to the Domestic and Foreign Missionary society of the Episcopal church.
 The daughter of Professor A. B. Cor buster, of Bridgeport, is suffering prolonged pain and disagreeable symptoms caused by the bite of dog week or two since The animal, which belonged in a house on West avenue caught the young lady by one hand and inflicted 8 severe wound on one finger which fails to heal rapidly.
 MT. W1ulam D. OA DIluS6pOrG, has just returned from his seventh trip to Florida
 Yesterday MT. E.. F. Sawyer left Sargent & Co.,, with whom he has been for ten years in charge of the silver-plating department. He was the largest contractor in the compa- ny's employ. MT. Sawyer bought out the Herdic cab system of the city on April i, but has not been able to give much attention to it. Hereafter he will devote his whole time to the cab service and will enlarge it greatly. While he was with Sargent 8 Co about SIG, 900 worth of silver passed through his hands daily, and he employed about sey. enty-fve men. Henry B. Sargent, young chemist will hereafter superintend this i'm. portant part of the business of his father.
 The charge against Henry Hennessy has been amended to read manslaughter and the accused pleaded not guilty. A hearing of Hennessy was waived and he was bound over to the Superior court in 5000 bonds. MT. Edwin Merritt appeared and was willing to qualify in the sum of $1 ,000 for the accused. Judge Henney thought the bond Q proper one and MT. Merritt and MT. Jones left the court to confer with State'sp Attorney Ham ersley, who thought bond of $1 ,000 might be sufficient. No order was issued for the reduction, but it is possible that the bond may be reduced to $1 ,000.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-14
Rath Houee CommIttee.

The Bath House committee held a meeting last evening in the ante-roon to the Alder mems chamber, Alderman Hollinger presid- ing.
 The committee appointed to. see about title to the land or water front where it is proposed to locate the Fair Haven bath house were not ready to report.
 The contract for repairing the West river bath house was awarded to Daniel Flynn; price $500.
 It was voted to fix the pay of bath house keepers at $50 per month for the four months ending September 3Oth, and $50 to be paid each of them on April 1st, 1886, provided hey care for the bath houses during the winter
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-14
Sad Bereavement.

George H. Clay, son of Andrew and Mary Clay, died last Tuesday at his parents resi- dence, 1855 Saltonstan avenue, Fair Haven. Deceased was in his twenty-frst year. He had a large circle of friends and acquaint- ances to whom he had endeared himself by his superior qualities of mind and heart. His disease was consumption. All that loving hands could do was done, but despite that and the best medical skill he gradually be- came weaker until at last he fell asleep. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon frorn his late residence.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-14
Kducated and Experienced.

Hoods SarsaparilIa is prepared by Q. I. Hood & Co.,, Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass, who have thorough knowledge of phsrma- ~. and many years practical experience in ti,e business. It is prepared with the great est skill and care under the direction of the men who originated it. Hence Hoods Sar- snDarilla may be depended upon as a thor ouRhIy pure, honest and reliable medicine.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-14
WEATHER RECORD

THDxCATIoNs FOR TO-DAY.
 WAR DEP ARTAENT,
 OTF1cx oFTHE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE wAsHINGTON, D. C.. May IA, 1ssS-l AM For New England, cloudy weather, occaslonai rain. northeast winds, slightly cooler For the vicinity of New York, clearing, fair weather, slight rise in temperature. For the Middle States, warmer, fair weather Tn northern portion, northeast winds, becoming vari- able, slight rise in temperature. For Friday fair, warmer weather is indicated for New England.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-14
nisIocated Shoulder.

Walter Houghkirk, son of Charles L. Houghkirk of County street, was recently knocked down and run over by team which was coming out of livery stable aIeyway. His shoulder was dislocated and badly bruised. The same lad fell and broke his arm 8 year or two ago.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-14
Something Entirely New.

A nice package of s'Persian Perfume Pow der" given to every purchaser of half pound of Tea or one pound of Coffee, instead of placques or cards. Special inducements every Saturday and Monday. Centennial American Tea Co.,, 363 State street. Try our 'tVictor Chop" Tea. Best ever introduced in this country. my11 mwths
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-14
Death of an old and Well Known
 Citizen.

MT. s. H. Keeler, long manufacturer of printing inks in this city, died at his resi- dence on Foote street last evening at about half-past seven o'clock at the good old age of eighty-four. Deceased had resided in this city for thirty or forty years past. His shop was on Artisan street. He was born in Ridgefeld, Conn. He leaves a wife and one son, Mir. T. s. Keeler, of Hubbard's advsr- tising agency, and one daughter, the wife of A. P. Sanford, of Hubbard's agency. He was a respected and esteemed citizen. He died of old age. About two years ago he celebrated his golden wedding
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-14
Atmr nfckerman,s.

MT. Lundberg, well remembered as for many years the florist on Grand street, and later in Westville; can be found by his many friends at George A. Dickerman the flor ist's, on Chapel street, opposite the New Haven Opera House, where he will be pleased to wait on them and execute their orders, having made an engagement with MT. Dick
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-14
Leaders fn the Business

Centennial American Tea Co.,, 363 State street, leaders in special inducements on Saturday and Monday (other dealers are obliged to follow our example). Our motto: 'sWe lead but never follow" my11 mwths
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-14
Amherst Defeated Yesterday.

The Princeton nine played Amherst at Amherst yesterday. Amherst was defeated, score to 6. Great interest prevails over the ball game for Saturday between Yale and Harvard, the first in the Yale-Harvard se-
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-14
l.2S3 Pounds

Perfection Cream" Java Coffee sold (at retaiD by the Centennial American Tea Ce., 363 State street, during April.
 Sworn to before me the 1st day of May, 1885, ANDREW O'NEIL, Notary Public.
 Try it once and you will no other. For sale only by us. my11 mwths
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-14
rhirty-Fourth Anniversary.

The thirty-fourth anniversary of Trinity Parish school occurs to-day Ascension day at p. m. at Trinity chapel on George street. The order of exercises includes: 1, proces- sional; 3, sentences; 8, prayer; 4, Ascension anthem; 5, recitation of collect, epistle and gospel; 6, singing by primary department; 2, church catechism; 8, ascension carol; g, recitation by primary department; 10, be- stowal of prizes; Il, Gloria in E1celsis; 12, benediction; IS, recessional.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-14

The exhibition of the Ivers & Pond pianos will be discontinued shortly. Im- prove the present opportunity to see and hear them and secure the advantage of in troduction prices. L. Barker & Co.,, State agents, room 15 Insurance building, New Haven. Headquarters Hartford, Conn.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-14
Yew Yarea da{g y9orning aunrna1 and Countries,
Police Notes.

 Yesterday afternoon Samuel Rosenberg, dealer in clothing on State street, was arrest ed for using abusive language to Officer Ahern. The trouble arose from the fact that Rosenberg heard that the officer had reported him as keeping open both Saturday and Sun day.
 John Barton, aged e7, and Charles Perry, aged a3, were arrested yesterday morning by Officers Ahern and Phelps for stealing a pair of pants from Bessers clothing establishment on State street. The pants were taken from outside the store. The theft and arrest both occurred within fifteen minutes.
 Officer Clancey brought in two more bicy- clists from Whitney avenue sidewalk last eve ming. The names of the parties are Joseph D. Rice and William s. Wheeler. This makes nine arrests thus far this week from this cause. It is the purpose of the authori- ties to see that the law in this regard is rigid ly enforced
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-14
SCORE BY INNINGS.

Brown -...............3 o o O. 9 Yale le...................5 o 3 0-11 Earned runs, Brown g. Yale 3,
 Base hits, Brown 8, total 13 Yale Il, total 16. Errors, Brown g, Yale IS.
 Time of game hrs 55 min
 Umpire, Wycoff.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-14
Death of Richard HI. Coffee.

Richard H. Coffee died at his residence No. IA Daggett street, last evening of. pneu' lnonia The deceased represented the Third ward in the Board of Aldermen for the years 1883 and '84, his term of office expiring on the 31st of December last. While holding this position in the city government he was faithful in the discharge of every duty de volving upon him. He was a genial, kind hearted man, and bis many social qualities gained him many friends He leaves wife and one child to mourn his loss.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-14
Those Beautiful PansIes.

The last lots of those unsurpassed pansies just arrived and for sale at George A. Dick erman's, opposite the New Haven Opera House. This week closes them out.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-14

Moderator F. Countryman of the New Haven Central association, in answer to Rev. Dr. Todd, asserts that the association does not license Unitarians or any young men who 'deny the fundamental truths of the gospel"
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-14
THE PosrnrEacE.

Jottings and Chat About the Imme.
 dIate Changes to be Made-The CIVIL
 Service Examination for All Ap.
 plicants for Subordinate Positions.
 Postmaster English is, as may be imag- ined, besieged with applicants for positions in the postofice. MT. English said yester- day afternoon that there were lots of appli- cants for the position of assistant postmas- ter, and in fact for all the positions at the office.
 The first two changes which he would make would be in the offices of assistant post
 master and cashier. These positions it was important he should fill before taking charge, as they were the two chief positions, and it was wise to have his two staff officers of his own selection. There would be less haste about making other changes. To the question, How about the examinations re- uuired under civil service rules? Mir. English replied that all applicants for the subordi- nate positions in the office would have to submit to an examination in accordance with the aforesaid rules before they would become eligible to go upon record as applicants for the positions, and the rules required in sddi- tion that they must attain record of at least sixty-fve per cent. of the examination questions. They will be examined in arith- metic, spelling, geography, writing, etc. This will be applied to the letter carriers as we'll.
 To the question, "Who constitute the board of examinersg' Mr. English said that the present board consisted of Assistant Postmaster Boyd, Cashier R. F. Lyon and MT. Tucker, all present officials at the post office He did not know whether there would be 8 new board appointed or not.
 As to the amount of bonds required of the postmaster MT. English said the amount had been variously reported, one paper having had it as high as $24O, 900. The amount of bonds he had been required to furnish was $75, ,000, which was furnished 8 few days be- fore he received his commissson MT English said the bond required of the assist ant postmaster was 5000. He said he was not preparing an oration to be delivered at the banquet to be given in honor of the re- tiring postmaster. In accordance with his usual unvariable custom he would leave the speechmaking to others who were gifted with eloquence.
 At th1s point the interview was broken off by the arrival of several prominent gentle men who had business engagement with the new postmaster, and evidently had their weather eyes open after the loaves and fishes.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-14

The Ivers & Pond pianos are selling fast. Prices and terms of payment suit all. No better pianos made. L. Barker G O., room 15 Insurance building, State agents. Headquarters Hartford, Conn.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-14

Reduced prices of mineral waters. We de- liver to consumers in any part of the city at attractive rates.
 m14 eodtf WHITTLEsEY's DRUG STORE.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-14
POLITICAL.
Republican ward Meetings.

Republican Ward Meetings. The chairmen of Republican committees in the several wards in New Haven are directed to call
 meetings of the Republican electors in their several wards before May 9, 1885, for the purpose of
 electing ward committees to serve until May 18S6 LUCIUS F. DEFINING, Chairman of Republican Town Committee c 1a-a. a= I,.es, aa-.,4 l., ea ,,aoxo
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-14
A Pleasant Gathering.

correspondent says: Quite number of relatives and friends assembled at the house of Mrs. Henriette Trager, corner of York and George streets, last Sunday evening to cele- brate the engagement of her daughter, Miss Jennie Trager, to MT. D. ,Rothschild
 The hours spent there were indeed pleas ant, as fine music, good singing and spark ling wit enlivened the occasion. At about Il o'clock p. m. fine table spread with the goodies of the season was set and enjoyed by all present, interspersed with speeches to gratify and entertain. MT. Charles Trager, brother of the bride, who though New Haven born has been for many years cashier at Stearn Brothers, the well known and exten- sive New York business house, made some very appropriate and well received remarks, as did also several others. The party at a late hour dispersed, wishing the happy bridal pair success.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-14
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY. Beautiful Pansies-At Dickerman's. Connecticut River Shad-Judson Brothers. Fine Butter and Eggs-D NJ. Welch 6 Son. For Rent-Tenement-749 State Street. For Sale Horse Galways Stable French Tissue Paper-At Northrops. Ivers & Pond Pianos-L Eker CO. Lost-Gold Spectacles-17B York Street. Iundberp the Florist-At Dfckef1Aans. Majors Cement-RichaFdsoh 6 Co., Pianos-L. Barker & Co. Reduced Prices -Whittleseys Drug Store. Wanted-Employm yment-"G."
 Wanted-Situation-1,4o ,4o8 Chapel Street Wanted -Situation-2l5 Franklin Street. Wanted-Situation-16 Congress Avenue Wanted -Situation-134 Dewitt Street. Wanted Situation-411 SaltonStan Avenue Window Shades-H. W. Foster Co.