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Morning journal and courier., 1886-09-06

is. But precious little other railroad build ing will be seen in what may be called the northwest corner of the State, or indeed, in any part. The New York, New Haven & Hartford road controls the Ridgefeld, New Canaan, the Air Line, Canal, Shore Line and Valley roads, and is in relations too close to break with the Naugatuck and the Housatonic, and the Housatonic controls the Danbury 6 Nor walk and the two practically control the Shepaug. The New York & New England has the Connecticut Central, the Rockville, the Norwich & Worcester and the Providence branch, and practically the New York City & Northern. This leaves only the New Lon don Northern, the Derby and the Connecti- cut Western roads unaccounted for. The first is part of the Vermont Central system, the Derby road is a small affair belonging to New Haven, and the Connecticut Western IS still unattached. Rumors regarding it's pos sible relations may have some basis, but most of the mountain climbing rumors of these days are nonsense.-Hartford Courant. THE BOUNDARY BETWEEN RHODE ISLAND AND CONNECTICUT FORMALLY SETTLED. The commission on the boundary between Connecticut and Rhode Island met at Watch Hill on Thursday and reached the final agree ment. substantially on the basis of the in- formal agreement made some weeks ago. The disputed boundary was over 20 miles in length, and extended from the junction of Ashaway and Pawcatuck rivers to the New York State line. The line, as agreed upon, commences at an iron buoy in the Ashaway river, running down the middle channel of the Pawcatuck river to the mouth, thence in a northwestern course on straight line to Rhodes Folly, and then due south on the meridian to the New York State line. By the line as agreed upon the course throughout is made straight as far as possible from every angle. The line will have to be ratified by the legislatures of the respective States, and subsequently confirm ed by the United States government, in or der for it to be operative as the boundary in fact. There is practically no change in the line that has been the acknowledged bounda- " for years between the States above the mouth of the Pawcatuck river, where it emp ties into the waters of the Narragansett Bay. In the latter body of water Rhode Island makes slight gain, but it is conceded that the boundary agreed upon is equitable, and there is no reasonable doubt of it's ratification by the respective authorities.
 soUTHINGToN BANK.
 The Southington National bank at the close of business Friday, August 27th, had undivided profits amounting to $6, 101. .54 and surplus of $6. $50.
 REGULATIONS.
 It is said that the peculations of Edward Nelson, the absconding bookkeeper of the Watson iron works at Bridgeport, are much larger than at first reported. The officers of the company are not disposed to prosecute, it is supposed nothing can be recovered.
 HorsfOrd's Acid Phosphate.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-09-06

Washington commanderY No. 1, Knights Templars, decorated the grave of their form CT commander, Thomas H. Seymour, at Ce- dar Hill, Hartford, on Friday. The decora- tion was with Templar emblems after the annual custom. The day is the anniversary of Governor Seymour's death eighteen years 400.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-09-06
E11e 1nnrna1 and Gnmrter.

DELIVERED BY CARRIERS IN THE CTY, 15 CENTS A WEEK, 50 GENTS A MONTH, $500 A YEAR. THE SAME TERMS By MAIL.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-09-06
RAILROAD RUMoR AND NONSENSE.

Some of the Boston stories about the New York & New England road are not worth the space they occupy. One of them is going around now about the Boston G AL bany building across Litchfeld county hills in order to get 'fmore mileage" for it's New York passengers. If mileage" was all it was after. it would take them clear over to Albany to go thence down the Hudson river road. The Connecticut Western may some day be extended from Tarifville to Spring field, which is said to be as near as Hartford
Morning journal and courier., 1886-09-06

ths s.a RsyaS aByyJeSse BByJ ths Sega S1; hard, 1bbl 25c, 5 bbls, $1 Coal 25 cents per bushel: A cord soft wood, sawed or split 10 O in, cord soft wood, sawed or split, 10 in ST: A cord hard wood sawed or split, 10 in. $2; A cord hard wood sawed or split 10 in, $4; cord hard wood, sawed or split, 10 in. Ss. Bundle wood, $1.25 per hundred. 200 Commerce street, where orders should be J. w. WHITE.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-09-06
HOrsfOrd's Acid Phosphate.
 

Dr. Geo. w. Hall, St. Louis, says: 'I took it for indigestion and found it of de- cided advantage" se6 3teod&w1t
Morning journal and courier., 1886-09-06

In view of the low prices and easy terms which Loomis of the Temple of Music, is of fering on Mathushek pianos everyone can af ford to have first-class instrument.
 see 3teod&W1t
The Opelousas courier., 1886-12-11
R8ust Help themselves.

The Houma Courier goes to the root
of the matter in we'll considered arti-
Gle connseling the people to help them
selves 1t says:
All over the parish is heard the cry
of ''hard times, y "no money in sugar at
present prices," bayous all stopped
up-no drainage, NO navigasion,'
'' ''Morgan's Railroad Company nuis-
ance, "what is going to become of US
next year." etc. 1t is granted that the
lands of Terrebonne are as fertile as
any under the sun, it is ac-
knowIedged that no country is natural
ly better drained by the five bayous
that ,un parallel through its limits to
the gulf, and in point of adaptability to
productiveness of fruits, the resources
of this parish are cel tainly as good il
not better than those of any other in
the sugar belt. Then why is it that
mutteriDgs of discomfort are every
where heard to-day 2 Why this gener-
al depression. and staguation of husi.
ness )? The cause is clearly att'ibuta-
BILE to inaction, to the apathy and in'
difference which each man INDUCES in
with regard to the affairs of his neigh
Dor, and as long as. this is persisted in
ruin, absolute ruin will be the issue
We must unite, We must organize, hoid
meetings, talk these matters over il
council, formulate some plan of action
and then work unitedly in common fol
common good results.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-12-11
The Presidents Message.

The New York papers express them
selves Oh the snhjeci nf the Presidents
message substantially as follows: The
Sun simply reviews the message syn
optieally. making slight comment.
The Herald ptonnunces it "a truly aud
soupaiy American State paper" The
Times says it is sunpreteniions, patr-
otic, straight-ioi ward and business
like The Tribune says it is not pre-
ciseiy great message, but in the main
fairly sets fo,tll the opinionsof the party
whic, made Mr.. Cleveland President.
The Star prouounces it "clear and de-
cisive, complete and comprehensive"
The World admits that I" it is conceived
in n patriotic spirit and written viii, or
dinary clearness.'
Among Congressman, Mr.. Morrison
says it is Ii better tariff document than
the fist message, but that he is unwill-
ing to talk about it. Mr.. Carlisle says
it is sound and able, teaches true Demo
cratic doctrine and should satisfy tariff
reformers. Mr.. Randall says it is IL good
message Mr. Cox says it is admirable.
Mr.. Hallman says that the silver and
civil service portions don't suit his re-
gion of country, but that the rest Is
sound. Messrs. Bland and Weaver are
disappointed at the repetition of the
coinage suspension recommendation.
Mr.. Springer says the message is able.
Mr.. Reid thinks the message is imprac-
ticable, aiming at impossible benefits
by impracticable reforms. Senator Beck
likes the message generally, but says the
President is " cranky" ON silver.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-12-11

A@Bears' i'm the Book Market.

People generally have supposed that The
Literary Revolution brought the prices OF
books down to the very bottom. The suppo-
sition was mistake. Alden has recently
made reduction all along the line-a reduc,
tion SO great as to be IA startling surprise to
book buyers, and an amazement to book pub
lishers He says continued reduction in cost
of manufacture, aud continually widening
nesaha 4 can he ecanS
multiplied-it would seem as if he were
bound to make q ustomer of every one who
can read! Tennysons Enoch Arden for 2
cents! Guizot,s France 427 fine illustrations,
reduced from $34.O0 to $3.50, and SO on, ad
iefnittns A novel scheme which he has re-
Gently put forward to tempt book-lovers is q
" "Proyident Book Club" which secures each
member 5000 library for installments Of SO
cents month, or u larger library for proper
tionate payments. His new 64-page Alpha
betical Catalogue is very wonder in its lit
erary attracrions-it and particulars of that
Club are sent free to any applicant. Address
John B. Alden, Publisher, New York or Chi
caro-,
The Opelousas courier., 1886-12-11
ORDER OF COURT.

In accordance with Act No. of the Acts
of the General Assembly of the State, ap-
proved Feb. Goth, 1880, the following terms Of
Court are hereby fixed in and for the 18th
Judicial ID istrict of the State of Louisiana,
composed of the parishes of St. Landry and
Acadia, for the calendar year A. D., 1887, to-
wit
lst. civil term for the parish of st. Lam
dry, to begin Monday, January 10th, and to
end Saturday, February 18th, 1887. For this
term a veuire of fifteen Jurors will be drawn
aud cited for the week beginning February
7th.
e,l. A civil term for the parish of Acadia.
to commence Monday, Feb 2lst, aud to end
Saturday, March the l2th, 1887.
Sd. jury term for St. Landry, to begin
Wednesday. March 23d, and to end Saturday.
April 10th, 1887.
to commence Monday, April 25th, and TO end
Saturday, May 9TH, 1857.
5th. A civil term for st. Landry, to begin
Monday, May 30th, and to end Thursday,
June 30th, 1857.
9th civil term for the parish of Acadia,
to begin Monday, Sept 18th, and to end Fri,
day, Sept. 30th, 1857.
1 7tb jury term for st. Landry, to com.
mence Monday, Oct. 18th, aud to end Wedncs.
day, Nov 3Oth, 1887.
I Sth. A jury term for the parish of Acadia,
to begin Monday, Dec. 5th, and to end Thurs
day, Dec 22d, 1887.
The Clerk of Court will enter this order on
]! tie minutes of Court for the parish Of st,
| Landry; will post one copy in the Court
room, and another on the Courthouse door OF
| said parish. He will hand one copy of this
| order to the editor of the Opelousas Courier,
| and forward another TO the editor OF the
/ Rayne Signal parish of Acadia, for publica
! tion during thirty days And as soon as q
clerk of the District Court for Acadia parish
shall have been elected aud qualified, the
Clerk OF Court for parish of ST. Landry will
forward D copy of this. order to him as re-
quired by law.
Tn open Court this I'd Dec 1886.
G. w. HUDSPETH,
Judge 18th Jud. Dist. of La. .
] A true copy.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-12-11
A Few Simple Truths.
Pointe Coupee Banner.

Pointe Coupee Banner.
Public schools are established for
the education of the children, and not
MS IL matter of convenience tn teachers,
or for the purpose of paying salaries to
teachers. Salaries To teachers are only
necessary consequences of the establish
ment of the schools.
Public Offices should be kept open
during such hours as will suit the con.
venience of the public, and officials
should make their arrangements for at
tendance at their respective offices with
due regard for the convenience of the
public. Theii hours should not be
regulated for tlleir own personal con.
venience. Public officials are the ser.
wants, not the masters of the people.
Tax debtors will save themselves
both worry and expenses by settling
their dues to State and parish before
the 3Ist of December
The law requires an officer of ths
Parish School Board 10 visit and in
spect all the Public Schools of the par
isls.
Gambling in public or within view
0f the puOiic hlShWay is pfohipfteu u.
law, and it is the duty of, peace officer
to suppress it.
Hunting and shooting upon othe
peoples premises, without special per
mission of the owner is illegal, ant
may be prosecuted as a trespass.
Profanity in the public streets ant
highways is an indictable offense.
Church is not the place for dogs. /
makes 20 difference who the dog be
longs TO, it should be kept out o
church If a dog happens to pick up
dose of rat poison IN cllucb, the owne
Of the dog las no right to complain, a
1t is proper to place the poison in th
hooks and corners of the church TO de
stroy rats and mice.
The children who are entitled b,
Law to free public education, are thos
between the ages of and 18 years.
Those who have not sufficient shelte
for their domestic animals, should los
no time ID preparing good shelter. TIL
man who does not have u good shelte
to keep the rain and sleet and col,
winds OF winter from his horse or COW
does not deserve to own either horse 0
COW.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-12-11
How to Build On House.

We have just received FROM the publisher a
neat, new book, with the above title, contain
ing plans and specifications for twenty five
houses of all sizes. from two rooms up; also,
engravings showing the appearance of houses
built from the plans given.
In addition, it has valuable information Of
permanent aud practical value on subjects
relative to building and building contracts,
that cannot fail to be of value to those who
intend to build, and it will be sent to any ad-
dress Oh receipt of 25 cents, by j. S. Ogilvie
York
The Opelousas courier., 1886-12-11
WNUBLIC SALE
n
Probate Court, Parish of st. Landry, No. 4754
ESTATE OF MARY SUSAN KEARY.

n -
Probate Court, Parish of St. Landry, No. 4754
ESTATE OF MARY SUSAN KEARY.
By virtue of an order of the Hon. the Dis,
trict Court in and for the parish of Sc. Ian.
dry there will be sold at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder. by the under
sned tutor or any duly qualified auetionesr,
at the last residence of the deceased, in Prai-
rie Plasance, in the parish aforesaid, on
TUESDA 7, the 4th day of January, 1887 /,
the following described property, belonging
to the estate of Mary Susan Keary, deceased,
to-wit
A body of land situated in the Plaisance
settlement, having an area of forty arpente,
moro or less, bounded south by public road
leading from Opelousas to Flat Town and by
property of Onezime Lafeur, east by road
leading from said Opelousas and Flat Town
road to Poiret's bridge and by property Of
Baptist Church, west by property of Henry
L. Garland, now occupied BY Hypolite James,
and north by property of the estate Of COM
munity between Frank j. D'Avy and Mary
Susan Keary.
The line which is to divide the property to
be sold from that which bounds it on SSe
north is an extension of the northern lin
line Of the Hypolite James tract, eastward ~
the road leading to Poiret's bridge. ~
Terms-Cash.
FRANK J. D'AVY,
Dec. /, 1886. Tutor.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-12-11
DR., HADDEN,
Resolutions of Respect Adopted bv the Ses
sion OF the Presbyterian Church OF
OpHIQusaS.

WHEREAS, God in His allwise Providence
has removed from enr midst DIR. LoUIs HAD
DEN, beloved member and officer of this
church therefore,
Resolved, LIST. While we mourn our loss We
would bow in humble submission to the will
of Him who doeth all things we'll.
ID. That we would express our gratitude
to Almighty God that he SO long spared to US
the wise counsels and useful life Of our de-
parted brother.
Sd. That by the death of DIR. Hadden the
church has lost an earnest, faithful and lib
eral member, and our Session valued and
efficient adviser aud fellow-laborer, and one
whose memory we will ever gratefully cherish.
Ath. That copy of these resolutions be
sent to the family Of the deceased, and that
the papers of the town be requested to pub
lish them. +. w. LEWIS, Moderator.
JAS. H. Houston, Clerk.
Opelousas, December 9th, 1886.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-12-11
Land a Bargain.

TIME east half of section township 3 south
Il of range east, containing 800 and 20ll0O
acres, situated ON Bayou Boeuf, St Landry
2a miles from the I. & 2. Railroad.
Lots Nos 1,2, 8, 4. S and g. and south hait
of the northwest quarter, and&he northwest
quarter Of the northwest quarter Of section 81,
Township 3 Range east. situated in the par
ish of Avoyelles, near McCoy's ferry.
Will be sold cheap for cash, or one third
cash and balance in one and two years
4. j. PERRAuLT,
1nelou sas. July 25. Agent.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-12-11

With this issue ef The CouRIER We
send uut tile horticultural supplement
of MIR. #. Jay Lacy, proprietor of the
Mount Hope Nursery Washington, La.
Mr.. Lacey's trees are all thoroughly
reliable and acclimated, and this being
the time to set out orchards We would
advise our readers to send ID their or
ders al once This is tried home in
dustry and should receive generous
patronage.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-12-11
BucIssen's aArnica 5alve.

The Best Saive ii the world for
.Cuts, Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt
Rhenm. Fever Sores, Tetfer, Chappsd
Hands, CIilblains Germs, and ail Skin
Ernptions. and positively cures Piles,
or no pay required. Il is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction. or money
Refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale BY HI. r. Young & Co
The Opelousas courier., 1886-12-11
NO. IL.
JUDICIAL NOTICES
GHERlFF'S SALE.
District Court, Parish ST. Landry, No. l4170
Henry l.. Garland VS.. Louis Lowry.

By virtue of an order of seizure and sale
issued out of the 18th judicial District Court,
in and for the parish of st. Landry, in the
above entitled and numbered suit, and to me
directed, will proceed to sell at public anc-
tion, to the last aud highest bidder, at tha
front door of the Court House, in the town OF
Opelousas, on SATURDAY, Jan. 18th, 1881,
at ii o'clock a. M, the following described
property, viz:
A tract of land situated ON the west bank
of the Bayou Teche, about half q mile above
Coulon Bridge. This land is bounded above
by lands occupied by Ben Ventress, below by
lands occupied by Louis Sibille, and IN the
rear by lands sold to Frank Mundel.
One black creole horse, one bay orsols
horse, one plow, one harrow, and one hand
grist mill.
Seized in the above entitled suit.
Terms and Conditions-For cash to the
amount of Two Hundred and Thirty.eight and
74IlOO Dollars, and to the amount Of costs Of
these proceedings and balance Of the price
which said property may sell for, payable in
equal instalments with eight per cent yearly
interest from 9TH November. 1886, the prinei-
pal on first Of November, of the years 1882,
1888, 1889, 1890, 1891, 1892, 1893, and 1894, but
the interest annually.
&C. DUsON,
Dec. IL, 1886. Sheriff.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-12-11
Nov. n, 1886.

NoTlcEkassnd ass Office at New Ssysa osss tSs h
the following named settler has tiied notice Of
his intention to make final proof in support Of
his claim, aud that said proof will be mad&
before the Judge or, in his absence. the ClsrS
of the District Court, at Opelousas, La, q
Tuesday, January 4th, 1887, viz:
Gilbert Young. 7
who made Homestead Entry No. 5s42 for the
southeast of S W and W Of 8 81 section
T. townp 8 south range west, La. Meridian
He names the following witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon, aud cuitiva-
tion Of SAID, land, viz: Dupr6lon Doueet,
Placide SinlEe, Pierre Hebert, Jean Simare,
all of st L fdry psgish saa L Lo9sisPa sni41 rp
Nov. ", 1856. ct Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-12-11

A limited quantity Of Rescue Grass
seed, Bronsts scIradefi1, crop Of 1856,
in > ID. lots at 25 9. per Id. By single
pound 80 &. Now is the time to SOW
this excellent grass for winter pastur-
age. Apply 1T Littell's drugstore.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-12-11
Pardon.

NI Office is hereby given that an applica..
lV tion for pard ON will be made to the Board
of Pardons and to the Governor of Louisiana,
ON behalf of Joseph Ramaare NHel@ms
eOaa, who was convipted at the November
term of the 18th judicial District Court OF St.
Landry parish, OF compromising felony, ana
sentenced to pay fine of sixty dollars and
costs This application will be made solely
with the view of restoring the political and
civil rights of said party.
KENNETH BAILLIO,
Nov. 27. 1886. Attorney.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-12-11

Will our friends and pattoas remvtn-
Der the COURIER during The bnsincss
season while money is In circulati"n ?
Let those who are in arrears settle mp
their little bills witt. US. We caunnt
live Or publish n paper simply on prom
ises. Pay ms something. friends
The Opelousas courier., 1886-12-11
From the Editor OF the Gainesvilie{ Ga. .)Eagle

consider Bradfeld's Female Regulator the
best medicine ever compounded and offered
to the public for the diseases for which it is
lady who never had any health until she com.
menced using it. 1t gave her immediate re-
lief, and from that time until now she has en-
joyed the best of health. can say with
hearty good will, 4" God-speed DR.. Bradfeld
in the sale of his never.failing Female Regu-
lator!"
Treatise on g Health and Happiness of Wo.
mau mailed free.
BRADFIELD REaUs AToR Co., Atlanta, Ga.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-12-11

Several of onr enterprising business
men have had beautiful Christmas
cards printed ut this office, which will
be distributed to their customers dnr-
ing the holidays. Lspk out foi them,
because they are real little gems in the
way of lithugrapl pictures
The Opelousas courier., 1886-12-11

D1ED-At Opelousas, Dec. 5th, 1886,
Louis DEsBREsT, aged fifty three years,
one month and one day.
AT Cataro, in this parish, Dec. 9,
1886, at 1885 p. M, Mrs CHARLOTTE
WEBB, wife of Thos. c. Qairk, aged So
years.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-12-11

Ducks are SO abundant In our mar
ket that the mallards have suld ms low
MS ten cents and teals at four cents d
piece. This is cheaper and better liv
ing than bnying beef or pork.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-12-11

Business has been lively III town this
week On Tuesday our streets were
encountered by wagons laden with
country produces and hy the vehicles of
out.of-town shoppers. Our merchants
have large and well selected stocks and
can supply all wants. Do your trading
at home.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-12-11

Billiards and snow storms have
ruled the weather with au icy hand at
the North for the past few days. Our
weather here has been May zephyrs
compared to the fury of old Boreas else
{ where.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-12-11
]; or sale.

4 FINE RESIDENCE, with all necessary
~ outbuildings and improvements, and SUIT
corporate limits cf Opelouaas, win be sola
cheap. Apply as this 0faee. dlSsf
The Opelousas courier., 1886-12-11

We learn rhat Mr. Joshua Bailey, re-
siding near Rayne, who took corrosive
sublimate through mistake, few days
ago, has since died from the poison
The Opelousas courier., 1886-12-11
I tfu6 copy.
G. MAYo, Deputy Clerk.
No17TCE.

a LII parties indebted to the undersigned
n whose accounts are past due, are respect
fnlIV asked Go call and settle at once TO save
costs. Ali accounts unpaid on lst Of January
will be handed ont to an attorney for imme-
diate collection.
Opelousas, Dec Ii, 's6, 4t.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-12-11

Hnrrah! Hurrahi! Jno. .Tacohs to
Ee front! just received d largessfock Of
bliday novelties in the way If Christ
Jas and New Year cards, bnvels scrap
cooks. scrap pictures, waste baskets,
fancy work boxes, photo and auto
tograpll albums, papeteries, &c.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-12-11

Why will yon cough when shiloh's
cure will give you Immediate roliaf
Price I0c, Soc and Sl sold hy M r.
Young q. CO.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-12-11

Once upon d midnight dreary,
I was tossing weak and weary,
For I had q fit Of ague,
!. f3s1 my bones we're very sore.
sistseisashlr read label
0f:l sss.,sits:Ge on my table,
But to reasi1.t scarce was able;
I was SO sifeialag sore
Took I just one dose, twas BILE BEANS;
Soundlv slesat T anu did snoTe.
Had the ague neyermore!
rs cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists.