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The Opelousas courier., 1886-07-03
HAAsv1LLE, La June %, 1886.

Editors COURIER
Since our last letter to theg COURIER,
4 wes,E ago, Ne have made 1t point
to interview i number of gentlemen
living i'll the recently oyerfowed dis
triets in Avoyelles and st. Landry.
All with one accord say. sthe like was
never known. On Cocodrie The dam
age doue to crops and property is far
worse than on Bayou Benf. The
bridge crossing the Crocodile on road
from HaasVille to Chicot is gone. Fhe
bayoa Toro bridge farther down, has
been washed away Mr.. Dossman's
bridge over the Crocodile is gone. We
understand Mr.. D. lost bis saw mill
all floated off except the machinery !;
besides he sustained great loss in sawed
lumber and logs Just below Mr.. Doss-
mans the bridge spanning the CrocO-
die on public road leading from the
Snnf1ower Plantation on Bayon Bnuf
to Chicot, was swept away. Capt. Sam
Haas lost several thousand feet OF lnm-
Der that was stacked at his Star Mill on
the Crocodile. From every quarter up
and down the bayous, damage has been
done both to property and growing
crops. From Spring Greek reports
reach us of dwelling houses having
been washed away Below rs on Bayou
Bmuf, Mr.. G J. Thompson living on
the east side Of the Bayou, had some
two hundred acres of coru and cotton
badly flooded at one time BY hefoic
efforts. a levee was constructed that
finally shut the waters out, and he may
4 IT. Gnuaa of hiH nnTU
and cotton. :,
On some places much of the corn viii
be a total loss, especially where the
water has stood for length OF time
We hear some speak Of planting agar
in the hope to make late crop OF corn
We saw one farmer last week pur
chasing garden seed. This gentleman
said. ssas fast as the waters recede ane
the lands get in condition shall plan
corn and try to make something IN thu
corn line.n
Cotton has Jared badly, but Wher'
the water has gone off the weed is talk
ing new life and budding out again
s and will no doubt make moderated,
fair crop of the aeecy staple yet, siloult
all prove favorable from this time on.
The farmers and planters are goini
to work, just as fast as it is possible 70
them to do so, as the waters reeede
There is no time to spare now. W
were all far down last week as Barbreck
, and saw the plows and hoes at work Al
along where the soil was dry enough t
stir.
, Capt. Sam Haas Of Chicof, wa
! nrompt ID sending men and boats on
, while tile waters were at their helghj
to relieve any that might be in dange
!. or we're suffering. Such action on tl
| mart Of Capt. Haas deserves specis
mention and praise, and will not 500
s be forgot by. those living along I'll
hayons. While much more could !
said about the overflow we refrain, an
close. Yours,
The Opelousas courier., 1886-07-03
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June 26. 1886.
TDUBLTC SALE


Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 4720
estate OF VALERIE BoURoUg.
Bv virtue Of an order of the Hon. the Dis
tricf Court in and for the parish of sc. Lam.
dry there will be sold at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, by the under
stoned Sheriff and ex-oficio auctioneer. at the
last residence of the deceased, at Plaque
mine, near Opelousas in the parish aforesaid, !,
on WEDNESDA Y, the l4Eh day Of July,
1885. the following described property, belong
ing to the estate of Valerie Bourque, deceas-
ed, to-wit:
/. Fifty acres of prairie land, with ell the
buildings and improvements thereon, situated
in this parish and bounded as follows: on the
north BY Louis Nj. Bihm, east by S6venne Pre-
lean, south by DIR. Paul Foster, and west by
Michel Thibodeau.
2. Also, the growing crop Of corn and cot
ton on said land.
8. Also, one creole mule, one creole mare,
one double barrel shot gun, two ploughs apd
harrow, one branding iron, and u lot OF hou9e-
i hold and kitchen furniture-as will more fuzzy
appear by inventory made BY 3. A. 6nidry,
4 aiofarg public, May 3lst, 1886.
4 TerEfss-- Cash. q. Y. UuoVNy
Sheriff and ex.oficio Auction6er.
June 10, 1886. 81
The Opelousas courier., 1886-07-03

"What's the matter si2" you are MOP
looking well. 60 nothing only slight
cold. In two days after the above con-
yersation s Sin was very sick with paeue.
monia. Had he at first taken dose OF
SMITHS BILE BEANS II bean) he
would have been surely c.: I without
harm. A coId is conges, II; BILE
BEANS will relieve a cold quicker
than any other remedy, as it relieves the
congested part at once. For sale by all
medicine dealers. Price, Csc. per BOTTLE
The Opelousas courier., 1886-07-03
NOTICE

RS hereby given, in accordance with Article
48 of the Constitution, that q bill will be
introduced at the present session of the Gen.
eral Assembly to amend section of an Act
entitled " An Act to incorporate the Town Of
Vile Plate, Parish of st. Landry" approved
March 10Th, 1858, SO as to give the President
of the Town Council power to act as eg-Cfhcio
Justice of the Peace in enforcing the town or
dinances, with the same power and privileges
and with rights to the same emolnments that
a Justice of the Peace would have in similar
cases. May Is, 1866
The Opelousas courier., 1886-07-03

The impeachment trial of Fontelieu
before the Senate has ended without a
verdict. IF impeachment trials cannot
be conducted more expeditionsly aud
less expensiyely than this has been.
then such trials are an absnrdity and a
laree-a mere scarecroW.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-07-03


The Marksyille Bulletin hits the nail
on The head when it recommends advef-
tising In the country to our merchants
as means of increasing their interior
trade. Drummers have become essen
#tial agents ID the modern system Of
solicitation but after all the old time
method Of reaching the people, that of
advertising, not only literally but pro-
fusely--some might cali extravagantly
in the country as well as IN the city
napers, is the best and sarest. In the
country 8 every man, woman and child,
from the town merchant to the field
hand, reads tile parish paper, not only
the news, editorials and miscellany, bnt
the advertisements as well, and every
city merchant who puts his name IL the
columns of i country paper ls soon
known tllrnugliont that parish. fht
Bulletin gives the city merchants good
advice and they will consult their inter
asts by acting d, ii. Advertise liber-
ally in the country papers q. state'
The Opelousas courier., 1886-07-03

Who would dispense with the luxury
of ice water these hot days when our
friend Lacombe is selling ice at q cts.
per pound at retail, and II cts. per
pound in quantitiesg See advertise
ment.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-07-03
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The Best Salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains Corns, and all SKIN
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles,
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by nj. p Young & Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-07-03

Large piles of sand are being deposit
Cd alongside the bricks on the Court
House square, and the work of rebuild-
inr the burnt edifice will soon be under
aaIl headRay.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-07-03
NOTICE

rs hereby given that the Assessment Lsts
town of Opelousas, for inspection and corree-
ton, for term of 20 twenty days, beginning
next after the 10 (ten) days required for no.
tice. AID. LASEkAPES,
Assessor Parish of st. Landry.
Opelousas, June z 1886. Jel2-o6
The Opelousas courier., 1886-07-03

Shiloll's Vitalizer is what you need
for consumption, loss of appetite, diz-
ziness, and all symptoms of dyspepsia.
Price 10 and rs cents per bottle. Sold
by M. P. Young & Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-07-03

Shiloh's Cough and Consumption
cure is sold by US on a guarantee. It
cures consumption. Sold by M. F..
Yonng & Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-07-03

Hook & Ladder meeting on Monday
avening, July 5th, at 8 o'clock at usual
nIaee. for Transaction of important busi
The Opelousas courier., 1886-07-03

III is June %, thirty -four acts and
eoncurrent resolutions had been pro-
mulgated in the official journal-the
Ration Rouge Capitolian- Advocate
The Opelousas courier., 1886-07-03
BradfieId's Female Regulator

BradfieHd's Female Regulator
Will giyeza blooming color, an elastic step
and a cheerful spirit to the woman of sallow
complexion, heavy dragging motion and mel
ancholy disposition.
Treatise on Health and Happiness of Wo-
man mailed free.
BRADFTELD REGULATOR Co., Atlanta, Ga.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-07-03

For SALE-A new Remington double
barrel breech-loading shot gun can be
had at bargain on application at this
office.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-07-03

Sleepless nights, made miserable by
that terrible cough. Shiloh's Cure 10
the remedy for You. Scld BY M. F,
Young g. Go.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-07-03

That hacking cough can be SO quick
Iy cured by Shiloh's Cure. We guaran-
tee ii. Sold by NJ. P. Young & Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-07-03

Catafrh cured, health and sweet
breath secured, by Shiloh's Catarrh
Remedy. Price SO cts. Nasal injector
free. Sold by NJ. P. Young g. Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-07-03
Printing Office For Sale.

A COMPLETE outfit for printing seven
N column newspaper. Press, Type, Cases,
Stands, Etc, all in good order, being the ma
terial used for the publication of the Wash
ington Enterprise and Neacs. Will be sold.
cheap. Apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-07-03

Will you suffer with Dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint? shiloh's Vitalizer is
guaranteed to cure you. Sold by M.
P. Young & Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-07-03

For lame back, side or chest, use
Shiloh's Porous Plaster Price 25 cts.
Sold by M. P. Young g. Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-07-03

Group, whooping cough and bronehi-
tbs Immediately relieved By ShilolI'a
cnre. Sold by M. P. Young 8, 60.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-07-03

Why snffer from corns when Corona
Corn Cure will effect a permanent curef
Sold by R. MI. Littell.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-07-03

Our old friend Capt. I'll L. Garland
i one of the happiest men in Opeiousas
to-day, Right on the heels of the ''good
news from Baton Rouge" last Wednes-
aay came the announcement TINT lis
second son, Henry L., Jr., who is a stu
dent at Manhattan College, New York,
had graduated at the head of his class
and been awarded three medals ont of
fige at the commencement exercises
held 1.-THE Academy of Music on June
25tb. Accept our hearty congratula-
fi0ns, Capt
The Opelousas courier., 1886-07-03

Briefs printed at this Office with neat
.sss and dispatch, at the usual rates.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-07-03

D1ED.-Near Opeloasas, June Both,
1886, JOSEPH P. Roy, aged 43 years
and months.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-07-03

FoR RENT "A centrally located bnsi-
ness stand on Main street. Possession
given Immediately. Apply at this Office
The Opelousas courier., 1886-07-03
TAKEN UP AS AN EsTRAY.

TpY the undersigned in Bellevue ON the
I'D 10th inst, a red OK, blaze face, branded
thus 7 D, crop and C in right ear, and In
the other, fac-simile of brand can be seen ~.
this offiee.) This OK has been ranging 10 the
neighborhood for more than two years. The
owner is requested to call and prove property
pay charges and take him away or he will be
u'sp'''N' - " EMORY WILSON. !
Nov 90 1895 I'm
The Opelousas courier., 1886-07-03

Try Littell's ice cold soda water.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-07-03

a. good second hana piano tor sials
for eighty dollars. see advertiser
The Opelousas courier., 1886-07-03

Z at meeting of the Town Council
held last Friday, George Lastrapes was
elected Constable in place of w. NJ
Johnston, deceased; ]; Sydney Hebrard
being at that time acting constable by
appointment of the Mayor. Victor Las
trapes was elected Assessor and COllec-
ter, which functions had heretofore been
discharged by The deceased Constable.
The action taken on the market ques-
ton a few days before was reconsidered,
and the usual tax of 81 pr stall was
ordered to be levied.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-07-03

Col. John B. Stone, of Madison, is
spoken of as one of the candidates in
the Fifth District to beat King.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-07-03

Mr.. Chas. P. Gordon, former resi-
dent of this parish, died near Dayton,
Liberty Co.. Tex, on Sunday, june 2O,
aced about 45s years. Three of bis sons
were residing with him, the eldest being
abont is years of age, and daughter
Miss Annie, has been for some years 9
member Of the household OF her uncle,
Mr. CD. Anaras, Of 0pelousas Char
lev was gallant soldier Of the 9th La;
Reot.. and served with distinction n al
the Virginia campaigns under the I'M m,
mortal Stonewall. We extend to Dis
bereaved family onr heartfelt sympa-
fhY.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-07-03

Arrangements have been perfected
for an excursion to Chicago by the
Louisiana Press Gang when their ses
sion closes in August at Monroe. The
Clarion will be with the jolly boys who
"eatcl on' to free rides generously ten
deled by rich railroad companies
Moreh0nse Clarion.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-07-03

June 5-1nl
Daily Republican., 1886-10-06
jewish Hunbr.

The humorous point of view from
which we survey one another qua Jews
and that from which we survey our
neig hbors qua Gentiles, are, of course,
among the more local and characteristic
feat res of the subject. at would be
impairment to dilate," says the Jewish
Chronicle, ION what every Jew realizes
SO thoroughly; II he does not, no amount
of explanation will help him. To make
the comic character Of play or novel q
jew is sufficiently common device; az
unsuccessful 1t must be added, as 1t ID
common. Perhaps these Merry Andrews
,of fiction have their uses, and serve to
rouse tn, laughter Of the Gentle public,
perhaps we have comic side which we
ourselves are incapable of perceiving, and
yet we are by no means sparing of one
another In this respect. AS far as we
can Judge we should say that only Jew
perceives to the full humor of another;
but 1t is numor so fine. so peculiar, sc
distinct In flavor, that we believe 1t i'm
possible to fmpart Its perception to any
one not born Jew. The most hardened
agnostic deserter from the synagogue en-
joys Its pungency where the Jealous alien
convert to Judaism tastes nothing but q
little bitterness. In these days, indeed of
slackening bonds, Of growing careleeeness
as 10 long-cherished traditions, when the
old order is changing and giving place
to new with startling rapidity, 1t is, per
haps, our sense of humor as much az
anything else which keeps alive the family
feeling of the Jewish race"
Daily Republican., 1886-10-06
PEARLS OF WISDOM.

No cord or cable can draw 80 forci-
bly, or bind so fast as love can do with
only single thread.
Unaffected mpdesty is the sweetest
charm of female excellence 1.-The rich
esi gem In the diadem of their honor.
People who are extravagant on
themselves are often wonderfully in
genious in devising plans OF economy
for others.
Sell. control consists in the willful
and Intentional closing of the mind
against dubious views and the heart
against passions.
Scorn not thy fellow creature; there
is some spark of good yet left in every
man, even though he be lying in the
veriest mire.
There are words that concentrate in
themselves the glory of lifetime; but
there is silence that is more precious
than they.
An influence beyond our control lays
its strong hand in every deed we do,
and weaves its consequences into an
iron tissue of-necessity.
Believe nothing against another but
upon good authority; nor report what
may hurt another unless 1t be greater
hurt to others to conceal it.
One great difference between a wise
man and a fool is, the former only
wishes for what he may possibly OBJ
tain, the latter desires impossibilities.
When one lives entirely with the
course of nature, every day is fully
lived. Light and fire make us human
beings. Men alone live far into the
night.
Temperance puts wood on the fire,
-four in the barrel, meat in the larder,
vigor in the body, intelligence in the
brain, and happiness in the whole
family.
Whenever you commend, add your
reasons for so doing; it is this which
distinguishes the appreciation of man
OF sense from the fattery of syco
plants and the admiration of fools.
No moral teaching, be it ever Sc
sound, no precepts, be they ever sc
wise, will avail to counteract the pow,
erful influence that emanates un con.
sciously from character and example.
To be flattered is grateful, ever
when we know that our praises are
not believed by thos, who pronounce
them; for they prove at least our power
and show that our favor is valued,
since it is purchased by the meanness
of falsehood.
Experience keeps dear school, bu'
fools will learn in no other, and scarce
| ly in that; for 1t is true we may give
advice, but we cannot give conduct.
Remember this; they that will not be
coupseled cannot be helped. If you dc
not hear to reason, she will rap your
knuckles.
1t is well to rem ember that we have
nothing but our own consciences tc
guide US on certain abstract questions
whereof there are two sides and two
parties This being so, we are doubly
bound to testify to our own and honor
our flag by our constancy and sincerity
Daily Republican., 1886-10-06
Up In the Coal Regions.

Mr.. William T. Massey has returned
home from visit TO the coal regions oil
Lnzerne County, Pa. While ut Scrap-
ton he paid o visit to the Lsckawanna
Iron and Coal Company's works and
watched the process Of making iron in
the extensive furnaces in that place.
In speaking of these works he says
they take the bars and run them into
pigs and thsn into large bloOms. The
latter are then placed in another fur
uaos WIT re they are again heated and
IN through rollers, after which they
GO manufactured into steel rails. TIC
watch the process of making different
K pds OF iron for various purposes 10 an
interesting sight.
fLe COMPANY has here also q very
large foundry used for mskinz all kinds
OF Castings for cars, mach inery, al
other purposes. The company's ma
chine shops are on q very extensive
scale. Besides these leading features
there are others OF less Lote, such as
wheelwright and blscksmith shops. A
very large barn attracts Dotica, and
there Ia stabling here for Two hundred
horses and mules, used In the works.
About 700 acres OF land, we'll titled and
Ia q good state Of cultivation, with q
re ldy market at home for all II raised.
Mr.. Massey says he had the privilege OF
going down into the Cspvu:e mine
s)mo $50 feet b2low tie surface.
There are about 200 hands employed
10 1t besides 80 mules, and carpenters
were building STALKS In the mine for 20
more. This company has several more
miues, bat Mr.. Massey was only in
this one. The coal breakers are q curl.
osity. Here the coal is sorted and
screened by some 40 or 80 m en- and boy 8
who pick ont the slate rs 1t is screened.
Such great works require the strio;est
attention, but the whole is ably super
vised by Mr.. John Q. High Geld, for
meriy OF Whining ton, Del, with
whom many Wilmtngtonians are ac-
quainted. Mr. Highfeld seems to be
the right man In the right place. The
compauy's stores are large and well
stocked with groceries, dry goods. hard.
ware, furniture and everything neces-
ssry for housekeeping.
Mr.. Massey also visited the towns OF
Petersburg, Dunmore. Green Ridge,
Providence, Hyde Park. Bellvue, Pine
Brook Breakers and Dicbsor's Manu-
fa,turipg Compsny's machine shops.
The latter are verv large. A tremend.
Gus shifting crane conveys the largest
castings to and from any part OF the
shop Mr.. M. also visited elk mar
factory, where some 400 hands are EN-
ployed.
Scranton is q business place with q
numbe OF very large handsome stCres.
The country Is very mountainous, one
of which, Belmont mountain, Mr..
Massey visited. Oman osick chain ol
mou t.ins Is next to the highest m ,un.
tatns in northeast Pennsy lvsnia. There
Is q splendid view from these noun
taius. az not less than six counties can
be seen a. one time.
Daily Republican., 1886-10-06
THE VOICE In THE TWILIGHT.

vas sitting, a'o 10 toward the twilight,
With spirit trem bied aud vexsd;
with thoughts that were morbid and gloomy
And faith that was sadly pcrplexed.
Some homeiy work wss doing.
For the child Of my love ar d care;
81 me stitches bali wearlly .ttinS,
In the endless need OF repair.
But my thoughts were about the "building, ~
The work some day to be tried;
And thar only the gold AMI silver,
And the precious stones OIL o Id abide.
q nd RENE pbsrinx my own poor efflrR,
The wretohed work had dons
And even whom trying most t. uiy,
The mcager success had wln.
1t is nothing but wood, hay ami audible, !"
l said, ait will . be burned,
This useless fruit OF the talents,
One day 70 DO returned.
"And have % longed to serve Hin,
Ard sometimes know have lried,
But I'm sure whom he sees such buiidiuy
hs will never let 1t abide"
Just then, as turned the garment,
That no rent should be LOT. behind,
MY eve causht ap odd little bungls,
OF mending and patchwork combined.
My heart grew suddenly tender,
and something blinded my eyes.
With one Of those sweet tntuitions
That seine nes make Us wise.
Dear child! She wanted to help me;
i knew WAS the best abe could do;
But. Oh, what botoh she had made
Tho era, m:smatching the blue.
And yet-can you understand IT.
What tender smile and . tear,
An, Q half compassion ate yeArofng.
felt her grow more dear.
Then sweet voice broke the silence,
Aud the near L ord said TO me;
"Art thou tenderer for tbs little child
Than an tender for theef"
Then s,raightway know His meaning,
So full OF imp .ssion and love,
Ard my fa th ca ne back to its refuge,
Like glad returning dove.
So thought when the Master builder
Comes down to this temple 70 view,
To 500 wha. rsnts must be mended,
AMI what ust be Quilt anew,
Perhaps as He leoxs ovsr tho building,
he will brig my No-E TO the light,
An seeing the marring and bungiipg,
And how Tar IL all IL from right.
He will feel rs felt frvy darling,
Andiwili say sid for her,
- car child. Sne ansed t. help me,
AID love for me was t. spur,
"And for the real love that Is In It,
Tho work snail eem perfect as mine,
An, b cause 1t Was vii ing service
l will crown II with plaudit divine"
And there In the deepening twilight,
8 emsd TO be oiasping hand,
And to feed y eat love containing mo,
Stronger than any Command.
Then knew BY the thrill Ut sweetness,
'Iwas thu hand OF the BE sed tine,
VIII Oh should tenderiy guide and ho.i
TIL ali the labor is done.
80 my thoughts arc never m ore gloomy,
My faith Is mover more DIM
But my heart 10 strong and restful,
And my eyes are unto Hun.