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The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-02

The gaileless editor of the Plaque
mine Observer is surprised that the
New Orleans Picayune accuses Gov.
McEnery of charges of which the Gov
ernor is innocent. The nnsophisticat-
ed editor of the Observer may see the
sun rise iu the West, he may see the
Mississippi River, that flows before his
office, turn about and flow up stream,
he may see the pale faced moon turn
into green cheese, but he will never
see word of colnmendation of the
present State Government or any of its
officers in the columns of the Picaynne,
nor will he ever see that paper miss an
opportunity to vilify McEnery and the
State Government The Observer
quotes the Constitution to the Plea
yune. Great Jerusalem! Constitu-
tions and laws present no obstacles to
the great organ of the Reformers when
slander and abuse of the McEnery gov
ernment is the question Thibodaux
Sentinel
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-02
ADOLPHE JUICE.
fFOrnserly of Washington.

Bellevue Street, adjoining Frank the Bakers,
opelousas, La.
Has always ON hand fresh stock of GrOs
ceeies which he will sell cheap:for cash. He
is now ready for work at his old tGunsmith)
trade aud invites his friends and the public
to try him again. Particular attention paid
to repairing of all kinds of firearms. Will
give prompt and substantial work at lnoder-
ate prices. Has on hand good stock of breech
and muzzle loading guns and pistols, and am
mnnition for all. Manufacturer, and sole
agent for st. Landry and Lafayette, of Wild
ermuth Bed Springs. tnov 25-2m
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-02

fd4 3s5 4 4 i : si
CHRISTMAS ACCIDENTS. Our devil,
Joseph Gil. Jr.. while out hunting on
Christmas day, came very near making
AN angel of himself. He WAS using II
breecl loading shot gun, the charging
of which he was not accustomed to, aud
In inserting the cartridges it seems that
he fililed to push them in proper posi-
tion, or far enough into the gun With
bright visions of numerous birds to be
slaughtered, he had cooked the piece
for ready action when the game was
flushed but while scanning the c0ver
with eagel eyes to find his quarry, his
foot slipped and, In falling, the gun
was discharged, exploding the cartridge
backwards las joe says-burning off
his eyelasles and some of his hair, be-
sides lodging considerable quantity
of burnt powder In his face and eyes,
which came very near destroying his
eyesight and causing the unfortunate
boy much pain since the accident.
While we sympatiiize with him in his
suffering, and regret that his holidays
have been deprived of enjoyment. We
cannot omit 10 warn him and all other
boys about the careless handling of fire.
ANS. Experience is a severe teacher,
but we are satisfied that her lessons are
wholesome, If not pleasant, TO those
who have to learn from her rigid disei-
pline.
We learn that another boy. aged
about l2 years, accidentally shot him
self with small shot, near towal, on the
same day. He was not serioSsly hurt.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-02

Danger a neglected cold or cough may
lead TO Pneumonia, Consumption or other fatal
disease. GegomE'a 1ectoTal Fills will cure q
cold as by magic. Best thing for dyspepSia,i..
digestion, sick headache as th0usands testify.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-02

Our legal friend, against whom our
Ninrods were running the joke of his
havipg fired so many times at decoy
ducks few days ago, has just returned
ff0m another aud more extended hunt
ID tie wilds Of bayou Petite Prairie.
This time he brings In . trophy In the
way Of 4 large bear slin--lle having
sIain the animal that entitled him to
ths skin. He has turned the joke on
ths boys in handsome manner, and
nov wears his new earned iaurels with
Id much pride ae Hercules did when he
aIeW tle Numidian lion. We congratu.
lste ham upon the new turn Of bis sport
ing experience, and think he has q sweet
reYangs against the duck story
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-02

Are you made miserable by iuiiges
tion. consumption, dizziness, loss Of ap-
petite, yellow akin Shiloh's Vitalizer
iis positive cure. Sold BY NJ P. Young
& Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-02

Why will you cough when Shiloh's
cure will give you immediate relief
Price i0c, SOC and 81. Sold by M. P
Young s. Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-02

FoR SALEA new Remington double
barrel breech loading shot gun can DO
had at bargain % application at this
of7icp.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-02

This is the neat way in which the
editor of the Orange City (Fla.) Times
gives the current news, and ac the same
time polishes the subscriber who won't
pay up: Lightning struck pine
tree just in the rear of our Office, throw
ing the bark and limbs Of the tree
against the windows of the Office. We
saw everything we had done III our
life, and We saw nothing that could
compare with the meanness of q dropp-
ed delinquent subscriber from the sub
scription list of any newspaper
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-02

Late dispatches indicate the proba-
bilitT. of war between Russia and
Austria about the Balkan imbroglio.
Russia is supporting Bulgaria, and
Austria is backing Servia in their diff
entities, and from the active prepara
rstions of both parties in nobilising
troops and gathering munitions of war
clash of arms, from these two giant
powers of Europe, may begin at very
carly day 10 the future.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-02
.ra reminded that

Country merchants are reminded that
they can get their paper bags, wrap
ing paper and twine at N. @. prices nc
the Star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-02

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., 1886-01-02
About "unele Sam"
r1euREs THAT SPEAK.

Uncle Sam has $4O0, 900 900 in his
strong box, and in this respect is not
hard up. Bnt he owes Sl,8le, ,0OO, 900,
and is, therefore, 81 AIS. .000, 600 behind
the world. Fifty-five millions of peo-
Pile are his indorsers, however. and his
credit is pretty good the world over.
He can get trusted for anything he
wants.
Uncle Sam looks pretty carefully
after the welfare of his subjects who
90 down to the sea in ships. He main
tains more than 900 life-saving sta
tions, the crews of which saved more
than 1000 lives during the year, losing
eleven.
Uncle Sam is now practically at work
upon eighty new structures, scattered
all over the country and designed to
cost from $25, 900 to 81, 500, 900 each.
Uncle Sam paid out during 1885 Il
million a week for interest on the pub
lie debt. Even at that he got off easier
than be has in any year since 1863 In
1868 he paid out for this purpose $l44,-
000,O00, a sum nearly equal to his pres
ent total expenses, including interest
and sinking fund. Even as recently as
1880 the interest burden was $95, ,00O,-
600.
Uncle Sans expenses during the last
year were almost million for each
business day Thai this republic is
not ungratefal is shown by the fact that
the pensions item leads the list with
$56, 600, 900; next is miscellaneous. in
cluding public buildings, lighthouses,
collecting the revenue, etc, $54, ,000, 900;
interest on the public debt. $54 ,000, 900 ;
the sinking fund, $40, 900, 600; military,
including rivers, harbors and arsenals,
$43, 900, 600; civil expenses Congress,
judiciary, etc., $4,000, 900; navy,
SIG, ,O00, 600; Indians, $4,000, 600; for
eign intercourse, $4,000, 900, and Dis
trict of Columbia, 81, SOC, 900.
Uncle Sam takes in good deal of
money In the course of a year. We
are ali taxpayers and we oughtto know
where these $3.50, 600, 900 come from.
Ninety per cent of the revenues, or
1924, 600. 900, are from customs aud in
ternal revenue taxes, $l81 ,000, 900 COM
ing from the customhouses. Sales of
public lands turn in $5, 500, 600; tax on
national banks, SO, ,000, 600; profit ON
coinage, etc, Sc, ,O0O, 900, and fees icon
sular, patents aud lands), $4,000, 300.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-02

If tout OF sorts, with headache, stomach
disorder torpid liver, pain In back or side, con-
stipafi0n, etc. neglect may be fatal One dose
a few d0ses restore to new health and vizor.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-02
Miraculous 8sc cape.

W. w. Reed. druggist, Of Winches-
ter, Ind, writes '0ne of my custom
ers, Mrs. Louisa Pike, Bartonia, Ran
dolpil Co, Ind, was n long sufferer
with Consumption, and was given up
to die By her physicians. She heard
of DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con
sumption, and began buying it of me,
In six months time she walked to this
city, distance of six miles, and is now
SO much improved she has quit using
it. Free Trial Bottles at NJ. P. Young
& Co. 3 Drug Store. 6
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-02

Hackmetack'' q lasting and fragrant
perfume. Price Is and 10 cents. Sold
BIZ M. 2. Young & Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-02

Wanted--a second hand cook stove,
medium size must he IN coed order
and cheap Apply At this ofiice
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-02
Dec. S, 1885.
TDUBLIC SALE.
ESTATE OF WILLIAM MoNBoULEz.

ESTATE OF WILLIAM MoEBoULEz.
BY virtue of an order of the hon. the Dis.
trict Court in and for the parish of St. Landry
there will be sold at public auction, to the
last and highest bidder, by the undersigned
administrator, or any daily qualified auction
said on SATURDAY, the 23d day of
January, 1886, the following described pro
perty, belonging to the estate of Will
liam Monboulez, deceased, to-wit:
/. The undivided half Of the following de-
scribed property, to-wit: A certain tract Of
land situated at Rayne, st. Landry parish,
containing I62 acres, and described as the
southwest quarter OF section twenty.eight
(2s), in township nine ~ south range Q east,
saving and excepting all the different por-
tions of lots of land already sold by said Eaier
or his agents, included or embraced In cer-
tain chart filed herewith for reference. and
marked thereon as squares Nos. l., 2, and 4,
and the south half square No. 5, also squares
Nos. % and "a, also the east half Of square
No. 81, also reserved all the lots which have
been sold by vendor and bis partner previous
| to this date, being the same property pur
| chased BY vendor and Monlezun on March
9th, 1884, as per act of sale recorded in book
P No. 2, 315.
Q. A tract of land situated in the parish of
st. Landry, on Bayou Blanc, containing 81
acres and 90ll00 of an acre, more or iess.
bounded north by public land, south by public
| land, east by John Myer and west by the
heirs of Hargroder.
g. Three lots of ground situated in the town
of Rayne, parish of st. Landry, measuring
each forty feet front, by one hundred and
twenty feet depth, being lots Nos. 80, 80 and
"a in block Is, being property acquired from
4. One block of ground situated in the
town of Rayne, parish of st. Landry, being
designated on the map of said town as block
No. 9-excepting lot No. Is, which has been
sold.
6. Eleven lots of ground situated in the
town of Rayne, parish of ST. Landry, and
being lots Nos. l, 2, 8, A, S, 6,7, 8, 81 TO- H. Il
and Is in block No. a.
g. A tract of land situated in the parish Of
st. Landry, containing fifty acres, bounded
north by the Bayou Wikof, south by land oi
Widow Cunningham, west by Amos Mouton
JEAN PIERRE MoNBoULEz,
Dec. 10, 1885. Administration
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-02

FxRE WI oRKs Roman candles, TIRE.
crackers, Chinese punk, torpedoaa, dtcss
at tho Star Grocery
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-02

Il Nasal Injector free with each bottle
lof Shilohss Catarrh Remedy Prizes 20
censs. Sold hy N. 7. Young g Go.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-02

Linen Collars, Handkerchief, Towels
Napkins, Hose, Half Hose, etc, at the
Star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-02

A new LOT of books, Seaside Library.
Century for October, SC, &C., at the
Star Grocery News Stand.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-02

French ciaret it 80 cts. per bottle and
California claret at rs cts per bottle, at
the Star g r0cery Try some.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-02

Shiloh's CatarrIl Remedy positive
cure for catarrh, dyptheria, and canker
mouth. Sold by M. r. Young s. Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-02

The opelousas Military Institute, con-
aucEed BY Messrs. Kramer and Taylor,
Vill reopen on Monday, Jan. IL.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-02
TuDTcrAT. NOTICES
Probate Docket, No

In THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF q. a.
GUILBEAU
BY virtue of an order from the Hos. the
2lst Judicial District Court of the State of
Louisiana, for the parish of St. Martin issued
in the above named succession and to me di-
rected, /, Coralie Comeau, widow Of the late
U. A. Guilbeau, will as the administrators
thereof, offer for sale and sell TO the last and
highest bidder, for cash. on the premises, in
the Town of Arnaudville, on THURSDAY z
the l4th day of January, 1886, between IL
OF ground belonging to the said succession,
to-wit:
certain town lot situated in the town Of
Arnandville, bounded north by Bridge street,
south by Bayou Fuselier, east by Bayou
Taehe and west by the public road.
CORALIE C0MEAU.
Nov. %. IS. Administrators.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-02

Shiloll's Cnre will Immediately re.
lieve Group, whooping cough and bron
cllitis. Sold by NJ. r. Young s. Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-02
NOTICE.

DERSONS having claims against the es-
Il tate Of Gustave Amy. will present them
for classification.
C. w. DUROY,
Jan. 2, 1886. Administrator.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-02

d nice loE of fresll crackers and bis.
cults iust resolved at The Star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-02

That first class planter, Mr.. A. a..
Gensres, manager ofthe Camp Hamil-
ION plantation, two miles east of town,
finished grinding his crop on the 18th
inst, which yielded 315 hogsheads Of
ehoice sugar, and d pronorti0nate
amount of Inolasses. Tt.is ii consider
id q very fair result, considering the
acreage in cane. but would have been
much better if seasonable rains had
occurred In August and September.
The excellent yield in saccllarine mat
ser for the season, however, should not
Ka complained at, aud Should give a
Ksw impetus to the sugar industry in
Jur parish.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-02
VOL. XXXIII.
.PELoUsAs:

The public schools will reopen on the
llth instant.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-02

Sycamore guDpowders equal to any
25c. per pound, 81 the Star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-02

A large excursion of colored people
left here last Thursday morning to at
tend the Exposition in New Orleans an
January Ist, being African American
and Emancipation Day. A much larg-
n party Of whites would have taken
advantage of the low rates to visit the
IMPOSITION had the fact been properly
advertised, but it was not generally
known that any but colored people
would have been allowed Oh the train
until at the last moment.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-02

PERSONAL. II Capt. James G.. Pratt,
who during the late war went out in
command Of the Opelousas Guards, Co.
F., 9th La. Regiment, one of the first
companies that left the parish, is in
town visiting relatives and friends. He
met a hearty reception from our citizens
and his old comrades of the war, and it
is supefhuous to add that the Captain
is having joyous time in our midst.
He is looking hale aud hearty and old
father Time has dealt gently with this
veteran of nj ore than twenty three years
ago. We should add that the Opelonsas
Guards was raised in Opelousas and VII
cinlty.
MIR. C. G. Delhommcr of New Iberia.
gave our Office pleasant call on
Wednesday morning last. He is trav
cling in the interests of Eugene Henry
g. Co., and Callahan g. Lewis of that
growing young city, and is highly re-
commended by the influential citizens
of both Iberia and St. Landry parishes.
Messrs. Theodore and Robert Cha
chere, of Opelousas, and L. G. Chacher6,
Martin Carron and BENZ. Goss, of Prud'-
homme City, were among the excur-
sionists who left here Thursday morn
ing for visit to the Exposition.
Mrs. Helen Pilate. nee Perkins, OF
Dayton, O., has been spending the holi
days with her relatives and friends
here. and is the guest of her uncle, Mr..
C. N. Ealer.
Mr., Jos. c.. Gibbs, of Lake Charles.
spent tho holidays here. and gladdened
the hearts of his relatives and friends
with his beanling smiles.
We had pleasant visit from Mr. l..
Bourges, member of the Lafay cite
bar, on last Tuesday evening.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-31
EX-SENATOR t. w. FERRY.
His Experiences in Elgin, IlI.-Chand-
Ter and Mcclellan.
From the E,gta ma Ne,Os, Dec. 20.

From the Elgia tItt.) Ne,os, Dec. 90.
Ex-senator Thomas w. Ferry was an
Elgin visitor over Sunday. He came here
from Chicago on Saturday to look over the
scenes of his early manhood. In 1912 Mr..
Ferry's father, who resided in Grand
Haven, Mich, where the ex-senator still
resides, desired to secure employment Tor
his son "White," then Il years of age, and
made application to Mr.. b. w. Raymond,
who had stores at Grand Haven and FL
gin. The young man came to Elgin, and
was employed as q clerk in Mir. Raw.
mond's store, on Chicago street. As the
junior clerk, the work of taking in grain,
butter and eggs and farm produce devol-
veG on young Ferry. In speaking of Ell
gin the ex-senator said this was his first
visit since ne left here forty three years
ago. He noted with pleasure the mar
velous activity and growth of the city.
A little incident, of the many which Mr..
Ferry pleasantly relates of mis- long exper-
fence in public life, may be of interest, as
il concerns two of the most noted men of
our history. 1t will be remembered that
when Gen. Grant was Lieutenant in the
army before the civil war he was stationed
at Detroit, where the famous Zach Cnand-
Ter was at that time prosperous mer-
chant. One day in winter, while passing
Mr.. Chandler's residence, Lieut.. Grant
slipped on the sidewalk ana received in
juries, for which he sued Chandler and
recovered judgment. This incident had
passed from the mind OF Mr.. Chan dler,
until it was recalled in a manner that
brought out one of the characteristics
that made Mr.. Chandler noted for his
strong sense and intrepid honesty. While
the country was looking for commander
to lead the army OF the Potomac, President
Lincoln sent the name of U. 5. Grant to
the Senate, where Senator Chandler was a
member OF the famous Committee on the
Conduct of the War.
"Who is this U. ). Grantr' asked the
Senator.
HE is the man who, as a young Lieu
tenant, was stationed in Detroit years
ago, and sued you for damages occasioned
Dy your neglect to clean your sidewalk"
replied colleague.
''Then, by the eternal, l'll vote for him."
replied old Zach, and the nomination Of
the immortal Grant was confirmed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-31
Registration Notice.

TIE Board of Registration and Election
Managers hereby give notice that the books
Tor the registration OF voters at the election
for Mayor and Aldermen of the city of Sa-
yannah to be held TUESDAY. January 18th
1887, viii be opened on MONDAY. January
Cd, and closed on SATURDAY, January 18th,
The managers for each district will attend
at the places designated below from O'Clock
A. NJ. TO P. N. every day except Sundays
and on Saturdays from O'Clock P. v, to p.
NJ.
For the First Militia District (extending
from the western corporate limits of the city
to the middle OF Montgomery street. Place for
registration: at CoX's stables, on West Broad
street, southwest corner of William.
Managers-H +. Bennett, Martin Cooley,
ID. O'Connor.
For the Second Militia District from the
middle OF Mon gomery to the middle of Bar
nard streets. Place for Registration: l95
South Broad street, second door east of Mont
gomery.
Managers-Wm. L. Exley, John Houston,
John Rutherford.
For the Third Militia District from the
middle of Barnard to the middle of Abercorn
streetsi. Place for registration: simon Gazan's
store, northeast corner of Bull and BroughtOn.
Managers-Simon Gazan, Henry McAlpin,
John S. Tyson.
For the Fourth Militia District from the
middle of Ab"rcorn to the eastern corporate
limits OF the city,. Place of registering
Bacon's mill. on the southwest corner OF Lib
erty and East Broad streets.
Managerial. S. Bacon. w. j. Harry. T. II.
Laird. HENRY MCALPIN,
Secretary of the Board of Registration and
Election Managers
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-31
BREWERY HANDS OUT.
The Big Strike at Philadelphia Be-
gun According TO Programme.

The Big Strike at Philadelphia Be-
gun According TO Programme.
PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 30.-The threat
ened strike among the employees of the
various breweries throughout the city,
including brewers, drivers. coopers, en-
gineers, firemen and other hands. num-
bering in all over 1000 men. was inaugu-
rated this morning against reduction of
20 per cent. in their wages.
At nearly all the breweries operations
were suspended, though at the large
brewery of John +. BetZ il Co. business
was progressing as usual. One of the
foremen at this place said that only nine
men engaged in the brewery had gone out
on the strike, that they were union men,
and that those who continued to work be-
long to the Knights of Labor. The members
of the Brewers Association have decided
not to recognize any labor organization
TO which their employees belong, except
the KNIGHTS OF Labor, preferring
the methods or that organization
in settling labor troubles, and are deter
mined to enforce the new scale of wages.
A mass meeting of strikers was held at
Maennerchoir Hall this morning, at
which encouraging speeches were made
by mem bers of the Beer Brewers \ ational
Protective Union, who came over from
New Ork, WDer6 the headquarters or
that association are located. 1t was
decided that a contract should be made
with the employers which would be bind
ing on both sides. An executive CON-
mittee of five was selected to take charge
OF the affairs OF the men and to consult
with a lawyer relative to the creating OF
q contract with the employers.
WITHOUT AUTHORITY.
This afternoon James A. Wright and
James r. Hayes, Of the Executive Board
OF District Assembly No. 1, called on the
Secretary of the Lager Beer Brewers
Association of Philadelphia and assured
him that the strike, as far as the beer
wagon drivers was concerned, was Illegal
and without the authority OF the Execu-
tive Board of the District Assembly. IL
was further said IL the wagon drivers re-
fused to return to work within given
time they would be suspended as an
assembly OF the Knights OF Labor and
their charter as such revoked. The
committee from the District Assembly
also assured the secretary that they
would supply him with all the expert
enced wagon drivers that might be needed
at twenty-four hours notice. On behalf
OF the association this offer was accepted
BY the secretary. No formal meetings
have been held by the brewers, but it has
been agreed that strikers who do not re-
turn to work by O'Clock tomorrow after
noon will not be taken back under any
circumstances. The wages Of the drivers
were not affected in the list recently
posted up By the brewers. f9Wt