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The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-03
Ths G~i,mes.9e,notrat,
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Land ain rrmEm.

FTNHE east half of section L township 8 south
L of range 3 east, containing 800 and 20l100
acres, situated on Bayou Bout, ST. Landry,
2d miles from the T. & P. Railroad.
Lots Nos. 1, 2. g., 4. 5 and 6, and south half
of the north-west quarter, and the northwest
quarter OF the northwest quarter of section 80,
Township 3 Range 8 east, situated in the par
ISL OF Avoyelles. near McCoy's ferry.
viii be sold cheap for cash, OF one-third
cash and balance in one and two years.
4. j. PERRAULT.
Opeieusas, July 25. Agent.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-03
70 Live i Hundred Years.

Christian Advocate.
In order to live 100 years, II
has been announced that you
must breathe all the out-of-door
dir possible, and breathe II tree
III, and that you must take your
sleep al nature indicates, eight
III nine hours Id the early part
III the dark, which will allow you
Eo be lib and fully refreshed It
sunrise. Iii addition 10 these
important ideas of sleep and
breath, ii further declares that
you must rot permit yourself to
fret or worry but that, II vonl
ao, Foll III once lake i bath aud
some Immediate slnmber that
Won must eat more vegetables
aud grains and fruits than meats,
and dismiss wines and spirits,
coffee and tea that YOU must
battle often, and keep warm
and that yon must control yoIar
appetites and passions, cultivate
cheerful serenity, and be gov
erned by the advice D fyom ply
sieians
The knights III Labor co-oper-
attire farming scheme will be l
sfaSssurr ff rarnnaTAU fYanafn0Af} anfl
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-03

The Could Southwestern,
whose employees are now sfrlk
ing, Il the largest system Of rall
transportation under one nalas
ageiaarlf iii tllsWnrld. Ifs nile
80 aaaregates 6s5D0, aud tie
territory II covers embraces
seven States and one Territory
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-03
: Our Margaret
Youths Companies

In the city OF New Orleans
there are many monuments cree
ted to the famous statesmen and
soldiers of the South. But there
is one which has a more pathetic
and deeper significance than any
OF these, 1t stands OH Prytania
street, III the midst of flowers
and surrounded by stately dwell
Elings and groves of orange aud
palmetto. It is the figure of a
stout. Womati, who is seated,
holding a little Child, on which
she looks down, hei homely face
Illuminated with 4 noble be-
nightly ard fende soNe
ssTllat is Jul Margaret" the
stranger IS told when he asks
what It means, AlINew Orleans
knows "Our Margaret.
She was a poor woman, who
earned living by making bread,
which she sold from Il little shop;
Il thrifty, energetic, business
woman, whose heart was full of
love for children. Before the
counter was always found some
ragged urcllln who would be sent
away with full hands and a hap
lly face.
As Margaret pfospersd and
her bake-shop enlarged into a
cracker factory, she had lovers,
like other women. But she
turned i deaf ear to them all.
The only man she would have
married was dead, and her heart
was full Of love for children ;
for the orphans and the poor
oufcasts were more Wretched
than orphans.
Alller money, all her thoughts
and care is Years passed, went
to them. She founded, out of
her seallty. savings, d home for
u&&a&E
them. which, il she grew richer,
she enlarged and endowed With
al she lad.
81 Wlse, st, ttiitler aud being
nsllli was she ii her care foi
t@Iatau. that this poor, nliteIate
woman, who was Wlthoatfrie,1ds
ard upon whose breast no child
of her q had lain. became sotll
Margaret" 10 the people Of New
Orleans, aud i mother 70 all the
poor babies Of the great city
When she died, other eIlarita-
a women erected this monn-
mef,f, SO that the homely figure
should remain among them Z
tyne BIT trllest nlother-love.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-03
Turn Them All Out.

iii answer to the Republican
Senatorial caucus led by Ed
mlntls, the President should ut
once cut off the heads of ali Re
lnlblieans iii office. There is
nothing III the Civil Service law
to prevent the dismissal of any
officer of the Government. At
ter sIach dismissal the law merely
inferyenes til prescribe the MIN
her iii Which the vacancy can be-
filed. Let the President, then,
give blows AZ we'll al take them.
He is instlited, harried and enl-
b~afrasstll u, the official repre-
seIafafiives if the Republican
party. Tie Republican MAORI
ty it The Senate il peryerfilg
its power to accomplish party
ends mud crafty parry spite.
Let tie President boldly pro-
claim that he will not retain iii
the service 1T his administration
any sylnpathizer with this Wall
ton assault upon II. he will
offend ilo reasonable man BY
such d blow 1T his antagonists,
and be will bring III e1athnslsls-
tic Democracy 70 his hack.
Americans lote i good fighter,
and parfisans Oh both stiles like
4 leader who has ~ hesitation
about returning the blow When
ever be III his s5arfy i struck.
| If the President wants III earn
est and united party bellIntl
him. let him meet this assault
with vigor aud carry tie var II
tu the enemy caillp.-Mothle
Register.
Col. Mcclure, editor Of the
Philadelphia Times, was iiater-
viewed recently concerning the
impressions received Oh bis ~
cent Southern tour. He SAID
among other things: lust Wliai
/ predicted four years ago. Hllen
/ made my first IT four trips into
The South, that II Is the greatest
section If this country I found
prosperity and i cheerful peol,1t
ever where except at New II
leans. n serious depression ~;
lists there owing to the trouble
about sugar. We can do without
cotton. you know, bit not with
oilf sugar. AS j whole, the sontl
is looking grand and promising,
The North Ii fulIof men waiting
ii 10 South, and they IRE max
ing their preparations now
More than this, the surplus pppsi
lafion of The East il beginning
I'D think of the South lis III Oh
;jeetire point. The South Il III
6nItely d grander country thaI
the West, and whenever you chi
get home emigration turned 50
ward the South, the foreign vii
follow IT,
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-03

A DDIT[ Send 8 cents for postage and r..
II EIllLE. eeive free. a costly box Of goods
which will help You to more money right away
than anything else in this world. All, of either
seq, succeed from first hour. The broad road to
fortune opens before the workers, absolutely
sure. At once address. TguE& Co,
I9s Augusta. Maine.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-03
EDUCATIONAL
oPHLoUsAs FEMALE INSTITUTE,


oPELoUsAs FEMALE INSTITUTE
0pelonsas, 81, Landry Parish, La.
TE9HIS Institution will resume duties Mon.
Il day, September 9TH 1885, under the inn
mediate supervision of Mrs. NJ. NJ. HAYES and
Mrs. NJ. A. DAVIS with competent assistants.
The scholastic year consists OF forty weeks.
TERMS OF TUITION:
Preparatory Department, per month : : so
Academic " 8 90
Music, with use of Piano, :" " 6 90
Boardip, including Wash
ing, Lights and Fuel. " j" l6 90
Embroidery, Wax Flowers, Painting,
Drawing, each, extra, .--.--.-.-.. 10 90
Incidental Fee, L 90
DISCIPLINE:
III government of this School is strict but
parentali no hard tasks or restrictions are inn
posed, but every student must comply with
the rules, and must prepare, up to the meas
fure of her ability, the lessons assigned.
Our course of study and mode ofinstruction
are designed to train the mind to habits of
correct thinking and thorough investigation.
No student will be allowed to enter higher
classes without thorough preparation. Pa
rents and guardians may rest assured that
the manners, health and morals of their chill
dren and wards shall receive due attention.
No deduction for absence, unless in case of
protraeted illness. The location of this town
is healthful and easy of access. The boarding
department is under the immediate charge
of Mrs. Hayes. Boarders will provide them.
selves with blankets and towels.
For particulars, address
Mrs. Nj. M. HAYES,
July 2s-s4-nov25-79. Principal.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-03
For Sale OF Rent.

6hNE of the most desirable residences in
" Opeiousas; ample grounds-yard, lot,
orchard, garden aud small feld-eomprising,
together, about Ii acres of land, all under
fence. improvements consist of two-stcry
dwelling. brick basement, containing nine
rooms outbnildings. kitchen, servants' rooms
ETC., in good order. This property will be sold
very low for cash. or on favorable terms. For
urthcr particulars apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-03
MARTEL, by. Clerk & Notary Public,

Real Estate Agent, UpeIoHsas, Ia.
NA7ILL give special attention to the pur-
w chase and sale OF lands in the parish of
St. Landry, Calcasieu, Cameron and Lafayette
tAttakapasl, to the entry OF homesteads and
procuring patents for same and to all mat
ters concerning lands.
Referenees-Hon. Geo. w. Hndspeth. III. l..
Garland, Atty, L. l. ansey, Atty, E. D. Eati-
iette, Hon. B. a. Martel and j. o. Chachere,
clerk of court. Dec.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-03
CLUB RATES.

We will furnish the opeIousas Courier aud
the N. o. Daily Times Democrat one year for
$500; or the Courier and Weekly Times
Democrat one year for $3.50. Send names
aud money to the Courier Office, opelousas.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-03

rs OFFERED by the Central St. Landry
n Protective Live Stock Association, for
evidence hat will lead to the apprehension
and conviction of any persons guilty of steal
ing cattle or horses belonging to any mem
brands of members of the Association may be
seen at the house of the Secretary, Jno. NJ.
Ware, in Bellevue, or at the Clerks office in
Opelousas. JNO. M. WARE Sec,
/: i, SHUTE, Presit. oil
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-03
For, Sale.


4 LII persons holding claims against the
"A estate of Eugene Fournera, deceased,
will please present them TO me at my Office
ia OpeIonsas, within thirty days from date of
this publication. L. /, TANsEY, Atty.
Feb. Is; 1856. Tor Administrative.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-03

conn nm in presents givsa asoay. Send
OZUU .uUU us 5 cents postage, and by mail
Q VIII get free a package of goods Of large val
ne, that win start you in work that will At ones
bring you in money fasterthan anything elsein
America. All about the S200,000 in presents
With each box. Agents wanted everywhere, Of
either sex, of all ages, for all the lime, or spare
time only. to work for us at their own homes.
Fortunes for all workers absolutely assured.
Don't delay. Fl. HALLETT q Co, Portland, Ne
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-03

While there Is no immediate
prospect Ut foreign invasion our.
condition as to naval and coast.
defanses Ii such as 10 invite one.
III il d disgrace that it should be
so-a disgrace for which Rep,lb-
IIcan neglect and corruption are
responsible. Congress ought 70
begin at once to atone for the
neglect and proIecI the country
from the natural consequences
Of that corruption.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-03
HoR s4LE II THIS 0FFIGE

W0aagedA Creole Horse.
WN list be gentle to harness aud saddle. III
NJ exchange for 4 fine silver plated, breeeh
loading carbine with leather case or carbine
will he sold very cheap for cash. Apply At
this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-03

Old papers for sale at this
Office
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-02-04

would teah us to make more money
from our orange crop by preserving
it in properly prepared buildings in
stead Of rushing it into market or run
ming the risk of injury on the trees
has been endorsed by one of the
most experienced and thoughtful
orange growers of the state. In q
most interesting and suggestive let
ter to THE News, Senator McMeekin,
of this county, says:
"The writer has long been of the
opinion that the fruit might be
gathered in December after it is
fully ripe and stored in a cold stor-
age warehouse, in which it could be
perfectly preserved for months and
from which it could be shipped rs
required by the demand, thus keep
ing the oranges till May or June
and possibly later"
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-02-04
We print elsewhere q letter fl

We print elsewhere letter from
= subscriber who implorss US "to
sound a note of warning" We do
%, in his own impassioned words,
but if he is right then We are one Of
the deluded, for We propose to make
an orange grove even if it takes us
many summers, and we have not a
foot of land to sell. At home the
gentleman is bank president and a
most reputable citizen; in Florida
he owns an orange grove and doubt
less believes in his own logic. But
he need not hope that half his trees
are killed; if he dses not desire to
keep them he can sell st good round
figures, and We believe in what We
speak as sincerely as he does in his
own judgment Of the situation. We
give our readers both sides of the
shield when this is possible.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-02-04

The brilliant editor of the Gala
han Record speaks of the changes
recognized by him during late
visit to Palatka as contrasted with
the city seen on his arrival five
years ago. But he forgot to men,
ton that we have now two railroads,
five times as many steamers, .
spacious public market that our
streets are now lighted by gas, that
we have now two national banks
and our hotel accommodations are
now quadrupled. When the oolo-
mel returns from his first session in
congress we will show him many
other improvements on tho old
wooden city wherein the festive Wis
itor of the olden time enjoyed him
self so much.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-02-04
We recognize tho Florida Herald

We recognize the Florida Herald,
unchanged and undaunted, in its is
sue of the 2nd inst. Senator Call
needs no defence before the people
Of Florida against the guerilla war
fare of paper which styles the legit-
innate issue of . policy long since
announced and clearly expressed "a
covert attack" on the policy of civil
service reform. Neither Senator
Call nor his friends attack the prin-
ciple Of reform, but the prac.
tise ~ now enforced. All true
friends of the people will protest as
our senator doss-openly, squarely
and forcibly. If Mr.. Dougherty
has secured the friendship of the
T.-U. as certain corporations did,
he will reap only injury to himself
and his prospects,. Senator Call is
evidently only anxious. to do his
whole duty without reference to
such criticism a. is embodied in the
''Covert Attack"
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-02-04

Perry Belmont is one of the smallest
men in the present congress, says a
Washington letter. and he is so aim that
as he walks up the hill to the capitol,
with his diagonal frock coat closely but
toned about his thin form, it is a wonder
that our strong Potomac breezes do not
blow him away. He stands very
straight and carries himself with q great
deal Of aristocratic dignity. He wears a
plug hat, and no one, to look at him,
would suppose that he had all the Roth
childs at his back, and was one Of the
most influential young mon in the
country.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-02-04

Facts are. that Harry Heath makes Il sr.-ci-
atty Of difficult r-fei ring 81 fac watches
cleans lewCiTy. C1reuOnleteTs- all ksusss Of
nautical. sUrgicat electrical ana medical ir-
strumcurs, and uulerStanGs al raFiir.red
me- hanfcal ff5Flz.tilHS and how Ferr-fr
them As 70 fancy the ladies fancy rl.e. Wv
he finishes his iereIry repairs which core
oct new every tine For fine work aIwsvs
take il TO Harry Heath. In the Calhoun. f,ls5ssr
on Lemon street. Pa.Scka, Fla.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-02-04

Our citizens should recognize the
necessity Of taking immediate steps
to make ready for the election of an
alderman in accordance with the
mayors proclamation inserted else
where. The seat Of A. w. Mann at
our municipal board should be filed
by . citizen able and willing to do
his whole duty. Never did our city
more sorely need the services Of her
best men-never did q community
have better right to demand the
heartfelt work of all or any Of her
- i, sons. If arr hrainrs. me-?
IA. y "a'"e ,"'i' Candidate he
cannot consistently refuse nomina-
tion so rendered, and such action
the mar for the occasion has the
right to expect. If he 10 nominated
in this way his election is . foregone
conclusion.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-02-04
OUR WINTER CITY.

Not even our worst enemy can
now find occasion to hint that Pa
latka is not exceptionally we'll pre-
pared to receive her winter guests.
Onr hotel accommodations have
been nearly doubled since the fire,
and offer entertainment of every
grade to the army of tourists, bust
ness men or health seekers who last
winter found us unable to afford
them an abiding place. Our city is
healthy and clean, our market care
fully guarj"d from everv' hing that
can coniamirate and our streets are
now lighted by gas. A hospitable
welcome awaits all whose conduct
shows them worthy Of consideration,
and those who visit us are in no dan
ger from the hords Of tramps,
black-legs and other lawless charac-
ters which form such standing
menace in larger cities. Here the
y ounger members of families find
few of the temptations which lie in
wait for them in such abundance at
most resorts. We know the expe-
rience of former guests will bear us
out in the assertion that Palatka is
blessed with a moral community as
well as fine health.
And no other city in the state can
offer to its guests such easy access
to such various fields attractive
alike to all classes Of our visitors.
A short drive of two miles will in
troduce picnic party from our
hotels to the most fragrant depths
| of our forests-from our wharvea
passage may be had on elegant
steamers which make the daylight
run to Sanford and ensure close con.
nectiou with the lines running fal
south to the cocsanut groves, pine
apple fields and still wild hunting
grounds bordering on Indian river
St. Lucie Sound and Lake Worth
Palatka is also the headquarters OF
the Ocklawaha steamers and or
these one may wander amidst the
wonderful scenery of the stranges'
of our rivers without losing the
comforts or even the luxuries of the
most advanced civilization. On the
Florida Southern the stranger may
pass down the centre of our riches
lands and find himself on the Gul
coast without changing his seat
while on the Jacksonville, lamp;
and Key West railway he can rul
swiftly and easily down the eastern
!, coast and see the fine orange groves
rich gardens and happy homestead
, which have lately been evolved
from the depths of pine-land an'
hummack trodden only by the lone
~ hunter, the savage wild beast o
. by cattle scarce less savage ant
wild.
} These things being true, has no
our city abundantly fulfilled tn
promises made by us when we ros
proudly from tnc ashes of our desc
lation and declared that out of tn
| depths Of despair should. arise tn
, light of hope and from the Jews o
the past our strength and industr.
, should draw the promise of the flu
ture and the prosperity of the pres
ent? OF the past we are proud
we offer to our friends the fruits o
! the present, and from the experience
, of both we draw inspiration TO
prophesies of still greater prosperit,
in future still more glorious.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-02-04
PALATKA, FLA, FEB. 4. 1886.

We cordially welcome the ad-
vent OF the Jacksonville Morning
News" into the ranks of Florida
Journalism. Mr.. Varnum's first ed
itorials in his new field are fair and
plain as we'll as able, and the whole
issue shows the experienced mind,
the ready pen and bold attitude
characteristic of the man. We
hope he will be q success and a
;. fo- GOOD ~ 'hp Land
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-02-04

William Walter Phelps has fine full
length portrait of Mr.. Garfield, and he
has asked Mr.. Blaine to sit to an artist
for a companion picture.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-02-04
Blood

Is the life. and he is wise who remembers it.
But in March of last year Qss4 L contracted
blood poison. and being in Savannah. Ga, at
the time. / went in the hospital there for treat
msnt. l suffered very much from rheuma-
tism at the time. did not get well under
the treatment there nor WAS Toured by any OF
the usual means. 1 have now taken seven
bottles Of Swift's Specific and am sound and
well. 1t drove the poison out through boils
on the skin. DAN LEAHY.
jersey City, y. J., Aug. :. 1855.
Two years ago contracted blood poison.
After taking prescriptions from the best ply
sicians here and at Dallas. concluded to visit
Hot Springs. and on reaching Texarkana
q doctor recommended me 10 try Swift's
Specific, assuring me that il would benctis me
more than Hot Springs Although the
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-02-04

nnGmrsKED AT The PALATkA Posi- OTTICl
AS SHCOND-CLAss NAIL MATTER
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-02-04
Poison

had produced great holes in my back and
chest. and bad removed all the hair on or my
time. and the sores began TO heal. and were
entirely gone inside OF eight weeks
WILL JONES, Porter. Union Pass. DepoA
Cisco. Texas. July1 3. 1855.
Sold by all druggists.
Treatise on Blood and Skin disease free.
The SWIFT SPECIFIC CO..
uRaW0ro AtA0AA G.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-02-04

Keep on hand 81 al times full stssk 81 eli
goods in our line, ali which VIII &c found to 10
first-class Enjoying exceptional facilities for
buying VIC can offer goods at prices that can
not be undersOld. Call and e13 nine stock and
prices