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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-08-11
Benefits Of immigration.

On short trip to Jennings and
Welsh, in Calcasieu parish, last week,
we had the opportunity of seeing what
a little yankee energy and push has
done for that part of our State, which
only few years ago. was 8 barren
waste" and considered of but little
valne except as a grazing ground for
wild cattle, but which now, thanks to
the industry and practical sound sense
of the energetic and wide awake new
corners from the North and West, bids
fair to become one of the most produc-
tive sections of our State. The fine ex-
hibits at the Jennings Fair comprised
in fruits, magnificent specimens of ap-
pies pears, peaches, figs, grapes, &c,
raised in the vicinity /; while the sam
Piles of corn, cane, cotton, rice, pota-
toes, ETC., would have done credit to any
locality. 1t is true that our friend La
cy took first prize for Leconte and Kel-
fer pears and Japanese persimmons,
but then we all know that Lacy can't
be beat in that line, which fact does not
detract in the least from the success
our northern and western settlers have
made of fruit raising in Calcasieu
This section is rapidly filling up
with people from Illinois, Iowa, Michi-
gan, Nebraska, Ohio, Colorado, Dakota
and other States, and hundreds of fam
lilies are expected to join this new col
ony during the coming fall and winter.
Eleven miles from Jennings, on the
La. Western r. r. is the thriving little
town of Welsh, populated by the same
progressive and industrious class of
people, who have converted what was
only a few months ago an unimportant
and almost uninhabited station into a
thriving little city of 500 inhabitants,
with splendid hotel accommodations
several important mercantile interests
and carried on by live, pro-
gressive men stores filed with large
and we'll selected stocks of merchan-
disc, in large and commodions build
ings; and neat and comfortable resi-
dences recently built and others now
going up.
A large hay shed and warehouse,
with steam baling press, equipped with
all the latest and most improved ma
chinery, is now being completed and
will soon be in operation under the aus
pices of the enterprising firm of Welsh
g. Daniels, two of Welsh's wide-awake
citizens who will soon demonstrate that
Louisiana can successfully compete
with the West in the hay industry.
Welsh contemplates the erection of a
$1,000 public school house IN the near
future, and is taking practical steps to
have a local newspaper-a liberal sub
scription in money having been already
raised for that purpose.
If such surprisingly satisfactory re-
suits can be accomplished in so short a
time in Calcasieu by a few enterprising,
energetic strangers. why should st.
Landry lag behind, plodding along in
the same old rats, depending on the
ssna0lral increase of its Inhabitants to
populate its waste lands and grow up
in sbIissfnl ignorance of what consti-
tutes the comforts and enjoyments of
an enlightened and progressive civili-
zatlon !?
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On last Sunday night the residence
vItb it's entire contents, belonging to
nj. j. B. Lebas, at Charenton, st. Mary
paTish, was destroyed by fire suppos
"A n lie the work of an incendiary.
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AT The meeting OF Opelousas Steam
fiIe Co. No. last Tuesday night, COM
uittees we're appointed to confer with
lhe Hook 6 Ladder Co. for the purpose
ofgiving the firemen from Thibodaux
asaitable reception and entertainment
oa The occasion of their excursion to our
teWn on the I'd of September next.
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DUBLIC SALE.
Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. Ases

Estate OF AUGUsTAyE DEsHoTELs.
By virtue of an order of the Honorable she
Probate Court in and for the parish of Saint
Landry, there will be sold at public auction,
to the last and highest bidder, by the
undersigned or any duly quaiineo
auctioneer, at the last residence of the deceas-
cd, in Mamouth, in the parish of Ss; Ian
dry, on WEDNESDA Y, Aug 18th, 1883, the
following described property, belonging agan.os %
the estate of Augnstave Dshoteis, deceased,
late of the parish of st. Landry, to-wit:
The plantation on which the deceased iase
resided situated in Mamouth, in this parEana,
It being the s f of N w /, s w OF tine y =
l.NE3 of 5 w aud N w OF . !, section
i Township S, s X East. Louisiana meridian
cantainino two hundred arpents of prairie
land, with buildings and improvements situ-
ated on said land
The crop of corn and rice growing this year,
1883 One wagon, one pair work oxen, two
Gentle mare aud one colt, one lot housenolo
fnruiture otfarming implements. lot OF hogs,
Int of poultry and wagon harness.
Terms cash under benefit of appraisemSne.
TELICIEN DOGUET,
july a. 'SS. AdmlniseESsok.
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NOTICE OF TABLEAU.

Probate Court, Parish st. Landry, No. 1853
ESTATE OF FRANCOIS BRIGNAC.
Whereas, Adelaide Vldrine, of the
parish of st. Landry, Administrative
of the above entitled estate, has
filed a final tableau of classification
aud distribution of funds of said estate,
accompanied By her petition praying for the
homologation of the same;
And whereas, notice of filing of said petit
tion and tableau has been ordered by an Or
der Of court bearing date August 9, 1883;
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
tahleau, in writing, atzny office, in the town
of Opelousas, within the time require by law.
why said tableau should not be homologated
and confirmed.
C. NJ. THOMPSON,
August IL, 1883. Clerk
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Tho Gotten bagging trust, lately or
ganized by 0 syndicate of capitalists,
Will be heavy tar upon our planters,
i will increase the price of bagging
from 9 % 10 cents, with prospect of
going higher. It has been estimated
that tha advance in price on this article
III cost The cotton planters at least
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-08-11

"A grand reunion of Confederate
veterans took place at Robeline n.the
Isl inst. Able and patriotic addresses
were made by Hon. B. f. Jonas and
other prominent orators.
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Tbe neat residence to be occupied by
urs v. Perrault has been completed.
This mil is the first good work of our Home
alead Association.
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Lake Charles Echo Mr.. Frank j.
Hardy has received the appointment OF
Parish Surveyor from the Governor and
qualified before the Clerk of the Court
last Monday.
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AIT manufactures in Louisiana are
exempt from State and municipal taxa
tiOn by organic law until 1898 Ope
lousas is a splendid location for a cot
ton factory. furniture factory, wagon
factory, rice mill, oil mill, ice factory,
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It has been almost q month since We
have had a good thorough rain. For
several days north wind preVallea
which intensified the heat and greatly
accelerated the dry mess of the soil. The
faw local showers that have fallen have
hean insufficient for the demands Of the
various crops. The drouth and heat
are seriously retalling the growth Ct
MI kinds of vegetatiGg. The planters
want 4 thorough soaking rain.
since the above was put In type, we
l,ad refreshing shower Thursday eve
Ming.
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4 grand excursion from Washington
Y View Iberia and return will come off
81 Sunday, August 10Th, leaving Wash
iAgspn at 8 o'clock a. M. returning
leaEes New Iberia at z p. M, fare for
seand 4 trip 81 SO from Washington and
upslousas; $l .25 from Grand Coteau
aaa q CaFeDcro; $l.00 from Lafayette,
sAealslonists will have theoppcrtunity
II II attending the races at the Park
sss.0uuds, Y: and also Of visiting the Salt
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NJ town is properly on boom with
ant good educational facilities. Is it
aot 81 time, for 0pelousas to be doing
.an,etbing in this direction.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-08-11

We have received The first number
of the South Western Lunbef World,
q new Journal just started ina New Or
leans, devoted 10 the lumber interest
of the South West
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-08-11

Mr.. Edgar r. Lesche, President of
the Board of Assessors of the parish of
Orleans, has been elected Commis-
sioner OF Public Works of New Orleans,
vice Gen. g. r. Beauregard, resigned.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-08-11

Gov. Nichols has given notice that
he will appoint as assessors those whom
he himself considers BEST qualified for
the position.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-08-11

John Robinson, tile great Snowman,
died as Cincinnati last Saturday. He
was 66 years of age and had amassed a
large fortune at the circus business.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-08-11

Va learn that our local watering
alsces are crowded with visitors and
baalth seekers now.
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.Ioseph NJ. CaresF, ESQ q formef res,
;dsnf ST our parish, and an experienced
newspaper man, has assumed the man
4 agames,t of tile Teclie Pilot. we are
safisfiesi that If the people Of Jeaneresee
vill gsge friend Carew fair show no
viii nj Give them first class journal,
which will doubtles pTovs e s.a.la'ose
faetor In the work of advancing 3 tne 30
terests Of that growing section O our
State.
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Just Received-a full line of Agate
Iron Ware, the most durable and hand
soonest kitchen ware made. At C. Diet
lein's.
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JOSEPH m. MOORE,
ATTORNEY AT Law

WTAS resumed the practice of his profession
E IL aud will practice in the Courts OF SAINT
Landry and Acadia. Office on Bellevue street
near corner of Market, Opelousas JyftI
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Barb Wire Barb Wire /! Barb w ire II
At q bargain Steel Nails guaranteed
cheaper than iron nails sold elsewhere.
At g. Dietlien'a
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DIED-In this town on the 9th inst,
CLEMENT1NE EsTILETTE, aged II years,
widow of the late Simon Richard.
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IT. 6. a. Stewart, the wide awake
ssgalsgaescF y md builder Of our town, is
aallalng large warehouse so = 80 feet,
ssss V. sla railroad, opposite Clements &
Y z a'sSh's n warehouse, TO be occupied By
s.. s.: ! ,. Isacks for storing country
RICE cotton seed, etc. Mr..
s.sNast has also been awarded the con-
aAet l0F erecting the town market
sa.lse loT which proposals had been ad-
'ss slsed here and ID the New Orleans
.spsia. Mr. SteWart's bid was $5944.75,
,ss ~a'Sa e0vega the Cost of materials,
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~ Che Musicale and dance of the OPP
elallsas Social Club last Saturday night,
alsses Mary and Maud VIM. Marie
Louise Dupr6, Lon Lastrapes, and sew :
sfal gentlemen, of Washington, contri-.
eaied much to the enjoyment Of the oc-
sasl0n The entertainment was one of
ths most pleasant, az it's kind, this
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-08-11

THANKS to Capt. H. L. Garland for
ales Of Oregon papers.
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Ia. STATE UNIVERSITY
And Agricultural and Mechanical College,
Baton Rouge, La.

The next session opens October s, 1888. The
Curriculum embraces thorough aud practi
cal course in Literature, Science, Agriculture,
Mechanics and Bookkeeping. The Faculty
is full and able, equipments unexcelled, locali-
ty healthy and discipline military. No char.
ces for tuition-Board, washing. fuel and
tights, $3.50 per month. Applicants must
be IA years old, and have fair knowledge oi
the rndimentary studies.
OAo ]. Wv. NICHOLSON, President.
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The subject of building a branch road
to Marksville Is beginning 70 occupy
the minds Of the people of MarksVille.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-08-11

ST LANBaY FLAx.-On last Monday
mornings Mr. John. Simms brought a
fiho sample of prepared fax to our of
fee, the fibre of which measured about
thirty six isehes ~ length. It was
raised by some Belgians, on Capt.
Blaekshear's place, in prairie Plaisance,
who had planted about a quarter of an
acre as an experiment, to see if the
plant was adapted to this soil and cli-
mate. They are gratified beyond their
most sanguine expectations, and say
s'that fax not only grows more luxuri-
antly here than in Belgium, but it only
requires half the time in the s'rOtting
process" to prepare the fibre for mar
ket.'' With decorticating machine
to prepare the fibre for market, fax,
ramie and jute can all be successfully
grown here, and will be strong compe-
titors against cotton. as staple article,
in The future. What is now wanted to
start these new industries is cheap and
effective machinery to prepare the f.
bres for the markets of the world.
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Small profits and quick returns is the
business maxim observed at Dietlein's.
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In another column we reproduce the
comments of the Crowley Signal upon
the abandonment of our proposed I'm
migration edition. In this connection
we wsSssid state, that there is large ell
ement in our parish who are strongly
opposed to immigration. They say
that the natural increase of the popula-
ton is sufficient for settling oil the idle
lands, and that heads of families should
make such provision for their children
in the future otherwise an influx OF
settlers from other States and cODtin-
ued sale of lands, willleventuaily debar
the descendants of tn native popula
ton from acquiring tones here, and
compel them to immigrate to some new
country. But persons who take this
view of the immigration movement,
seem to entirely overlook the benefits
accruing from it, That steady stream
of immigration brings into cultivation
idle lands, developing greater wealth
and prosperity, increasing the taxable
property of the parish and adding to its
revenues, adding to the value of all
other landed property, sc. AS mat
t6Fs HOW Slduu, IaISc Aduu hoAuoAS SASO
in a great deal of land at an assessed
value of one dollar per acre, which
might be sold to settlers at 80 to $5 per
acre. With an increase of population
there is relative increase of all agri-
cultural products, in money, and in the
general business of the country.
just why our merchants and business
men don't advertise, and qcoe't encour-
age an immigration boom, ds beyond
our limited comprehension. There is o
decided "lack of home encouragement"
to any sort of newspaper enterprise !;
hence onr local papers, as Hudibras
would express it: " Like q wounded
snake draw their slow lengths along
Rip Van Wrinkles "twenty years. Sleep
was cat nap to the comatose1 condi-
ton of "Old Enterprise in st. Landry.
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Beat Ice Cream st the saloon under
the COURIER Office on Sunday.
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11or town is dull, dry and dusty.
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FDR SALE CHEAP.

.,ue x0.saw GuHletG Cotton &tn.
Has been, used only two years and 10 IN gooo
order. Apply at this offiee.
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opelousas Female Institute.

This. excellent boarding and day
school for young. ladies and children
will open its fall term on Monday, Sep
tember 3.
The authorities of the school have
secured, for the coming session, the fol-
lowing efficient faculty who are fully
qualified to discharge the duties ineum-
bent upon them:
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Hayes, Principal.
Rev. f. w. Lewis, A. b. of Washing
ton and Lee University, Va, Professor
of Mathematics and Science.
Miss Stella Truman, intermediate
Department.
Mrs. Annie NJ. Meng, Music and Art.
Ms. Alc6e DupE6, French.
Mrs. NJ. A. Davis, Fancy Work, EN-.
broidery, &c.
Rev. T. w. Lewis will also give in
struction in Latin and German
At the last meeting of the Bonrd of
Advisors, the above named faculty was
fully endorsed and the school as re-
organized recommended to the patron
age of the public.
Under the faithful and successful
management of Mrs. Hayes the Opelou-
sas Female Institute has been steadily
growing in popular favor. 1t is now
more fully equipped than ever, and of
fers to our young people an excellent
opportunity of gaining good educa
ton within easy reach of their homes.
Recent improvements in material way
have done much to enhance the ap-
pearance of the school building: More
will be done in this way, and additions
will be made to the corps of teachers
as the patronage shall warrant.
1t is desired to build up first class
Institution, and to this end, the patron
age and assistance of all who are in
terested in the attainment of such an
object are earnestly solicited.
Parents and Guardians are requested
to inform the Principal of their inten-
ton to enter pupils, in order that full
arrangements may be made for their
accommodation.
Any further information may be had
by addressing Mrs. NJ NJ Hayes or Rev.
F. w. Lewis, Opelousas, La.
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"a aeaaEa chae N. Ealer, Laurent Dn-
s.ss 3. 4. Sandoz and Master Stuart
lpsss1aa Nv embarked on special train
s.saay night oflast week for Darbonne,
~ w W. pine hills of CaIcasien, armed
~. ~ n! alpped for q vigorous campaign
y. lsa.ssE Y Ivy ilsh and game Of that popn.
I Ising ground.
.s.'s IS y e0nesday another delegation
III n. Asks .S toF the same LEGALITY, consist
az Y Messra; =. j. Lefebvre, Jas. @.
imssss ss'slsss = alid wv G. johnson, To be re-
ssss .,ss ss route by another squad
1ss. ~. y ng hr. 3. G. Chacher6 of Prud'-
Fergus County argus., 1888-09-20
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Board six dollars per week AZ George.
Place.
Grain sacks for sale at Maiden brewery.
LSndt A Co.
Fresh fruit aud sweet potatoes at Rich.
ards. east side.
Shingles constantly on hand at Noble x
Shields mill. Lew ~istown.
Water melons and fresh fruit of an kinds
at Richards, on the east side
a $40 Chicago Cottage Organ. direct
from the factory, cas be purchased for
SIZE cash or SLIGO ON time. AppIy al
ARGUS office.
The Improved Singer Sewing Machine with
aiin"dern improvements md attachments,
Tor $50 at J.. B-langer'-. Maiden. War
rantesl for fiv. years.
Mrs. j. T.. Murray has received a tine line
"f millinery goods aud win open u millinery
and dress-nakinge est blishfnent tomorrow
tsept. 2o) next door to post Office Mrs.
Murray is thoroughly eonversant with her
business in every branch and will warrant
the best Of 81, ,isfaciion. Call and see her.
Fergus County argus., 1888-09-20

ing HIM along. one foot was caught under
the logs aud broken 50 badly that the bon,
protruded at the ankle joint. Dr ~iftor
was sent for Immediately aud on arrival
iound II necessary Ia remove a portion 81
the bone before the limb could be set. A,
last reports Mr.. Arnold was doing rs we'll
as could h. eNptrtc'i.
number of citizens turned out last sat
urdat evening 10 attend a meeting held in
the bank f"r the purpose al organizing n
lire company. There were u variety Of
opinions eNpre-sed--ronie Nis,. aud other
wise. IL WAS finall, determined To appoint
committees and see what could be done
committees To report at a meeting to he
held at the same place on Saturday evening
of this week. COMMITTEE. on membership--
Joseph Mason. Camille Hogue and Mr..
Ihoinann. on soliciting funds John T..
Martin, Dr. l.aps,lne and x. won Tobel.
I'm by y-laws-Daniel Brcrcton, J. Holzetner
and W. u. Kelly. Meeting adjourned.
Joseph Norman returned hast Saturday
from visit to the Dry Wolf gold digrines.
where he is Interested. lie reports new
placer and quartz claims being taken up
almost daily. The company, of which
Jensen, Riser aud Dickinsheets are mem
ber-, IL putting in bedrock fiume and
constructing hydraulics. II will he "a month
'r sin weeks before the actual work of Sc /
,nring the gold will commence. and prob /
'bly not before spring. unless the weather
proves favorable. Sufficient test has been
made, it is claimed, To warrant the extern
ave preparations now being made ON the
oinpanys ground. lfexpectations are re-
llized, other claims will be opened in the
pring and II smal-szed boom precipitated.
Commissioner lierkin visited the Wolf
rcek mining region last week. and while
here met liill. Broadwater, Gibson. Marvel
horn and Others of the Manitoba party.
hey were there looking over the mines
nd trying To determine upon route for !
he branch road. Mr.. Bcrkin says they
'emed to he well pleased with what they
wv, but said nothing as to their plans. =
he trouble is there are several routes and
'veral objective points which the road !.
ould like to take and reach and il is "A
iestion which must be ear reiully considered.
hey cannot reach all the mining camps at
ace, and they want IT, reach or get near
'e best as soon as possible. Another
ng is the necessity of securing iron ore
= fluxing at the Great Falls smeIter
here were those in the party who were in ,
rested in finding iron, and We understand "
ere are several good prospects ia the =
oil creek region which engaged their at
htion. There will undoubtedly be some a
velations when the party returns to "
eat Falls 81
Fergus County argus., 1888-09-20

five miles long aud from one-haIf IN ON
ana "ne-half miles wide. The round "a,
boys rendered valiant service in subduip,
the fiend. The origin is supposed To bav.
been the camp fire of four sheep herde,
| tourists.
Mr. W. ;. 'orwin spent all of last week I
ms coal mime somewhere near upper Willow
creek. lie is much pleased with the ,leyel-
oprnrnt thus FAR, which shows up coal of
good quality and in unlimited anantitv.
The Gentleman is also Interested in another
coal bank near the Twin Sisters. There i.
certainly no excuse for a person sitting
around the house with his hands in his
breeehes pockets to keep them warm in
such "a country as this.
One day last week Justic. Of the Peace
WINTER. asfrnie n beautiful and ,ociIe horse
belonging Ia his daughter Eva, could have.
been seen approaching his house with a
smile of satisfaction upon his broad and
Jolly lace and a rake and n hoe upon his
shoulder. The Judge was probably sum-
ming up the evidence in an imaginary legal
when the aforesaid docile ami
nal, suddenly becoming frightened at an
corpus juris pect ore. "slemurr.,I
Z" the way things were going. moved a
stay oil proceedings. and reversed the Judge
and his forthcoming decision in "a manner
wholly irrelevant, inmateriaI and in no
way pertaining to the question. Notwith-
standing coneommitant circumstances, the |
a
Fergus County argus., 1888-09-20
RANCH FOR SALE.

Ranch Of 100 acres for sale Imnr,,,.
in"nfs cost 81 800. viii sell for 500 to
cash purchaser. Apply at this office for
particulars.
Sept L.;