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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-01-27
LNNdTH or Dzxs-
Five Kindred Ysars--Is Living Q
Lost Art2
Is life worth living?

Is life worth living?
In the days of long ago people
seemed to think it was, IL the length
of time they devoted to becoming
acquainted with its lights and shad'
ows is any criterion.
1t would seem as though life must
have afforded much Of enjoyment in
the good old days. Sophocles hung
on until he was 1870 years old, then
persisted ny an accinent. Attilla was
I24 when he died of the consequence
of revel on the night of his second
marriage. This is a warning to
young men. Epemenedies was rs7
at his regretted decease.
Crowns did not Sit SO heavily on
the brows of monarchs as they seem
latterly to do. Fohi. the founder OF
the Chinese Empire, reigned IFS
years, and so did Apaphus of Theis
Egyptian. Tactius gives IT'S years
to Tusico, a German prince. Dad
don, an Illyrian noble, lived for 500
years according to Alexander Cor
nellus.
The art Of living seems to be one
of the many lost arts, which the
dark ages covered over, and modern
civilization has no, yet been able to
uncover. 1t is certain long life was
not secured by using mineral poisops
as remedies for disease. This is es-
sentially modern practice. The an
clients doubles drew on the labra-
tory of nature for their medicines,
hence the span of their lives was
naturally extended.
We know that our immediate az
cestors found their medicines in the
fields and forests adjoining their log
cabin homes. These natural rene
dies were efficacious and harmless
lett no poisons in the system. Ply
sicians were rarely called in, and the
people lived to rugged and hearty
old age. Is it not worth while to
return to their wholesome methods of
cure for common ailments?
H. H. Warner 4 Co., Proprietors
of Warmers Safe Cure, have intro
duced to the public a line of Log
Cabin remedies and their name in
dictates their character. They in
clude 'Sarssparilla,' Hops and Blu
chu Remedy Cough and Consump-
ton Remedy Extract for External
and Internal USE Rose Cream for
Catarrh, 'Scalpine' for the hair, Liver
Pills and 'Porus Plaster They are
carefully compounded from actual
recipes, the most efficacious in use
by our grandparents, and those who
would like to try the virtues of the
old time remedies, have an opportun
ity to secure the best in "Warner's
Log Cabin Remedies"
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-01-27
ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST.

The chairman of the house committee on
ways and means announces that tariff-re.
form bill will be formula ted without delay,
and that manufacturers or other persons in
terested in this class of legislation will not be
given protracted hearing by the COM
mittee.
The coal fleet from Pittsburg and the Ka-
nawha region reached Cincinnati, putting an
end to the coal famine that has prevailed
there for several weeks.
q general strike of the operatives in the
Fall River Mass factories, about $4,000 in
all, is expected. They demand l31S per
cent. advance in their wages.
The first through train from Minneapolis
to New York and Boston over the $500" line
crossed the bridge at Sault Ste Marie in
sections Sunday night and Monday. There
were six sections and 102 cars, each car con-
tanning loo barrels Of -four
Sixteen leading members of the First Bap-
tist church at jackson, Tenn, and three
newspapers in different parts Of the state
are defendants in an action for $50, 100
damages brought by Rev. Frederick How
ard, pastor Of the Central Baptist church in
jackson. They are charged with making
statements injurious to his character.
Gen. Cassalo, war minister of Spain, his
wife, his son, and sids-de-camp, eleven per-
sons in all, drew all the prizes in the state
lottery at Christmas time The prizes
amounted to $1,000 900.
The Hon. A. S. Cochran, legal agent Of
the Tehuantepec ship canal, said at Pittsburg
Monday that it will require S5o,U00,000 to
build the canal, of which amount SO, 600, 900
at least can be raised in the United States.
The total receipts Of the New York post
oflc, in 1887 were 81, s32. 99S IS. and the
total expenditures 81, 75S. 9046s
All union carpenters at the Saginaws,
Mich, struck Monday for nine hours work
and the same ray they have been getting for
ten hours
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-01-27
Democracy Ha. Caught . Tartar Issue.

The growing anxiety of the Democrats
TO have the tariff issue taken out of the
campaign is touching but futile. The
tariff issue Is In the campaign to stay, and
before tho fight is over the Democrats
will be a good deal moro tired than they
are now. Boston Journal.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-01-27
A Oueer Fish,

A mud devil is new addition to the Phila-
delphia geological garden. 1t is much like d
tadpole, is about eighteen inches in length,
with broad, fat bead, and has a sharp, saw.
like fin running from the middle of tho bach
to the tail.--Chicago Times
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-08-25
Parish Execsative COMMITTEES.
opELousAs, August IA, 1888.

A quorum present. On motion of r. j.
Thompson duly seconded primaries for a
Democratic convention are to be held on Sat
urday, September ist, 1888, to select delegates
to assemble at d Democratic convention to be
held at Opeonsas on Saturday September s.,
1888. the said convention to assemble for the
purpose of selecting 20 delegates to represent
this parish in the District Convention that as
sembles at Baton Rouge ON the 18th Septem-
Der, to nominate o candidate to represent
this District in Congress.
On motion duly seconded the polls are to be
opened on the said ist day of September at
o'clock and to close at 5 p. M.
On motion duly seconded all known Demo
Gratis being citizens of shis parish will have
the right to vote at the primaries prouided
they pledge themselves to support the nomi-
nee OF the Democratic party.
On motion duly seconded the commissioners
of election, or any two of them shall be the
judges Of the right of any party to vote at
said primaries The said commissioners are
to be selected by the Democratic voters of
the several voting precincts, who are to make
their returns to the Democratic Convention
TO he held on said Sth Sept, 1888.
The basis of apportionmeRt is to be as fol-
lows: one delegate for every 25 votes cast for
Governor at last election and an additional
delegates for ever l3 votes or over. The fol-
lowing polling places are selected and the fol-
lowing apportionment made:
A,se1< a43 3srxrNnN la1aa nfoa
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Our Public Building.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. Is, 1888.
EDITORS OPELoUsAs COURIER
That Opelousas will soon have Il pub
! lie building is now an assured fact, for
the bill has been signed by the Presi-
dent, and an appropriation of twenty
five thousand dollars has been placed III
the sundry Civil Appropriation Bill TO
purchase a site and commence the
building. The insertion of only one
half the amount required by law is in
pursuance to general custom of the
Appropriation Committee, but there is
every reason to believe that the whole
amount will be substituted before the
bill becomes law. Even should this
not be done the next Sundry Civil Bill,
which will carry the remaining twenty
five thousand dollars, must become a
law before the fourth of next March,
and in ample time to prevent any de-
lay for lack of funds.
The fact that the appropriation to
carry this law into effect was not en-
bodied in the Opelousas bill, is more Il
cause for cOngratulation than reason for
censure, as this would have made the
bill liable to point of order, for the
Committee on Public Buildings and
Grounds has no power to report bills to
the House containing appropriations.
This power rests alone with the Com
mittee on Appropriations when is very
jealous of its prerogative, and had this
bill been reported to the House from
the Committee on Public Buildings and
Grounds, one objection or a point of
order being offered against it, would
have dangerously delayed if not defeat
ed its final passage.
That this fact is universally reeog-
nized by members havin.; these bills in
charge, your correspondent was inform
ed by the SupervisingsArchitec that of
the thirty two bills authorizing the
erection of public buildings now before
him only thirteen contained in the bills
themselves appropriations to carry on
the work, and only two of these thir-
teen were House bills.
The clever conduct of the bill demon
strates the wisdom and forethought of
the tramer and to his assiduity and
good management is attributable its
speedy passage.
BY Act lIa Acts of 1881 our Gene
raj Assembly gave the United States
power to acquire property and to erect
public works TO be held fee from taxa
ton, and therefore there will be no de
lay III acquiring the site or commenc-
ing the building LoUIsTANIAN.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-08-25
General Notes.

The national debt was reduced $4,-
1877 ,298 in July.
Thibodaux Sentinel: The Police Jury
has fixed the tax for the current year
at 81 mills, being the same as las
year.
President Cleveland having failed to
sign the Rivers and Harbors Bill, the
measure becomes q law without his
signature.
Hayti has been blessed with another
revolution. Booiren has driven the
President on board an English frigate
and organized new government.
Baton Rouge Sugar Planter We
learn that DIR. VIM, II. Harrison, of
Baton Rcage, will probably be nomi-
mated for Congress in this district by
the Republicans.
The grim old Won Moltke has been
retired from the command of the Ger
man armies and is succeeded by Gen
eral Waldersee, who is Sc years old and
has an American wife.
The record shows that the democra-
tic party in the first three years of its
sTltrol has granted l68, ,23l more pen
sions than the republican party granted
during the last three years of its rule.
Thibodaux Sentinel: The steamer
Louisiana made its last trip from Thi-
bodaux last Monday, for she season. 1t
had to suspend its trips by reason of
the low stage of water 10 the Lafour-
che
Lafourche Star: Something that
looked very much like the tail end of a
storm struck this town last Tuesday
evening. A heavy rain, accompanied
by strong wind, lasted all night Tues
day and all day Wednesday.
Lake Charles Commercial The COM
mittee appointed to select and purchase
suitable site to build a public school
house on, for the white children of the
town of Lake Charles, have purchased
frorfHr. j. B. Watkins a lot 400x4O0
in the Touchy subdivision, between
Paje and Kirby streets, paying 5000
therefor
Donaldsonville Chief: Hon. S. NJ.
Robertson, present incumbent, and Col
T. G.. Sparks of Pointe Coup6e are can
didates for Congress from the sixth
district and their contest for the Demo-
cratic nomination Promises to be a
lively one. DR.. W. FL. Harrison of
Baton Rouge, who issrelated to the Re-
publican nominee for President, is
spoken of as the possible Republican
candidate in the sixth district.
DeSoto Democrat: Under the new
law duly promulgated, and presumed
to have been passed by the Legislature,
all fines imposed by the courts, as we'll
as all forfeited bonds. are to be paid
over to the Treasurer of the school
board, for the benefit of the, public
schools. Under this law, sheriff Huson
will pay over to the school board, all
such funds collected during and after
the present term of the District Court
Lake Charles Commercial: Mayor
Reid has issued his proclamation order
ing an election to be held on Thursday,
September Goth, to submit TO the tax
payers of the city, the proposition of
leyying q mill tax, for the term of
ten years, to be used in the construe-
ton of the Kansas City, Watkins and
Gulf Railway. We believe the major
ity of the taxpayers are in favor of this
tax, and we feel confident that it will
be carried by good majority.
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Personal.

L. b. Dubuisson of Boreta was in
town on Monday last.
John o. Trainor of Washington spent
last Monday among friends in town.
George 0. Elms, who has been spend
Ing the past ten days in Caleasieu par
ish, returned home on Wednesday.
j. kossuth Sandoz has spent day
or two attending to business in New
Orleans since our last issue.
Capt. L, j. Dodge. j. S. Satterley
Ihos. Dupuy, NJ. Walker and Geo. Ma
theWs, all prominent residents of West
Melville, have visited our town during
the past week.
Misses Cora Stagg and Alice Dubuis-
sor OF WhiteVille, made a flying trip to
our town last Saturday and to the re-
gret of many admirers did not even
remain to attend the dance that night.
Misses Adrienne Guilbeau and Ada
Sandoz of Opelousas are visiting in La
fayette this week.
Mr. George Sougeron, of New Orleans.
Is visiting relatives and friends in and
about Opelousas.
Our young friend Fritz L. Sandoz de-
parted for Garfield, Ohio, last Tuesday,
where he goes to attend the North
Eastern Ohio Normal College.
Mr. Joseph Lazarro of Vile Plate
was the guest of DR. T. G.. Lyons sew
eral days this week.
Leon Godchaux, leading merchant
OF Big Cane, put in an appearance in
town on Wednesday last.
Our vivacious friend Mr.. Clarence L.
Hayes, has accepted situation with
Messrs. Clements s. Wilson, where he
will be pleased to see his many friends
and attend to their wants with his nc
cnstomed courtesy and aiacrity.
w. 5. Frazee and lady returned home
last Thursday, after brief sojourn at
Grand Isle-Which place they left after
the storm of last Sunday
Our former townsman j. B. Clements,
Esq, was calling on his numerous
friends and patrons here during the
latter part of the week
Rev. G.. Raymond attended the me-
mortal services held last Wednesday at
st. Martinsville in honor of Rev. Father
A. M. Jan, the venerable and beloved
priest who died there year ago, and
preached the memorial sermon.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-08-25

Y Great damage was doneIn New Or
leans By Sunday nights storm and in
fact throughout lower Louisiana, the
sugar and rice producing section of the
State. Morgan City, Donaldsonyille.
Baton Rouge, Plaqnemine. &c, suffer
"a heavily, and much of the caire and
nee was blown fiat upon the ground
and manyesugar houses and dwellifsg ge
III those sections badly damaged. b
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-08-25
La. STATE UNIVERSITY
And agricultural and Mechanical College,
Baton Rouae. La.

The next session opens October 8, 1888. The
Curriculum embraces a thorough and practi.
cal course in Literature Science, Agriculture,
Mechanics aud Bookkeeping. The Faculty
is full and able, equipments unexcelled, loeali-
ty healthy and discipline military. No char;
res for tuition Board, washing. fuel and
lights, $3.50 per month. Applicants must
be la years old. and have a fair knowledge OF
the rndilaentary studies.
j.. w. NICHOLSON, President.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-08-25

The State board of education con
vened at Baton Rouge last week and APP
pointed parish school boards for the en-
tire state. For St. Landry, the follow
ing selectionaEas made B. Martel, n.
Wharton, L. E. Littell, Laurent Dupre,
C. j. Thompson, DIR. w. w. Leslie, =.
A. Black, e. Barry and G. N. Ealer.
The selections made are most admi-
fabIe ones, and the educational inter-
ests of our parish can with safety be
intrusted to their supervision and care.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-08-25

Dir. Laurence DAILY has received from
Kentucky, a magnificent stallion aud
mare with view Of raising fine stock.
These animals are said to be beautiful
specimens Of horse flesh, and we hope
viii prove a paying Investment to the
sHterprising doctor
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-08-25

s EVERY CASE CURED. Chamberlain's
Cholic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
has cured every case in which il has
been tried, both common and chronic,
and I honestly believe it the best ever
used for those diseases 4 have had q
great many calls for it. B.F. WINTERS.
Moore, Tex. Sold By #. e. Bailey.
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Iii consequence of the low stage Of
water In the COuftableau, the line of
steamers plying between New Orleans
and Washington, have discontinued
their weekly trips. For the next few
menths, our mercantile public will be
forced TO rely on the railroads for the
ahipment of their freight TO and from
Che Crescent City.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-08-25

Samuel EriicI, better known TO many
in ouf parish as Jew Sam, committed
suieide by jumping into the Mississippi
at New Orleans Il few days since He
was dissoIase worthless character. 8
habitu6 of The gambling dens of the
city, and bis loss will be little momrned
hy his fellow men.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-08-25
Bu1klen's Arnica Salve

The best salve in the world for nts,
bruises. sores, ulcers salt rIaeum,
fever sores, letter, ehapped hands,
ehiiblains, eorns, and all skin ernptions
and positively cures piles. or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give per
feet satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
Z. E. Bailey.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-08-25

At the party given on last Thursday
egening By Misses Marie and Linda He
bert. 0 most pleasant time was had.
These two young ladies', assisted by the
cider members of the family, acquitted
themselves u the llappiest fashion, and
its beautiful decorations In the large
psrlaF. and the elegant manner in
Which they entertained their guests
proved their good taste as hostesses.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-08-25

The firemen of our town are making
preDarations to entertain the Thibo-
da1x fremen on the occasion of their
szcnrsiOa here on the I'd of September.
The programme includes q cold lunch,
refTeshments, ETC., at Perrodln's Hall
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-08-25

Sanville Edwards, a acolored man who
was d witness in the Seeley murder
case, and who testified in the examina-
tion before Judge Lewis ON Saturday
last, was Wayiaid on his return home
Id the evening, and shet by some nm
known party. He was riddled with
buck shot and seriously injured.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-08-25

i giant oak, on the green near the
residence Of Gen. Anderson at Wash
ington, which had stood the elements
fof several decades, succumbed to the
storm of Monday last. and was blown
aD bv the roots and issnew a wreck.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-08-25

There will be divine services at the
Churcll Of the Epiphany, Opelousas, to-
morrow, the 26th inst, by Rev. C. c..
Kramer. Holy communion will be adj
ra;niaferei
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-08-25

The primaries held in Acadia parish
On Wednesday last, for delegates to
tbe Sixth Congressional District Con-
yention. resulted in favor of the pres
eut incumbent, Hon. s. NJ. Robertson.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-08-25

4 e0lored man named 0z6m6 Pickens
we discovered about 8 o'clock on Sum
asy morning last, on the bridge span
sang che bayou Teche at Arnaudville.
ae died . short time after being discoV-
sssaa. ss He had been ahot aud his body
Aslat With buck shot. There are ugly
salnoFs connected with this case bnt
e Ws are unable To trace them to any
ssliahle source, we forbear comment un-
u q Investigation, which is being held
a aiis authorities, il fpnsummated.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-08-25

Napoleon LastFapes, chairman of the
Sixth Congressional Republican Com
Mlttee, has called an assemblage of said
soamittse at Baton Rouge on Tuesday,
aep1 4, f0r the transaction OF such brl-
slaeas as may be presented. IL is pro-
aa0le that q Republican a candidate for
congressman from this District to sue
seea Hon. s. n. Robertson will at that
slas be selected. Trot out your can
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0pelousaa, at Court House ------. I3 delegates
Plaisance, at Vidrine's-..3 3 g
:. Lachapelle's ..-- 2 %
Washington, at Town Hall------- s.
Dossman at Dossman's--- s.
Waxia at school house .-----
Notleyville, at Deviliier's store - 8
Bagbreck, at Stagg's store -------
Bellevue, at school house --------2
t. Bayou Beuf, at Fishers store. l
White7iIle, at Stagg 81 Lafieur's- 4 g
Vile Plate, at Emile Tates ------il .
Coulee Croehe at P. d. Richards 8 q
Negrofoot, at Mayors st0re.---.. /"
Cllataignier, d. z. Lafeur's 8 8.
Old Grand Prairie, Paulin Stages 6
PIaauemine Point, P. Brasseurs-- s.
FaguetaTqHe, at d. Couryille's---- 9 :.
Lower Mamouth, at q. Viarine's- 81
Grand Coteau, at Domec's Office 8 g
Atehafalaya, at Richard's----- 3 I"
Point Cd. Louis, at Aug. Lahayes 5 Z"
Beaver Creek, at Tom Morris 3 g
Mamouth, at Landrenean's .
Big Cane, at HaEarsl's store------ s.
Morrow, at Morrows- 3
Chicot, at Haas store--.----
West Melville, at Satterly 'a------ ]
L6onyille. at Cormier's ----.~----ii
Mallef, at Sullices- :.
On motion the committee adjourned.
Attest SAM HAAS,
GILRERT l.. DuPRE, Sec. President pro tenn.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-08-25

The pay train of the Morgan road
nsssed ever the rails on Tlf5c-aay last,
sand the railroad employees once more
know what money looks like.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-08-25

MARRIED-At the Catholic church in
Opelousas, by the Rev j. F. Raymond,
or Wednesday, Aug. %, 1888, Mr..
Adj M BUDD to Miss-osEPHINE JoU-
BERT, both of this town,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-08-25

IN. @. States Our storm was heaten
to ssnIfhereens by al Iowa storm last
week The latter left on the ground
ica an inch thick.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-08-25

The attention of our country readers
is directed to the advertisement on oar
second page headed z Strayed."
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-08-25

"a Wednesday, last. d colored man
" oyea as d track walker On the Nor
sza,a +. = q. r R. was shot and killed
n y llitavills by James Smith, d white
.aal employed Id repairs on the tele-
seEh line The killing ID claimed TO
ssss been accidental. Smith and Il
sS'oRa ~ hoy known 10 Willie McM Millan,
= ~ sslsy witness to the occurrence, hare
,.a ~ eigen quarters ia the parish Jail,
s..sse sheg will be held until q judicial
afi0n of the circumstances ID
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WAsHEGToE, La, August 23d, 1888
EDS. COURIER: send you this day two bas-
kets Of grapes and one Of Kieffer pears.
About fifteen bushels of our pears we're
blown of the trees by the big storm.
They ara not ripe, but sufficiently grown
for preserving. We are selling them cheap.
The SenppeFnong grape crop is now ripe.
and the fruit il very sweet and fine. The
grapes were not injured By the storm.
Yours truly, I.JAT LACY.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-08-25

Congressman Robertson's record as mem
ber OF the House of Representatives has mate
rally increased his chances of denomination.
He has made an active and efficient member
-Marksville Review.
Then why not urge, with yoHr accus-
toned vigor and earnestness, his re-
nomination and re- election 8 Active
and efficient membsrsn are just what
We need in Congress and editors, as
well as other men. who disinterestedly
urge the return ofsuclI members, des
serve the gratitude of the people in
whose interest they labor.
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We are authorized to announce
col. 9. MI. ROBERTSON

q 4 candidate for reelection to Congress from
the Sixth District, subject to the action of
ia Democratic Convention.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-08-25

Mr. Il. z. SrnitI. d prominent citizen
81 Nav iberia. vas killed in the fight
sv;tI, r nerroes III FreetoWn, near New
iberia, On the 10th ms. some io os 81
NEGROES were killed. All e NOW qlaef.