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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-26

NOTICE OF TABLEAU.

Probate Court, Parish of 50. Landry, No. 1877
Estate OF JOSEPH P. BAY AND WIFE.
Whereas. James Wiggins and Desia Bay
of the parish of Sc. Landry, joint adni
Distrators of the above entitled estate, have
filed IL tableau of classification of debts and
distribution of funds of said estate, aceompa-
MED by their petition praying for the homoio-
CATION of the same;
tion and tabIeau has been ordered by an or
dor Of court bearing date May l6, 1883
New, therefore, notice is hereby given te oil
persans interested to make opposition TO said
tableau, in writing, at my office, in tho town
of Opeiousas, within the time required by law,
why said tableau should not be homologatea
and confirmed.
' JAMES o. CHACHERE,
May 10. 1883. Clerk.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-26

The recent ruling of the Treasury De-
partment at Washington City on the
duty on ssunclean rice" will be worth
thousands of dollars to our Parish, as it
insHres better prices for rice than could
be obtained before this ruling.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-26

Ii yon want any groceries, crockery-
ware, hardware, cutlery, ETC., ETC., go
Go Louis Desmarais'. He has also OPP
ened an ice house where yon can get
ice at one cent a pound, and beer on
ice at 5 cents glass at his Beer Gar
den. Read his advertisement and give
him call.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-26

Mr.. Frank Brands new iron veranda
il nearly completed; and having re-
painted his house, and otherwise inn
proved and embellished his premises,
the establishment now presents neat,
tidy and stylish appearance.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-26

A small section Of our parish, adjoin-
ing 0pelousas to the southwest, was
visited by severe hail storm last Sun
day evening, damaging the crops in
places to the extent of necessitating re-
planting, and doing ,puch injury Ia
gardens and orchards.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-26

Our present Reform Legislature
has not improved one whit, in one res
pect at least, upon our late Ring" Leg
islature. Il adjourns promptly on Fri
day and runs off to New Orleans to
spend Saturday and Sunday. It will
sit the full sixty days, without doubt.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-26

Several of the public spirited citizens
of Opelousas and vicinity have bought
a road maehine and are working the
thoroughfares in their neighborhood to
advantage with it, as it Is munh lighter
than the machine owned by the parish
and requires less horse power. q
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-26

The Court House at Crowley is near
ly completed. Mr.. Arthur Dejean, Of
0pelousas, has obtained the contract
for putting up the lightning-rods ON the
building.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-26
May l2. lsss
SHERIFFS SALE.
Girl District Court, Parish Of Orleans.
No. l5771.
Crescent insurance Co. VS.. Michael Dowlins
GHERIFFS SALE.

By virtue of writ of alias fieri facias
issued out of the Civil District Court, in
and for the parish of Orleans, in the above
entitled suit, and to me directed, will pro-
ceed to sell at public auction, to the high
est bidder, at the front door of the Court
House, in the town Of Opelousas, parish e.
St. Landry, on SATURDAY., the ga day of
June 1888, at ii o'clock o. m, tire following
described property, to-wit:
Judgments SJo. l4053 of the Thirteenth Ju-
dicial Dist let Court, in and for st. Landry
Parish, Lou. lana, entitled s'Miehael Bowling
vs.. Thomas G. Anderson administrator ct als,
together with all Of the rights, interests, de-
mands and claims of said Michael Dowliug,
under and into said Judgment.
Seized in the above entitled suit.
Terms and Conditions Cash.
WIN. M. THOMPSON, Coroner
May 10, 1883. Acting Sheriff
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-26

Holders of stock of the Building and
Loan Association should pay their in
stallments promptly il they would avoid
costs. The Office of the Secretary is
open every Saturday evening from 2
Al
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-26

Since the enterprising firm of Glenn
snts & Wilson opened business near
the depot, aBridgevillen seems to have
taken ON regular boon1--in the way
of repairs, improvements and new
buildings. Mr. Crawford is now hav-
ing enclosed d lot on which he is put
ling up q building, and it is rumored
fhat another large business establish
ment will soon be opened in that neigh
h0rh00f3.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-26

Mrs. r. C0ttinghan, the wife of the
manager Of tie Holland Plantation, own
ed by Capt. Blanks, died last Monday
after brief illness and was buried here
the following dag.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-26

Contributors to Che fund raised for
tho entertainment of the Press Associa-
slcll have been notified by Acting
Treasurer Jos. Bloch that surplus of
that fund remains In his hands and that
10 per cent Of the amount of their sub
eEiptions will be refunded to them on
application. The Committee of Ar
engagements is to be congratulated upon
This satisfactory out come Of it's man
agement Of this brilliant affair which
las rejected t0 much credit upon 0nr
community,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-26

The Opelousas Social Club is now
giving series OF intereating parties.
On last Saturday evening " Donkey
Party !" was successfully carried oat and
the young people and others in attend
anee had very lively time. Miss Fam
ME Jacobs won the prize for the ladies
ana Mr. s. i. Hebrard that for the gen
tIeuen.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-26

On Saturday last, one Peterson, col
ored, shot and instantly killed a white
man named Whitman at West Melville,
on the AtchafaIaya. The killing was
said to be unprovoked and deliberate.
The murderer Immediately fled in the
direction of Goshen station. DIR. Thomp-
son, Coroner and acting Sheriff, receiv-
ed dispatch at once. informing him of
the homicide. He at once made the me-
cessary affidavit, obtained warrant for
the arrest of the murderer and placed it
in the hands of Mr.. Diomel Dlrio, dep
uty Sheriff. Mr.. Durio, acting with
great promptness, boarded the evening
passenger train and on the following
evening returned with the prisoner. It
seems that as soon as Mr.. Durlo reach
ed Cheneyyilie he dispatched to West
Melville for posse to come from that
direction in order to aid him in captur
ing the fugitive. The citizens of that
place, acting in obedience to the re-
quest of the Deputy Sheriff, immedi-
ately commenced pursuit, and coming
mp with tile accused in the neighbor-
hood of Goshen station proceeded to
arrest him. He refused to be arrested !,
and while resisting arreas Was shot in
several places. The prisoneE5is now
lying in Jail. His wounds, though Sc
we're, are not necessarily fatal.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-26
TAKEN UP AS AN EsrRAY,

DY the undersigned about March 8, near
ID public road leading to Washington, Red
Cow about years old with red calf 18
months old. Cow branded ON left hip about
thus: III fac-simile of brand at COURIER
ofieel, has fork in right ear, and q portion
of left ear cut and hanging Has been in the
neighborhood for tw9 years. The owner is
requested to prove property, pay charges and
take her away. PAUL ROY.
May 10, SS- Inn.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-26

Stockholders ID the Building and
Loan Association are reminded that the
Office of the Secretary is open every
Saturday evening from 2 O'Clock TO 2,
and that they should pay their install
ments punctualIy If they wonld avoid
costs.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-26

The project Of erecting decent pub
lie school building in 0pelousas appears
90 BE ID dgrmant state. III few OF
onr pahlic-spirited citizens who have
sae Eneans we're TO contribute o 100 each
towards the purpose. an impetus wonld
% given 90 tie movement which w0uld
ssOli crown 1t with success. a site has
ssen donated and several hundred dol
lars have been snbscribed now, let q
strong and united effort Be made 20 se-
cure twelve Or fifteen hundred more,
As1 if successful, We venture to say it
Mlil not b0 long before every member
q s'le community will realize that i is
~ hess Investment that Opalousas
ssnld possibly have made. Let rs have
e..e decent public school building, by
~ means.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-26
a Parish Fair.

Every State in the Union except Lou
lsiana has its State Fair. Steps are be-
ing taken by the State Agricultural So
ciety to organize one. Almost every
county throughout the North and West
has its County Fair, and several par
isLes in this State have fallen into line
and annually make creditable displays
OF their products, cattle, horses, &c.
Shall the empire parish of st. Landry
continue to lag behind in the march of
progress Let our leading farmers and
business men put their heads together
and resolve to hold fair here this fall.
1t can and should be DONE Incalcul-
able benefits to both town and country
will result therefrom. A spirit of emu
lation will be awakened which subse-
quent fairs will foster and develop.
That consideration alone is sufficient to
justify the effort. The resources and
capabilities of our country will be re-
vealed, not only to our people-many
of whom are ignorant of it's advantages
and magnificent possibilities-but to the
outside world, to whom display of
our products would be an astounding
revelation. Our people wonder at
while they deplore the fact that desira-
BILE immigrants pass us by and settle in
less favored localities. The reason is
plain-their attention has not been call
ed to our immensely superior advan-
tages. A fair would prove an object
lesson whose teachings would be incon-
trovertible and of inestimable value in
many ways. Let us make q beginning
at once.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-26

j. b. G.. Donate, recently elected
Justice of the Peace for this ward, has
lust had built neat and convenient
ofice on the corner of Landry and
Market streets.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-26

There are 90 members ii che Louisi-
ana House Of Representatives and Sc
il the Sanaka. Senator Gibson rcceiv-
ed 81 votea IN tbs Hease and a3 IN elae
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-26
Taken uaEs as Estrays

pY the undersigned, near Hills bayou,
- about two miles from Opelousas, two red
heifers, one years old, the other year older.
The mother came in the neighborhood about
1879 and was branded with an indeseribable
brand, o facsimile of which may be seen at
the COURIER office.
The owner is requested to come forwafuii
prove property pay charges and take them
away. }. B. SANDOZ
NAV 26. ISS8.-Im
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-26

The bridge over bayou lesson at
SINNERS Landing lon Landry street)
was thorougly repaired this week, and
il now safe crossing.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-26

TiDse WHO gave orders for photo
grapEls of the Louisiana Press Assocla.
ton 81 Woodworth's Syringe on the %
inst, ecan now get their copies at this
Office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-26

Call on the Secretary to-day and pay
The weekly installment on your stock
n the Building and Loan Association.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-26

A bridge near Opelousas, ON the
Washington road, requires immediate
attention.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-26

Gov. Nichols has appointed ex-Se-
cretary of State Arroyo as his private
secretary.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-26
At Louis Desmarais' Grocery,
uaIs as an Nsstray.
Market Street, Opelousas, La.

Taken up as am Estray.
DY the undersigned on bayou Kenison, q
AD roam horse, black name and tail, brand
ed on left shoulder FB. Has been ranging in
the neighborhood since 1882.
The owner is reques@sd to --oye property,
,ay charges and tax, aim away.
May $685. ARMAND j. HOLLIER.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-26

Lee cold bottled beer at cents q
glass at Louis DesEn arais beer garden.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-26

PUBEHC SCHOOL NOTICE
THyHE Public Schools of this Parish will close
H on june 22d, 1883, as per resolution OF the
School Board. LAURENT DUPRE,
Wav o6aa President,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-26
WTOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

May s, 1886.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-26
OF TABLEAU.

May l9, 1883.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-26
General Notes.

The Republic of Switzerland elects IL
president every wear.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-26

May 10. 1888. Clerk.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-03-17

Will Aeturn Home,

The Grand Jury OF Eureka county,
having failed to discover the partici-
pants in the recent outrage on Paroni,
are now looked upon with suspicion
by the other residents Of that county,
and it is stated that it is openly
charged that members OF that august
body were also members Of the tar
a%nd-paper gang. Also, that now the
coast is clear, several prominent Eu-
Iekans, who have been r~usticating in
California for their health, will shortly
return home.-Reveille.
The old saying is, you must 90
away from home to learn the news"
We know of no prominent citizens
having left town, suspected OF being
connected with the Paroni affair. Ow-
ing to the secret name in which the
dastardly deed was done, and the
slight evidence that was brought be.
fore the Grand Jury, they were not
able to convict. They were, however,
unanimous in their recommendation 10
the officers to use every effort to bring
the guilty parties to justice, and the
case may come up again before a fu-
ture Grand Jury. We have never
heard il intimated that members oil
the Grand Jury" were also members oil
the tar-and-paper gang" Mr.. Rev
ellie, your information is not correct.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-03-17
An Energetic worker.

The Elko Independent, in mention
ing the prompt reply OF Senator Stew
art to a letter asking him to make an
effort for better mail facilities, says
With all that has been said Of Senator
Vim. NJ. Stewart, Nevada never had a
more energetic worker in the halls OF
Congress, nor one more indefatigable
in pushing the interests Of the State
which he has the honor to represent
in the United States Senate. That he
is ever ready to heed the demands of
his constituents is again demonstrated
in the ease Of complaints as to the
mail service in White Pine county.
There is much consolation TO he de-
rived from a knowledge of the fact
that a petition, sent to Senator Stewart
praying for a redress of grievances. or
for any Legislative action in the inter-
est OF the people Of Nevada, will re-
ceive due consideration, and that We
can count on his hearty cooperation
in any measure that will rebound to
the welfare of the people OF Nevada.
Senator Stewart is faithful to the in
terests Of the citizens Of the Sage
brush State.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-03-17
A DIVIDE
Produced by q Sudden sinking Of
thc Ground.


The Virginia Chronicle says: The
sudden settling OF the ground a few
inches below the surrounding surface
in the vicinity OF the Sharon shaft, on
A street, a few days ago, caused a gem
eral stampede Of the inmates OF dwell
ings located within the boundaries OF
the sinking area.
As the settling was general and
gradual the building foundations were
not disturbed seriously enough to
cause apprehension of their tumbling
down, and the occupants returned to
their habitations after recovering from
their momentary CONSERVATION. They
are all families OF miners, and are
therefore aware of the fact that the
close timbering Of the underground
workings Of the lode will prevent the
settling to any alarming extent OF the
crust above the excavations.
The settling was no doubt produced
by the caving in of old drifts on the
CholIar 80 and 100 levels, from which,
a large area OF ore has been removed.
As the ground where the settling &C.
Cured is included in the patented
lines OF the Chollar and Hale K Nor
cross. d suit for damages resulting to
buildings from subterraDean caving
would not be sustained.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-03-17
A WOMANLY LETTER
In Defense OF Her Husband.
san Francisco, March 10, 1885

SAN FRANCISCO, March 10, 1888.
Ed. SENTINEL: | wish TO appeal to
some OF the Nevada papers, and
others, to desist from the outrageous
Misrepresentation of Mr.. Liddle in re-
gard to his unintentional killing of
Mr.. Morton. The Southern Utah
Times reached me this morning. 1t
is impossible for me to tell you the
profound sorrow and heartache the
frightfully unjust article published in
the issue Of February il, against my
husband, caused me. 1t is untrue in
every detail. The killing of Morton
was honestly accidental. Mr.. Liddle
cannot be called a criminal in that
case. He was the victim of mislor-
tune. The shot that caused Mr.. Nor
tons death went off when Mr.. Liddle
stepped back to avoid a blow from
Morton. His hand frightened on the
trigger, and the rifle was discharged
while held by his side, and not raised
IN defense.
1t matters not how cruelty MIR.
Liddle has dealt with me in our do
nestle life, | beseech the Nevada
papers not to misrepresent him in SO
serious a matter. / will carry the re-
suit Of Mr.. Morton's death with me to
the grave, but the truth in the Morton
case is only humanity.
Please accept my sincere thanks fol
your defense of the good people Of
Eureka and White Pine county, who
recognized the difference between
| misfortune and murder, and proved
| themselves 80 true-hearted toward Mr.
Liddle and myself in our affection il
1879. / remain, very respectfully
Mrs. Nj. A. LIDDLE.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-03-17

Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Cheney gave
the largest progressive euchre party
of the season at their residence on
Spring street last Tuesday evening,
there being about fifty ladies and
gentlemen present. There were
eleven tables and twenty games
played. At II O'Clock a very elaborate
lunch was served. After which the
prizes were awarded to the following
persons: To the lady and gentleman
winning the most games-Mrs. DIR.
Schneider and DIR. Henry Hagar; to
the lady and gentleman making the
most points-Mrs. A. Skillman and
John Crowley. We did not learn who
carried off the BOBBY prizes. All the
prizes were elegant. At a late hour
the guests thanked their host and
hostess for a very pleasant evenings
entertainment and took their de-
parture.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-03-17
Thieying Rrakemeu.

1t is reported that a number of
brakemen on the Southern Pacific
freight trains, in the Visalia division,
have been Systematically stealing
from the cars in their charge. Bolts
OF cloth, velvets, silks. suits of clothes,
hats, canned goods, cigars, tobacco,
etc., were taken. Finally a large
number of detectives were sent to
Tulare, Sacramento and other places,
and were hired as brakemen, becom-
ing members of the old crews. 1t was
not long before the robbers were lo-
Gated, but in some way the worst OF
the lot got wind Of the matter and
left. 1t is said that a number Of ar
rests will be made, and that several
conductors are in the gang. Several
Of those who left had wages due, in
some cases to the amount OF 800.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-03-17
a PRoBARLE SUICIDE.
W. "a. Herring swallows n Fatal
Dose Of Q andenum.

virginia thrOHicie, Mareh u.
w. II. Herring was discovered deat
in bed in a room in the Molinell
House on North C street yesterday
afternoon by W. II. Phipps, the pro
prietor. An empty two-ounce phial
labeled Lsudanum,' standing on the
washstand near the bed explained the
cause Of death.
Deceased had been in charge Of
Governor Stevenson's ranch at the
foot Of the 0phir Grade for several
months, and is therefore a resident OF
Washoe county. He came to this city
last Thursday or Friday from the
ranch ON horseback and took a room at
the Molinelli House on Friday, which
he occupied on that night and Satur-
day night. lie had been drinking
heavily and lost what money he pos
sessed at faro.
He complained of extreme nervous
ness and inability to sleep o Satur-
day night. About one O'Clock on Sun
day morning he left his room and went
to the international saloon and asked
for a glass OF whisky, which he said
would be the last he would take. This
was the last seen Of him until he was
found dead in his room.
On Saturday he won largely at faro,
but subsequently lost all his funds ex-
cept "chip," which he passed in
and received a half dollar for. Later
he purchased a two-ounce phial of
laudanum at Woodlifs drug store, TO
the proprietor of which he was well
known, stating that he wanted to pro-
duce sleep.
Deceased was about 80 years OF age,
and leaves a wife and daughter, the
latter about Is years OF age. Gov
ernor Stevenson was notified Of Her
rings death and left last evening for
his ranch to notify deceased's wife and
daughter, whom he brought to the
city in his private carriage.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-03-17

Louis Monaco is turning out his
last work. Tho time of his departure
is near at hand. Call and see him al
once If you want anything done in his
line, and do not wait until the last
days, when there will be sure to be a
rush. Rushes are not encouraged by
photographers. DO not let the state
of the weather deceive you, for cloudy
days are equally as good for general
purposes, and preferable in many
cases to brighter days. The photo
graphs taken by Mr.. Monaco during
cloudy weather are ample proof of this.
1t is time that people should be made
aware that by the new instantaneous
process the cloudy day dodge has
proved TO be nothing but a pretext TO
the poor work of incompetent
photographers.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-03-17
He Ualhed the baby.

In San Francisco. Judge Greene has
granted May NJ. Egleston a divorce
from Reuben Elgeston on the ground
OF cruelty. She charged that he
chased her with a carving-knife,
threatening her life, and many other
things, among which we're that he
bathed their baby girl. She consid-
cred the baby-bathing a mothers
prerogative. She says he and the
child would whisper together and
smoker and have secrets just to tam
talize her. Then he would cruelty
laugh at her.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-03-17
Ore shiDments,

During the past week ore shipments
we're made from the mines OF the dis
trict as follows: To the Eureka
Con.-Belmont mine, 7 tons; Silver
Lick, 16 tons; Margueretta, ! ton, and
Jackson 10 tons. To the Richmond
Marguerite mine, S tons; Phenix, q
tons; Dunderberg 3 tons; Seventy
Six, 6 tons. The above is the
lightest business in side ores that
our furnaces have recorded for several
years, owing to the very heavy condi-
ton of the roads leading to the mines
but as soon as the teams can make
regular trips We expect they will have
all the ore hauling that they can at
tend IN.