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The Opelousas courier., 1888-11-24

Bs DeGroot, De Millburg,
I,',s M Friday gave birth to
Their total weight
sBlnda. All lived.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-11-24

a Kansas paper predicts that
in five years the State will make
her own sugar, and in ten years
have millions Of pounds to sell.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-11-24

Why is a newspaper like a
pretty girl2 To be perfect il
must be the embodiment of
many types its form is made
I'D it is chased though inclined
to be giddy it enjoys q good
press, the more rapid the better;
it has q weakness for gossip,
talks a good deal can stand
more praise and is awful proud
of 4 new dress. It can not be
kept in good hnmor without
cash. Please pay np.-Ex.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-11-24

We wrote to Mr.. Lafargue re-
latiye to this plant, with a view
of Introducing it into this and
adjoining parishes, and orr let
ter called forth the foregoing
response from a gentleman who
has tried it, and who could not
afford to forfeit his reputation as
a nurseryman by exageerating
the qualities and value Of this
one plant. The citizens of our
parish know we have only a
small garden in which to expert
ment. We propose to plant a
few stalks; but it will not be a
fair experiment, therefore we
hope several of our progressive
farmers will plant it quite Ii
berally. By purchasing $500
worth or over, they can get the
plants at ten cents per foot
from the writer of the above let
Ter. If it is all that is claimed
for it, it is the most valuable
plant ever discovered ; hence
our people should commence
producing it at once. Plant
you a small patch next year
Bienvilles New Era.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-11-24
distinguished Business Educator,

Prof. Smith, Princi-
pal of the
ciaH College of Ky,
University Lextngs
GOne kyss with his SON,
received the Gold Medal
and Diploma of Honor at
the Worlds Exposition
for System Of
ing and general Business
Education. He can refer
q 10000 graduatesin bus
Hiss, besides Congress-
men, city, county, and
The Opelousas courier., 1888-11-24

The European jews claim a
Florence Nightingale. The jew
ish Standard says that Coralie
Cohen, who was an angel OF
mercy during the late Franco
German war, and who passed
unharmed among the wounded
in the two hostile camps, be-
longs to the Hebrew race. She
is a Knight Of the Legion OF
Honor, and has just been elect
ed president of that patriotic
body, the Association des
Danes Franchises.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-11-24

On orders through the COURIER the DAILY
CITY ITEM and the COURIER will be fur
nished postpaid at Sc a year for both, each
paper to be mailed from the Office of publica-
ton.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-11-24

The Bismarck ofto-dayi is thin
and bony, and the doctor has, it
is well known, diseneumbered
him of the unhealthy fat merely
by preventing him drinking
with bis meals. He is looking
remarkably we'll his gait is
swift and denotes real yigor, his
complexion is clear and almost
pink. The features are softened
down you scan them IN vain TO
discover Chat harshness, not to
say feroeity, which is SO appar-
emf in bis photographs.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-11-24

The negroes are progressing.
Adental school for their race
BIAS been established III Nash
vile, Tenn. It is the first insti-
tuition of the kind in the world.
A few years ago negro dentists
would have starved, but now
there Is a good prospect for for
tunes for them. When a negro
was aslave he had the best teeth
ii The world. As soon as he
hscame a citizen his teeth be-
gan to decay. This is not so
much the result Of the imposi-
tion Of suffrage on our brother
ID black as of his change in diet
and habits. So long as he went
q bed at dark, and lived on
corn bread and fat meat he was
~ right. When he began to
indulge in whisky and sweet
meats his teeth and his charac-
teF both commenced TO decay.
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The Opelousas courier., 1888-11-24
FRUIT TREES
-FROM-
TENN.

Fruit trees, strawberry plants. shrubbery,
&c. sold by R.O. Dswdy and M. W. Coles.
representing the Grand Central Nurseries ct
Nashville, Tenn, will be delivered at Charles
Peferkorn's boarding house, Opelousas,
Novenmlxer 29ela, 1855.
Parties that gave their orders will please
call on that day and get their bills IN good or.
der and condition according TO contract.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-11-24

E=
The candidate of the Demo
cratic party has failed with
honor. He can afford to take
BIS defeat philosophically, for
lle will be known in American
history as the man who dared
% speak out against the raven
Gus trusts. The movement
which he bagan for the reform
of fhe tariff will not go back
ward, The Republican party
mist carry on his work or meet
WITH defeat III its turn. The
Northwest will have tariff reform
Wlt viii revolt from the Repub-
aleaFl party to which it has al
Ways belonged.-Chicago News,
The Opelousas courier., 1888-11-24

The following terms of Court are hereby fix
District, composed of st. Landry and Acacia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-02
AT THE OPERA HOUSE.
Sol Smith Russell in his new Play and
 "A Tin SOldiar.',

Sol Smith Russell in his new Play and
 "A Tin Soldier"
 Prof Forbes second Dlecture in his course on European travel proved more entertain ing than the first. With the aid of stere- opticon views he took his audience at the Opera House last evening through the streets of London in the evening, showing them the various points of interestssand in troducing many historical facts. The third lecture will be on 1.-The Legendary Rhine'' and will be given Wednesday evening, FebruaryS.
 Sol Smith Russell will appear at the Opera house tomorrow evening in new play by Ed E. Kidder, called ''Bewitched, J which is said to run in a just now popular vein of fiction, and to afford Russell ample and natural opportunities for the intro duction of his peculiar specialties. Sol is the very embodiment of comedy from head to foot, and refined, intelligent comedy at that It is questionable if the stage has ever produced an actor who was capable ct such wonderful facial transformation with out apparent effort.
 "A lin Soldier" by Charles H. Hoyt, will be presented at the Opera House Mon day evening. The Chicago InterOcean says: 'It is one of the best of that prolific authors many works. It has had full houses to witness the two representations so far given
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-02
Much Ado About Nothing.

The New Haven News credits the Con- solidated railroad people in New Haven with saying that the inhabitants of Water bl ry are making much ado about nothing. There was some delay and annoyance caused last Saturday by the derailment of passenger train and it was over three was cleared and trains arrived in this city from three to five hours late. The wrecking train was in Bridgeport and it required one hour to get it on the spot The cars were got onto the track as soon as possible, and after the track was clear the trains wero ordered to proceed. Supt Beach was at his post giving instructions as to the movements of trains, and co; = sidering the delay in getting the wreclziug train there and the fact that the Nauga- tuck ali ison is 8 single track road pretty good time was made. Every lorecautioD possible was taken to avoid ar accident liable to occur on such occasions. The code of signals and the method of dis patching trains is the same as hat in use on e1 5le Dig roads Df the ;oua try, and iI follow eG an accident is impossible. Son.e w ea"res wGo ..nt i a trey could reme ty eFerFth ng that ls apparantly wrong. think that he, could run a Ia .road and remove a blockade With a big blue pencil. The long experience of oupt Beach as railroad man and his superior management of tn Naugatuck is refutation of the stories of jackanapes who do not know cod ciise1 from milling to}l much less anything
 about reI lacing deraiied cars and dispatch. inC tra nS,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-02
NUTNIEG GRATINGS.

According to the returns made to the Board of Health, there were 1 ,475 deaths in New Haven in 1887, which is at the rate of IS per 1000 inhabitants.
 Melville Burke will be remembered as the man who deserted his wife in New Ha- ven several months ago and married a young woman in Basking Ridge, N. J. From there he removed to Reading, where he was known as Merwyn Burke, and at that place his second wife has died in peculiar circumstances and Burke has skipped the town. The original Mrs Burke still resides in New Haven
 Late yesterday afternoon President Cleveland sent to the United States Senate the name of Theodore s. Bassett as the nominee for postmaster at Birmingham, to succeed William J. Clark, whose term of office expired January 25.
 The deadly double-ripper must go. It does go. It goes too much. The people of Bridgeport and West Stratford should see to it that it's going be stopped. Sev- eral persons have received serious and painful injuries and the fun derived from mounting the gay and festive edouble-rippel will not compensate for the injury and suf- tering involve d.-Bridgepor News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-02
HOW REPUBLICANS SHALL VOTE.
Restrictions Placed Upon Them by the
 New Local Organization.

New Local Organization.
 The Young Mems Republican Club that was is no more. It has been absorbed by new club, whose inception dates from last evening, when it was organized with H. F. Baker, president, F. w. LaForge, secretary, and A. A. Adt, treasurer. An advisory committee and two vice presl- dents will be chosen at a subsequent meet ing. The grave responsibility was left to committee consisting of c. E. Turner, c. 6. Birkenmayer. A. A. Adt and c. A. Col ley. A membership committee, consisting of c. E. Turner, G. E. Judd, A. A. Adt, J. P. Kellogg and $. P. Williams were ap- pointed. Thus it will be seen that there has been quite a metaphysis and young blood has been introduced into the new or 5anization. This is sly way which the shrewd party workers have of getting the young men into the party yoke, and when the campaign opens next fall they will crack their whips and drive them into line with the g. o. p. These are the declara- tions of this new born organization as pro mulgated in the preamble to this constitu- 5iOn: 'We, whose names are hereinafter enrolled, citizens of Waterbury, desiring to advance the cause of good government, and to promote sound political doctrine, ereby form an association for political purpo e on u e following a i5: Loyal y n State and national contests, to the prin- ciples of the Republican party, as declared oy the national platforms, and especially established by the illustrious history of hat party since 1S6O."
 The obligations are evidently aimed di- rectly at the thld sex known in politi- c u nomenclature as the mugwump. They ,eclare:
 Tn municipal, school, town and county
 ections members shall en joy the unques- | oned right to vote ill accordance with ueir preferences, but in State and Nation .ot contests members who do not suppori ue recognized Republican National and -.ette conventions after endorsegent ol ! .lcn nominations by majority vote oi e whole membership of this club, will bt eld to have withdrawn from membership
 ereln, and shall not be re admitted with | T one year thereafter except by the unali
 l0,ls vote of the cub. Ihe cub, however
 eae1vea the right by D majority ota of t. (
 lt4rt mem bclsljp to reject m4nlIe8rly in peI OmnatIous by wuomsoeFeT naAe
 lii the light of recent developments there is signiE Ecance i'll the above ttcclora t.ons but 1t was left to II. F. Baker, the newly elected president, to proclaim th' sentiments of Blaine as Munson, KellOgs l nd Turne We're wont to do on previous occa ions. He used the old hackneyet pnraseology and old stock argument. H said:
 "Ihe time has come when young me1 must put their shoulders to the wheel. Tn issues of this campaign are of vital import ance to every man, woman, and child il the country. Our principle of tariff pro lection must be upheld for the good of th' people,"
 It is proposed to form Pioneer cam paign club and committee was appointe' to sound the feeling in regard to such | movement.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-02
Sheridan SU,SiiGii sU-Icert.

The Sheridan Council, K of C., have completed arrangements for their concert and reception at City Hall tomorrow evening. Great attention has been given to details and the affair will undoubtedly be great success. The concert program, which will be rendered by the Amphion full orchestra, is as follows
 Overture-Na -Nabucodnozor, Verdi Gavotte-Rose of Erin, Michaelis election-Pastilnes,~ Mercadente Romanzo-TromboneS Solo, Wagner
 By MT Rudolph.
 Marrh-Roman Characteristic, GounoJ SaeHtiup-Nhues from Ireland, Moszkuwaa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-02
NAUGArUcK NUGGETS.

Officer Brophy notified James Bailey, James F. Downs and James Conklin to appear before the Court of Common Pleas criminal side, at New Haven, February 6, to attend to the duty of jurors.
 Samuel Andrew and Samuel Osborn are sald to have purchased the livery business of William Noble
 The committee appointed by the Water Company, to solicit subscriptions to the stock of the company are meeting with good success.
 Osborn & Churchill are closing out their meat business on Main street. Trying to compete with the larger dealers killed them.
 Randall Stevens of New Jersey is visit ing with Town Clerk Kane.
 The Ampbion Orchestra of Waterbury will furnish the music and F. H. Baxter dc the prompting at the Iron Moulders' soiree in the Opera House February 13.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-02
THE WORLD OF SPORT.

Boston's baseball cranks can breathe more freely now that Mike Kelly has signed for the coming season. The rumors that ''Kel' was sick of the Hub were en- tirely false, he says he has been treated very we'll by the directors and that he will endeavor to return the compliment by do- ing all in his power to make the club play good ball. It is indifferent to him whether he is captain or assistant captain.
 The game in the Hartford billiard tourn- ament last evening was between Sanderson of Willimantic and Kellogg of Hartford, the latter playing as substitute for White of Birmingham. The game was won by Sanderson, 250 to 21S.
 Last nights polo game at Bridgeport, be- tween the home team and the New Ravens, was regular rough and tumble slugging affair. Captain Hallett of the New Ravens started the melee when he attempted to break "Mull'' Smiths back by tripping and almost succeeded. When John Smith rushed to the aid of his namesake Hallett struck him. Of course Johnny retaliated and the men went for each other Ia Bridgeport. For few seconds the audi ence looked on and cheered. Referee Kelley called time and when the smoke ot battle cleared away ordered the men from the floor and mulcted each to the tune o1 s5. The game proceeded with four men on a side and New Haven won to 3.
 The Waterburys went to Hartford last night and made it exceedingly interesting for the Pawtucket combination. The first half of the game resulted in a tie, but il the last half Babbitt lost his grip and al lowed the Hartfords to score four goals Both teams played an even and strong game, Menard, Williams and Shea doing the best work for Waterbury. Hartford lost one goal on fouls. The final score was Hartford 7, Waterbury 5.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-02

Alvin T. Smith, who died in Portland, Oregon, January g, was the first white settler in Oregon and was born in East Ha- ven in 1902
 Thomas Sheehan and Miss Julia Dow ling were married by the Rev Father Walsh he 1hurch of the Immaculate Concep- t on this morning.
 Genevieve Heinord, wife of Theodore He nord of Wolcott street, died yesterday afternoon, sgad S3 years. The funeral Will e place tomorrow afternoon.
 The bad effect of dumping snow onto the Green was manifest to-day in the flooding of the walks. The pathways should be properly guttered or the dump ing of snow on the Green stopped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-02
EVENTS THIS EVENING.

SOCIETY MEErINGs-Harmony Lodge, F. & A. M.; Wadham's Post, G. A. R.. Wadham's Corps, w. R. c.
 CITY BoARDs-Board of Finance.
 AMUsEMENTs-E Entertainments at the Baptist and Methodist Church parlorS. Polo at the Rlnh between Waterbury and New Haven.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-02
A DUBLIN STREET SENSATION.
A Father Kidnaps his Child and Shoots
 Twice at it's Mother.

Twice at it's Mother.
 Wm. H. Benson, of Brooklyn, N. Y., registered at the Fremont house this morn ing Toward noon he drove in an express wagon out to Dublin street and stopping at house No. 134 he was admitted. He soon emerged with child followed by woman who cried for him to stop. He mounted the seat on the wagon, and plac ing the child by his side drove off. The woman followed and her cries attracted the attention of the people. She pursued the man, who finally enraged by the chase, drew revolver and fired two shots toward her, neither of them, however, taking eff feet The woman proved to be Benson's s wife, who later called at the police station in search of the child Benson was arres : ed at the Fremont house and the child re- covered and raturned to the mother BeI.- son was very drunk when locked up. He is charged with drunkenness and breach of the peace.
 Mrs Benson was seen by a DEMOCRAT re- porter this afternoon and told the follow ing story: 1T married Benson 10 years ago and lived happily until about two years ago. He thought that I thought more of my relations than my children, and my | life has been one continuous disagreement ever since. On the 11th of last month we had disagreement, which brought us into court and we agreed to separate, he to give me some money each week and I to have the custody of the three children. On Monday evening l left New York and came to live at 27 Kingsbury street, think ing that I could avoid him by leaving New York city, but through some means he found that I was living on Kingsbury street, and that came out here to visit to- day."
 She expressed willingness to appear against him in court tomorrow morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-02
CONNECTICUT'S RAILWAYS.
The Earnings Reduced by the Increase
 in Operating Expenses.

The Earnings Reduced by the Increase
 in Operating Expenses.
 The thirty-ffth annual report of the Railroad Commissioners hows the net earnings to have been S417 ,469. 03 or 693 per cent less than in 1886, when they were S5, ,6O1 ,752 20. The decrease is due to in crease of operating expenses. The increase in passengers carried is 3.43 per cent; of freight 5:45. There was an increase of 11.6 miles in construction, due to the Meriden and Waterbury. Connecticut has one mile of road to every square mile of territory giving more confidence than ever in the commissioners idea that in 1900 there will be over 225, ,OO0 miles in the whole coun- try.
 Fewer passengers and employees were fa- tally injured, but none were less severely injured-20S as against 142-due, perhaps, to the great variety of freight couplers in use. The persons killed at highway cross ings is 35 as against 22. Orders have been made for the abolition of 32 crossings. Unless the road and towns agree to terms of removal assessments are made larger upon the roads than if spread over series of years. The table shows less than 15 per cent of cost on towns-$183, 15O esti- mated (but exceeded) on roads and S26, ,225 | on towns.
 The commissioners do not think mineral oil seriously dangerous for illumination. They say it may be continued at present, and are of the opinion that neither public safety nor prudence require them to order the immediate adoption of steam heating of railroad cars, but suggest to the companies that continuous heating be adopted and stoves done away with An interesting table in the appendix is a return of all higLw y crossings by towns and railroads, giving l,2l5 at grade (excludlng no tres pass) with a total of 1,502. The little town of Newton has 40.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-02

English Diary Cheese, 20 lbs Prunes for S1. Oranges, Lemons and Sweet Potatoes at w. N. Ladd's.
 Special discounts on all goods sold be- fore inventory, February 1. D. c. Callen. der & Go, dealers in diamonds, watches, jewelry, silverware, and 3 Exchange Place, Watsgbury, Conn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-02
X Card TO The Public !

TF Yorr WISH TO SMOKE THE BEST 10 CT
 | CIGARS in the City, call for the Hand Made w. D-The best Fiyecent o Cigars W;ct in the City dn not % wish to dupe the public by advertising se- cret organization emblenns as our safeguard to do ousness "l''1 WANS w $ DEWs, 1a Phoenix Ave.
 N.B-I do not advertise myself by crook run .ni1e. nor by crayon work but I do claim can beat the party the tap fits making cigars, for any amount M N WsaAS'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-02

Stop at the Waverly House for a meal or an oyster stew. Open until a. m.
 If you want good steak, broiled chicken or an oyster fry, go to Poppe's 113 Bank street.
 Prices so low they will astonish you on Furniture and Carpets at Twining's, South Main street.
 Allderige's patent finish is having very large run. Call at Gallery, Il Exchange Place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-02
COUNTERFEITER ATKINSON TALKS He Squeals on One of His Pals in ths
 Business.

The statement made in the DEMOCRAT lIe other day that William Atkinson had
 accomplice in the counterfeiting busi n is verified by Atkinson in an inter
 -ew with a New Haven Union reporter e says: ''There were three connected W tn it. On of them was named Black. nan, they made the money and I suppose 1ou can call me an accessory to it. w lad hardly got to going, and the dolla2 which was found on me was among tn, first we had made, although we had beer turning out smaller coins for some time 1 have rich uncle who lives on Attorne treet, New Y ork, and have telegraphec T him to come up and obtain lawyer te ,.efend me. In the first trial I think cal state some facts which will make my sen tence lighter"
 John L. Sake of this city, N M. Sealy, of Cambridge, Mass, and F. w. Coy O. , ston, have been granted patent on ; riveting machine. This machine doe away with riveting belting by hand ane has been worked very successfully at th Jewell factory in Hartford.
The evening world., 1888-08-07
LITTLE MOVES IN POLITICS.

The betting is now 800 to go that Gov. Hill will
be renom,nated.
There Is very little betting on the Presidential
race. The odds are slightly in favor Of Cleveland.
1t 10 said that the Fassett Senate investigating
Committee Will next tackle the Dock Department.
The Tammanyites Of the Tventy-th,rd Assembly
District will shortly hoist an $500 Cleveland and
Thurman banner.
Col. Michael c. Murphy 10 likely to receive the
County Democracy nomination for sherin. should
Mayor Hewitt be renominated.
The Democratic State Committee Is rather slow
in getting to work. Chairman Edward Murphy,
however, Ia expected to arrive from Troy to-day.
Assemblyman Edward p. Hagan Is looming up
az a Tammany Hall candidate for Coroner. He
would probably carry The Sixteenth District by
$500 majority.
Col. william 1. Brown 10 spoken OF as a Demo
cratic nominee for Congress to succeed Col. Merri-
man. The latter's vote against the Mills bill may
bowl him out oil q denomination.
Ex-Alderman James Barker, OF the Thirteenth
District. says that hls friends have entered him In
the race for the nomination for Sheriff. ~ am
not u candidate for any other once, " says Mr..
Barker, "elective or appointge."
Ex-Register Augustus T.. Docharty has rssigned
the Presidency Of the Cleveland and Thurman Club
Of the Eleventh Assembly District. The members
are followers OF the County Democracy. Mr..
Docharty has severed his connection with that ma
chime and u now aniliated with the Purroy organi.
zatlon. THIRD HOUSE.