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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-08
NO. so.
CLINGMAN NURSERIES
Homer, Claiborne Par, la.
a. K. CLINGNIAN. PrOprfetor.
Established 1873.
AND ORNAMENTAL TREES,
Grapevines, Evergreens, Roses,
Shrubs, &c.

My business is, to great extent, conducted
through travelling statesmen, who take orders
and deliver trees, &C., at convenient points
to buyers, thus giving the purchaser many
superior advantages; that Of saving freight
charges, not having trees delayed, and fEe-
quently lost, besides the great advantage of
obtaining thoroughly acclimated Fruit Trees,
that warrant to be in good condition on de-
livery.
Parties desiring trees, &c, who are not
convenient to agents, will please send i'm their
orders direct to the Nursery, which will re-
ceive prompt attention with our best efforts
to give satisfaction. Send list of what 10
wanted for prices.
Persons not conversant with varieties will
please state quality of fruit, time of ripening,
etc, and we will make the selection according
to our best judgment.
All orders should be legibly written on q
separate list, and not mixed up with the body
of the letter.
1t is requested that explicit directions for
marking and forwarding accompany each Or
der.
My terms are CASH with the order, unless
expressly agreed otherwise.
Small packages not exceeding four pounds
in weight may be sent by mail at the rate Of
one cent for every ounce. This is Q safe and
convenient mode for forwarding small parcels,
Plants, Bulbs, ETC. In ordering by mail, send
the amount of the order, adding enough TO
cover the postage.
Trees will be forwarded C. o. D. by express
W en- one-fourth cash accompanies the order.
A. K. CLINGMAN
Sep s.-tf Homer; La.
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PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR.
$3.50 Reward.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, !

State of Louisiana.
Whereas, official information has reached
me that during the night of Sunday, the 18th
day of August, 1885, Ozeme Pickens was most
brutally and atrocionsly killed and murdered
in the town of Arnaudville, in the Southeast
ern portion of the parish of St. Landry and
whereas, up to this day no clue has yet been
found tending to he discovery of the perpe-
traitor or perpetrators of such fiendish crime.
New, therefore. 1, Francis T. Nichols, Gov
ernor of the State Of Louisiana, have thought
proper to issue this, my proclamation, calling
upon the good people of the parish of st. Lam
dry, and of the neighboring parishes, to lend
their aid and assistance in the discovery of
the anthor or authors of this heinous and
brutal crime, SO that he or they may be
brought to justice and dealt with as the law
directs and by virtue of the. authority in me
vested by law do hereby offer a reward of
two hundred and fifty dollars ($250) for the
arrest and conviction of the perpetrator or
perpetrators of said crime.
This proclamation to be in full force and
effect duri.g the period of sixty days.
Given under the signature and the seal of
the State of Louisiana, at the city of Baton
Rouge, this 2Sth day of August. A. D., 1888.
FRANCIsT. NICHOLS.
By the Governor
GEO. SPENCER,
Asst, Secretary of State.
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Sept. SAT

NOTICE.-U. 8. Land Office, New Orleans
lV La, Sept. 8, lss8-Notice is hereby
given that the following named settler has fl.
ed notice of his intention to make final proof
in support of his claim and that said proof will
be made before the Judge or in his absence, the
Clerk of the District Court, at Opelousas, La.
on Friday, October 18th, 1883, viz:
Prfvat Fruaelle,
who made Home Entry No.
6ls3 for the e 1, Sec. 80, TIP 2 s r / Z
Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz: Hypolite johnson, Flaur-
ney Habert, Joseph Hebert, Willli0m johnson,
ALI of st. Landry parish, Louisiana.
THOMAS j. BUTLER.
Sept g. 1885, Register
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The Town Council of Alexandria
gave $50 and the Police Jury of Ra-
Dides gave $50 more to aid the Town
Talk in getting out it's migration edi-
ton. Everybody is, or should be, in
terested in the immigration movement.
Hundreds Of people in the north and
west are expecting to settle or visit
Southwest Louisiana during this fall
aud winter, and if Sc. Landry expects
to attract settlers here, there should be
no delay in presenting the advantages
and inducements of the parish to them.
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The Times Democrats 1st of Septem-
ber edition was an immense paper, con-
tanning "a pages of columns each, and
embraced complete history of the
commerce, finances, and industries of
New Orleans for the past year. together
with reports of condition of crops in
several of the cotton states up to that
date. The paper shows healthy and
steady progress in all business matters,
and everything points to q permanent
and growing prosperity in the future.
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Circular fr0am the State Fair
Association.
OFFICE OF TIE la. Stair FAIT

OEFlCE oF k<A. o1AEA AK,
Baton Rouge, La, Aug. 4, 1883.
At the State Fair, to be held at Baton
Rouge drIring tbe first week of next October,
great numbers of people are expect
ed from. all parts of the country
and it is the desire of the Board
of MaLagers to make creditable exhibit of
the products and industries of Louisiana
We feel confident that we can make such 8
display of our vast agricultural resources and
varied industries as will astenish the stran-
gers who visit us and at the same time be in-
structive and profitable. Already letters are
being received from the West and elsewhere
asking for information.
All exhibits will be placed in security and
will be constantly under the protection of an
efficient police force.
Ample Accommodations for stock, machinery,
ETC., have been provided and every facility
will be afforded exhibitors for showing their
goods to the best advantage. Apply at once
for space.
For catalogue, premium lists or other iu-
formation address, j. b. MAGRUDER,
Secsetary, Baton Rouge, La.
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There has been heavy advance in
the price of coal in New Orleaus-pro
baby caused by the loss of so much
coal in the great storm of the 18th and
Q(lfh nf AnguRt.
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Mr.. S. Jacobs has caused9 the I'M
slightly old fence to be removed from
The Main street front of his fine proper
tn and has had neat one erected i'm
iis stead. When he has it painted We
win give him puff
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ingaigratioD editions Of the louisa
q papers are The order of the day now.
Ns aEe ready to fall in line and pub
il.h fall nWrite np'' of Sc. Landry
Whenever our business men show a dis
position TO assist us In the matter. We
aul't propose to bear all the labor and
sspeaaB ourselves.
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Tfyou nef lumber of any kind, don't
forget that Milmo, Stokoe & O.. can
supply the same from their yard north
bf the railroad depot, which is In charge
ofthat accommodating gentleman, I,s.
Hoeea Es1
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MF. e. ID. Stewart. carpenter, contrac-
Eer and builder, announces that in addi-
ton 10 bis other advantages for the
prompt execution of all work in his line,
D. is prepared 10 furnish lumber at spe-
elal iuw rates Oh all contracts awarded
hlm. See advertisement.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-08

The total registered indebtedness of
Alexandria, up to date is S16e9, 81
Alexandria Democrat.
But that did not deter the enterpris-
ing city council from appropriating $50
to advertise the town and parish. They
appreciate the value of printers ink.
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Taken mp as Esstrays,

aaAANAA ~ r sss AzsGHaSJSs
DY the undersigned in Plaisance, one
I'D brown bald face BEEF about or years
old, right ear under-cut, left ear forked, no
visible brand.
Also light bay BULL about 10 or II years
old, branded on the right hip tfac- -simiie at
this office|.
Sep. 8, '8s.-lm. GUS. u. DuPRE.
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There was a let up In the storms and
rains during the past week, and cotton
picking has become general Many far
mers are gathering their corn to save it
from rOtting, as a great deal was blown
down by the recent storms.
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Prohibition Lecssures.

4 Han wv. H. Goodale and wife will
sneak an Prohibition ID Washington on
Monday night, Sept. 18th, and 10 ope-
Io1sas IN tuesday night, the 18th
Everybody ID invited to attend
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-08

Messrs. Clements Sc Wilson are max
lug elaborate preparations for the fall
trade the various departments of their
extensive stock are being rapidly re-
plenished, and their numerous clerks
and employees are all busy putting
thinga Id apple PIE order.
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Z !. 9 eau the attention Of our planters
s, 8 slls CIRCULAR of the State Fair Associ
rs's'a nbllshed Id another column. The
{ sss 81 Nall ba held the first week in Oc-
.s..ss ~ 8 haton Rouge, and large num-
',s nsss. = people are expected from all
II s.ss st q .lle country who will take part
Il. y. s.ae ezhlelE, We would be- glad To
,s Y J ssE M parish represented lib display
S. 'sssss IS sea isaral products and other in
sa's.'ss ot enf people. Cannot cred
2 s&han.e be gotten up from Sc.
Tssss Who will inangnrate the
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-08

The excursion of the Thibodaux FIRE.
men 70 our city, which was billed for
Sunday last, has been postponed to
Sunday, the Ifsll inst. The cause of
lhe postponsment was the disagreeable
prospect and bad roads, caused by the
late storm and the long continued rains.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-08

The large increase of late, in the re-
ceipts of local freights at our depot, in
aicates busy season, and that boom
i1U fall work has just commenced.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-08

MARRIED. AT the residence of the
BRIDES father, on Wednesday evening,
the 5th inst, by the Rev. c. G. Kramer
of New Iberia, Mr.. JOSEPH M. BoAaNI
to Miss JULIA w. LEWIS, daughter of
Judge e. T. Lewis. No cards.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-08

FAsT TINE. The Houma Courier of
Ang. Is reached ns Sept 4. The Baton
R0age Advocate and Capital Item Of
lhe same city, of Sept. I, also reached
us on thd 4th. The daily Baton Rouge
Advocate is frequently three or four
DAYS on the way,
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y. A Iancay, from Homer, Claiborne
sasash, La. ID now lii town representing
Z. = 3 Cllngman's Nurseries, who aolic-
!. sae patronage of our people. His
aaasety Is 10 our own state aud his
.ssss aFe grown on low lands which
naAe them better adapted 10 our soil.
S. ~ Prices are cheaper than those of
sa5 sa other frst-class nursery In the
ssaa1E Persons wishing to look at
II. III, kane6g's samples Of fruit will
sssssss I'm laave orders at this Office and le
WI eaA at their residences.
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We are requested by the ladies hav-
ing the matter in charge to state that
inasmnch as the Terrebonne sufferers
are no longer in need of assistance, the
proceeds of next Tuesdays concert will
be divided between the Newsboys' Home
aud the yellow fever sufferers IN Flo
rida
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We are glad to note the fact that re-
lief ID money and provisions, is fast
being sent the storm sufferers in Ter
rahnIlre narish.
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The yellow fever is on the increase
ii jacksonville, Florida, and people
arc fleeing from the plaguestricken
eity as fast % they can get away-
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Jury term of the District Court
eonyenes on Monday, the oath inst. 1t
promisc, to be lively as we'll as a
lengthy one.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-08

Tliibodaux Sentinel: The name Til
gerville, Terrebonne parish, has been
changed to Gibson, in compliment we
suppose to our senior Senator. who has
large landed interests about that sec
ton of the parish. As question of
taste, we certainly prefer the new ap-
pellation to the old, and think it much
more appropriate.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-08

fhs Alexandria Town Talk issued d
iafge Immigration edition last week I,
containing full write upD Of Alexan-
s.ia and Of Rapldes parish The boom
Ass already struck that section. and
Y III 70 materially increased hy the fine
assumption of the country, soil. pro-
saeIs and inducements given in the last
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Let everybody remember that 9.
Grand Vocal and Instrumental Concert,
charades, recitations and tableaux VIII
he given under tie auspices Of the Ia.
alies &c Opebusas, for the benefit Of the
Yellow Fever Sufferers and the News
boys Asylum, on Tuesday evening,
Sent. 1Ifh, at perrodin's Hall. We
trust alI Of our citizens will give liberal
aid totliis worthy charitable enterprise,
and at the same stime gain much enjoy ]
naent from this pleasant event see
advertisements.
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NIB. f. Perley, of Alexandria, gin
wright and machinisf, has been busily
engaged repairing gins and gin stands
in our parish for several weeks past,
aud viii remain d couple of weeks more.
Those wishing to secure the services of
a competent mechanic should address
him through the post Office at Opelousas
or leave their orders with Mr.. A. b.
Cllacher6 at the farmers Home, Opel
ousas. 2t-
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Choice pine coal at cts. backetful
or SO cts. barrel at j. X. Sandoz's. 2
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Shreveport Is building $75 900 OPP
era house.
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New Crop of Turnip ana Ga bbage
geeds ate. Dietlein's.
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Tie C. P. II. Sz d. Association gave
a delightful concert at their Hall on
Friday, the 3lst iilt Among those
who assisied Prof. r. Mayer were Miss
es Olympe and Florence Laas and Alice
Latonr. Mrs. C. Settoon, and Messrs
Octave Bodemuller and T Hardenlan
Lewis. The music was artistic and ex-
ouisite, and was greatly enjoyed by
every one present One Of the most
prominent features of the occasion was
the excellent music discoursed BY the
famous Corona Cornet Band, of Wash
ington.
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Ibarville parish has appropriated
$500 for the State Fair at Baton Rouge.
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For Sale.
JUDIcTAL NoTICps
NOTICE OF TABLEAU.

IN
Pobats Court Parish Of ST. Landry, No, 4690.
ESTATE OF EUGENE FoURNERA.
Whereas, Elyina Young, of the parish of
st. Landry, Administrative of the above enti-
tied estate, has filed tableau of classification
of debts and distribution of funds of said es-
tate, accompanied by her petition praying for
the homologation of the same;
And, whereas, notice of fling of said peti.
tion and tablean has been ordered by an or
der of court bearing date August %, 1883.
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
tableau, in writing, at my office in the town
of Opelousas, within the time required by law,
why said tableau should not be homolOgated
and confirmed. C. M. THOMPSON.
Sep. |, 1888. Clerk.
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Taken UJp as an Estray.

DY the undersigned, near Grand Coteau,
Id white COW about years old, branded
about thus: 7 on the left hip right ear
end cut, left piece cut out and split has
young calf, Was taken up over three years
ago. PERCY RICHARD,
Sep 8, 'SS. In GRAD COteau, La.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-08

Tom Isacss' branch road was COM
pleted last Thursday and the golden
spikes driven down withpniinposing'
ceremonies at S o'clock that evening.
r We mean by "braach road the 900
foot switch just built in front of The new
warehouse near the depot And we
mean by imposing ceremonies that
Tom tried to impose on the community
by driving an ordinary iron spike
slightly eolored and calling it q golden
one !.
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Political.

The primary election held in this
ward last Saturday for delegates to the
Parish Convention resulted in the elec-
ton of the following gentlemen, viz:
r.. M. Littell. j. j. Thompson, j. L.
Morris, G. NJ. Thompson, G.. L. Dupre,
L. A Sandoz, Robert Chachere, A. Le-
Wy Busy Nezat. G. Mornhinveg, Jr.,
Ambroise Vtlin, Rene Carriere, Percy
Collins.
The delegation from Washington is
Chas S. HELLER. T. A. Clayton. j. G..
Stafford, St.Cyr Derbes, G.. e. Baillio,
r. Boudreau, j. L. Fontenot.
Both these delegations are for Robert
son.
West Baton Rouge has instructed it's
delegates fo. Robertson, but Sparks
friends did not participate IN the pri-
maries and will contest.
West Feliciana has instructed for
Sparks.
Baton Rouge Advocate : 1t is reported
by gentlemen from the Eastern parishes
That there will be no opposition to
Robe...son il Tangipahoa, Livingston,
ST. Helena or Washington, and possi-
bly, mt in st. Tammaay.
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Til Louisiana State University and
Agricultural and Mechanical College
will open its session of 1850, Oh the
Sth OF October prex The faculty is
complete, and composed of educators
Of ability ahd experience. The course
of study is full and practical, embrac-
ing five departments, viz: Literature,
Science, Agriculture, Mechanics and
Bookkeeping. The domicile ls the for
mer beautiful site of the u S. Garrison,
with its numerous and commodious
buildings. AIlexpenses have been min
inlized, and the total cost per session OF
9 mouths, including hoard, lodging,
washing fuel, lights and medical atten-
dance is about s$l55- Fer farther in
formation addrJss Chas. Il. Faqua, Sec
retary of the Faculty, Baton Rouge, La.
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We call the especial attention of all
farmers to the report of the Committee,
Published on page 2, appointed by the
Farmers State Union, at its recent
meeting in Opelonsas, to confer with
all organizations interested in improv-
ing the present system of boxing and
covering cotton bales. This report
clearly points ont the losses sustained
by the producers in the present irregn-
lar manner of baling cotton, by having
bales of different lengths, sizes and
weights; and recommends some action
in the use of presses that will correct
this injurious practice. Tn this want of
uniformity the committee clearly shows
the increased cost of handling and ship
ping which inures to the loss of the
profits of the planters. The committee
also recommends the disuse of iute bag
ging on account of its liability to take
fire, and the largely increased price of
it in the market. The report should be
carefully read, and some definite action
should be taken to remedy the evils so
clearly exposed.
On Friday of last week, four parties
from the neighborhood of. Arnaudville,
charged with the killing of Ozem6 Pick
ems, which occurred there some three
weeks ago. were arrested. and brought
to town by ex-deputy sheriff JEFF.
Thompson aud turned over to the sher-
iff. The same evening, without any in
vestigation whatever, Judge Lewis or
deIed their release. This summary pro-
ceeding elected considerable unfavora-
BILE comment. With the lights before
us, we canltot say whether these criti-
cisms were well founded ornot. twas
certainly an unusual proceeding. But
some of the circumstances In the case
were also of an unusual character. Mr..
Thompson has addressed an open letter
to the Governor on the subject, which
We publish elsewhere. also card TO the
public. which is appended thereto. A
perusal of these documents will afford
sonla insight into the matter.
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We are authorized to announce
COL. s. WI. ROBERTSON
:. . candidate for reelection to Congress from
IA sixth District, subject to the action of
Ia Democratic Convention.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-02
SHOPLIRTERS.
TWO FashionabIy Dressed Women

TWO FashfonabIy Dressed Women
 Make Away With Some ' evvelry.
 The police last night were on the lookout for two very fashionably dressed young wo- men who were thought to be professional shoplifters from New York. The two went into Katsch's jewelry store on Church street and here they took cheap ring. They then went into Arnold's jewelry store, not far dis tant on Chapel street. Here they looked at some fine rings They didn't buy, but when they left they had exchanged the cheap ring tor one which WAS solid gold. One said she would be in soon to have breastpin repaired as she wanted to go to the ball next Monday night They also visited other jewelry stores.
 The police were notified and Lieut.. Wrinn detailed an officer to work on the case. The taller of the two was five feet four inches tall. She is light blonde, with light blue eyes and light hair. She wore black dol man with trimming of black fur three inches wide and carried huff and hand bag combined, the handles of the latter be- ing broken. She wore pair of solitaire diamonds and had on an old gold breastpin with solitaire stone in the center. The de- scription of the other is not known.
 A dispatch was sent to Stamford to have one of the passenger trains out of here searched on it's arrival there as it was thought one of them was aboard, but she was not found. The Steamboat dock was watched, as the police think they are still in the city
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-02
R0lO.

HARTFORD, Feb. 1.-The new Harttcrds defeated the old team, now the Waterburys' in hot game of polo tonight. The score WAS a tie at the end of the first half, but ln the second half Hartford made four goals. Hartfords lost one goal on fouls and a'passsd ball bounded into the net and gave Water bury a goal, but this was equalized by the loss of goal by Shea of Waterbury, the ball rolling back out of the cage. The final score was 7 to in favor of Hartford.
 At Bridgepert-New Haven 4, Bridgeport 3. Referee, Kelly.
 The Meriden Journal says that Jimmy Kelly is the best referee of them all.
 It is said that Hallett may go back to Mas sachusetts The management says that he will either play in New Haven or nowhere.
 President Clough of the New England asso- citation has notified the Connecticut managers not to approach Massachusetts players It IS thought that Clough did this for joke
 The Hartford Times says: "When New Haven signed Hallett it was only upon con dition that he should be at liberty to wlth' draw (and legally, tool by giving one week notice This may not be known to New Haven people generally, but it is to those who may soon regret that everything decent and agreeable had not been done to keep him when they find that he has actually gone out of this division and into another. He is the king-pin of the New Haven vehicle"