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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-03-10

NOTICE.-U. S. Land Office, New Orleans
~ La, Jan. q, 1S88.-Notice is hereby given
that5the following-named settler has filed no
tice of his intention to make final proof in sup
port 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 Tuesday, aIarch goth, 1888, viz:
Jean II. La1hesar,
who made Homestead Entry No. 6727, for tho
N ] of N VI, Sec. 4, Tp5 S r. e, Louisiana
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residenGJ upon, and cultiva.
tion of. said land, viz: Joseph j. Landre-
ueaux Valeourt S. Fontenot, Augustave Des-
hotels and Felicien Dogue, all of st. Landry
parish, La.
o THOMAS j. BUTLER,
February A. 88. ct. Register.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-03-10
Repub blieans, Attention |!

I'm obedience to resolution adopted by the
! Republican Parish Executive Committee
al Its last meeting, pie. Aries w;.l take place
Throughout the paristsson Saturday, tho 18th
d; ;HOhMarcb, 1888 and according to SAID
T. cceeinfon, the number of delegates from each
! IliRRplace will be appointed as follows:
h Votes cast No. of dele
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-03-10

The Firemen's parade in New Orleans on
last Sunday was an imposing spectacle and
was witnessed by large number Of visitors
Quite number of our parishioners were pres.
ent, who had gone down on the excursion ol
last Saturday.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-03-10

we learn that child three or four years OF
age. d grandson of MIR. L. G. Chaehere Of Prud, :
h0mme City, died few days ago from the ei,
ss of tSin bis 81 resah
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-03-10
NO. "a.
JUDICIAL NOTICES.
DUBLIC SALE.
Probate Co"rh Parish of 81 Landry, No. 1856.
ESTATE oF EUGENE LEBoEuF,

ESTATE oF EUGENE LEBoEuF.
BY virtue of an order of tho Honorable the
Probate Court in and for the parish of Saint
Landry, there will be sold at public auction,
to the last and highest bidder, by the
undersigned or any duly qualified
auctioneer, at the last residence of the deceas-
I'd, near Pointe Noire, in the parish of st. Ian
dry, on BEDNESDA Y, March 2lst, 1888, the
following described property belonging to
The estate of Eugene Lebeuf deceased, late
of tho parish of st. Landry. to-wit:
|. One tract of land, situated in the parish
of st. Landry and containing one hundred ar
pents, bounded north by land of DR. Parker,
south by Evans, east by Evans, aud west BY
railroad land, being portion of the land
bought from Dr.. Parker, together with all
the buildings and improvements belonging to
the estate.
2. Thirteen head of horned cattle.
3. Four head of horses.
4. One lot 0f hogs. 9
). One lot of household furniture and kitch
en- utensils, one lot of plows aud farming
tools, Que lot of corn, and one old wagon.
Terms-Cash. ADELISlA MATTE,
Feb. Is 1888. Administrative.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-03-10
FOR SALE.

A improved plantation situated about =
n miles from Opelousas, containing 26o
acres, 100 acres in cultivation, 80 acres in pas
ture, enclosed, with dwelling, two double cab.
ins, stable, barn and carriage house, Part
cash and balance on easy terms. Apply to
BLACK 1& MORRIS,
March lost. Opelousas, La.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-03-10

NFOTICE-U. S. Land Office, New Orleans,
~ La, Jan. y, lSss.-Notice is hereby given
that the folio Fiug named settler has fled no.
tice of his int.Ction to make final proof in sup
port 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 Tuesday, March Goth, 1883, viz:
COmstante PierOtte,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1856 Cor the
S ] of SE4, NE of s Z I. and s e of N z
/, Sec &c. TIP s, S Il l West, Louisiana Meri-
dian.
He names the following witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon and cuitiva-
tion of, said land viz: Stephen Martel, of
Acadia parish, La, Daniel Sittig, of st. Ian
dry Pa, La. Francois Ledoux, of Acadia Ps.si
La, b. E. Martel, of st. Landry Pa, La.
THOMAS j. BUTLER.
tebruary 4, SO, ct. Register.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-03-10

Hon. 81 M. Robertson, M. C. from this dis
trict, has secured from the public bu-iai
committee Of the house o favorable report on
bis bill appropriating $5O,OOO for pubic
building at Opelousas.
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We learn that telephone line is soon TO be
established between this place and the bayou
city, Washington. A good idea, and we pre-
same a paying enterprise 9
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-03-10

There was frost on last Wednesday ant
Thursday mornings. "a
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-03-10

Salt water fish, crabs and oysters can be
had at Yilaseca's every Wednesday and Fri
day during Lent. Send him your orders.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-03-10

Tho bridges in many portioss OF the parish
are reported in a bad condition since the storm
on last Sunday.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-03-10
EoR SALE

A SMALL farm situated one-half mile from
N Opelousas, ON road to Washington, con
tanning 55 acres, all susceptible OF cultivation,
with dwelling house aud several out houses.
Apply to SOL. ISAAC, Opelousas.
Feb ll.3m.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-03-10

FoR RENT.--A business stand and Eesidencs
near the railroad depot. Also q business stans
in the center Of town. Apply 1t this Office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-03-10

Communications touching on anything OF
public interest are solicited.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-03-10
For Sheriff.

Wa are authorized to announce Gen. THOS:
4 ANDERSON as a candidate for Sheriff Of
81 Landry at the coming electicT ~,
w. are authorized to announce Mr.. OC-
TavE FONTENOT as candidate for sheriff
- AZ olaetion in April next.
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Farmers Cooperative Union Of Louisiana

a extra session of the Parish Farmers
severance Hall ON 10th March, to receive the
report of the Committee on Resolutions aud
Platform. All subordinate Unions are re
quested to elect delegates, and to send full
representation.
By the Committee
A. DIMMlCK, Chairman.
L. f. ORTEGo, Secretary.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-03-10

Get our prices for iol work.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-03-10

Those Of our subscribers who are in arrears
ON their subscription accounts, will find q
notice at the head of our local columns that
ID Of special interest to them. Read Il.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-03-10
LACK.
Lost. :.

TT the Catholic Church on last Sunday
N morning, pair of gold mounted spectac. e
cles. The finder will be suitably rewarded u
they are left at this Office. March .
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-03-10

WAsrED. IA good, persesering collector.
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GEO. W.-FLYNss, Secretary
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-02-17

the best educators ever introduced into
the order. Il ought to add great interest
to the Grange csU:e, and infuse new life
into every subordinate Grange in Texas
Now, do not conclude that tie enter
prise does not need your help. It needs
the ndoEsement, the help, the subscrip-
ton Of every subordinate grange; Of each
Co operative association; Of every indl
vidual member Of the order-a5 well as
that Of every farmer md every friend Of
farmers in Texas.
Permit me TO urge immediate action.
There is no time for delay as it il desired
if pos ible to nave our first assemblsge
during 1888.
Fill cut the blanks sent you, following
Instructions TO the letter.
a J. RoSg, President.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-02-17

The object Of this circulsr is to bring
this important matter dir city to the a.
tention Of the entire state, and especially
members of our noble order.
This is certainly one among the grand
est enterprises irsugursted by the
Grange, and with the corporation Of
members OF the order, its success is
assured.
Permit me then to,surgel upon esch
Grange, each cooperative association, to
subscribe for as many shares IS possible.
1 also urge upon each Individual member
to subscribe literally for this stock. It
is especially desired to have es many in
terested in the enterprise ss possible. 1t
will be noticed also that provision has
been made by which Don-patrors cen be-
come stockholders. This will sfprd OPP
portunity TO farmers not members OF the
order, IS well as to others OF It's well
wishers to help in the grand work.
It will be noticed thst the terms OF pay
ment are made very easy.
This enterprise ought 10 prove ole Ct
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-02-17
GRANGE HALL. TEMPLE. TEX

GRANGE HALL, TEMPLE, TEX Fab. O..
The board OF directors wss called to
order. A motion was adopted suthoTiz-
ing the president to draw drafts for con-
Urgent expenses in forwarding the Woik
Of the association.
J. L. Ray moved that the board proceed
TO the election of q business manager, who
shall be subject to call by this board when
his services are needed.
Motion seconded and adopted.
Brothers ". II. Harris, J. G. Isbell and
A. M. Ksllar were nominated.
Brother Harris having received 5 ma-
iority Of the votes cast, was declared
elected-snd, on motion, his election was
made unanimous.
Brother Harris, in thanking the board
for the compliment, appealed TO all for
cooperation and suggestions.
Brother j. G. Isbell moved that ii, in
his Judgment, it shall appear necessary.
the president may appoint other special
canvsssers for stock, about April |, ard
tske such further steps as may be dsemad
expedient in forwarding the objects OF the
association.
The beard adjourned subject 20 call.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-02-17

L1Ss-S Al OANuIGHf = iScEG'
THE GREAT ENTERPRISE.
/. "The complete history cf Tie origin
and progress CT the Grange Safe Fair,
etc, IS given By Brother Rose in this
issue, will Prove interesting reading. II
hiss no uncertain sound. It claims that
this enterprise will prove great benefit
to the order, bat Is not content with mere
assertion. The facts are given upon
which is based ibis conclusion. Readers
may study the plan and form their own
conclusions,
ar will be noticed that manufacturing.
real estate snd immigrz'ion adjuncts are
provided for IN the chsrt. r. lis not the
custom OF the Grange 10 profess that it
can turn the world oyec in a 6Gy-bscause
some good people might get caught under
il and hUit; heuce, il IS o1iY right to say
that these Sdjurcts were provided for
uEly IS possible future contingencies.
The fair proper will first be made sue
cess. "SioW but SURF, i5 the Grange
oita. Experience has taught the order
That this is wisdom.
1t will be noticed also that sm0I G the
first steps in the programme is TO rsise at
'esst S25, COO In stocF. This ought TO
establish confidence Ia the enterprise
When men 20 down into their own peck
els to snow their confidence N en- enter
prise Is viii inspire others with faith.
"Tae proceedings CT the meeting at
Temple Iedve no doubt rs to the scope
and irtsnt Of the enterprise. Where shall
it be located? is tie next question. II
guesses were allowable IS to how much
benefit the point at which l0cstiCn is de-
termined upon nay derive, they would
rarge sll tie 1sy from q nickel to fifty
milIions year. The bilious would give
the sarcastic verdict Of "nickel," while
the dealer in "Wind pudding" would sosr
Into possibilities Of which Colonel Sellers
might feel proud. The committee thought
1t preferable to give al the premises,
leaving localities desiring such an Sc
QUESTION the privilege Of drawing their
own conclusions.
at is to DE hoped that every member
and friend Of tie order will enter the
work determined that success shall
come"
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-02-17
MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

GRANGE HALL, TEMPLE, Feb. 8--The
board of directors being called to order,
proceeded to tue election CT officers,
which resulted as follows: A. J. Rose,
president, Saledo; j S Rogers, treasurer,
Galveston; ". A Shaw, secretary, Dallas.
The bond CT the treasurer was paced
at $4,000, that of secretary at $1,000, Gnd
the president was empowered 10 prepare
the bends and have same executed.
Board adjourned subject TO call.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-02-17

GRANGE HALL, TEMPLE, Feb. 9.-The
committee met pursuant to adjOurnme me-
The minutes OF ell pre- Ious sessions we're
read and adopted.
The president and secretary were en-
powered to prepare all blauks, notes ard
other papers necessary tor Forwarding
the business OF the association.
The committee OF charter and bylaws
we're continued srd authorized to tske
steps for securing charter when necessGry.
Committee adjourned suhj2Ct to call.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-02-17

scribers; and to forward such collections
Of stock to the secretary weekly (SscGe
taTy ". A. Shaw, Dallas, Tex and that
all notes be forTErded weekly to the
president @. ]. Rose. S.Isdo, Tex,
Resolved, thst masters and secretaries
OF subordinate Changes, agents, presi-
dents and secretaries Of local Co Opera
tive Associations be also authorized 10
lake subscriptions of stock, AID report as
above.
Association adjourned to a. N. ThaTs-
dsy.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-02-17
GRANGE STATE FAIR.
Meeting az Temple of the Committee.
A Solid Business Bzsis-CAsrt6r
ard BY Lgws Drafted.

OMc,rg Elected auVsEsoIs Appointed
To Sell Stock and Locate the Fair-Im-!
migration, Manufacturing, Etc.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-02-17

much profitable discussion of the many
points involved in this most important
movement, the committee adjourned to
meet Wednesday OF 8 3. m, in Grange
Hall, Temple.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-02-17

The readers of our publication are requested
20 use Salvation OIL I, ans and all pains. It ID
g SIRE cure and costs On % Cents.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-02-17
THE GREAT ENTERPRISE

The TexH5 Farmer will make this CON-
nert In SAturdRq,s issNe:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16
The Wealth of the Queen,

There was rumor afloat in London to the effect that an increased allowance would be asked for on behalf of the Prince of Wales and his family during the autumn session. If it proves true the proposal will undoubtedly receive several black eyes. Economists argue that there is no call for this additional expense. The queen has an annuity drawn from the consolidated fund of $1 ,925, ,000, which is especially allotted to meet those ex- penses connected with her high position, the partial weight of which has been transferred to the heir apparent But that is only DOT tion of the enormous income which good for tune and frugal habits have placed at the dis posal of the head of the royal family. The new Domesday book discloses the fact that the queens private estates extend over 37, 372 acres, the annual rental, even at the lately appreciated prices, being S130, ,655. Some years ago her majesty, acting under the advice of Lord Sydney, purchased the Claremont estate for the sum of $500 900, es. timated at the time as being little over halt its market value. It is said to be worth today at least $T5o, 900.
 The queen also possesses property at Co burg and the Villa Hohenlohe at Baden. A to personal property, there was the bequest of a quarter of million left to her majesty by Sir James Camden Neild. This will wa, proved in 1852, and the bequest must now have reached magnificent proportions. Ther there was the property left by the prince consort, estimated to have reached nearly | $3, 900, 900, but as this will was never proved and so escaped probate duty, the exac amount is not known. These items are ovel and above the queens annual svings. Ths aggregate money sum at her majssty's dis posal for family purposes would hence ap pear to be, at the lowest computation, sucl as renders unnecessary national solicitude oI the subject. The Prince of Wales vii hardly get the new allowance under thos circumstances. Cor. New Yorl | Press
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16
How Macaroni Was Named.

Macaroni is @ favorite dish with many people, and its manufacture an important industry In many Italian and French cities. It Is a wheaton paste, prepared in the form of hollow tubes of different diameters, and Is served at dinners in various styles for entrees or desserts. It is said to have had its birth and christening in Sicily in this way: Once upon a time wealthy noble of Palermo owned cook not only accomplished beyond compare in the practice of his profession, but gifted by nature with an inventive genius One day, in a rapture of culinary farinaceous tubes which all love so we'll, and the succulent accessories of rich sauce and grated parmesan, familiar to those who have partaken of "macaroni alsogo" in South Italy. Having filled a mighty china bowl with this delicious compound, he set it be- fore his lord-a gourmand of the first water and stood by, in deferential attitude, to watch the effect of his experiment.
 The first mouthful elicited the ejaculation "Caril" Automatically equivalent to 'excel- lentn in English, from the illustrious epicure. After swallowing second modicum he ex- claimed Ma cari," or, Excellent indeed 7 Presently, as the flavor of the toothsome mess grew upon him, his enthusiasm rose tc even higher flights, and he cried out, in @ voice tremulous with joyful emotion, "Ma caroni!-Indeed, most supremely, sublimely superlatively excellentl" In paying this | verbal tribute to the merits of his cooks dis | covery he unwittingly bestowed name upor l that admirable preparation which has stuck to 1t ever since--Golden Argosy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16
"AuNT MARTHA" CRIMSON.

An Incident Connected with One of Eggle-
 ston's Characters-A Hearty Greeting.
 It seems to mo fitting to the story of "The Graysons" to publish a little incident con- nected with Aunt Martha" that came under my personal observation. The incident of which speak occurred when Lincoln and Douglas were making their famous tour of Illinois, and were to speak at Havanna, Mason county, Ills.
 About o'clock on the day previous there came to the house of the friend with whom l was stopping an old lady, who had walked do not know how many miles to see "dear old Abe.n She wore calico sun bonnet and @ clean dark calico dress of rather scant pro- portions, and was toilworn and withered, but withal had such a kindly face that one forgot her homely attire and backwoods manners. She talked necessarily of MT. Lincoln, al ways calling him ''Old Abe,n and was so eager and trembling in her desire to see him that could not help wondering what possible interest she could have ill him, or he in her. l learned that Lincoln, years before, had saved the life of her son. who was accused of murder, and no scrap of evidence seemed i possible to save him from the gallows. Here, then. the mother of the young man whose story had so often heard.
 1 The next morning the old lady was up l long before the rest of us, nervously roaming | about, and scarcely able to control her agita- tion. "I am going to be the first to greet | Old Abe when he leaves the boat" she said over and over again; land want to tell him | how glad 1 am that he has become so 1 great.n
 She did not wait for the steam whistle to herald his coming With trembling fingers she tied the strings of her sun bonnet under her chin, lighted her pipe-Im sure I'm not mistaken in this-and hurried nervously away, saying as she left, II must be the first to take him by the hand" And sure enough she was. The whistle blew, the crowd surged down to the landing, but the old lady was already there. No sooner was the plank thrown out than Aunt Martha" stepped upon it, and was indeed the first to meet and greet 'tOld Abe"
 She came back to the house shortly after, her face radiant with joy, the tears still coursing down her withered cheeks, and cried out between intervals of hysterical sobs: "Ive seen him-he was not ashamed of me-he took my old hand and wrung it with a will, saying, 'Howdy, Aunt Marthaf How are all the folksl I'm right glad to see you.' Mrs. H. l.. Tobien in The Century.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16
More Discrimination in Art.

Is the long established love for painting and statuary doomed to extinction2 If not, why are pictures no longer bringing the high prices that they did' And why are the houses of the better sort so chary of such decora- tionsl It is getting to be the custom to con- fine pictures to the halls and stairways and library. Those who can afford picture galler, ies are small proportion of the population, and extravagant outlays by the wealthy in that direction are less than fifty years ago. Old line engravings have had rage, followed by the greatest popularity of etchings. The taste of the educated public still leans in this direction. The change in fashion has fol lowed, doubtless, an increased aesthetic edu- cation of the people, leading to more discrim- ination in art. At all events, it is no longer the fashion to swing all over the walls of 8 house pictures of only moderate merit or nc merit at all.-Globe- Democrat
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16
Federal Hospitals in 1864.

I am back again in Washington, on my regular daily and nightly rounds. Of course there are many specialties. Dotting a ward here and there are always cases of poor fellows, long suffering under obstinate wounds, or weak and disheartened from typhoid fever, or the ike marked cases, needing special and sympathetic nourish- ment, These I sit down and either talk to or silently cheer them up. They always like it hugely (and so do H. Each case has its pe- culiarities, and needs some new adaptation. I have learnt to thus conform-learnt good deal of hospital wisdom. Some of the poor young chaps, away from home for the first time in their lives, hunger and thirst for affection; this Is sometimes the only thing that will reach their condition. The men like to have pencil and something to write in. 1 have given them cheap pocket diaries, and almanacs for 1864, interleaved with blank paper.
 For reading I generally have some old pie torial magazines or story papers-they are always acceptable Also the morning or do not give, but lend to read through the wards, and then take them to others, and so on; they are very punctual about returning the books In these wards, or on the field as l thus continue to go round, have come to adapt myself to each emergency, after it's kind or call, however trivial, however sol emn, every one justified and made real under its circumstances; not only visits and cheer ing talk and little gifts, not only washing and dressing wounds q have some cases where the patient is unwilling any one should do this but mel, but passages from the Bible, ex- pounding them, prayer at the bedside, ex- plantations of doctrine, etc. q think I see my friends smiling at this confession, but was never more in earnest in my life) In camp and everywhere I was in the habit of reading or giving recitatlons to the men. They were very fond of 1t, and liked declam- atory poetical pieces. We would gather in a large group by ourselves after supper and | spend the time in such readings, or in talk ing, and occasionally by an amusing game called the game of twenty questions.-W ali | Whitman in The Century