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The Opelousas courier., 1888-04-21
Appeals to the North.
NO. City Item.

IN. u CtIy lIem.
Gov. Warmoth in the role of COM
plainant to the New York press, that he
will he counted out, is one of the curin-
sites of the times. It is common for
qIAdidatates with defeat staring them
in the face to aver that they will be
counted out; but beyond that. what
Gov. Warmoth does not know about
counting is not worth knowing, and his
boast about "these fingers" is not for
gotten. It is hard for him to take his
own medicine, but it is retribution.
The Item believed Gov. Warmotb to
have become a s,pod citizen, bound up
heart and soul il the work of develop
ing the resourceso of the State. We can
not understand, however, how any man
who has a particle of love for Louisi
ana can besmirch her fame and publish
charges to her disgrace in the highways
of the North.
The Governor has been advocating
| immigration. Does he think it will
help the cause of immigration to write
three column letters to the New York
Times denunciatory of his State ? And
what end is to be reached by this de-
nunciationq The East can not send
troops here to strengthen matters mp,
and the courts of the North can not pun
ish or remedy.
The sum and substance of the bene=
fits to be derived by the appeala to the
North is that Gov. Warmoth may fur
nish political capital to the sectional
agitators, and these in turn may make
him dispenser of political patronage,
should the next administration be Re-
publican. In short, to make political
capital for self the Governor reviles the
people of the State.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-04-21

Ihe arrangements for the reception
aad entertainment of the Louisiana
FEess Association at Opelonsas on May
ssf are now almost complete. The la
aaes are actively enlisted in the move
hents and with their invaluable assist
snce the Committee of Arrangements
afe confident of scoring a brilliant sue
eeas n oil their undertakings. Prof. II.
slayer has kindly offered to provide the
nssic for the occasion, and our visitors
Miil doubtless be regaled with such a
concord 0fsweet soundan as will pleas
lilly iinger in their memory for many
Z day The 0pelonsaa Social Club,
eeaaposed OF our jeHResse dorSe, have
prepared q recherche programme of mn-
y, recitations, readings, &c., whose
saNas.on our distinguished visitors win
aslheA 10 witness on the night of
80 ~ At their HalI--WhicIl will be
" afally decorated for the occasion
saaE Y Lacy having placed his nur-
e. ~ Their servicel; and, Id fact, ev-
sAang will be dons BY our citizens TO
80 80. sAle stay among ns of the repre-
2 s.. 8 assa of the Saafa press aost pleas
ahs ana agreeable.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-04-21

Quite an enjoyable picnic was given
at Woodworth's Springs on last Sun
day Among those in attendance were
Mrs. johnson and Mrs. f. P. Veazie,
Misses Rosa and Malou Lastrapes. Lille
Swayze, Louise Halphen, Nina Delarae,
Marie Deiean. Ada Sandoz, Rina, Marie,
Leila and Rita Simon, Rose Perrodin,
Regina Debailion, and Messrs. M. Hal
phen, Jos. Boagni, 5. j. Wilson, Willie
Lastrapes, Jacques PerrodiD, L. Dejean,
Jos. A. Gil, Jno. W1lloz,o ID. Dejean
and E. j. Cleuents.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-04-21

We have received the circulars of the
Denver, Texas aud Fort Wort r. 4.
Pan Handle Route in which it is an
nonnesd that this entire route was
opened for passenger businessonsthe 9th
inst. On very neat card is printed :
"United Mr.. Snow-C Clad Peaks, OF Co
dorado, and Miss Orange Groves, of the
South. Ceremony by the Denver, Tex
as and Fort Worth r. r., Pan Handle
Route This new route lessons the
former line of travel south from Den
yer about 800 miles.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-04-21
Taaen ,.I. as aaa Estray,

DY the undersigned at Gradenigo's Island
ID red spotted gentle beef about years
old, supposed to have been left there during
the high water of 1882 by some one from Big
Cane. | found no brand, except the epd o
the aft e..r cut In shape of half moon oI
the end.
The owner is requested to come forward
prove property, pay charges and take bin
away. GUS e. DUPREz~
Plaisance, April IA, lss8.-1m
The Opelousas courier., 1888-04-21

COOLING DRINK.-A visit to the Star
Ice Cream and Soda Water Saloon of
Mr.. Joseph A. Gil, under the COURIER
Office, will convince every one that
these summer beverages arc manufac-
tured ont of the best material and serv
cd iii a neat. and courteous manner.
Ladies and gentlemen are invited to-
call and try the merits of these cooling
refreshments. Open every day and on
Sunday after mass Mrs Gil. syill wait
upon lady guests.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-04-21

III the scramble over barbecued meat
at The Republican meeting last Tues
dag, it is said that blood flowed pretty
freely from the throwing of brick bats,
oyster shells and meat bones. It was
worse than the scramble for Office. Ex-
cept this meat grabbing everything
passed Off quietly.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-04-21

WEATHER AND FARM.-No rain dar-
ing the past week, but heavy fogs have
prevailed IN tho mornings, acting as
stimulus to tile growth Of vegetation.
Cotton planting has gone on bliskly, md
much of the first planting of corn has
been Ioed oiit and hilled up. A good
shower ofrain IS needed for unbroken
land and TO give naoife vigorous growth
to planted crops
The Opelousas courier., 1888-04-21

Included in this total, are the names
of many who have died or removed
from the parish, and which being un-
known to the registration officers could
not be stricken from the records. The
number of names thus appearing is es-
timated at about 1000, leaving in round
numbers 10000 as the number of yotesr
in our parish.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-04-21

The upper Mississippi and tributaries
are very high and the floods increasing
from the melting ice and snow. The
levee at Grand Lake, Ark, has given
way and the water is pouring through
q creyasse 200 feet wide and increasing
hourly. Apprehensions are seriously
felt all along the river now.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-04-21

The Wide-awake Bellevue Social Club
VIII give another of their enjoyable soi-
Tees at their hall in Bellevue, next We'd
nesday evening, the 25th, with must
Dy The popular Grand Coteau String
Band. A most agreeable time may be
expected. See advertisement in an
other column.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-04-21

Mr. Frank K. Bailey has bought out
the interest of Mr.. Hamilton in Ham
ilton q Bailey's drugstore and is now
carrying on the business for bis own
account.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-04-21

N. @. Picaynne President Leon JAS
tremski has announced the ANIMAL meet
ing of the Louisiana Press Association
for tho lst day ofMay next at Opelousas.
The occasion will be as usual enjoyable,
and even if no direct and Immediate
benefits were to arise from these meet
ings ii would still be desirable for many
GOOD reasons to maintain an efficient or
ganization of the State press ready fol
any emergency.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-04-21

The condition Of Emperor Frederick
III of Germany has become 80 critical
that he has issued an order making the
Crown Prince William his representa-
tive. The emperor can only breathe by
the aid of metal tube inserted 10 the
throat, and the cancerous alterations
are becoming more yirulent every day
1t is thought that he cannot survive
many days longer.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-04-21

MARRIEn.-At the Bellevue Hall, on
Thursday, April 18th, 1888, by Rev. F.
W. Lewis, Mr.. JOHN H. PEARcE and
Miss MAGGIE D SANDERS, both of st.
Landry parish,
The Opelousas courier., 1888-04-21

There will be ;ervices at the church
Of the Epiphany tomorrow Sunday
Ct $50 p. m. Rev. C. C. Kramer of
fciAhinr
The Opelousas courier., 1888-04-21

Some of our citizens are making good
nss of the paint and wliiteWasll brushes.
Let others follow their good example.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-04-21

Alexandria Democrat The Police
Jury adjourned Saturday afternoon.
That body very sensibly appropriated
$l50 In aid Of The State immigration
Association.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-04-21

Lacombe has received large supply
Of ice and sells it at moderate rates.
See his advertisement elsewhere.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-04-21

1t il reported on the streets that Mr..
G. G. Duson's election to. the Senate
will be contested.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-04-21

DeWberries are ripenlng and, soon,
The little negroes will be vending them,
! BY the water bucket full, on our streets.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-04-21

4 In recent letter to the New Yo,k
Iribune ex-Gov. Warmoth claims that
Louisiana is at least 10000 majority for
the Republican ticket, but owing to the
bulldozing in the northern parishes and
electios1 frauds elsewhere he expected
to be defeated. He was very severe
against Gov. McEnery, claiming that he
had been bought over to Nichols by
the offer of seat on the Supreme
Bench of the State, and that a fair count
Of votes--as promised could no lon
ger be expected. He claimed
that 80 per cent of the white peo-
ple were republicans and all
OF, the negroes were so. This letter was
written to make capital in the presiden-
tial eampaign, not that he believed the
absurdity OF his figures or other state
ments given about the results OF the
State election. - :.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-04-21

The tax sales begin to-day at the
Court House. See advertisement.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-04-21

Mosquitoes are beginning to bite,
therefore fish ought to bite also.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-04-21

STATE IMMIGRATION We have re-
ceived from the State immigration AS
sociation at New Orleans, La, a circG-
lar setting forth the objects of the or
tganization, the names of officers and
State Executive Committee, &C., and
appealing to the different parishes to
appoint director to represent them
at Baton Rouge on the Sd Monday in
May, to, furnish financial aid, and for
the formation of Sub Immigration
Committees. If our police jury has not
already responded to this call it is to be
hoped that they will do SO without fur
ther delay. st. Landry should be re-
presented and should have Sub Immi-
grafton Committee Send name of di-
rector appointed to Secretary II. II. Bo-
ker. Products, information and statis-
tics are also wanted.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-04-21

Iee-eold soda water at F. E. Bailey's
drug store.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-04-21
The Election i'm Acadia.

We are indebted to Mr.. III. Bodemul-
Ter, of the Crowley Signal, for full re-
turns, by precincts, of the election held
in Acadia last Tuesday. We condense
same as follows:
Nichols 1882, Warmoth l4&-Nicli-
oils majority 1896.
For Senators Prescott 1886, stage
1918, Duson 658-Stagg over Dnson
$50
For Representative: J. D. Bernard
1913, James Webb 751--Bernard's ma
jority 322.
For Clerk r. T. Clark 1853, T. P
Bowden 793-ClaIk's majority 260.
For Sheriff: E. w. Lyons 1889, Ho
mere David 764--Lyons majority 325.
For Coroner Geo. e. Brooks 96l, F
Nj. Condor Brooks majority l06.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-04-21

Ex-senator Roscoe ConkliBg, of New
York, died last Tuesday.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-04-21

Matthew Arnold. the great English
prose and verse writer, is dead, and
leaves gap in letters that will not be
easily filled.
A pension of $4,000 is to be granted
to the widow of Chief Justice Waite.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-04-21

Registered Voters in st. Landry
Parish.

The registration of voters in our par
lsh closed on Thursday last the 10th
inst. Every ward in the parish has
been visited by the registration officers,
and thorough registration has been
made. Those newly registered are:
The Opelousas courier., 1888-04-21

The election passed of quietly
The Opelousas courier., 1888-04-21
/. Under the auspices and for benefit of
Hope Hook & Ladder Go. No. [
OF OPELoUsAs


Music by the 0peousas joviaI Brass Band
i've Coaches Specially Reserved for coored People,
A special car provided with Refreshments,
Lunch, Cigars, Sc, will go with the Excur
sion all under the management and eontTo
of Hope Hook g. Ladder Co No. |.
Train leaves Washington at O'Clock a. m,
and arrives at Lake Charles at 10 a. IN. Re-
turning leaves Lake Charles at o'clock p. N.
and arrives at Washington at 10 p, N.
FARE FOR THE ROUND TRIP:
From Washington, Opelousas. Grand
Coteau and Carenero. ~ oo
From Lafayette, Scott, Duson, Rayne
aud Crowley. ey.-----.--------.--- 1o
From Mermento. ----..---.---------. 3o
Jennings .---.-------------- oo
Sc Welsh. %
i" Pine Grove %
Tickets may be had from any of the MEM
bers, and at the principal stores in the towns
on the P0nte.
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEES
| BF MEGINLEY, Chairman,
| CEAUp MAYO, w. A SASDoz
| COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS
Gus Il. FoNrENoT, Chairman
B. Il. MEGINLEY, w. r. Cochran
! CONRAD BRAND, M yILAsEcA,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1888-12-21
Real Estate Transfers.

VIM. Allen to R. L. Jeffrey, updi-
vided q of 13 2-10 acres at Seaside;
$3.50.
E. L. and J. L. Lilienthal to Louis
S. Haas, lots 4, 5, 6, z, s and 9, and
frontage, blk 149, Shively's Astoria;
$500.
Louis S. Haas to E. r. Lilienthal
same; $500.
J.E Braillier, right of way TO As.
toria and South Coast railroad
through land at Seaside, per acre
$50.
3. G. Kindred to NJ. ]. Kinney, SIC
acres on Clatsop; $1,000.
Trustees OF Prarie to Mrs, Fletcher
lot in cemetery; SIS.
United States to j. F. Bender, NV
a OF Sc u, Sc 4 of NE Il and lots
2 and 8, sec 4, TT, n, r. Z, w.
J. F. Bender to Amasa Rust, Geo.
L. Burroughs and Levi Tillotson,
same; $500.
United States to Samuel Ellison
s. Is of NV d and N. x of SW Il
sec. 4. 7. z. N, R. z, W.
Samuel Ellison to Amasa Rust e'
al, same; $500.
W. n. Whitcomb to J. l.. and r. P
Waldron, E a of Sc Il and E Is ot
NE 4 sec 80, T. 7. n, r. 6, w; 81,
900
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1888-12-21
PERSONAL MENTION.

K. W. Morrison and d. E. Pease
we're in the city from Skipanon yes
terday.
Little Mabel May, eldest daughter
of Charlie May, is i'll with diphtheria,
but is getting better.
Willie Binder, who has been very
i'll for some time past with typhoid
fever, is convalescent.
R.P. Espy, of Oysterville, is in the
city on his way to California, over
land, to spend few weeks.
Col. S. W. Blasdell was in the city
on a flying trip yesterday, and re-
turned to Portland on the night boat.
The Rev. W. A. Hutchinson, late
pastor of the Presbyterian church of
Franklin, Ohio, and wife. arrived in
this city on the steamship Oregon
yesterday. They are stopping for the
present at the Holden house. Mr..
Hutchison has accepted the invita-
ton of the Astoria Presbyterian
church to supply the pulpit made
vacant by the resignation on account
of continued i'll health of Rev. E. W.
Garner, LII. D.
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Mean Strength Of the Army.

In his annual report, surgeon
general Moore says of the United
States army that the mean strength
of the army for the year, including
officers and both white and colored
enlisted men, is stated at 23,841, of
which 21.601 were whites and 2,240
were colored. The total admissions to
sick report were 29,727; white, 26,600,
colored, 3,127; ratio of all admission
per 1000 of all mean strength 1912
white, and 1,395.08 colored; deaths
from all causes, 1873 white. 26 colored.
Total 214. Ratio of deaths per 1,O00
of mean strength, 7.88 white, 1911
colored. Total, 8.12. The death rate
was somewhat lower than the rate for
the previous decade, which was ia.
The death rate of the army of the
United States continues to be higher
than that of any foreign armies, ex-
cept the British and italian. The
principal causes Of deaths were pneu-
monia and shot wounds.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1888-12-21
Who is Your Best Friend?

Your stomach of course. Why? Be.
cause if it is out of order you are one
of the most miserable creatures liv-
ing. Give it fair, honorable chance
and see if it is not the best friend you
have in the end. Don't smoke in the
morning. Don't drink in the morn
ing. If you must smoke and drink
wait until your stomach is through
with breakfast. You can drink more
and smoke more in the evening and
it will tell on you less. If your food
ferments and does not digest right
if you are troubled with Heartburn,
Dizziness of the head, coming up OF
the food after eating, Biliousness, In
digestion, or any other trouble of the
stomach, you had best use Green's
August Flower, as no person can use
it without immediate relief.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1888-12-21
THE GOSPEL MEETINGS.

The afternoon devotional meeting
and Bible reading, was conducted by
Mr.. Studd, in the Congregational
church yesterday. There were a
goodly number of Christians present,
the majority being largely in favor of
the ladies. The singing was con-
Quoted by Mr.. Burke, who played his
own accompaniment on q small Or
ganette. It is certain that this tai
ented musician no matter what he
touches can bring out all the music
there is in il. There is an unmistak-
able power in sacred song. to raise
the tenderest emotions in the human
heart, and to prepare it for the recep-
tion of divine truth. Mr.. Moody
recognizes this fact, and has been
heard to say that he believed as many
persons had been converted under
the consecrated singing of Mr.. San
key, as has been saved through the
influence of his preaching. The SUBJ
ject Of Mr.. Studd's Bible reading was
christian unity" the beauty of it
illustrated by the three verses 133d
Psalm, Behold how good and how
pleasant it is for brethren to
dwell together in unity" and the
power of it exemplified in the Bird
chapter Of Acts, in the descent of the
Holy Ghost on the day of Pentecost
as result Of the prayer meeting held
by the disciples of Christ in the
upper chamber at Jerusalem after his
ascension, they continuing there
with one accord in prayer till the
promised blessing came. Mr.. Studd's
bible readings are beautiful in their
simplicity and striking in their orig
inality, and he is never at a loss for
an illustration to explain more forei-
bly, his conception of its meaning.
The attendance at the opera house
was not SO large as on the previous
evening, probably on account of the
rain. The half-hour song service,
led by Mr.. Burke, was good, especi-
ally the chorus by the choir, "Ohrist
Arose." and the solo by Mr.. Burke,
"What will you do with Jesus"
After prayer by Rev. A. Leroy, Mr..
Studd read the narrative Of the raising
of Lazarus, which he made the SUBJ
ject of his address. The incidents
connected with this miracle, he saw,
brought out in O wonderful manner,
the love, sympathy and power of
Christ. He did not think the most
elaborate sentence that could be
formed could possibly give a deeper
insight into the human sympathy
which dwelt in Christ's heart. than
does the two simple words, "Jesus
wept." From this the speaker dwelt
at length on the power and willing
ness of Christ to raise to newness of
life here and eternal life hereafter all
those who, though spiritually dead,
are willing to forsake their sins, re-
pent and believe on Him.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Studd's
earnest appeal, Mr.. Burke sang an
other impressive solo, "The Ninety
and Nine" and prayer was offered by
Rev. W. A. Hutchison. A short after
meeting was announced, to which
many remained.
Services for to-day are: Meeting at
8 P. NJ, in the Congregational church.
and at P. NJ, song service CON-
mences at the opera house.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1888-12-21

This Office is in receipt of bound
copy of Ayers Almanac for 1889, OF
which fourteen millions are printed
embracing editions in ten languages.
Specimen pages Of pamphlets in
eleven other tongues are also in
cluded, some of them being very
curious and interesting. The publish
ers use q machine which prints and
folds, ready for the binder, a hundred
thousand almanacs daily, turning of
at the rate Of hundred and eighty
books a minute. and consuming about
twenty-five miles of paper each day.
Those who lack faith in the value OF
advertising. should note the success
which has been secured by this enter.
prising firm through judicious adver-
tising. An article possessing meri.
judiciously advertised is sure to make
money for its owner.
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/. o. o. F. Notice.

All Odd Fellows and the sisters oil
the r. degree are requested to assist
in the arrangements for the celebra.
tion of Christmas in the o. F. hall.
Members of committees and the
sisters willing to help to arrange the
hall and fix up tree are requested to
meet at the hall on Monday morning
at 10 o'clock.
o. F. and sisters having presents
for Christmas tree will leave them al
hall on the morning of Dec. 25th.
Doors will be open z P. n. Dec
25th. Exercises to commence al
7:30 p. II. By order of
N. g.,
Chairman of Committee
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1888-12-21

It speaks we'll for a town the size
Of Astoria, a seaport town withal
with the mixed population thereby
implied. that the city ordinances de-
manding good behavior on the part
Of citizen and stranger, sailor and
land lubber alike, are so seldom vio-
lated that the Office of police judge is
almost sinecure. We congratulate
the judge and the city, but
ask for sympathy and kind
consideration from the numerous
subscribers to the newspaper that
has the largest circulation Of any
paper published on the Columbia
river, The Historian of course, fol
the unfortunate reporter who is de,
prived of these legitimate items
where items are scarce. But here is
an item made out of nothing this
time, anyhow.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1888-12-21

The steamer r. r. Thompson,
which was put on the ways for re-
pairs some time since, says the Ore
CONTAIN, has been found to be in q
much worse condition than was al
first supposed. To use the expires
sion of steamboat man, "her back il
broken" Her hull is in rather bat
condition. and the machinery ant
boilers will require extensive repair
ing. It will be two or three months
before she will be ready for servic'
again.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1888-12-21

Ii there is one man who deserves
to be hanged without benefit OF the
clergy, it is the one who sends you q
letter, requesting reply, and signs
his name with such a combination
OF insane hourishes that the prince OF
darkness wouldn't be able to read it.
This man will frequently write very
plainly from the beginning OF letter
to the end, and then, taking it for
granted that you are perfectly famIl-
lar with his name, get up on the pen
and ride it all over the bottom OF the
page, under the inpression that he is
appending his signature.
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A Safe Investment.

Is one which is guaranteed to bring
you satisfactory results, or in case OF
failure return of purchase price. On
this safe plan you can buy from our ad.
vertispd Druggist a bottle of DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption. 1t is
guaranteed to bring relief in every case
when used for any affection OF Throat
Lungs or Chest such as COnsumption, In
fiammation of Lungs, Bronchitis, Asth.
ma, Whooping Cough, Group, ETC., etc
1t is pleasant and agreeable to taste
perfectly safe, and can always be de
pended upon.
Trial bottles free at j. W. COnn's Drug
Store.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1888-12-21

council as follows: Width of cut,
100 feet; length of cut 2,234 feet;
cubic yards removed SO. .130, at cost
of S12.69 per yard; a total cost OF
S4,205.30. The work was commenced
Sept. oath, and stopped Dec. 9Th, and
27315 hours were lost in waiting on
tender, shifting anchors, pulling out
of the way of vessels, etc.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1888-12-21
Merit Wins,

We desire to say to our citizens, that
we have been selling DIR. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, DR.. Kings
New Life Pills, Bucklen'S Arnica Salve
and Electric Bitters, and have never
handled remedies that sell as well, or
that have given such universal satisfac-
ton. We do not hesitate to guarantee
them every time, and we stand ready to
refund the purchase price, if satisfac-
tory results do not follow their use.
These remedies have won their great
popularity purely on their merits. j.
W. Conn. Druggist.