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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-12

1t is understood that Mr.. Alfred Pavy,
of Grand Coteau, will dake charge of
the Recorders Office under the incoming
administration, and that Mr.. FL. E. Es-
forge win be chief deputy Clerk; also,
that Mr.. Octave Fontenot will be plac-
ed in charge of the tax collectors Office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-12

DIED.-Near Opelousas, May H. 1888. at 4
a. M, JOSEPH ARIsTIDE Roy, eldest sou of
the late Alex U. Roy and Philomene Nezat,
aged q years, mouths aud days.
The funeral will take place at the Catholic
Church Of Opelousas this Saturday morning
at $50 o'clock.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-12

According to the Town Talk, Alex
andtia will within twelve months have
one of the largest oil mills in the United
States, provided the Town Council
gives a SO year lease of Il lot on which
It is proposed to erect the mill.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-12

Capt. Samael Haas informs us that a
severe wind and hail Florm passed over
Bayou Chicot last Tuesday, doing much
damage to the growing crops. The
area covered by the storm was about
six miles in extent, lying principally to
the north of the village. O
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-12

Messrs. Yves Vidrine, of Vile Plate,
Octave Fontenot, of Old Grand Prairie,
and Ed. V. Barry, of Grand Coteau,
were in town on Wednesday.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-12

Those who gave orders for photo
graphs of the Louisiana Press Associa-
ton at Woodworth's sltrrings on the sd
inst, can now get their copies at this
office ~
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-12

A very interesting series of religious
meetings are now being held at the
Methodist church, of this place. The
services are condl, ted by the Revs. w.
Wimberly of the town of Plaquemine
and Ell. s. Johns of Washington, with
the assistance of the p. C.
The public is cordially invited to at
tend.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-12

Alexandria, La, is to have bank of
which Hon. James Jeffries. Lieutenant
Governor elect,o will be president.
Forty four thousand dollars were sub
scribed at the first meeting at which the
matter was discussed.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-12

Notice is given in the Marksyille Bull
etiu that at the next session OF the
Legislature an act will be introduced
for the removal of the parish site OF
Ayoyelles parish from Marksville to a
more central point.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-12
The Police Jury met last Thursday.

Sheriff elect Fontenot, Mr. Martin
CarVon, of Faquetaique, and MI. Jno. O.
Richard, of Grand Coteau, were in town
on Thursday.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-12

Attention is called to the card of Mr..
3, f. Perley, of AlexandriaQ.in another
column. Mr.. cP. is an excellent gin
wright, and besides the endorsement of
that fine machinist, Mr.. Martin Carron,
which is appended to his card, can give
other st. Landry references, if requir-
al
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-12

The Democratic State Central Conf
mittee has called Convention to meet
at Baton Rouge on May 26th, to elect
delegates to the National Democratic
Convention. The apportionment of
delegates is based ON the vote of last
month cast for Gen. Nichols, viz: one
delegate to every 200 votes, which en-
titles st. Landry to 90 delegates.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-12

A literary and musical club will be
organized at Bailey's Hall next Tues
day evening, and promises to have an
extensive membership from the start
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-12

For RENT.--A business stand and residence
near the railroad depot. Alsoa business stand
10 the center of town. Apply at this office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-12
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Probate Court, Parish Of 81 Landry, No. 1881
ESTATE OF ERSEsrrSE DEBAILLoN.
Whereas, OzGmG Fontenot. of the parish OF
st. Landry, has applied by his petition to be
appointed administrator of the estate OF Err
nestlne Debaillon, deceased, late of st. Ian
dry parish
Therefore, any person intending to make
opposition to said appointment will file the
same in writing, in my office, IN the town OF
Opelousas within ten days from the present
notice. JAMES y. tIIACHEhE-
Nav : 1855 Clerk
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-12

Communications touching on anything o.
public interest are solicited.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-12

blank forms for nse of merchants,
notaries. Justices of the Peace, etc, for
sale ii any quantities at this Office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-12

Blank liens, for advances of supplies
by merchants, for sale at this Office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-12

The silver wedding anniversary OF
our old friend Mr.. Sol. Isaac occurred
last Thursday, when he and his good
wife received the congratulations of
their numerous friends, who drank in
vell-filled bumpers to their health
and prosperity and many happy re-
turns Of the day." The COURIER hopes
that old Father Time will deal with
them I'm the years TO come as gently as
be has In the last quarter of century,
and that they may live to celebrate
their diamond wedding g-and we be on
hand to assist in the celebration.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-12

On our second page will be found the
ezqnisitely pretty letter of " Catharine
Cole,n giving her impressions of her
late visit to st. Landry, and on our
thir0 page we give several interesting
extracts from tarious country papers on
the same topic. The excellent account
given by the representative of the City
Item of the entertainment at the Social
CIab Hall and the banquet at Wood
Worth's Springs is reproduced in an
other column, and so nearly does these
subjects justice that scarcely anything
y iefs for MS to sag. We would re-
mark en- passaat, however, that the flo
ral and other decorations at the Social
Club Hall, due to the fine taste of the
members of that Club and their lady
friends, were far superior in point of
Dsanty, artistic effect and elaborate
ness of design TO anything of the kind
ever attempted here or which vein a
rather limited experience, however
sVer witnessed anywhere.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-12

NOTICE.-U S. Land Office, New Orleans,
~ La, March l5, lSSS.-Notiee is hereby
given that the following named settler has
filed notice of his intention to make final proof
in support of his claim and that said proof
will be made before tue Judge or III his ao-
semce the Clerk of the District Court at opei-
nusas, La, on Tuesday, May 18th, 1888, viz;
HROdOlpEa SavOie,
who made Homestead Entry No 667l for the
5 w ! of S.W ! Sec 25 and w of S and
L sof L See 26 Tp 8 S Il | W Louisiana
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultiVa-
ton Of. said land viz Orters FtugG, Fran
eois johnson, Joseph F. Richard, Iheodore
Savoie, all of St Landry parish, La:
THOMAS J. BUTLER,
March u 80 Ct Register.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-12

NJOTICE.-U. S Land Office, New Orleans
IV La, March Is, I85s.-Notice is hereby
given that the following named settler mas
filed uetice of his intention to make fnai proof
n sunnort Of his claim, and Shat said proof
will be- made before the Judge, or in bis alb
senee. the Clerk OF the District Conrt, at Opel
ousas' La, on Tuesday, May ID, 1888, VIZ:
Oraere Fruse,
who made Homestead Entry No. colo Ter the
" Of N W !, and N w of w OF See -,
aud N E of 5 f of Ses 26 TIP 6 west
Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses 10 prove
his continuous residence upon, and cuItiVa-
tiou of, said land, viz: Rodolph Sayoie, fran
co.'s johnson, Joseph F. Richard Theodore sa-
ynie, all of St Landry pa. La.
'"o' THOMAS J. BUTLER,
March "a ,ss. Ct. Register.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-12

That wide-awake evening paper, the
N. O. Daily6City Item, sent repre-
sentative to the Press Convention Tour
talented friend Mr.. J. B. Wilkinson,
Jr.) who in his account of the trip to
0peiouaas makes the following refer
enee to venerable relic Of the paJt:
AT each town along the route one or
more editors boarded the train, and at
Lafayette Brother McCormick's white
stove pipe hat hove in sight at the head
ofthe Lake Charles delegation. It must
be understood that Brother Mccormick
acts as bell wether on the journalistic
jannts, and it is impossible to go astray
with that hat in sight.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-12

NOTICE u. S. Land Office New Orleans
~ La April 27, IS8S-Notiee is hereby
given that the following named settler has fill
ed notice of his intention to make tiual 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 Thursday June 2lst 1883, viz:
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-12
NO. 3:3>.
JUDICIAL NOTICES.

$4,000
ENUBLIC SALE.
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GHERIFF'S SALE.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-12
Michael Bowling VS. Thomas C. Anderson, Ad-
ministrafcr, and ais.

District Court, Parish of 81 Land,y, No 1888
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-12
The Library Magazine.

Nichols majority. -S3 200
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NOTICE OF TABLEAU.

MAY y. 1888.
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nypOlite Randremeamx,

who made Homestead Entry No 65l7 for the
f of N f of Sec y, Tp L Louisiana
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous re4dence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz: Joseph Fontenot, Thomas
Butler, Germain Fontenot, Art6mon Eidrlne
all of st. Landry parish, Louisiana.
THOMAS j. BUTLER.
May ), 1886. Register.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-12

P'obote Co'o1, Parish o.fSt. Load,y, No. 1870
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-11-12
LIVELY WORK AT ATLANTA.
Some Talk of a Fight on Senator Col
Quitt-The Judicial Offices.


ATLANTA, GA, Nov. 11.-Politics in con-
nection with legislative matters has been
full of life here all day, and tonight the
rotundas at the hotels are crowded with
people discussing politics of every shade
Talk about the national contest that has
just closed is dying out and only occasion
ally was it referred to, when the causes
which led to Cleyeland's defeat were found
to be the subject under discussion.
The election of eleven judges and eigh-
teen solicitors commences to morrow at
noon IN joint session, and will be con-
tinued from day to day until all OF the
vacancies are filed, which will not be until
Wednesday next, and possibly not even
then. AS the contest nears an end the
candidates are moving about more lively.
Nearly the entire membership of the general
assembly is here, as few took the advantage
of to-day beng Sunday to go home.
SENATOR coLoUITT's SUCCESSOR.
There is a little talk of opposition to Sena-
tor Colquitt. The election of a United
States senator takes place at noon week
from Tuesday, and if the talk means any
thing another candidate will be actively in
the field before then.
In connection with candidate to put out
against Senator Colquitt, the names of
Henry Grady, Judge Black of Augusta,
Hon. Rufus E. Lester of Chatham, and of
Evan P. Howell. have been most frequently
mentioned. The springing of this question
is the talk of the town tonight. Senator
Colquitt, whose home is in De-
Kalb county, has taken a suite of rooms in
the Kimball house and is actively at work.
He was in the rotunda of the Kimball until
late hour last night and good portion of
to-day was about the hotel working actively.
1t is believed that if there is anything in
all this talk that it will not fully develop
itself until after the judges and solicitors
are elected
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-11-12
THE LATEST ELECTRIC NOVELTY
An Invention Destined ito Come into
General Household Use.

General hOusehOld Use.
NEW YORK, Nov. IA New York
inventor who has devoted many year,
TO electrical research has just finished
an invention which ere long may
come into general household use. 1t consi ss
Of neat bog containing a peculiar ther-
rnometer and hygrometer with electrical
attachments. The purposes Of the appa-
ra us are many. Hthe temperature of the
room goes above or below limits set by the
occupants the expanding or contracting
mercury In the thermometer ESTABLISHES an
electrical circuit which opens or closes bot
or cod air register and keeps it open or
closed until tue desired temperature Is re-
stored. Beyond the ordinary limits are
what are termed danger limits"
The higher one Is intended as
a fire director and is so arranged
as to ring an alarm bell or gong, and where
there is tank provided TO turn on stream
of water. The lower Is intended for green
houses and conservatories, and likewise
makes an alarm whenever the temperature
falls to point low enough to endanger the
plants. The bygromstric attachment acts
in the same manner regarding humidity as
the thermometric does respecting tempera-
ture. It's only practical application, so far
as the inventor makes claim, is to give
notice TO florist wen the air In a conser-
vatory becomes too dry, or TO refinsr or
other manufacturer the atmosphere of
whose drying room becomes too moist to be
of any avail. The instrument is now IL
use In the vaults Of some OF our great
breweries, where lager beer must be kept
between 40 and So Fahrenheit, and in the
"cold storages" OF the leading seaports,
where fish, poultry, game, eggs, fruit, fine
vegetables and tobacco are refrigerated"
and preserved for weeks and even months. &,
IL has also been utilized by metropolitan
architects, who connect 1t with the furnaces
and cold-air nues Of the latest styles Of
palatial houses When ID is necessary, as in
large breweries and cold storages, the
circuit is so arranged as to produce an
alarm nt the place where the trouble occurs
and also in a central Office or superinten-
dents room. The fire alarm can also be
connected with the nearest fire and police
station. WILLIAM f. y. FALEs.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-11-12
A FIGHT WITH A CONVICT.
He Wounds One Man and His Black
COMPANION Shot.

He Wounds One Man and His Black
Companion Shot.
ATLANTA, GA, Nov. 1l.-John Ruther-
ford, an escaped convict from the Rising
Fawn camps, was captured this afternoon.
after desperate encounter. Rutherford
was armed with two revolvers, and when
surprised by the officers, drew pistol and
commenced firing upon them. Fully twenty
shots were exchanged in the house and en-
the outside in the streets. Twoshots passed
through Capt. Whites coat, another wound
ed Officer Wooten in the arm, and a
negro who was with Rutherford being used
as breastwork, was shot in the breast,
but not dangerously wounded. Ruther-
ford is the negro who nearly two years
ago was sent to the penitentiary for twenty
years for burglarizing the residence of
Charles a. Sindole, secretary of the South
ern Railway and Steamship Association,
and who was shot by Patrolman Stein
man, ,swho was waitin & to catch him.
REPEATEDLY ESCAPES.
He escaped from jail before being tried
by cutting his way out of the building with
an ak. He was captured at Locust Grove
by Conductor Harris. of the East Tennessee
road, and sent TO the penitentiary from
Rising Fawn. Rutherford, Jim Holt, who
was in for burglary, and George
Ayers, white man, serving a
sentence for safe blowing, escaped
by tunneling out of the stockade. They
were captured near Chattanooga after a
desperate encounter, and when returned to
Rising Fawn escaped again, all three firing
upon the guard with pistols bought and
furnished them by friends Holt and Ayers
are still at large
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-11-12
HARRISON's SUNDAY.
AT Church in the Morning ana at
Eome the Rest of the Day.


INDIANAPOLIS, IND, Nov ll.-President-
elect Harrison attended divine service this
morning, as usual, at his church, the First
Presbyterian, Rev. DIR. Haines, pastor. He
was accompanied by Mrs. Harrison, his
son Russell aud wife, and Mr., and Mrs,
Mckee. The church was crowded with
strangers and others in anticipation OF
Gen. Harrson's presence. Af,e the segv-
.ces were CLOSED many members OF
the congregation gathered around and
shook hands with Gen, and Mrs.
Harrison. A large crowd awaited his
coming out, but there was no demonstra-
tlon. The distance from the Harrison resi-
dence to the church is about a mile. As
the weather was cool aud pleasant, the gem
era aud the other gentlemen of tne party
walked both coming and going, whilc Mrs.
Harrison and his daughter-in-law took street
cars.
THE DAY AT HIS HOME.
The day at the Harrison residence was
very quiet one The general passed most
of his time In the library, reading or con-
vsrsing with his family. In the evening
quite number Of ne ghbors dro ped in and
visited for an hour or more. The genera
does no work whatever on Sundays,
not even opening or reading his
mail. In fact, he gave orders
some weeks ago that his Sunday
mail should not be delivered until early
Monday morning. Telegrams and special
delivery letters are OF course opened, but
1eyond this he gives Sunday up to rest,
visiting with his family, and attending
services at least once.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-11-12
DAMS OF THE MExICANs.
Work to be Suspended Pending an In
vestigation.

Ell PAso, TEX, Nov. 11.--Gov. Ross has
telegraphed Mayor Lightboy of this city
that his complaint about the Mexicans
buildingEdams across the Rio Grande had
been referred to Secretary Bayard, and
that pending a reply work could be stopped
by injunction proceedings.
At a C inference Of City Attorney Cald-
well Of El Paso with the Mexican autho l.
tics yesterday Sig. Garfias, the Mexican
engineer experimenting the work, stated
that through courtesy to the authorities of
FL Paso hc would su pend work on the dis
puted grounds till a decision is reached by
the Mexican and United States govern
Mexican claims.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-11-12
THE DAY AT HIS HOME.
how THE HOUSE STANDS.
Which Party VIII Have Control Sti
Undecided

WASHINGTON, Nov. ia careful re-
capitulation of the authentic returns, as
lar as received from the congressional cleo
lions, gives the democrats 16l districts, the
republicans l5S, and leaves six. doubtful,
namely: First district of California, Thomp.
son, dem, and DeHaven, rep. Fourth
Connecticut district, Miles, rep,
and Seymour, DEM; Second Louis
ana district, Elliott, dem, and Coleman,
rep Tenth Michigan district, Fisher, dem.
lud Wheeler, rep; Ninth North Carolina
district, Johnston, dem., and Ewart, rep.
the First Virginia district, Browne, rep,
and Kendall, dem. II uhe republicans
carry five out of thsse six districts
they will have 1853 votes, which is
4 bare majority. II the democrats
carry two Of the six, they will have 1853
votes and the majority. 1t is therefore the
closest congress that has been seen for
some time, and the only one for years that
has contained no independents. All are
classed as democrats or republicans.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-11-12
AUGUSTA FULL OF LIFE.
Military COMPANIES Arriving on
buaru rain

Military Companies Arriving on
livery rain.
AUGUSTA, GA, Nov. 11.-Augusta is
filled with military tonight. Savannah is
CARRYING the banner. The noon train
brought in the Savannah Volunteer Guards,
eighty three men, under command of Lieut..
Col. Garrard; the Republican Blues, thirty
seven men, Capt. w. d. Dixon; the Ogle-
thorpe Light Infantry, thirty men, Capt
Robert Falligant; the German Volunteers,
Jasper Greens, Capt. John Flannery; the
Georgia HusOars, thirty-five men, Lieut.
Pritchard. and the Chatham Artillery,
forty men, Capt. J. F. Wheaton.
Atlanta sent down the Horse Guards,
Gate City Cur rds and Atlanta Artillery.
Beaufort has an artillery compa y, under
Capt. w. II. Lockwood, and a band with
fifteen pieces.
BLACKvILLE'S RIFLES.
Blackville sent the Gordon Rifles to greet
Gov. Gordon, who, with his staff, is quar-
tered at the Arlington botel, where is also
Gov Richardson and staff.
Gen. Wade Hampton was greeted with
rousing cheers tonight as he and his party
stepped from the train. Three cavalry
comp 4nies escorted him to his carriage amid
JIlGeS anu a OiSCi-
AS each command arrives it is met by the
Augusta military, and escorted to the
Clarkes' armory and given collation..
The Carolina Rifles aud the German Flu
siliers, from Charleston, were met by the
military tonight, and escorted to their
quarters.
The weather promises to be delightful.
Over 500 soldiers will be in line.
The sham battle in the afternoon will be
an interesting feature.
Over 1000 visitors have arrived on the
afterno and night trains.
Cappa's sacred concert to-day was an
event in the history of the city. Beethoven's
Fifth Symphony" and Meyerber's "Coro-
nation, ,"from the Prophet. "were favoritos,
and greatly applauded. Music hall was
filled with Augusta people and their visitors.