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The leader., 1889-10-12
Harlem's Magnificent Conveniences.

One Hundred and Twenty fifth street is not
alone business thoroughfare. 1t is also a
street of magnificent conveniences. In one
block there are three physicians, an under
takers establishment and florists store
Harlem Local Reporter.
The leader., 1889-10-12

A New Excuse.

Say old man, Im in a sad fix. Miss
Gushington writes me from India that she's
engaged, and asks me to send her letters
back They make horrible pile, and, con.
found it, the express company won't send
them G.. O. D"
How much7" asked the cold man." sadly.
Harper's Bazaar.
The leader., 1889-10-12
CandOr.

Sneerley-I suppose you claim that that
Brobdngnagan liniment of yours cures all
the ills that flesh is heir to. don't you!
DR.. Quackenboss-No, don't. To be frank
about it, there are as many as twenty dis
eases that it has no effect upon; but tel
you, sir, my Herculaneum pills will knock
every one Of them higher than "a kite.-Texas
Siftinps
The leader., 1889-10-12

The Odd Fellows of Nashville
are now occupying a hall owned
by a colored gentlemen named W.
Brown Good.
The leader., 1889-10-12

Of the 5000 colored persons in
Little Rock, ARK, 5000 are said
to own their homes. The Dis
patch creditable newspaper is al
so published at Little Rock.
The leader., 1889-10-12
Hic Jacet.

AID ancient stone in the grave yard at
Litchield bears the following inscription:
Under this stone lies Solomon Taylor,
Next to him is Gates the whaler
Further on down deep in the mud
Is all tnats mortal of Uncle Dud
Gardiner Mel Reporter.
The leader., 1889-10-12
No Alternative.

Giles-lt seems dreadfully extravagant tc
60 tc such an expensive tailor.
De Jinks-What could | doi He was the
onIy one who would trust me-The Eroc.
The leader., 1889-10-12
Too Ripe for the Occasion.

Uncle Zeb-Heah, yo' boys Did you stole
dat wattahmillian from Squar Wigginsest
Boys-Yas we did.
Uncle Zeb-Well, if er ebbah ketcb yo'
stealth FUN Squar Wigginses agin rIl-but
dis good an ripe. De co'rts adjourned
asr de 'casiou. Life.
The leader., 1889-10-12

Read Mr.. Myers advertisement
in this aoeeks issue. Mr.. Myers is
a square man. Call upon him and
you will never regret it.
The leader., 1889-10-12

Harmony Lodge Of Alexandria
is the Oldest Odd Fellows lodge
in the South and will participate
in the parade.
The leader., 1889-10-12
Slow but Sure.

Fac-Simile of broken tile found in the nurs'
cry of Commodus during recent excavations
in Rome, showing the true inwardness of the
celebrated race between the hare and the
tortoise.-Life.
The leader., 1889-10-12

Advertise in the Leader it will
pay you.
The leader., 1889-10-12
QUININE.

grain fn pills or cas,o., rar dozen,..
2 grains (ill nils ~ psui91 ods IN DOZENS. 4
grains lin nils ~ pSu,eS, psrdozen. I. Z
grains Cin bills Or capsules, s, Isr dozen. IL
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-29
First Comm union at Gfhata1is
gMieF.

q Misericor,iias Domini in aeternum canta-
bo.
The first communion took place here on
Thur4lay, the Goth inst. Early in the morn
ing, d1spite the threatening appearance of the
weather, carriages and riders came in rapid
succession, and BY 7 O'clock the little church
of Chataignier was over crowded .
The bell rang the solemn music announced
that the rites of the Roman Catholic Church
were about to be performed everything was
in harmony with the imposing ceremony, anal
mon was very huently delivered by Rev. FL
Pensier of Vile Plate.
AT the moment of the communion, the
young girls in their white dresses, symbols
of innocence) and the boys with modest bear
ing advanced to the altar the Redeemer was
to become their food. lie froment des anges
etait dkpose sur la laBgne ~v6ridique qu'aucnn
mepsopee n'ayait encore s0uillee.' The sun,
hitherto obscure, burst forth from behind a
cloud and shed a radiance over the whole
scene. 1t was the smile of God in the fields
of immensity.e
The sacrament being received, the happy
children returned to their seats, after which
Rev. P. NJ. Jouan of Washington, with a stem
torian voice delivered a nice sermon on thu
renewal of the baptismal vows. Again thu
strains of several pieces of lovely music were
heard and the ceremony ended.
The music was ably executed by the Cha
taignier choir with the assistance. of the &C
eomplished daughter and son of Mr.. Gerac OF
Lafayette. The pieces so beautifully PLAYED
on the eornef by Mr.. Henry Gerae were highly
appreciated by all lovers of music. We arr
very thankful to Miss and Mr.. Gerac for thei
sweet music, and hope that they will not for
get ms next year. ). II.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-29
The National Editorial AssOcis
alton.
Louisiana Review.

Louisiana Review.
The National Editorial Association has been
called to meet in annual session, for four
DAYS, at Detroit, Michigan, on August q, 1889.
Each year the editors of all the States are
thus brought together to exchange views as
to the best methods of conducting the various
branches of their profession, and the informa.
ton they are acquiring has already proven of
great value to those who have utilized it. The
reunions are nothing less than courses OF lee
Otures upon journalism by able journalists who
save studied long and we'll in the practical
sahooI of experience. They are also prodne
tive of infinite good by eDlarging the scope ut
the views of the editors upon the questions
affecting the general welfare of the country
and in eradicating the sectional prejudices
hat have sprung from the lack OF proper
knowledge of the character OF the people and
of the climate, productions and capabilities of
the various parts of this broad Union. The
men who teach the people through the press
are untitled for their mission until they have
acquired by personal contact and observation,
knowledge of their country and It's people
The State press associations are impartlng
to the editors the knowledge of their State
first, and the National Press Association the
knowledge of the country at large. ltfollows
that the people themselves will also acquire
it from their preceptofs.
Tn press associations, State and national
are the natural coadiutors of the steamship
the railroad and the telegraph, in the march
of civilization.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-29
The u of July.

The "Committee OF twenty-five" are
hard at work making preparations for
the Celebration on the fourth. All seem
to he intensely interested in the scheme,
and are performing their respective
duties with energy and assidnity. >
At Il meeting of "The Twenty-Five
held at the Social Club Hall last Thurs
day afternoon, the following u. com
mittecs We're appointed:
Commissary Committee.
Mrs. F. w. Lewis, Chairman:
Mrs. Hosea, Mrs. Bloch, Mrs. Mayer,
Mrs. Healy, Mrs. Andrus, Mrs. Marks,
Miss Coy Meginley. Miss Palma Moore,
Miss Fannie Mckinney, Miss Effie
Ealer.
Committee OIL Refreshments.
Mrs. Hosea, Chairman:
Mrs. G. B. Andrus, Mrs. F. w. Lewis,
Mrs. A. j. Bercier, Miss Fannie Me
Kinney Miss Mary Burr, Miss Coy
Meginley.
Committee on General Management.
C. w. DuRoy, JOS. L. Cain, G. L. Du-
pre-, B. F. Meginley, }. j. Thompson.
DR.. Y. X. Irion, Chairman of Com
mittee of Twenty-Five" will act as
Master of Ceremonies.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-29
Core dependence
NASHVILLE, La, June i6, 1899.

NASHVILLE, La, June 16, 1889.
EDITORS COURIER:
This section of country has been
blessed with rain in abundance, but not
to an excess; our first good season came
on the 9Th, from that day on it rained
daily, at times very hard up to the
evening of the 14th inst. when the
clouds seemed to break off for fair wea-
ther. The corn crop has improved very
the prospect at present ia a very fair
yield of corn.
Cotton and cane are both doing we'll
at this season, indicating a fair yield.
The farmers, and every body for that
matter, are jubilant Over the late good
rains. Hopes are better for good pay
ing crops of corn, cotton, cane and pea
hay. During the heavy shower OF last
Thursday afternoon the lightning
struck two large cottonwood trees
standing near Capt. A. NJ. Haas resi-
dence, hurting the bark from the trees
nj some distance over the yard. For
~tunateiy no one was injured.
Capt. Sam Haas of Chicot was here
yesterday on IL short visit.
Mrs. A.a,M. Haas accompanied by
Miss Hattie Haas of Chlcot, departed
yesterday !er the t. & P. railroad for
New Orleans.
If the weather continues dry for a day
or so mole, the Jews will be started
and the grass checked at once.
The farmers living on Elm Bayou are
in the best of spirits. Their crop pros
poets are excellent.
Very little sickness in the country.
All busy on the farms and plantations
in this neighborhood.
YouFs, ILLINOIS.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-29
RgaBAaie

Ramie is more productive than any other
plant.
Ramie is much superior to cotton, stronger
than flax and next to silk.
Ramia once planted is easy Of cultivation.
Ramie propagates rapidly.
Ramie is in great demand for Europe
Ramie will give 500 pounds of fibre per
acre per crop and two crops yearly.
Ramie is perfectly adapted to the . innate
and soil of the Southern States,
Ramie gives its fibre in the green state,
without rotting.
Ramie cut in the field in the morning can
be woven in the evening.
Ramie does not require much outlay for
cultivation. With $40 for Il thousand roots,
a planter can begin the propagation OF a field.
Ramie is a perennial plant, which can be
planted at any time
Ramie, az cloths, last longer than any
tissue.
Ramie is so tine that it furnishes 4 thread
of $500 yards per pound.
Ramie will establish the prosperity of the
South.-Chronicle.
1t stands at the head of all Southern news
papers. The Great Times Democrat of New
Orleans, La.-Daily and Weekly. II has me
iu,,.n14 osao, -.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-29

The program of the commencement
exercises ut the Louisiana Stale Uni
versity and Agricultural and Meehani-
cal College at Baton Rouge is as fol
lows
Sunday, jane 30, Ii a. m.-Commencenlent
SerIF3n, DIR. W. $. Penick.
Monday, July Meeting Of Board of soper-
visors, ~ IN. Battalion Drill, 5p. m.
Tuesday, July 2-Competitive Company
Drill, 5 pm. Cadet Literary Exercises, Z pm.
Wednesday, July ), Agricultural Day-Ex-
ercises at the Station, II a. m. Address, Hon.
John Dymond. Poem, Miss Addie McGrath.
Address, Hon. II. P. Wells. Exercises at the
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Drill, 6 p. M. Alumni
Address, n p. M, DIR. J. I. Sibley. Alumni
Thursday. July 4-Commencement Exer-
eises, II a. m. Awarding Medals and Distinc-
lions. Comforting Degrees, Coy. r.: L. Mich
oils. Valedietory Address, Cadet Z. Il. fn-
qua. Annual Address, Hon T. J. Herman.
University Hop, 3 p. NJ.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-29
ASSESSORS NOTICE
KIP " E r - .
OFFICE OF ASSESSOR,

O%PELoUsAs, LA, June g, 1889. 5
All persons liable TO taxaticp upon any dcs-
criptlon of property, whether real estate or
moyables, are hereby notified that i'll confor-
nifty to ~Sectioar"1, of Act So. 1888, (ReyenHe
Act that the ennsting of the property, and the
Assessor IN accordance with law, and that the
said lists will be exposed in the office of the
said Assessor for inspection and correction for
a term of twenty days. beginning next after
the ten days required for notice az herein pro-
vided shall have expired. All taxpayers are
earnestly invited to avail themselves OF the OPP
portunity afforded to make known their OBJ
iecti0ns to any assessment, and to test their
corrections in the matter provided by law.
T. sENPTER TAYLOR,
TIna Et Assessor.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-29
GAWE OF THANKS.

The members Of the Opelousas Jovial Brass
Band respectfully tender their grateful thanks
to Mrs. nj. nj. Hayes, Principal of the Opeiou-
sas Female Institute, for the delicious CAKE
which she kindly presented to them and which
was highly appreciated and greatly enjoyed by
AL the recipients.
IL PERRODIN, J.J HEALEY,
A Committee.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-29

We want a good and prolonged rain
to put water in the ponds and gullies
for the stock. We wonder how many of
our planters have prepared Ydams to
hold water for their cattle against a flu
ture drought ?
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-29
NOTICE..

.trHsHE next Parish Union meeting of Saint
Landry will meet in Pine Prairie, the
first Thursday in July. A full attendance is
expected as the Election of Parish Officers
will take place.
By order of the President,
June 8, 1889. G. T. HAWKINS, Sec'y.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-29

Copies of those beautiful Photograph
ic views of the Court House, the resi-
dence and school of Mrs. Hayes, and
the Farmers Alliance Picnic at Wood
worth springs, for sale at Barnett's,
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-29

Remember the grand 18th ofJuly ex-
.;9ursion to New Orleans. Three full
DAYS to be spent in the city. Fare from
Washington and Opelonsas only $500.
See the advertisement elsewhere.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-29
NO. 40.
NOTICES.
TONSTABLES SALE.
a. Justices Court, Parish of st, Landry.
Augustus Craft VS.. Louis Desmarais.

Hu9HS1"2 Liaii vs.. LUIS DeSWIafdlSs
BY virtue of a writ OF ii. IA, to me directed
10y the Hon. j. b. G. Donate. Justice of the
Peace, list ward, III and for the parish of st.
Landry, | will proceed to sell at public AUG
ton to the last and highest bidder, on WE'D
NESDAI. the 3lst day of July, A.. ID.
1889, at 10 o'clock a. NJ, at the office of Hon.
j.. D.; G. Donaeo, in the town of Opelousas,
parish, OF st. Landry, the following des,
crihcd property, seized in the above entitled
suit, to-Wit
\ certain lot of ground situated in the town
OF Opelousas, La, together with all the build.
,ngs and improvements thereon, having q
front of fifty let on Market street, and run.
ming back in depth to the coul6e lesson,
bounded north by property of Maurice Villa,
SEGA, south by property o~festate of Elizabeth
Martin, deceased wife of Bernard Martin,
east or front by said Market street, aud west
by said Conlee lesson,
Ierms-Cash.
CLIFTON LEMON,
Constable lst ward, parish of st. Landry
June %, lSS9rtt
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-29

Work has begun at Lake Charles on
the Kansas City, Watkins and Gulf
Railroad, which viii run from that
point to Alexandria. Thirty miles of
the railroad are to be completed within
ak months. The line will run via
Prud'homme City, some fifteen miles
west of Opelousas
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-29

Tennessee clay peas at 30 cents a
Gallon, at J. X. Sandoz.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-29

We learn that during the progress of
ring fight between some colored men,
near Church Point,on last Sunday, that
d third party, named Louis Chariot,
who interfered, was shot through the
heart and instantly killed by one of the
pugilists. j.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-29

The next meeting of the Attakapas
Pharmaceutical Association will be held
on Tuesday, July I'd, in the Hall OF the
0. p, L. g. d. Association, which has
been recently renovated and refurnish-
ed, the walls plastered and a stage
erected therein. The plastering, BY the
way is a Y sy n eat job, and was exc
cnted by M. A. Medicis, Esq, who is
quite dH fat in such matters.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-29
Noticegto Contractors.

UvHE Contract for building bridge across
L bayou Fusilier at Arnaudville will be
sold to the lowest bidder on the 9th day Of
July, 1889, at tg O'Clock m. on site of bridge.
Specifications may be ascertained h apply
ing at Arnaudville to
l.. NJ. ROGER,
J. B. BERGERCH, Or
~ .[nne %. S9-2t R.. B. WILKINS.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-29

The cotton is dying with blight in
several portions of Mississippi and Ar
kansas.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-29
DRs. II s. BELTS,
80 St. Charles St.,New Orleans, la.
NOTICE!

EROM and after July LIST, 1889, the Dog
Ordinance will be strictly enforced 10
town, Persons having valuable boys had
apply to the undersigned for the prop
err taos, C. f. BURR,
lime 22.2t Town Constable.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-29

WEATHER AND FARM.-The recent
local showers, aithough light, havo en-
abled onr farmers to- 60 d planting
late cotton and rice and put ont sweet
potato vines. There has been a rush
ofthe plows and hoes, also, in working
the older cotton, and laying by corn.
There is a marked improvement in all
of the crops since the showers.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-29

20 Two communications, personals and
other interesting matter crowded out.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-29

PUBLISHED ON SATURDAY BY
IEONCE 6 L. A. SANDOZ
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-29

From the scarcity of local news dur
ing the past week, it would appear that
every thing is held in allegiance for the
grand celebration on the 4th of July.
However, we hope that all of the events
of undergraduates Day viii be pleasant,
patriotic, and ~peaceable. and that no
one will feel " Independent" enough to
unlawfnlly mar the days pleasure.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-29

Reeistes ]. S. Lanier, OF the state
Land Ofica, paid into the State treas
nrv $40. 10Y IL, as the proceeds Q
the sale of two tracts Of swamp lands;
One Iot was sold to f. B. Williams and
r 8. Clark and consisted ofabout9oao;-
= acres situated in st. Martin parish
far which was paid $7I67. IL. The
other lot was sold TO j. b. Watkins, 90 o.
Calcasieu. and consisted of about 4ooo
acres of swamp land in that parish, net
ling something over $3Ooo.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-29

Those Mammoth Photos at Barnett's
are models in art and execution. Go
and get one of yourstr-G>
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-29

The Supreme Court meets here next
Monday.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-29

The Police Jury will have a regular
meeting on Monday, July LIST.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-29

The time so long waited for by the
reading world has come when The His
tory Company would allow the incom
parable historical series of Hubert Howe
Bancroft to be broken and sold in sep
arate sets, and it marks a period in the
history of literature. Thousands who
nave desired to possess some of the vol
umes, but did not care to buy them all,
car now be accommodated, greatly to
their wi benefit and the benefit of the
country.
The mi III which Mr.. Bancroft
accomplished his unique undertaking is
generally known TO our readers-his in
gathering of material from the four
quarters of the earth; his expenditure
OF the best thirty years of his life and
over a million of money the erection
OF a building specially for the accommo
datlon and preservation of his priceless
library the writing of his history, etc.
Had not this been done this history of
Alaska never could have been written.
The country should be prond of the man
who has done this, unaided and alone,
and should patronize his works liberal
II, as well from motives of patriotism
as on account of their merits.
1t is a most fascinating study to fol-
low this author in his labors. 1.-The
whole story" says the British Quarterly
Review, "Mr. Bancroft has told with
much force and %eloqnence and ihpar-
TALLY" The New York Nation de-
clares that especial good Judgment has
been shown in balancing conflicting
authorities" while the Sacramento
Record Union says that Gin gratifying
the desire to add to the treasure-house
of the worlds knowledge, VIZ are in
debted for records that will endure as
long as the country has history See
advertisement in another column for
Agents, to whom most liberal terms
are offered.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-29

Morgan City Review: Ninety-two
niles an hour is the rate of speed at,
tanned by a locomotive of q new ana
imnroyed pattern. The performance
i 4 most remarkable one, 2 estaoils,l7
a. ! new record, but eve this will oe
considered slow d century hence, When
nannle nav be shot across the cont
penf. through pneumatic tubes, IN
ninafy-two seconds, or less.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-29

!" 1t never rains but what il ponrs' is
an old saw that was realized in our of,
fee this week. What with q rush of
printing briefs that our lawyers left to
the last moment, we hd e had but little
time to devote to collatu1ig news for the
paper We hope, howeyer, to catch up
rflxt week in the e%nrrent7ae ems Of the
times. =
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-29

A bargain is offered in town property.
See advertisement on inside page.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-29

Prof. Handsome has just arrived IN
n midst and informs US of the fact
that he will erect a live greasy goose
on the ball grounds of the st. Landry
Champion Base Ball Team on the 4th
Of July for the purpose of giving q
goose tournament on that day, for the
special benefit of our country friends.
Entrance for rides, free. He cordially
invites all the residents of the surround
ing country to be present IN that day,
and he furthermore insures them lots
.of fun and an enjoyable day.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-29
m..ah For inc Fourth!

Every body should celebrate the glo-
rions fourth lpy having taelr pho'o
sranIs taken AZ Barnett ~ sons.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-29

SATURDAY, -: JUNE 90, 1889
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-29
The o. S. c. Wednesday Might.

The Musicale and Soir6e Dansapte
gwen ny the Opelousas Social Club. at
their Hall, ON last Wednesday eyeninr,
was a charming and brilliant entertain
ment' A choice programme Of vocal
ana instrumental music was rendered
with exquisite g,ace and art by IN I'm.
9 array of talent from our local am
ateurs, assisted by the accomplished
vocalist, Mrs. Alice Schwartz. Of New
orleans. This sweet songstress has
made herself quite a favorite with our
people, and her rapturous warblincs
always evoke rounds of gladstone ap-
pause from an %appreciative audience.
Mrs. M. X. Lastrapes, the talented
musical directress Of the Club, also de-
serves especial mention for her artistic
piano recltaIs, that always call forth
piaudits from her delighted hearers.
The Japanese Wedding was wildly
presented by the drdmatis persone as
We'll as the tableau vivant.
A dance concluded the events Of the
evening, and the members of the O. S.
e. scored another triumph for their al
ready brilliant record.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-29
at New Orleans at 1 O'Clock p. III.
Fare for Round Trip

Trains will run so as to make connections
with all branch roads along the main line,
going and returning, and will stop at all sta
tons. For general information apply to
JULES DUBUS,
New Iheria. La.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-29

inst received by ]. B. Sandoz q Bro;
a lot of good gigs, which are oneIeu
cheaper than ever. Go and see mem
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-29

Every business maj should
III his home newspaper.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-29
18th Of July
e EXCURSION
Washington to New Orleans.
Three Fall bays I'm the City.

Leaves Washington Friday, July ETH. Re
turning, Ferry boat leaves New Orleans Tues
day, July 10th, at 10 a. m.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-29
Schedule

No Liquors Sold on the Train. Good Order
Guaranteed.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-29

HoMIeIDa-Dnring the progress of
ball at the house of ADDS Fontenot 10
Anse aux Pailles last Sunday, Adam
Manuel, who was drunk, shot at One
ZINE j. Fontenot, q ball going
through Lis foot and another tHt0ngn
the leg of his pants above the Knee
Fontenot then turned on Manuel 0
stabbed him 10 the side, the latter dy-
ing from the wound on last "Wednesday
morning. FOntenot came to town q
surrendered himself, and was placed 10
Jail to await a judicial examination OF
the case.
BoTAN JAPAN PLUMs.-Mr. 4. j. La
cy, proprietor of the Mount Hope Nur-
sery, near Washington, brought us Q
nice lot of ripe plnms of this variety
last Tuesday which were very large ana
perfectly delicious. They were raised
We lie nnrsery and several of them meas
aTea over 81 inches in CIRCUMFERENCE,
MI. Lacy has the trees for sale, anu
they bear fruit two years afteratrans-
planting. We advise those who are 10
terested in fruit culture 10 visit b nuF-
seEy and see for themselves the me
fruit of different varieties which VI.
Lacy has sncceeded In raising. His 10
eonfe and Keiffer pear trees are VERT,
able cariosities several of them VII
yield fifteen bushels of fruit each. Al
those who want fruit trees shrubs
vines OF roses should send their orders
70 MT. Lacy. His trees and plants aFe
aeelimated and are therefore just Wna'
are needed for Southwestern Lonisiana