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The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13
NO. 20.
SchooI Board PrOceedlngs.
OPELoUsAs, April 9th, 1889

OPELoUsAs, April 9th, 1889.
Board met IN regular session. Present c.
j. Thompson, c, n. Ealer, Z. V. Barry, DR.. w.
" LESLEY, Frank Wharton and L. Z. Littell.
Absent Laurent DuprG, L. A. Black and B.
MarteII
The President being absent, Mr.. C. j.
Thompson was called to the chair.
Reading Of the minutes was dispensed with.
On motion, the petition for funds to repair
the school house in Belair's Cove was laid over
on account of nearness of the end of the school
term.
On motion, c. j. Thompson, C. n Ealer aud
Laurent Dupre were appointed delegates to
the Convention of Parish SuperiRtendents,
On motion, the Grand Coteau Station school
be opened its opening to date from March II,
1889
On motion the petition continuance OF
the Black Lake scho~ As granted for one
month more, making Euree months in all.
On motion, the resignation of Mrs. C. Ri
chard as lst assistant of the Opelousas color
ed school was accepted, and Annie LastrspeS
appointed to take her place, and Alins Ls-
jeune as ID assistant.
On motion, c. N. Ealer, Laurent Dupre and
l., Z. Littell were appointed committee to
make a contract with some publisher to do
the printing OF the Board.
On motion, {. J. Thompson, Z. n Ealer and
l., Z. litteil were appointed COMMITTEES to
make the necessary arrangements for holding
the State Teachers Institute proposed to be
held in Opelousas by I. ID. Boyd, President Of
the State Normal School.
On motion, the request of Mr.. Jos. Bloch to
have certain Teachers Warrants of 1875 aud
1876 approved vas laid on the table.
On motion, the petition to have the Port
Barry school removed to Notleyville was post
Poned for future consideration.
On motion, a committee was appointed to
confer with like committee from the Police
Jury in regard to the purchase of burglar
proof safe. Committee: Laurent Dupr6, C.
n. Eaer aud L, E. Littell
On motion, it was resolved that the Presi
dent be instructed to call on the Sheriff Of the
parish and notify him that it is his duty, IN
der Act 81 of 1888 section IS, to turn over all
fines, bonds, ETC., collected, to the Parish
Treasurer for the benefit of schools, and in the
event that he fails to do to rule him to show
cause why he should not comply with the law.
The Board then resolved itself into com.
mittee of the whole and examined, counted
and Cancelled warrants in the hands OF the
Treasurer to the amount of $4220.95, which
amount corresponded with the books Of the
| Secretary, and on motion the Treasurer was
allowed credit for the same.
of the Elba coIored school was accepted and
ordered to be turned over to the Parish Treas
urer for the credit of said school.
On motion, the closing of the Grand Cotoau
Prairie Basse school, on account of insufficient
attendance, was confirmed.
On motion, the following bills were approT-
ed: Opelousas Courier, for 81 so j: j. ThoTnp
son, for exchange and express, $7.45.
The Board then adjourned until its next
! regular meeting,
- LEoycE E. LIITELL, Secretary.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13
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write for particulars to its President
Wilbur R. Smith, Lexington, Ky.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13
Electric 3itters.

This remedy is becoming sOwell
known and 80 popular as to need no
special mention. All who have used
Electric Bitters sing the same song of
praise.-A purer medicine does not
exist and it is guaranteed to do all that
is claimed. Electric Bitters will cure
all diseases of the Liver and Kidneys,
will remov Pimples, Boils, Salt Rheum
and other affections caused by impure
blood. Will drive Malaria from the
system and prevent as we'll as cure all
Malarial feyers. For cure of Headache,
Constipation and Indigestion try Elec
trio Bitters-Entire satisfaction guar
anteed, or money refunded. Price so cts
and 81 90 per bottle at F. E. Bailey's
Drng Store.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13

The following, from the Iberviile
South, is submitted to the consideration
of our business men, without comment:
There is soon to be established in Ba-
ton Rouge another bank. We would
like to know what our business men
are thinking about, to transact business
in the slip shod way that has prevailed
here for over Il quarter of century.
Baton Rouge. doing less business than
Plaquemine, will soon have two banks
and Plaauemine transacts her immense
business in primitive way. If our
Own people are not alive to their own
interests then we hope that some stran-
ger will undertake the job of teaching
our people to employ business methods
in doing business.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13

The improved stock of the Southwest
are demanding improved methods of
feeding and handling. Experience has
demonstrated that ensilage is economi-
cal and that silos can be cheaply con-
structed in this country. Texas Farm
and Ranch Dallas, Texas of April Is
will contain illustrated articles on How
to Build Silo and on the nse of ensi-
lage, by Prof. F. A. Gulley, director OF
the Texas Agricultural Experiment Sta
ton, and other experienced feeders
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13

4 meeting of the rice farmers OF Cha
taignier, Big Mamou and Faquetalque
win be held on the 2stl inst. at Reeds
Crossing, on Bayou Cane, for the par.
p0se of taking steps to erect . rice mill
at some point in the parish. 0peiousas
j the best place for it. and We haze no
doubt but that our friends ont west can
readily be convinced of the fact. Shall
We send e depntation to assure them
that We will assist them in the enter
prise, or to solicit their co operation
and to lay before them the advantages
no have to offer 2 Let our citizens con
salt together about the matter without
DELAY.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13

The following parties, all colored,
convicted at the present term OF tne
District Court, have been sentenced 20
the State penitentiary as follows:
Henry Brooke, grand larceny, seven
years
joe johnson, murder, life
MaEtin Fontenot, forgery, years
The same, larceny, 8 months.
Sheriff FontenOt left with them 10 nis
eslasody Last Tuesday morning for Bda-
ION Rouge, where he will deliver them
@ the authorities Of the penieenflary.
de will at the same time make his set
tlement with the Auditor for COLLECTIONS
made during tho quarter ending Marcn
3Iat.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13

The New. York Star is q splendid
newspaper in every sense and Demo
cratic to the core, besides-of that
straight, aggressive, uncompromising
sort Of Democracy which our people
generally admire. The price of the
daily is 81; of the weekly 81. We will
club the weekly with the COURIER at
So 90, or with the daily at $3.50. Call
and get a sample copy. Il il sim
mense. =
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13

-four business men ever ln.eho ~
start the enterprise of a rice cieaaing
mill. they should do 50 without further :
DELAY. either localities are beginning
~ - move m The matter, and if 0pelousas
Soas - a. rot look out, within the next few
mon ,nonths il will lose the bulk of tue rice
.so5e that has heretofore been coming
- fI,is market. This is no idle warn
ing, because wherever rice mus are are
erected, within reasonable distance, tne
.sss Zee farmers will carry their products
= - tIe most inviting facilities for mill
Inc d, and good prices. Let our citizens
move at Onees.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13

Mr. Jos. A. Gil has opened neat lit
Tia ice cream saloon nearly opposite our
offee, and next TO Rssey's drugstore,
where be has been dispensing all thS
week the best and most exquisltely fia-
vored products in his line, and at very
moderate prices. He begs us to extend
q cordial invitation to his last seasons
enatOmers and to the public in general
to give him call. Open every night
until 9 o'<bck.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13

The funeral of Rev. G.. Raymond,
which occurred last Sunday evening,
vas the largest ever witnessed here.
Not half the attendants could enter the
church. He was buried inside the
ehur,,h, at the foot of the altar of the
Rleaae,,S Virgin.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13
Rucklan,s Arnica @alve

The best salye in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores. ulcers salt rheum,
fever sores, letter, chapped hands,
chiIbiains. eorns, and all skin eruptions
and positively cures piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give per
feet satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
r E Bailey.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13

The Police Jury met and adjourned
last Monday, but We understand that
the question of making an appropria-
tion for the support of the Soldiers
Home in New Orleans was not men
toned during its session. 6
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13

There il no reason why oul sports
men should not enjoy themselves now,
and bag plenty of game. The papa
bottes and other birds of the plover
kind are abundant in our prairies now.
Fisb are biting well also.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13

As will be seen by the proceedings
Of the Board of Police published in
another column, Mr.. j. K. Sandoz has
sent in his resignation as a member OF
that body. Mr.. s was one of the most
sealous, intelligent and conscientious
members of the Board, and his retire.
ment in the middle of bis term is a
source of much regret. Bat what Y
still more lamentable is the conditioA
Of things which he alleges as the cause
0f his action. d We will have more TO
say about this at another time.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13

Rich food, and lack of exercise, dur
ING the winter months, causes the sys-
tenn to become torpid and tho blood
impure. A dose or two of Sc. Patrick's
Pills will cleanse and invigorate the
system, purify the blood and do more
GOOD than a dollar bottle of blood puri-
fer. Sold by +. E. Bailey.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13

IcE CREsM.-Mrs. <. j. Perrault has
lust opened her elegant ice cream saloon
On the corner of Court and Landry SITS,
lthe Lefebyre eorner,) where she will
slways have delicious cream at all
hours. also cakes, sc. The saloon is
large and airy and is wy pleasant
place to sit while. Drop in and see
far rfnrsnlf.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13

The enterprising Chaeher6 Bros.
who carry on business one mile west
of town are hauling lumber to build
them store and residence near their
present site.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13

The old, old story is plainly but aptly
told in few words by Messrs. H. D. &
G. w. Brown. of Pellville, Kentucky,
as follows: "Chamberlain's Cough Re
medy has given the best satisfaction of
any cough medicine we ever had in
the house." Sold byF. E. Bailey. H
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13

All persons who sell, or manufacture
Tor sale liquors, wine, beer, cigars or
fohacco must take out a United states
license before the first of May. Those
Who have not received a blank applica-
hon, or have lost it. can procure one
from Major BlGamfeld, who will admin
ister the oath TO be taken by the person
applying for license Major Bloom
6ald is United States Commissioner,
and bis Office is at Hon. j. N. Ogden's.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13
Proceedings of Board Of Police.
OPELoUsAs, La, Apr. ,, 1889.

OPELoUsAs, La, Apr. ,, 1889.
The Board met pursuant to adjournment;
Present, John NJ. Mornhlnveg, president, pre-
siding, with all members present.
The clerk being absent W. c. Perranlt, Esq,
was called upon to act as clerk pro- tenn
The Opelousas Steam Fire Company, repre-,
Leonce Sandoz, W. C. Perrault and DR.. Littcll,
appeared before the Board and reported that
their valuable steam engine was in dlsropa'I
and required the constant attention OF q skilled
engineer to keep the same in proper condition
to protect the town property, for which they
were unable to pay, and prayed the Board 70
make an annual appropriation for the payment
of an engineer.
Whereupon Mr.. Loeb moved that an annual
appropriation OF s100 be made to pay the ser
vices of an engineer for the Opelousas Steam
Fire Company, payable semi-annually. by war
rant on the treasurer of the Board. Carried.
On motion of Mr.. Meginley, resolved, That
all revenues derived from the Market consti-
tute separate fund which shall be used eNclu,
sively for the payment Of its construction and
for its maintenance and provisioning with nee
essary articles, etc.
The Finance committee reported viz:
OPELousAs, La, Apr. l, 1852
To the President and Members C0"Nct Of 0pe
tOnS1S:
We your committee on Finance submit the
The stubs Of the clerks Warrant book show
that warrants have been issued which we have
assorted In the following order
For Incidentais,. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS IVo .
salary ...--.-.. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES l,3Jo w
Special Constable ........ 13S 90
I" Paupers. ......................-. 1lt 75
- Street labor, Observation-Disclosures. 800 25
Bridging and repars,..-.......-...- 50 90
- Lumber, ..... ...............---.--.. 2ll 0S
Total 50, 1872 46
Included in above amount the following war
rants, Which were drawn and paid, YOUR
committee claim should have appeared before
the Board for final approval, which was not
done. Not that we charge anything incorrect
so far as the value Of the bills is concerned but
that your committee claim an equal right to
pass upon them with each and every, member
OF the Board, as they are equally held account
able to their constituents, viz -:
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13

Attention is called to the card of Mr..
B. F. Perley, the we'll known ginwright
of Rapides, to be found in another col
umn. Mr.. Perley's work gives general
satisfaction, and those needing the SER
vices of an experienced mechanic would
do we'll to give him trial.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13

Those who are delinquent in paying
their State and parish taxes should set
tIe 40 and save costs. The delinquent
list is in the bands of the printer.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13

We need some april showers to
Ia the dust 10 our streets and roads,
and 10 stimulate the growth of vegeta-
bles and crops.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13

The Opelousas Philharmonic, Iitet
arv and Dramatic Association will give
It's first dramatic performance on the
23d inst. The play selected for the oc,
easion il powerful dramatization OF
the famous temperance story OF lien
Nights in Bar Room" and the enter
tainment will conclude with a ball. See
advertisement.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13

The Clerk of Court has collected
srol as poll taxes from witnesses and
;,rors since September, 1888.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13

Eastern and Northern Stock of Plant
ing Potatoes, such as Early Rose, Peer
less, Russets and Bnrbanks, at Bottom
Figures, at c. Dietlein's, Union street.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13

Tomorrow Sunday the pastor will
aeliyer a sermon at the GSqtist Church
IN The subject of Missiens. Services be-
gin at ii o'clock a. m.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13

Waiter has removed his furniture re-
pair shop to Landry street, second block
from the railroad. Give him call.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13

'fexas Farm and Ranch Dallas, Tex
of April Is contains several articles on
silos and ensiege by experienced silo-
lists. 1llustried plans and specifca:
tions are given, with details and cost,
how to build, how to grow and handle
ensilage crops, how to feed, etc.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13
OPELOUSAS:
Rsed's Itch Ointment never fails.

The proceedings Of the Parish School
p,ord appear in this issue.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13

Genuine Texas Red Rust Proof Oats
at New Orleans prices, and best Wheat
Bran, at G.. Dietlein's.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13

A watch for only two dollars and fifty
cents, warranted TO keep good time, at
r. Mornhinveg's jeweiry store.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13

The expenses of the criminal term
mat closed amount to about $3.50 for
;a,ors ?.,r and about $500 for witnesses.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13

DIED-At Grand Coteau, March 81, 1889,
of Fl. valsin Richard, aged 40 years.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13

,Buist's Selected Stock of Planting Po-
taeses and Vegetable Seeds at Dietlein's.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13

1t stands at the head of all Southern news.
papers. The Great Times-Demoerat of New
Orleans, La.-Daily and Weekly 1t has the
arsest circulation
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13

Theo. Posey will sell you bottle of DR..
Tichenor's Antiseptic for so cents, and tell you
what it is good for, free of charge.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13

WEATHER AND FARM.--The planting
of corn, cotton ard rice has gone on
briskly during the past week, and some
planters have commenced working their
first planting of corn. Contrary to usual
April weather, it has been very dry for
three weeks or more past, and the un-
broken land is almost too hard for gooG'
blowing. A good rain is very much
needed for the planted crops, and to set
tie the ground as protection against
birds pulling up the young corn in loose
lanfks, as
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13

Dnrbam.s hand made Cisterns are the
hest i Sold By E. H. Vordenbaumen.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13

When threatened with cholera morbus a
dose OF two of DIR. Tiehenors Antiseptie will
save you time and suffering.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13

You cannot afford to live without a news
paper; get the best, The Times Democrat of
New Orleans-Daily and Weekly. 1t has the
largest circulation.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13

sheriff Fontenot paid 81, 1898 into
ia State Treasury last Wednesday,.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13

Dr. Tichenor'a Antiseptie never fails to give
satisfaction when used according to directions,
in cases of wounds, burns or collie. Sold by
Theo. Posey, Opelousas, La
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13
Very Rev. Gilbert Raymond. do.

:, The distinguished subject of this
sketch was born in Aigueperse, France,
NOV. IA, 1909, and died at Opelousas at
P: NJ. 1889, aged 70 years. 4 months
and 81 days.
lie was educated in the Royal College
at Clermont, France, ranking first in the
classes of 800 students, and taking the
highest honors at all of the commence
ment exercises From there he went to
the Theological Seminaries at Montfer
rand and at st. Sulpice, in Paris, where
again he made himself conspicuous as
the brightest scholar in those distin
gulshed institutions of learning.
In Paris he Joined the order of st.
Suiplcians. After his ordination to the,
priesthood he was sent to Lyons to
teach theology-being president of the
college - having ninety pupils older
than himself, and winning high honors
as an educator. He remained there
three years, when he was sent by his
superiors to the United States in 1886.
as president of st. Mary's College, in
Baltimore, the highest institution in
Maryland. From there he was sent to
kllicot as president of the seminary for
clerical students. In 1851 he returned
to France, where he spent three years
as superior of the seminary at Anglers.
In July, 1854, he and his brother, the
Rev. j. F. Raymond, came back to the
United States, remaining in New Or
leans until January, 1855, when they
were sent to the Opelousas district, com
posed then of the large parishes of St.
Landry and Calcasieu. The ministe-
rial work of the two brothers extended
over the whole of that vast territory.
and was very arduous in its execution.
The Revs. Gilbert Raymond and J. F
Raymond built the st. Mary's Academy
and Convent in Opelousas. and mate
rally enlarged and beautifed the
church, In 1866, Father G. Raymond,
illustrious both for his learning and
Jealous piety, was called by Archbishop
Odin to New Orleans to be his assistant
as Vicar General, when his brother,
Rev. j. f. Raymond, was LETT in charge
of the parish and schools In 1881, be
came back to 0pelousas, the scene of
his former. labors, to finish his career of
usefulness in the mother church and as
devoted veteran in the service of his
Divine Master.
Although the infrmities of old age
had told upon his physical strength, fer
the past few years, yet he could never
be persuaded to take rest or relax his
ministerial and priestly labors. He lit
orally died in harness, and only step
ped through the ''portals of death" into
the realms of Immortality to receive a
bright crown of glory and sing anthems
/ of praise in the presence OF his Maker.
III the Church las lost devout son,
Heaven has gained another saint. II
/ bis parishioners lament his absence,
they can but rejoice in the reflection
that he is now enjoying the blessed
companionship of the heavenly host
| AS precious legacy he has left them q
| glorious example of good works and
Jealous piety These will never die
but will stand as a record of sublime
faith and devotion to coming genera.
| tions.
Ha Ia roma tn the Fn " a rd ot the inst
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13

Gen. Boulanger will be tried on charge Of
France although he has fed the country.
He seems to be a frebrand and continual
menace to the peace of his country, and it
looks as though he may be exiled if no creator
penalty is neted out to him for his turbulent
methods.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13
Tho last issue of the st. Landry DEM
ocrat a atains the following paragraphs:

Inc last issue UI tile tCt. LdluuI bCui-
ocrat q ntains the following paragraph:
The criminal term of our District Court is
about closing, and the wisdom OF the order oil
his Honor Judge Lewis continuing the ma
iority of criminal cases is now fully demon
strated It has taken the whole term TO de-
liver the iaiI, and still some prisoners will be
enmnelIed to remain in durance until the faii
term. The parish has been saved large sum
Of money by he.aetion taken in the premises.
If the statements therein made are
correct, then the Judge "bnilded wiser
than he knew for in his order restrie
sing the trial of criminal cases, the sole
geason assigned for bis action was that
there was no money available to pay
witnesses.
But are these statements eoffeet
Are faey not misleading Has the
parish been g saved large sum OF
money by the action taken in the prem
ises .? Or, have the expenses OF this
term not been about MS heavy as usual,
and. with reference to the number OF
cases disposed of, proportionateiy
I greater We have been assured, by
| those in a position to know, that SUCH
| i actually the case.
| land. inasmuch as the cases not reach .
ed at this term still remain undlsposed
of. and % the nature of things must
come up for trial at The fall or some
subsequent term, we fail to see how, oy
this mere postponement, the parisn mas
/ been saved anything. :,
i But an illustration as to how easily
the narish could be saved some costs ID
criminal cases can be found in tte case
az fI,e State rs. Laurent Jacques, tried
last week. The jury, in convicting h,m
renorted through their foreman thal
\ they found him guilty of shooting
with dangerous weapon with insen
10 kill.n If the Judge lad refused C
receive such q verdict. there being u
law to cover any such case, and nae
sent the JURY. back to their room, ~
structing them as to what verdicts thes
could find, he would have saved th'
narish the expense of another trlai Q Q
the same case, which must lne!itaoa'
!. foIlow, inasmuch as he has sustained
motion in arrest Of Judgment upon tlfs
very ground.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13

Prepare for the accidents and diseases of
the New Year. Buy bottle of DR.. Tichenor's
Antiseptic. Sold by Druggists.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13

Reeds Itch Ointment the best.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-13
FOR SALE CHEAP.

a GOOD engine and boiler, eight and one
n half horse power, in good CONDITION; Ap-
ply at this office. Men S"tl