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The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-22

Tennessee clay peas at 30 cents 2
Gallon. at y K. sandozT3
Naw Orleans has subscribed about
elIe mo 70 the Conemaugh fund.
ASCENSION Parish has donated almost
all1gl0 20 the Conemangll fund.
rol Calvin S. Brice, Of New York
has haan chosen as chairman OF the
namoeratic M, National Committee, vice
n 81. Barnnm, deceased.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-22

We acknowledge receipt of a-eatly
printed pamphlet containing rules S,nd
regalatio59 of the Calcasieu Fair 40
ciation The organization will hold II
first annual fair at Welsh on the 9th,
995th and 26th of July. We extend our
thanks to Mr.. L. E. Robinson, Seere-
saFy for a complimentary ticket.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-22

Owing to i'll health, Judge Conrad
Debaillon, of the Twenty Fifth Judi
cial District, has resigned. The Judge
was born and raised in st. Landry and
his many friends regret the necessity
that impelled his retirement from the
bench that he SO ably filed.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-22

We are glad to note the fact that our
parish has been profoundly quiet for
several weeks past, and sincerely hope
that no more acts of lawlessness Will
disturb the peace in the future. If
crimes take place, let the law and the
courts punish the offenders and rega
late y r,affnrs
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-22

Bodies are still being uneHthed in
debris Of the Conemaugh vale but so
badly decomposed as to be beyond rec
ignition. Rebuilding homes has COM
nenced, and soon many of the sad ves-
,tiges of the storm and flood will be re
placed BY life and business animation.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-22
Notice to Contractors.

TENHE Contract kss building bridge across
n bayou Fusilier at Arnaudville will be
sold to the lowest bidder on the 9th day OF
bn;lly, 1889, at IL o'clock NJ, on site of bridge.
Specifications may be trsuo. tained by apply
ing at ArnaudviIle to
H. Nj. ROGER,
j. b. BERGERON, or
June %, '89-2tz R, b. WILKINS.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-22

Rnmor has it that certain colored
asn,rant to the Office of postmaster OF
0nelousas has secured the endorsement
of several Dimocrats! We assume
that when the term of the present II,
cnmbent has expired a Republican VIII
he anoointed, and therefore suggest
HAT IN if our people prefer white he,
nnblican to colored one, they siouia
pot DELAY too long in making tiielr
fishes known. We understand tnas
she Ias''sn annlicants for the position, besides
tha t nresent incumbent, are A. y. Cha.
oherk I ana b. Bloomfield, reputable
white men and Hhsy Bloch, eoiored.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-22

Copies of those beautiful Photograph
il views of the Court House, the resi-
dence and school of Mrs. Hayes, and
tbe Farmers Alliance Picnic at Wood
worth springs, for sale at Barnett's.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-22

70 save expense and avoid delay,
litipants having cases before the Su-
nrepoe Court, which sits here on the lst
e Jnly, should have their briefs printed
before the opening of Court.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-22

Remember the grand l4th of July ex-
cursion to New Orleans. Three full
deys to be spent in the city. Fare from
Washington and Opelousas only $500.
See the advertisement elsewhere.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-22

Showers of rain have fallen during
The past week in many portions of the
parish, but a great deal more is still
needed for thorough season and to
put water in the ponds and gullies for
stock water. The planting of late corn,
cotton and rice has gone on where
showers have fallen. Many planters
are laying by the oldest corn and plant
inn s,aao
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-22
Sol Loeb.

The Daily City Item, of New Orleans,
entered upon its 18Th volume, on the
10th inst, coming ont with new type,
clearer impression, and with a vigor of
thought and purpose that promises a
long life of continued usefulness in the
future. Independent in all things and
neutral in nothing, the Item wields "a
trenchant blade" and an aggressive
warfare upon every kind of wrong or
injustice brought to its notice. Devoted
to the development Of the material in
terests of the State, it stands without a
peer in the discussion and promotion
of our great sugar industry.
All items of the Item are multum in
parro, and its rich and spicy paragraphs
find readers everywhere. We wish our
confreres the most abundant success in
the future, and that they may continue
to " IteInize " events for century to
come
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-22

The Attakapas Pharmaceutical Asso-
estiop will meet in the Hall of the
philbarmonic and Dramatic Association
n ()pelousas on Tuesday, July I'd,
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-22

Those Mammoth Photos at Barnett's
"a models in art and execution. Go
s,a Get one of yourself.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-22

The Shreveport Democrat, on the
18th inst, appeared under a new name
-" The Causasian "-and under new
management, the veteran journalist,
Col. A. y. Battle, whilom editor of the
Shreveport Times, becoming the re-
sponsible conductor, Mr.. j. Fl. Gilliland,
who has been connected with the Dem
ocrat, becomes associate editor, and Mr.
John Lake, proprietor.
The mission of the Caucasian" as
the name indicates, is declared by the
management to be distinctively a
white mans paper, holding the opinion
that this government should be con-
'trolled by white men and that no di-
yid-l rule should be tolerated"
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-22
ASSESSORS NOTICE
E a " -P a " T. R y
OFFICE OF ASSESSOR,

OEf ICE UI h5SEsbVhe Z
OPELoUsAs, La, June 8, 1889.
All persons liable to taxation upon any des-
cription of property, whether real estate or
movables are hereby notified that in confOr
nifty to Section 81, Of Act s5, 1883, (Revenue
AcU that the enlistiDg of the property, and the
estimated valuation made therein by the said
Assessor Ill accordance with law. and that the
said lists will be exposed in the office Of the
said Assessor for inspection and correction for
term of twenty days, beginning next after
yided shall have expired. All taxpayers are
earnestly invited to avail themselves Of the op-
pCRtunity afforded to make known their OBJ
je6Iions to any assessment, and to test their
corrections in the matter provided by law.
f.. SUMPTER TAYLOR,
June 8 st. Assessor.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-22

The District Court, for the trial #
Iii eases. is still in session and will
eanI;nne the full limit of the session.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-22

Main street, near the Rostoffice, is
frequently blockaded by vehicles dur
ing the distribution of the evening mail.
and few of our embryo -boodlums Sc
Iect that time and place TO give lessons
in rowdyism to the quiet and we'll be-
hayed boys who congregate there at
that hour. The occasional presence OF
police officer might avert q catastro-
phe some day, and at the same time
exert a restraining influence on these
youthful professors of hoodlumism and
check the spread of their banefnl ex-
ample and teachings.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-22

50 those who may be fortunate
saoagh to be able to get off for few
asek8 rest and recreation during the
ssaslnIner, Il We would recommend the
y alsoaaross Hotel, at Bil1xi, Miss, as the
saAse par ercslleace to enjoy vacation
rs \. slsheF health or pleasure. This de-
~ u sfal seaside resort, situated directly
= the beach Of the Gulf of Mexico, and
sal = few hours run from New Orleans,
,a 1919 iiFst- class accommodations at the
Mest reasonable rates. Boating, fish
~ ,.s, aunting, driving and bathing are
2A iss many attractions and MT.
4. ss. s MontrOas, the genial proprietor,
Ms. ',ss "a relied upon to see that ms
sssess sss are not lacking in every comfort
~ 1 astention. In fact, we know Of no
s.a WheTo you will get better value
~ soaE investment if a summer trip,
more solid comfort, than at the
ss,.s sss.Loas Hotel. See advertisement ~
aheg column.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-22
NOTICE {!

EVROM and after July lst, 1889, the Dog
n Ordinance will be strictly enforced 10
this town. Persons having valuable bogs had
better apply to the undersigned for the prop.
er tags. &. +. BURR,
June 2l2G Town Constable.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-22

The I4th of July, the one hundredth
anniversary of the fall of the Bastilles
will be celebrated in New Orleans tins
year with more than usual fctat and
marnificence. The committee of Ihlr-
ty. under whose auspices these annual
.celebrations have been held in the past.
has been reorganized and increased to
fifty, with our esteemed friend zen. =. Z.
Jastremski as President, ana mas ieis
nothing nndone for the success OF tue
coming demonstraSpn, which VIII Iar
snrpass in. brilliancy any heretofore
n.ade. For the highly appreciated non
Or Of our election. by that committee
as Honorary Vice President OF the
meeting to be held on that day, and an
invitatioir to the ball to be given at
night. we return our sincere thanks.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-22
THE OXFORD.

NEW ORLEANS, LA.
Former TrGRDun House, entirely renovated.
CENTRALLY located, 1913 Royal street, op-
~ poste Hotel Royal. Within easy access
to all lines of cars and French Market. Home
accommodations with home comforts at low
est rates, Rooms with board 81. so to 90 per
day without board soc. to 81 per day
Col. A, X, LONG, of Kentucky Manager.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-22

KILLED. "A negro boy, about twelve
years old, whose name We could not
learn, met with his death in singular
manner about ten miles from town on
last Saturday. A rather wild horse,
Wltll rope attached to his neck, took
night and ran past where the lad was
standing. The rope in dangling about
caught around one of the boys legs and
leffaed !, into knot. This frightened
llie horse still more and increasing his
speed he dragged the boy along until
hls body was a bruised and lifeless
eOfnae.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-22

Remember the sale at auction, by j.
clsnde. syndic, Of the contents of the
store Of ri. Jagou next Wednesday.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-22
-OPELOUSAS:

oI1.iTnRDAY, 80: JUNE %, 1889
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-22

complaints against the District At
Iofney for the failure of criminal terms
% yield results commensurate to their
eoas have been rife often enough in the
pasI. Now the District Judge comes
" .of bis share of blame. The special
siEll Jury term which he ordered last
apfll commenced on the 10th inst, and
slosed last Wednesday, and is said to
aass cost between 5000 and 500, and
galy one casB-a and that involving less
sslan y $500 has been disposed of! As
7 she excessive cost of our judiciary
ss.ss.em, IN salaries, &c, was NOT enough,
aasIloat piling Pelion on Ossa in this
syle But no matter who is to blame,
s.ls Iaxpayers viii have to foot the bill,
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-22

Nr- Z. Latreyte sells ice cheap. See
.at;ca in another column.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-22

Aggregate paid for May 1899 $ 6l444
hereby certify the above and foregoing to
be Il true and correct abstract from the cash
books in my Office as audited by the Parish An
1itOr and receipted by the Parish Treasurer
OpelOusas, La, June 10, 1885,
r. 8. FOETEEOT,
Sheriff and ex-offioio Tax Collector.
On motion the Police jury took recess until
3 o'clock p. M.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-22
NO. 80.
18th Of July
E XC Z RSION
Washington to New Orleans.
Ehree Full Days i'm the CITY.

Leaves Washington Friday, July 18th Re.
turning, Ferry boat leaves New Orleans Tues
day, July l6thr at 10 a. M.
No liquors Sold on the Train. Good Order
Guaranteed.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-22

Total licenses collected to May 81, 1885 56o2.50
In submitting the foregoing report OF collec-
tion of taxes and licenses, beg leave to state
that am collecting yet every day ana that t1e
out on the two rolls, thus showing that the
double assessments, erroneous assessments ana
uncolleetible taxes amount to o trit1e. In con-
eIusion. I respectfully request that yeur Honor
able Bodyz sppoint committee Of its own mem
hers to investigate my books preparatory to my
final report to be made on or before July l0th
next, in accordance with law. ,-r,
Sheriff and ex-ofieio Tax Collector.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-22

Claims not due on Mch. 81 1889 $ 6Ss7 SO
On mo- ton the Police Jury adjourned until
Monday July 1st 1889, at 10 o'clock a. III.
Attest f. NJ. BOAGNl,
H. L. ESTORGE. Clerk. President,
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-22

0gtIonsas (,o"rier,
aa.;,I IournaI Of the Parish OF St. Landry.

PUBLISHED ON SATURDAY By
1EONCE & L. A. SANDOz
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-22

Parish taxes 's8, coll'd. Ne, - 4so.so
Corp. criml - $500
Interests on above taxes .......- 31.97
Observation-Disclosures. 5O1.T7
Less 5oi com. for coltg. 1898
Net paid over ~ ) 1869
Parish licenses for '89, collected
adm May 1889. 1i5.00
Less $40 com for colps. 1925
Net 1875
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-22

We call the attention of our readers
to the advertisement, in another col
ump of a grand Musicale and soiree
Dansante s,be given by the Opelousas
Social Club, at their Hall, on next We'd
nesday evening, the Goth inst. The
programme will include vocal and IN,
strumeutal music by tile most talented
amateurs of onr town; and by special
request, Mrs Alice Schwartz of New Or
leans. whose rare vocal powers have
already been enjoyed by oar people.
will lend her exquisite talents to the
occasfan.
"The japanese Wedding" /" striking
tableau and allustrative pantomlme,
that cannot far to interest the audience.
will conclude the exercises. Dancing
after tile entertainment. Admission
25 cts,
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-22
| certify that the above statement is a true
and correct copy from the books of the parish
j J. THOMPSON, Parish Treasurer.

l solemnly swear that I have pad the full
claims against the parish and that have not
acquired, directly or indirectly, any of them by
speculation with public monies or otherwise,
J. J. THOMPSON, Parish Treasurer.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 24th
day of May, A. D. 1882
H. E. EsToRGE, Dy. ClR.
STATEMENT OF OUTSTANDING BALANCES DUE
RY THE PARISH OF ST. LANDRY,
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-22

The Opelousas District Conference of
the M. L. Church, South, convened here
on last Thursday, with about sixty five
delegates ia attendance.
The Police Jury of Assumption has
subscribed one hundred dollars for the
Cunemaugll sufferers.
Donaldsonville Chief: A collision
of whites and blacks occurred at Forest
City, Ark, three weeks ago, growing
ont of an election for school district di
reetors, and several persons were killed
and wounded. The whites came ont
on top, as usual.
Mr.. s. F. Narcotic of Bellevue, has laid be-
fore committee of Fire Co. No. PROPOSE
ton Ia furnish an ample supply of water for
nae in case of fire. This question of an ade
uuate water supply is one of great Importance,
and Mr. Narcotic agrees to furnish it or re-
quire no pay.
An association Of the various Southern or
canizations of Confederate veterans has been
Organized in New Orleans, and Gen. John b.
Gordon, of Georgia, has been elected as
9 General Commanding No better selection
could have been made.
The q. s. District Court Judge Boarman
presiding, adjourned last Saturday But lit
tIs business of Importance was done, most
Of the cases tried being for trespass on gov
ernment lands. The report of the Grand jury
ia published elsewhere.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-22
st. Mary's Academy.

e}ev. j. f. Raymond, President of
this institution, was requested on Fri
day evening, June l4tli, to meet the
teachers AM, students in the large class
room. On tie arrival Of the reverend
gentleman, he was welcomed by an ad-
dress in French by Master Leopold 81
mon, after which Master Fred Sandoz,
in felicitons speech presented him
with a finely bound edition of Wel'ster's
Dictionary in commemoration of his
feast day. Father Raymond responded,
thanking the boys for their gift, and in
vitlng them to join hIm IN pic mic,
which took place on Monday last on the
banks of the Teciie.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-22
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
FHNHE 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, See,y,
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-22

To provide revenue for the town of Opelou-
sas La, for the year 1889 by levying OF tax
es upon all property, real and personal, sit
uated within the corporation limits of said
town, not exempt from taxation.
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-06-17
against most of the best meetings in the
STARTERS in THE SUBURBAN.
The Blue Ribbon Event Of the
American Turf to Be Decided

The Blue Ribbon Event Of the
American Turf to BE Decided
To-Morrow.
The great Suburban race will be run
at COney Island next Tuesday and it
will be the greatest race and day of the
meeting. The present is the sixth year
of the great handicap. 1t was founded
in 1884, when Gen. Monroe beat War
Eagle and Jack of Hearts, after tre-
mendous struggle, before field of
twenty, in 2:l1a. In 1885 Pontiac, 102
pounds, finished almost alone. beating
Richmond Qmp.), Rataplan and twelve
others, in 2:091s. In 1886 Troubadour,
lis pounds, beat a field of twenty, in
2:1214. In 1887 Eurus, 102 pounds, won
in the mud, beatinga field of nineteenin i'll
time of 2:l2. Last year ElkwoOd, 119
pounds, won, after a desperate race
with Terra Gotta, 123 pounds, and
Firenzi, III pounds, with seventeen
others behind them, in 2:071a. Except
in 1884 and 1888, the Suburban has not
always produced great races. Pontiac
and TrOubadOur'S were very hollow vic
torres, and Eurus' race in 1887 was on
very muddy track. But General Mon
roe's and Elkwood's SuburbanS will go
uoWu III uiStoiy oihoHS IhO aooo uSH
perate finishes of which racing annals
have any mention. Certainly no race
has ever excited so widespread an in
terest as the Suburban. The interest
spreads over the whole continent, as
that in the Derby does in England and
the Melbourne Cup does in Australia.
From the outset it became the great ante
post betting event of the land, and it
draws the largest assembiage of the
year. Iu fact, the Suburban has become
the 'sblue riband of the turf" just as
EpSOm's Derby has to the British. PeO-
pie come from the most distant cities to
witness it, and it partakeS of the nature
of a great public festival. When the
betting opened on the Suburban dur
ing the winter, The Bard was the favor
ite, but he was soon Supplanted by
Terra Gotta and Hanover, while Prince
Royal had always been highly thought
of. The Bard was declared out May II.
At the present writing the following are
among the probable starters: A. Bel
mont's Raceland, 12O pounds (Garrisonl,
and Prince Royal, 12O pounds; w.
patrick; Chicago stables Terra
A. o''A' ]. ~ Cassatt's s Eurus. 1ss
pounds (Hayward, and Taragon, liz
pounds; Mcclellan Il Co.'s Badge, 100
pounds (Murphy): LaboId Bros Mont
rose, LIS pounds; Acorn Stables Rich
mond, liz pounds; Dwyer Bros Han
over. 123 pounds (Taylor); g. Hearst's
Gorgo, no pounds (Hamilton); G. D.
McCoy's Gallifet, 10S pounds (Ander-
son); Preakness Stables Montague, 104
pounds Iittlefield): Chickasaw Stables
Drumstick, 100 pounds; Beverwyck
Stables Clay Stockton, 50 pounds; Ram
apo Stables Charlie Dreux, 106 pounds
Donohue); G. Hearst's Glen Echo, 9S
pounds; 81. Theobald's Sobranje. 80
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-06-17
CRESCO'S OFFER.
Liberal Purses for Trials of Speed
on the National Holiday.

on the National Holiday.
The programme for the summer meet
ing of the Cresco Driving Park associa-
ton, which takes place July 4, 1889, Of
fers $500 in premiums on the regular
programme and special citizens purse
for running race. This will insure
first-class entries from all over the
county, taken in connection with the
4th Of July celebration given by the citi-
ZenS of Cresco, which has one of the
best half-mile tracks in Iowa, equipped
at ar expense of $4,000. Fine stablfng,
good amphitheater and the best facili-
ties of entertaining the public generally
in Northern Iowa. The conditions are
that the races shall be conducted under
the rules of the American Trotting as
sociation, all races to be in harness, mile
heats, best three in five. Four must
enter and three start, while the entrance
fee is 10 per cent of purse, which will be
divided so, 30 and 20 per cent. The as
sociati0n reserves the right to postpone
for cause, any or all of the races. No
money to ruled-out horses or drivers.
The prospects are for really first-claSs
meeting. The management has been in
defatigable in its effO1 is, having written
almost every horseman in the country,
calling his attention to the meeting and
asking him to make entries. Within
a few days the whole country will be
plastered over with advertising paper.
and no scheme to bring people and
horses will be let slip. Already prom
ises of entries have been received from
towns adjoining Cresco. From this it
will appear that Cresco is to have tip
4op meeting in July; a meeting that will
not only be credit to Cresco and the
state, but which will hold it's own
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-06-17
HOOF BEATS.
What Owners, Trainers and Their
Horses Are Doing.


George Leigh, of Buenos Ayres,
South America, has recently purchased
from different parties and shipped the
following thoroughbred horses from
Lexington, KY, to his far-off home in
the Argentine Republic: The two-year-
chestnut colt Cossaek' by Casino dam dam
Bowler, 5, by Little Ruffin, dam
Hazel Eye, by imp. Phaeton; bay horse
Falls City, 6, by King Alfonso, dam
Grecian Bend, by Lexington; bay mare
Rhadama, 6, by Rhadamanthus, dam
Volante, by Vandal; bay colt Har-
dam Credmore, by strathmore; chest.
nut colt Ichamore, 3, by Ten Brock,
dam Slipper, by Planet; bay filly Lo-
raine, 2, by Lisbon, dam Glenmary,
by GIenelg. Mr.. Leigh also shipped
four coach mares that he bought in IL
linoIs, and the seyen-year-old trotting
stallion Billy c. by Flying Cloud,
bought in Wisconsin. The above twelve
head cost $4,000. Mr.. Leigh also took
along twelve head of fine Shorthorn
cattle. 1t will require five weeks for
the cattle to reach their destination
with ordinary weather.
Goldseeker, winner of the English
City and Suburban this year, when at
20 to l, is offered for sale: The horse is
reported to be sin full training, and
respect" 1t is said the reserve price
on the distinguished Miser colt is 81, 900.
G. J. HamIin's recent proposition to
trot Belle Hamiin, 2:13s4, against Harry
Wilkes. 2:131s, has been accepted by
Sire Bros. who offer to make match
for 81, 500 side, or any amount that
will be agreeable to Mr.. Hamlin, the
race to be mile heats, best two IN three,
in harness. The Sire Bros. are willing
to allow Mr.. Hamlin to select the date
and track, objecting only to Buffalo
track, and will also allow him to choose
either Rosaline Wilkes, 2:141Ss, or Harry
Wilkes, their two fast trotters, to go
against Belle Hamlin. Under these cir
cumStanceS horse race seems very
probable, although the public seem to
have lost faith in challenges.
Ex-Gov. Alger, of Detroit, Mich, has
purchased from w. S. McNaughton, of
Minneapolis, MIMI. the bay gelding
William c, 2:22I, by Young Wilkes
951. dam by Long Island, son of Napo-
leon, for $4,000. He will be driven on
the road to pole with the governors
1850 roadster.
The trotting association of Winona,
Mimi, will do honor to the national
holiday by holding a meeting on that
day. The trotterS are invited to COM
pete in the 800 and free-fOr-all classes,
and the entry list will close on June 80.
English papers say it is understood
that the Duke of Westminster has sold
Orbit to Lord William Beresford, and
that his destiny is India. Three thou
sand pounds is the price said to have
been given for him.
This season is Jockey William Hay
wards twenty-fourth on the American
turf, with no indications OF retiring.
R. Tucker has sold to J. nj. Thornton,
of Butte City, Mont, the three-year-old
filly Kee-Vee-Na, by Enquirer, dam
BlitEsome, by Bonnie Scotland, for
$4,000.