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The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06
OPELOUsAs, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY, La, APRIL q,
Public Roads Once More.

The COURIER has for many years
from time to time agitated the subject
OF the construction and maintenance Of
good public roads 10 this parish. We
have recently returned to the subject.
and intend to keep up the agitation, be-
cause we consider it one of vital impor-
tance to the best interests of our parish.
We look upon good public highways
as strong factor in the prosperity and
advancement of st. Landry. And we
are glad to perceive from some of our
exchanges that there is an awakening,
in many portions of the State, on the
part of the people, to the magnitude of
this question. The New Orleans Times
Haemoerat has lately contained articles
on the subject replete with sound and
broad views that recommend themselves
strongly to all citizens who feel an in
terest in the progress aud welfare of our
State.
There is no one in this day of en-
lightenment and progress who will deny
the great benefits derived and to be de-
rived from the construction of railroads
through the State. But in order to en-
joy those benefits to their fullest extent
carriage roads must be we'll constructed
aud we'll maintained throughout the
country parishes, just IS good, we'll
paved and we'll drained streets in the
cities should be made and kept in re-
pair. It takes about eight hours to
travel by rail from Opelousas t: New
Orleans, distance of l66 miles. Du.
ring the season in Which most of the
produce from this parish is shipped" to
| market, it requires nearly Whole day
to haul that produce on our bad roads
from the distant parts of the parish to
the depots along the railroad. If the
roads were kept in good condition, one
half of that time would suffice, and the
planters saving Of time and of wear and
tear on his wagons and teams would
! compensate him amply for what time
and labor he might be called upon to
give to the proper construction and re-
pair Of the public roads over which he
may be obliged to transport his crops.
We say nothing of the added comfort
of travel for himself and family when
attending to the business and social du.
ties of life.
| We perceive that many of our ex.
| changes have Joined with the Times
Democrat, that progressive and publ!c.
spirited paper which is always foremoSsos
in efforts to advance the best interests
not only of the place of its donicile but
of the Whole State, in urging the hold
| ing of convention of representatives
frCe9 all ,ne parishes Of the State, to
epnsider and adopt some general plan
OF building and maintaining good pub
lie highways therein. We hope that
something g'5od will grow out of this
movement fsuch q movement should
result in nothing more than the creation
of public sentiment that would have
the effect of securing a rigid enforce.
ment of the law on the subject of public
roads now in existence, that would be a
contamination devoutly to be wished
/ for
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06
The Mission of the Newspaper.

To build up healthy public sentiment-tO
encourage public virtue-and to condemn vice
in every form, is the mission Of the newsps-
per Honest journals which do not pander
to the passions and prejudices of the people
in times of public excitemeut-that cannot be
intimidated by threats or corrupted by mo-
ney--that sustain law and order-that ere
governed by principle and guided by sound
policy in the discussion of political, public,
and material questions--that advocate what
is right aud condemn what is wrong-are
TEACHERS OF this generation, the moulders Of
public opinion, and In measure the guardI-
ans OF tie rights and liberties of the people.
The modern newspaper is powerful tnStru.
mcnt for good or svil Men may affect to de"
spise it's influence, but the powerois there
flrveUA sel-ss and it's influence is felt by those
who read it, Columns from day to day and
week to week. As drops of water make their
impress on the hardest stone, so will the
newspaper when read change opinions aud
create puolic sentiment
Tho functions Of the politician have been
bestowed in degree, and we believe With
good results to the public, upon the newsps-
pers. Education, legislation, religion, science,
art-moral and material development and
progress-fnd potential and Invaluable aids
for good in tue modern newspaper. .-Bossler
BauUer.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06
WIaIsky-Pr0hlbiai01a.

have Just retu ned from trip into FGJi-
da. where ProhibSzion makes it very difficult
to get whisky, asA he following statement of
actual facts will snow.
stopped at Mrs. Dysuer's, who keeps q
private boarding house in Titusville, who told
me that lately poor woman there was very,
rery sick, and her husband was so desperate
for something to drink, and being out of mo.
ney, he actually struggled with her to strip
the plighted ring from her finger to pawn it
for whisky, and the shock was 80 great that
shs never rallied from it. The docsor was
called in Immediately; but she told him she
could not survive it. She died; and the doc
tofdeclared that the inhuman act of her hus-
band, brutalized by whisky. had killed her !!
The besotted wretch was arrested and put
within prison walls. But it was too late-the
wife and mother was dead, and the father
had already been bankrupted and we'll nigh
demented by that demon Of destruction, alec"
coholic liquor; and was hardly any longer an
accountable being. The kind.hearted lady,
who related the sad affair to me, had charita-
bly, taken the twGlittle children thus donbEy-
orphaned to her house, and was feeding them
free of charge. And the poor wretehed and
ruined man, called their father, being turned
out Of jail, would also come there and get
something to eat from that good-hearted wi
dow woman who was keeping boarding house,
and bravely struggling TO support hersel an q
children; while the vagabond wreck OF q
drunkard stroiled about the streets and did
nothing And that is the freedom that those
who make the mistake Of opposing Prohibi-
tion, would contend for Away with the free
dom for men, to tempt the thoughtless youths
and unwary grown people to waste their mo-
ney for Intoxicating liquors, that reduce
them to such awful conditions, and plunge
them, not only into poverty and ruin, but the
worst of crimes. For Gods sake, and the
sake of everything that is worth living for LET
us put stop to this worst of all evils, that is
cursing the county with blight, and hurrying
it to ruin fast.
win be much obliged if oil those who have
petitions signed for an election on this all-im'
portsnt question, will forward same TO me al
Plaisance without delay. D. w. FOSTER,
Chairman 9Th Cong. Dist. Prom. Com
Plaisance, La, March IS, 1889.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06

GUN CHEwING.-In late number of the
New York Star recorded the case of d young
girl twelve years old, who was suddenly seized
with paralysis Of the muscles of the face.
Ii she laughed the features would remain in
that facial expression Until smoothed out and
straighrsnd by some member of the family.
If she opened her mouth she could not close
it again, and her jaw would have to be push
ed up and be baudaged for awhile to cause it
to remain closed. In word, she had lost all
control over the muscles of the face and the
use of her jaws. A number of physicians were
called in and after searching diagnosis OF
her case found that her peculiar malady was
caused by excessive gum chewing. Upon in.
ouiry, the girl confessed that she had chewed
gum almost without in,ermissi"n for . three E.
what followed, BY a fatigued fee'ing OF the
laws, but still persisted in the habit.e Many
remedies were used TO relieve her, but there
was but little hopes Of curing her at last &C
counts. We note this most singular ease as 6
warning to our young people who arc addict
ed % the habit of gum chewing.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06
a Scrap Of Paper Saves Her 1ise.

1t was just an ordinary scrap of wrap.
ping paper, but it saved her life. She
was 10 the last stages of consumption,
told by physicians that she was incur
able and could live only short time !;
she weighed less than seventy pounds
On piece of wrapping paper she read
of DR.. Kings New Discovery, and got
a sample bottle; it helped her, she
bought a large, bottle, it helped her
more, bought another and grew better
fast, continued its use and is now
strong, healthy, rosy, plump. weighing
140 pounds. For fuller particulars send
stamp to W. Fl. Cole, Druggist. Fort
Smith. Trial Bottles of this wonderful
Discovery free at F. E. Bailey's Drug,
store.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06

TIE SAMOAN DtssAsrER.-A hugri-
eane occurred at Apia; on March 5th, in
which all three of the United States
men of war, the Ntpsic, Vandalia and
Trenton, were lost with fifty searnen
and officers of the i'll fated veasels.
Other vessels have beef ordered to
take their places, but tsay viii not
Be equal to these either in size, speed,
or Ornaments. The Germal feet also
suffered great loss iB men and 'ssssas.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06
Waiter has removed his furniture re-
pair shop to Landry street, second block
from the railroad. Give him a call.
Bucklen's Arnica galve

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers salt rheum,
fever sores. letter, chapped hands,
chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions
and positively cures piles, or no pay
required. It is guaranteed to give per
feet satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per boz. For sale by
r F Railay.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06

The Ruston Caligraph, published in
theneW town of Ruston, Lincoln parish,
has Just completed its fifth volume. 1t
d without doubt, one of the best coun-
try newspapers published in this or any
osher State. Long may it flourish and
be, as 1t now is, power for good,
and long may Bro: Pearce, with firm
and skiIlfnl hand and true and coura-
aeous heart, remain at it's helm.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06

The old, old story is plainly but aptly
told in few words by Messrs. FL. D: &
CIV Brown. of Pellville, Kentucky,
as follows: tChamberlain's Cough Re-
medy has given the best satisfaction Of
any cough medicine we ever had in
the house, Sold by F. E. Bailey. ~
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06

Rich food, and lack of exercise, dur
ing the winter months, causes the sys-
tenn TO become torpid and the blood
impure. A dose or two of st. 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 F. E. Bailey.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06

When person tells you they never
had such cold in their life take their
word for it and advise them to use
Chamberlain Cough Remedy and cure
it. For coughs, colds and hoarseness 1t
has no equal. Sold by F. E. Bailey
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06

a reunion of survivors of Company
6, Eighth Louisiana Regiment, Army
of Northern Virginia, was beld at La.
fdSstte last Saturday. Twenty mem
bars we're present. Another meeting
will be held May ls.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06

All persons who sell, or manufacture
Tor sale liquors, wines,s beer, cigars or
tobacco must take out a United States
license before the first of May. Those
-whe have not received blank applica-
ton, or have lost it, can procure one
from Major Bloomfield, who will admin
lister the oath to be taken by the person
applying for license Major Bloom
field is United States Commissioner,
and his Office is at Hon. j. N. Ogden's.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06

seed rice has been selling at $5 per
saek 10 this market during the past
week corn in the shuck at SOC per bar.
rel; sweet potatoes-yams-at $l.50
psr barrel; eggs 75c per dozen.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06
FgRR9qEy. ATTENTION.

Notice ia hereby given that all mem moers o.
f1neIopsas Fire Co No. falling to settle their
b..cL dIas ON or befors the regular meeting OF
Nav, 1883. will be dropped frem rem The, the Eoii OF
sow WI E3 praAidant.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06

a. Martinsville is to have High
school building. Over 5000 have al
ssa ssady been subscribed and lot has
bssn donated for the purpose. Good
ar gt. Martinsville
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06
TOWN PROPERTY FOR SALE.

a CENTRALLY located and desirable
a business stand on Main street, Opelou'
sas, consisting of building suitable for resi-
dence and small store, being the property
next to the postotfice. This property will be
sold very cheap for cash. or half cash and
balance on terms to suit purchaser. Apply
to Mrs. Edmond G. Dupr6. Mch 23 eS
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06
Taken an as am Estray,

DY the undersigned, at Bellevue, a bay
D Horse branded AS gu left hip, brand IN
distinct This animal has been ranging IN
the vicinity for about two years Inc owner
is requested to preve property, pay cnargss
and take him away. K. ). CLEMENTS,
March 3o-5J. Pine Grove Plantation.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06

The measles are still quite prevalent
although Of mild type and easy cured.
Whooping cough has also made its ap-
Dsarancs to give more noise and lung
exercise to the spring infections.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06

The New York Star is q splendid
newspaper in every sense and Demo
cratic to the core, basides--of that
straight, aggressive, hacompromising
sort Of Democracy which our people
gsnerally admire. The price Of the
daily is 81 of the weekly 81. We will
club the weekly with the COURIER at
$40, or with the daily at $3.50. Call
and get a sample copy. Il is "im-
! rnnv.ac W &
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06

We wiIfreceiye subscriptions to the
COURIER and the New Orleans Daily
Times Democrat at sl2 per annum, the
price of the latter paper alone; for the
COURIER and the New Orleans Daily
Picayune at the same rate; for the Coz.
RIER and the Daily New Orleans City
Item at 90.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06

Eastern and Northern Stock of Plant
ing Potatoes, such as Early Rose, Peer
less. Russets and Burbanks, at Bottom
Figures, at C. Dietlein's, Union street.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06

Fhs home crop of seed rice il said to
l. exhausted. This goes to show that
: largely increased acreage will be
nlanted this year. ....
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06

It stands at the head of all Southern news
papers. The Great Times.Democrat OF New
Orleans, La.-Daily and Weekly II has The
argest circulation.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06

The u. S. Senate, in extra session
,or tbe confirmation Of appointments
.;nce n March 4, adjourned on the I'd inst.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06

You cannot afford to live without news.
paper; get the best, The Times.D Democrat OF
New Orleans-Daily and Weekly. It has the
largest circulation.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06

DR.. Tchenor's Antiseptio never fails TO give
satisfaction when used according to directions,
in cases Of wounds, burns or coic. Sold by
Thee Posey, Opelousas, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06

The party who lost piece of calico
on Main street last Wednesday, can get
it By calling at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06

Thso. Posey will sell you bottle OF DR..
what it 10 good for, free of charge.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06
NOTICE.

All persons having claims against opslou
sss Fire Co No. are hereby notified to pre-
sent the same before ths next animal ! m%seElns %
Tuesday, May 7, 1887. (. L4fH5ItE'
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06

A watch for only two dollars and fifty
cents, warranted to keep good time, at
r, Mornhinveg's jewelry store.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06

Prepare for the accidents and diseases OF
the New Year. Buy bottle of DIR. Iichenors
Antissptic. Sold by Druggists.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06

At an Informal meeting of citizens
held last Saturday evening at the Office
of w. C. Perrault, ESQ.,, MI. Thos. H.
Lewis presided and committee con-
sisting of Messrs. E. P. Goodwin, w. R.
Cochran, Fl. E. Estorge, B. F. Meginley
and 4. Levy was appointed to make
preliminary arrangements for an excur-
sion to some point on the Southern Pa
cific railroad for the benefit of the pub.
lie schools of Opelonsas. As soon as
the necessary information can be OBJ
tanned, the committee will conyoke Il
general meeting of citizens to make f.
nal arrangements, fx day, &e.SsOur
public schools are 10 sad need of assist
ance, and should be fostered and en-
couraged by every means in our power.
and we are pleased to see that our of
forts looking to that end have not been
altogether barren of results, Let us all
put our shoulders to the wheel and
make this movement q success.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06

To-day is Confederate memorial day
!. Nav Orleans.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06

When threatened with cholera morbus
dose or two of DR.. Tichenor's Antiseptic will
save you time and suffering.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06

Ruist's Selected Stock of Planting Po-
tstoes and Vegetable Seeds at Dietlein's.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06

Mr, Armas Durio, son OF Mr.. Diof,el
Durio, reports that all of the carp
placed iD his fathers lake one year ago
have recently died. They had attained
3 good, large size aud commenced dy-
ing one by one until the full number
placed in there were counted deafA
This is&ery surprising, when fish OF
other varieties in the lake did not seem
% be affected by any similar epidemic
I1 Is proposed to try lake trout IN the
nsxt distribution of fish By the govern
nent. ~ 1850
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06
FOR. SALE CHEAP.

GOOD engine and boiler, eight ana ons'
n halt horse power, III good conHssoapo n. -
ply at this office. ne" ""S~
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06

Durham's hand made Cisterns are the
best, Sold by E. Il. Vordenbaumen.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06

Dr.. Tichenor's Antiseptic relieves Sick
Headache. Sold by Theo. Posey, Opelousas.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06

The Attakapas Pharmaceutical Asso-
ciation met at New Iberia Wednesday
last, and effected permanent organi-
zation by electing Mr.. A. F. Lagarde,
Of Jeannerette, president; Mr.. w. A.
Sand0z, Of Opelousas, vice-preEldent !;
Mr. wv B. Gray, of Morgan City, secre-
tary; aud Mr.. r. j. Liable, of st. Mar
tinsville, treasurer. The next meeting
will be held at Opelousas on the first
Tuesday In July.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06

Genuine Texas Red Rust Proof Oats
at New Orleans prices, and best Wheat
Bran, at c. Dietlein's.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06

WEATHER AND FARM. For the past
TWO weeks the weather has been very
pIopiti0us to farming interests anu our
planters have fully availed themselves
g It IN pushing their plows and plant
lng she ground already prepared Inc
painting of coo, cotton and rice nas
g0ne on with unusual vigor, and Wild
aayoFabls weather for the balance o.
ssls month the delays Of February ana
Aarch will be overcome, although the
ssops will be late. The first planting
q corn il said TO be much injured ny
saa depredations Oh birds, owing to f6e
as1as condition of the soil. q hgnt
aauFeg of rain fell early last Sunday
aoFning.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06

W. don't want any of our subscribers
who are in arrears to think that we
have drawn the capital prize in the
State Lottery, OF become oloafed
bond bond holder, because we have had the
talerably god brick pavement IN front
If anr Office taken up to replace 1t py
an elegant flag g-stone walk; such sup
ros;fion would be entirely erroneous
and would do us "great injustice. me
saas Co. i that. discovering that our cru-
sada il favor of good sidewalks was
vieldipg but indiferent-almost barren
results, We concluded that the force
of q good example would De more po-
.a,t i, 3i,an mere words, and finding Cen
tractor ~, gStewart in an accommodating 8
n,ao1. We determined TO put up pretty
h;oh mark and dare anybody TO come
nn TO H.. OF course, We are aware thae
there are but very few OF onr citizens
sc ..,,a ara go fortunate as to possess such
nlethoric pocketbooks a. We EDITORS, ,e =
and that not many will be "aole" 20
,-ss zach tlle mark but if they will al put
dawn down lust such sidewalks as We nave
had Ia taken up, we will promise to I'M
male nal. al. and hpld up TO public acorn the
STst man Who grumhles at the VOTE
II Ear terms, conditions and other paFtic-
,,,ara III II concerning Z. sidewalks Of every
dsseription, d appH to Contractor stew
art. p---
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06
JUDICIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE OF TABLEAU.

NOTICE OF TABLEAU. 20
Probate Court, Parish Of 81. Landry, No, .62l
ESTATE OF DELLA WEBB.
Whereas, G. B. Andrus, of the parish of St,
Landry, Bting administrator Of the above en-.
titled eA ate, has fled final tab!eau sna
distribut an of funds of said estate, accompa-
MED by fis petition praying for the homoIo-
CATION of the same
And whereas, notice of fling of said petit
tion aud tableau has been ordered BY an or
der of court bearing date April 5th, 1889; =,
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to aiI
tableau, in writing, at my Office, in the town
OF Opelousas, within the time required by law,
Why said tabeau should not be homologated
aud confirmed. .,
Anril s, 1899 Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06

The ladies and gentlemen of Wash
lngton have lately organized themselves
Into social Grub with the name and IL.
tls Of the Washington Philharmonic and
Dramatic Association. Although but
two weeks have elapsed since its organ
isation the Associations membership
already numbers forty-five. The ON |;
GERS elected are as follows: President,
II a. Flynn Ist Vice President, Mrs:
@. Lacombe; Cd Vice President, Mrs.
" A Flynn Secretary, L. J. Derbes ;
Treasurer, Miss Louise Dnpr6 Musical
Directors, Miss Mary Winn and Il. n.
6lake Stage Managers DR.. r. Y.
Brown and NJ. A. Schmit.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06

The town of Thibodaux is pretty
and attractive one, and its bospitable
citizens are busily engaged 10 making
arrangements to receive ard agreeably
entertain the State Press Association
who will hold their annual meeting
there next month. Surely these are in-
ducements sufficient to insure large
attendance l4ut here comes Bro. Jolly,
of the Morg,a City Review, with an
item that win set the whole fraternity
agog and depopulate every printing of
fee in the State, for the clock he refers
to has cut prominent figure in jour
nalistic circles ever since the Lake
Charles meeting in 1887, when by its
powerful assistance our friend Maj
Grisamore came very near depriving
Opelousas of the pleasure of entertain
ing the Association last year; aud the
desire to see it, and particularly to
hear it, especially aftor it has been
taught /" the universal language will
prove irresistible. The Review says:
Uncle Silasr Grisamore is in full charge OF
the Thibodaux clock that strikes in nine diff
fereut languages, and is having it oiled up
and instructed in Folapuk for the Press As
sOciation next May. o
We think that that clock is entitled
to honorary membership in the Aasoci
alton and if Bro. jolly will second the
motion, we will propose it at the COM
ing meeting.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06
The HOlSten- -FrieSian Bull,
NO. 228,

sire-swarc, F. H. B., No. 447; Dam-Am'
sterdam Doetje, No. 1850, whose milk pro-
duced SO pounds Of unsa!ted butter in 10 days,
and 25 pounds in days.
Tegms-$5 for the season.
Apply to NJ E. DUSON,
Apr. 6.3m, Opelousas, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06

Grand Coteau is not only situated iu
one of the richest and most beautiful
sections of st. Landry, but it shows the
strength and attractiveness of its SUR
rounnings in Its solid "make up" OF
educational institutions, residences. aud
business establishments. The magni-
ficent St. CHARLES College and Convent
buildings, the grand and imposing
Church edilice with the avenues of CO
lcssal oaR trees that form such delight
ftil walks around these structures lend
additional grandeur and dignity to this
favored spot. There is an absenee
of hum and clatter about the bust
ness portion of the town that gives
it peculiar repose aud serenity about
the movements of it's enterprising citi-
zeus; yet the business and energy are
there without the friction and noise OF
restless commerce. Grand COteau Is
surrounded by lands of great fertility
and beauty, and forul settlements Of
some of the most prosperous farmers oi
the parish. The health of this locality
is unsurpassed by any in the State.