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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1889-08-03
Personal.

Mr.. l.. I.atreyte left Wednesday on the
O'Clock train for Jeannerette.
Mr.. Gilbert of the South illustrated of
New Orleans, is here in the interest of that
enterprisiDg paper.
Bessie, have returned from trip to Grand
Isle
Mrs L. Veltin aud Mrs. A. yeltin returned
home from Biloxi on Wednesday.
Mr.. L. SalOmonson has come home from his
vacation at Grand Isle.
Mr.. Lueius G. Dnpre is at home again from
at that famous health resort
Mrs. G.. L. Dupre returned few days ago
from New Haven, Conn, where she spent
several weeks with relatives.
After spending some six weeks at Paris,
Hon. Ell. L. Garland and wife left that city on
the 18th ult. for tour of Switzerland and
Germany.
A delightful Surprise Party was rendered
Misses Doucie and Annie Andrus by their
friends on last Tuesday evening. Owing to
rainy weather that afternoon, the attendance
was not as large as it would have otherwise
been.
The BOX Party" given by the Opelousas
Social Club last Saturday evening was a
pleasant affair notwithstanding the inclemeut
weather. After the dancing the boxes were
opened and nice supper was enjoyed By all
those in attendance, and it was not until past
midnight that the young people wended their
way homewards
% ---&@ -
~a6The Police Jury adjourned last Wednesday
after an arduous session of several weeks du-
ration, to meet again in September. We un-
derstand that theZ raised assessments to an
amount approxima ing s750000 and added to
the roll several thotsand acres of land, val
ued at about S250,0O0, making the total in
crease about 81 900 600. On this land four
years taxes are due and will be collectible
this fall With this important increase in
valuation, parish taxation ought soon to be
reduced to orr mills, and with like in,
crease and fair assessment throughout the
State, it will not be many years before the
State taxation can bo safely reduced to 8 or
mills.
At the semi-annuai election of officers of thu
Opelousas Social Club held Thursday, Augus
lst, 1889, the following gentlemen were eject
ed to serve for the ensuing term:
j. L. Cain, president; s. L. HebraFd, Isl
yice-president; Alfred j. Duprs, I'd vice pres
ident; W. j. Sandoz, recording secretary
Lucius G. Dupre, treasurer; Maurice Depres
financial secretary.
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!. barnett and Sous for photos.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1889-08-03
a Good Site For the Fair.

NOW that the Farmers Trnion of fiji,
parish have very wisely conclnded ~
ihaugurate and hold an annual MecbanD
ical and Agricultural Fair in Onelonsos
one OF the first steps to be taken to nni
the enterprise into operation is the 80
lection of suitable place for tho sxL;
oltions. As has been already suggested
Dy correspondent of our neiehbo, the
democrat, we know of no better and
more appropriate locality than the old
Franklin College buildings.
Ihe situation of these grounds il od.
mirable for such purpose, lying on the
9ai!road at the terminus of a switch
A9me 3OO yards north of the denot
where all stock, products. and indnstrial
articles for exhibit could be landed an
the premises. The large buildings al
ready there could be utilized for storing
and displaying the most of the entries
OF competitive agriculture, improved
husbandry, household work, and me-
chanicai exhibits. About four acres of
land are already inclosed around the
buildings, and this area could be easily
enlarged, at small expense, to take in
all the ground necessary for exhibiting
fine stock in the way of horses, cattle
sheep, hogs, &c. A joint stock COM
pany could be organized in the Farm
ers' Union to raise funds for the cree
ton OF all necessary outbniidings for
the shelter and protection of all animals
placed on exhibition. As a start, these
structures might be inexpensive, and
be built of cheap material
We suggest a joint stock company to
carry out the object, simply because if
lett to voluntary individual subscrp-
tlon to raise the money, it will fail Just
like all other subscription lists, for
other objects, have failed in this parish.
The scheme must be carried ON by or
ganized energy and capital, and he su-
pervised by an intelligent Board of
Managers.
If the proper interest can be awak-
ened among our citizens as to the I'M
portance and the grand results of an
Agricultural and Mechanical Fair upon
the general and future commerce of our
parish, there Is is no reason why the
movement should not he made a con
spicuous and permanent success. IF
the planters, mechanics, and house
wives of st. Landry make up their
minds to establish a permanent annual
fair, we do not hesitate in saying, that
they will, ere long, make displays that
will compete with any portion of our
State. We speak Of the subject in a
restricted, local sense now, bnt as a
matter of course other parishes will be
invited as competitors for premiums in
the annual fairs.
There will be no difficulty in securing
the Franklin College buildings as a
temporary site for holding the Fair, and
we can see no reason why they should
not be secured as permanent locality.
There. seems to be no disposition on the
part of our citizens to ever utilize the
property for educational purposes
again. Then, why not invite the Far
fRers' Union to take the grounds, and
Ia ebFn them for the promotion of agri
eultsransnd mechanical interests 2 By
doing this the spot would be made an
attractive one in our town, and would
foster and promofiiaa the general prosper
ity of all classes OF our people
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7.IOPELOUSAS:

5;s,,I be d clam am-Adyertlse.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1889-08-03
MONTROSS HOTEL
Biloxi, Miss.

Omen Summer and Wi9lteT.
This delightful Seaside Resort for Tourists
offers frst-class accommodations Hotel is
situated directly on the beach of tie Gulf of
Mexico, and affords fine
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1889-08-03
Augustus Craft VS.. Louis Desmarajs.

lst Justices Court, Parish of St. Landry.
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TONSTABLE'S SALE.

A true Copy
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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1889-08-03

Sir Walter scott's Complete Works, II vols.
Charles Dickens, :: 50 Is 'fSs
George Elliots 50 "a 6, g
At Mercy of Tiberus, by Augusta j. Evans.
ST. Elmo, ''
Iufelice 's
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1889-08-03

is1rnaI oi the Parish OF St. Landry.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-07-12
Laura Beidgnan.

Laura Dewey Bridguan's death at
the South Boston Asylum, in the 59,h
year Of her sge. which occurred re-
Gently. ends most remarkable ca
reer. When two years OF age she
had an attack of scarlet fe-er, which
destroyed her SENSE Of eight and
hearing and greatly impaired those
OF tasto and smell. The dreadful
disease SO shattered her physical
health that II was two years after the
attack before sue was able to spend
whole day out of bed. A. the ago OF
eight years DR.. s. G. Howe Under.
took her education. She had only
the sense Of touch through which 70
receive instruction, and had to be
taught the names OF objects by
means Of raised letters. BY degrees
she learned to read tho books printed
In raised letters for the tlind aud TO
write. In tho easly stago OF her in
struction the acquisition of every
fresh idea afforded her unbouuded
satisfaction, and her pursuit of
knowledge was indefatigable. She
became so dexterous In tho use of
the sign language that she could
convey her meanings too quickly for
the apprehension OF any hut experts.
Her sense OF touch was marvelously
developed. She learned to sew and
make nearly all hor own clothing,
as well as TO read and write. Al
though light and darkness we're the
same 10 her sight, sue could distins
guish and would salute auY of her
acquaintances while passing them in
the corridors of the institution whore
che spent fifty-two years. She en-.
joyed life as much as most persons
do, although she could neither see
nor speak nor hear. The patience
and skill which her bencfactor aud
friend. DR.. Howe, exercised in train.
ing the single sense of feeling to such
results as we see in this cultivated,
intelligent and happy woman is one
OF the miracles Of our times. He
began an almost hopeless task, but
was rewarded from day to day by the
development Of latent intelligence
which fully responded to his greatest
expectations aud furnished the OK.
ample OF e long life of usefulness and
happiness brought out OF the depths
Of prof ound affection. DR.. Howe
had intended to educate her without
direct religious instruction, in the bee
lief that her experience would throw
some light on the question Of innate
religious ideas, but before thu exper-
imeLt was completed some one hay
ing temporary charge OF her in lis
absence conveyed the ideas of a 70.
vealed religion to her mind and thus
destroyed the expectation of revel.
alton from her on natural religion.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-07-12
Worth Remembering.

While ii is seldom that boy or girl h,s
such a striking illustra.ion OF the value OF
obedience as appears Ia the following incis
dent, yet 1t Is always safe TO keep In mini
The. old commandment Homo. thy fa.hsr
and thy uother:'
Children, have story to tell you,' tbs
old doctor said to the young people tbs
other evening. '0ns dsy-a long. hot day
1t had been, too Il met my father on the
road TO town.
j wish you would take this package &c
the village for me, JIM he said. hssitssiuz.
Now, was boy o!twelve, not ford Of
work, and was just out OF the hay field
where bad been since dtybrelk. | was
tired. dusty and hungry. II was two miles
TO town. 1wiuted 20 get my supp:r aud 70
wash and dress for singing school
NY first impulse was to refuse, and 10 IL
IL harehly; for wSs vexed that BIO should
ask this after ny long days work; III did
refuse, no would go himself lie was .
gentle, patient old man. Bat som,thin9
stopped ms--one Of Gods good angels. /
think
'0f course, father, I'll take it, said
heartily. giving my scythe TO one OF tn,
men. lie gave me the package.
Thank you, jim, he said y was going
myself but somehow I don't fesl very
strong to-day
lie walked With mo TO the roli that
turned OF 70 tie town; a. be let b., put bis
hand on my arm, saying agtin, Think
you, my son. You've always b5sn . gooi
boy 10 me, jim
4 hurried into the town and back.
when / came near the houBe ! saw a
crowd Of farm hands at the door. One of
them came 70 me, the tears rolling down his
face.
Your father, said be fell dead jast as he
reached the house. The last words hs
spoke were 10 you
4 an an old man now, but have thank.
ed God over and over again Ia all the years
that have passed since that hour. that thoYs
last words werg You've always been
good boyto me-
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-07-12
Are we to Have Another War

Some political prophets aver that we
shall Be that az il may. the battle waQed
by medical science asainst disease will never
cease until We arrive at that utopian epoch
when the human family shall cease 10 be-
afflicted with bodily ailments. One of the
most potent weapons which the armory OF
medicine furnishes, ia Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters, which is Of special utility MS n family
remedy, "a 1t 10 adapted to the immediate re-
lief and ultimate cure Of those disorders Of
the stomach, liver and bowels which are O.
commone occurrence Indigestion, bill.
iousnesss and constipation are inseparable
companions, and these ailments are com
pletely eradicated by the Bitters. But the
remedial scope OF this superlatively wholeI
some and genial medicine takes ia also nsr
vous ailments, rheumatism aud kidney
troubles; its action in these, as In the other
o.3pl ANTS, being characterized by uue-
ualed thoroughness. Jan. lily.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-07-12

Train No. $50 connects with No. Is and
300 ana Dol connects with No. IL. Trains
o5z and 800 connect with No. Is and I6 az
GIeenspring.
]. r. GoLDsBoRO. Agent
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-07-12
IHEO. b. ALIEN,
Nv Chestnut Street. Philadelphia Pennsylvania
purchasing Agent for General Mer-

OIoths Cassimeres
soreoS T Hom,oIta6s House Furnishing Hosiery,
&C. &C. MEMS, Youths. Bows Iobuo
zine merchant Tailoring
lot perfect Ladies Fasbphie Cos
s gwen Will purchase any of goods
anu nowhere
medium or line be purchased Good. billed
price you would here
rpca Only and exchanged
to select TO
part. Of the tended to- Goods by Mail
Cael OF registered Let should accompany '
'''s Ahho ALLEN, 80 Chestnut Street Philadelphia Pa
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-07-12

Ex-senator Mahone's influence
being felt in the appointment for
virginia coming from the White
House.
Contract laborers from Europe for
Texas have been detached at Castle
Garden New York, under the United
States Law forbi doing the imporias
ton Of laborers.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-07-12
L0djeS' FURNISHINGS.
4th of july Excursion Rates.

10 pursuance Of its usual liberal custom,
the B. 4 y. Il. x. Co. will place on sale
Fourth OF July excursion tickets At reduced
rates between all stations on lite lines cast
OF the Ohio River, 70 be sold Tuesday Wed.
day and Thursday July 2nd, 3rd and 9TH
going and valid for the return trip until tho
following Monday, July sib inclusive.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-07-12

LADIES
Needing a tonic OF children that want building
up, should take
BROWNS IRON HIT-rERe.
It's pleasant % take, dHrcs Maiaria fndfres
IN aud Bll0esness an dealers keef 81
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-07-12

ron DYSPEPSIA
Use Brown's Iron Bitters.
Physicians recommend t.
AL dealers keep a. o. % per bottle. Genuine
hss trademark and crossed red lines On wraDpsr
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-07-12
CURE

Stck Headache and relieve all tho troubles Incl.
dent 20 q bilious state OF tho system. such a.
Oxsanees, Nausea. Drowsiness. Distress after
eeung, Pain In tho Side, &C. While their most
remarkable success has been shown In Curing
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-17
FASHION NOTES.

Pink wash dresses will be much trimmed
with white embroidery. So will those of
gray and blue.
With white muslin any color may be
worn; but yellow, old rose, tan and green
will be most used for sashes and knots this
summer.
In summer combination costumes the
plain stuff usually makes q foundation
skirt with the figured in a full one very
slightly draped at one side above it.
Thin stuffs that do not require washing
India silk, China crepe tissues of all sorts
will often have the sleeves immensely full,
and gathered into caps and cuffs of plain or
embroidered velvet, either matching or
contrasting in color.
White muslin graduating gowns will have
empire waists and sleeves, with lengthwise
insertions running down them; skirts five
yards wide, with deep hens and several
rows of insertion above them, and wide or
narrow empire sashes going once or twice
about the waist.
A pretty fancy for plaid or striped ging-
hams is to have the waist and muttOn-leg
sleeves cut bias. taking care that the figure
exa tly matches in the back. The fronts
are gathered full and drawn away from a
plain vest, and the straight full skirt is
hooked up on the bias back.
cially adapted to thin summer textures has
the fronts gathered on the shoulders and
tapping surplice fashion under broad
sash or soft folded belt Sometimes they
are gathered, and surplice in the back as
well, or else loosely draped from one shout
der to the opposite hip, with trimming only
on one edge.
The spring jacket is made of all fabrics
and in all shapes. The chief model is
virtually a closely fitted bodice, with or
without revers, braided or not braided,
very ornate or exceedingly simple, accord
ing to its material, garniture, uses, and its
wearer: 1t is just this facility with which
the jacket is adapted to all circumstances
and combinations which is at the root of
its great popularity.
White wooden toilets will be more than
ever in vogue next summer. Six of these
gowns made and trimmed in different WAYS
are considered none too many in the make
up of really fashionable interchangeable
wardrobe. AS these dresses catch the dust
very easily at the hens, it is a very excel
lent plan to provide a number of protective
skirt pleatings these removable, as three
at least will be soiled before the dress needs
the cleaners hand.
The toque and the little French capote
will rival each other in favor this season.
Low crowns appear upon nearly every one
of the Paris and London models thus far
exhibited. Cactus lace straws and plain
and fancy braids are used for hats for gen.
eral wear. Very handsome Milan braids
are brought out in colors to match every
possible dye of the street dress. Reseda,
olive, golden tan mouse, chamois and ma
hogany are popular colors in spring millin-
ery.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-17
When and Where to Stop.

Stop Sinking your duties. says Scotch
exchange. Stop neglecting to return Dor
rowed books. Stop indulging In more than
100 pounds of self-conceit to the square
could not get along pretty well without
you. Stop looking at the dark side of life
Stop furnishing your friends with the mi
mute particulars of your bodily ailments
Stop taking .pessimistic views of men,
things and the theory of the universe.
Stop working too hard. Stop working not
hard enough. Stop writing to famous peo-
pie for their autographs. Stop procrasti-
mating. Stop sending TO newspapers ''some-
thing I've just dashed off and haven't
stopped to correct"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-17

cations and 5000 communicates; the Angus
tana Synod. consisting of 80 pastors, 100
congregations and $500 communicates.
Christian at Work.
There are twenty-four chaplains in the
United States navy. OF these nine are
Episcopalians five Methodists, four Bap-
fists, two Presby terians, one Congregation
alist, one Roman Catholic. One-third are
off duty. ''Some engaged in other works
while regularly drawing their not illiberal
salaries. Let us have the best
man for the place. no matter what his de-
nominational preferences may be. Let
there be no attempt to find place for an
incapable, or home for an unacceptable,
Or, worst of all, refuge for a disrep-
utable.o So says the Christian Advocate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-17
Couldn't Play a Bunko Game on Him.

Chicago IrlDune.
The relative from Upthecreek had just
arrived unexpectedly, and the hospitable
numerous company was enjoying an even
ing of progressive euchre.
Ladies and gentlemen, my cousin, Mr..
Geehaw," he announced.
Mr.. Geehaw gave a rapid glance about
pocket containing his purse, backed out
into the hall, seized his hat and overcoat.
and said in the voice of high-spirited and
Independent American citizen whose con-
"No. Won don't. Josiar, / hain't been in
cities much, but / take the papers. You
can't play no gosh darned bunko game on
mer'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-17
Thoroughly Posted.

New York Weekly.
Cigar Dealer-Yes, / want a boy here.
Have you had any experienced
Youthful Applicant-Lots.
Suppose / should mix up the price marks
in these boxes, could you tell the good ci-
CARS from the bad onesw
Easy 'nough."
"How?"
1.-The wust cigars is in the boxes wot's got
the purtiest pictur's."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-17
One Couple Safe.

Philadelphia Record.
Anxious Mother-"My dear although our
daughter liked Mr.. Blank well enough to
get engaged to him, I'm really afraid she
doesn't love him."
Wise Father-"Oh, well, that don't mat
ter Mr. Blank is a morning new spaper
man, and she'll never see enough of HIM to
get tired of him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-17
Gone to Destruction.
Chicago Herald.

Chicago Herald
The proud New England man entered his
home with dragging step and bowed head.
elizabeth he said, with trembling
voice, Il have at last heard from our way
ward son William for the first time since he
left us five years ago."
SIS he dead, JOnathanp
''Worse than that groaned the wretched
father. HE is in the Indiana Legislature"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-17

A farmer who lives near Americas. Ca,
has a three gallon COW that suddenly ceased
to give milk. He fed her and cared for her
in every way, but the mystery was not
solved until he found one day. that an old
SOW had been stripping the COW. The
porker, which, il is needless TO say, was in
fine condition, Immediately went To the
butcher's
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-17
Western Populations.

New York Weekly.
Stranger lin Western ethyl understand
you claim 1900 population for this town.
Directory Man-Yes, sir. We have in the
new directory, just being finished, 10000
names. That multiplied by five. the aver
age size of a family, makes 100000. Sect
Messenger Boy-Please, sir, Mr.. Hard
type wants to know how many copies of
that directory you want printedf
Directory Man after some figuringl-Umi
/ guess fifteen viii be enough.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-17
On to Them.

Aunt Agnes-Well. Ethel. hear you're
studying English history. Have You got as
far as the Crusades yet.
Ethel-Yes.
.Annt.Agnes--Then can you tell me what
pilgrim vast
Ethel-A holy tramp.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-17
READING FOR THE SABBATH.
A Mothers The

Mothers Thought.
MY son! my sonl o blessed thought!
He cannot go where God is not;
And whereAhe Is, there goodness reigns,
And love fulfills what love ordains.
On northern hills, on southern plains,
In winters chills, in summers rains,
In deadly confiict-blessed thought
He cannot be where God is not!
Miriam Lester
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-17

Browns ExPEcToRANT never fails to
cure coughs. colds. etc. Price 50 cents
Sold by all druggists.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-17
HUMOR OF THE DAY.

One woman's whim Accounted For.
Burlington Free Press
Smith-Good for your wife. Jones,
noticed that she took off her hat at the
theater, last evening.
Jones-Yes, it was an old hat.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-17
1t Comes High.

'Hello. Van CORTLAND, you told me two
weeks ago that you were going abroad for
q year and half, and here you are again.
What made you change your plansl"
well, you see, my wife had heard a
great deal about the big Florida hotels. and
she thought she would like to 60 there for
a week. And as the cost of each trip was
We have Just returned from Florida"