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The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-15
ASSESSORS NOTICE
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OFFICE OF ASSESSOR,
OPELOCsAs, La, June 8, 1889.

OFFICE OF ASSESSOR, {
OPELOCsAs, La, June 8, 1889.
All persons liable to taxation upon any des-
criptton of property, whether real estate or
movables, are hereby notified that in confor-
nifty to Section 81, of Act 85 1883, (Revenue
AcU that the enlisting of the property, and the
estimated valuation made therein by the said
Assessor III accordance with law. and that the
said lists will be exposed in the Office of the
said Assessor for inspection and correction for
a term Of twenty days, beginning next after
vided shall have expire9 All taxpayers are
earnestly invited to await themselves Of the op-
portunity afforded to make known their OBJ
jectons to any assessment, and to test their
corrections in the matter provided by law.
+. SUMPTER TAYLOR,
June st. Assessor.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-15

NEUROLOGY. - Miss Eva Nj. Gordon,
daughter Of Capt. w. c. Gordon of this
narish, died at Pass Christian, Miss,
after long. and painful illness, on the
sth inst. Her body was taken to Bayou
Sara for inteIment.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-15

The State District Courf, Judge Lewis
presiding, has been in session all the
week In the Court House. The Federal
District Court, Judge Boarman presid-
ing is holding its sessions in the Villa
SEGA building, in the rear of the Jail.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-15

We understand that the Hon. NJ. j..
Foster of ST. Mary parish is spoken of
as probable candidate for Congress in
the Third Congressional District, and
that his popularity among the two fac
tions of the Democratic party will more
solidly unite the Democratic vote than
any Of the other distinguished gentle
men whose names have been suggested
in connection with the candidacy, Mr..
Foster possesses in an eminent degree
all of those qualifications that will fit
him as an able and earnest representa-
tive of the people, and if his availabil-
ity as successful candidate is recog-
nized by the4voters of his district let
them mite upon him by all means. The
Republicans will make desperate
struggle TO elect their candidate, and
Democrats should be fully awake to the
impoit tance Of bringing forward strong
man, and polling full Democratic vote,
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-15

Read the advertisement of the Wat
klns Banking Co., Of Lake Charles, who
oifer to loan money for long time at
reasonable rates on improved planta-
tons 10 St. Landry and adjoining par
ishes. 1t would doubtless be to the in
terest of our farmers to borrow money
from this conel m, and buy their sup
Plies for cash, instead of paying fancy
prices for advances from commission
merchants.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-15

We acknowledge the receipt of invi-
tations from the worthy Principal and
from the graduating class Of the Opel
ousas Female Institute to b. present at
the Commencement ExercTes of that
fine educational institution on Monday
evening", June II, at Perrodin'ao Hall.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-15

On cnr recent trip to the Nezpique we
were panied to see the rice crops all
along the route looking so badly. The
long and disastrous dronth did the dam
age, and the general crop of the parish
promises to be a very short one this
year, On onr return, where good show
srs had jnst fallen, we noticed cotton
ana rice planting both going on. There
were spots, however, where the rainfall
vas very light and insufficient for plant
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-15

SHOOTING SCRAPE.--Jo Louis, a.. Inn
dian, during an alteration over u bot
tie Of whisky on bayou Beuf, on last
Saturday evening, shot another Indian
BY the name of Lastie in the breast, in
ficting wound that will probably
prove fatal. 10 was arrested and
lodged in Jail. He claims to have acted
in self defense.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-15

The loss of life in the Conemangh
Valley, by the recent flood, was greatly
overestimated, the number being now
estimated at 5000 instead of 10000 OF
$4,000 as reported last week. Yet the
catastrophe still remains the most ter
rible and sickening one in the annals
of our country. Although eight or ten
thousand men have been working for
days removing the debris and recover
ing the dead bodies from this valley of
death and ruin, yet new fatality to
the stricken survivors is threatened by
pestilenee arising from the stencil of
the dead bodies of humans and animals
not yet recovered or destroyed. The
work, however, is going bravely on to
clear up this charnel field, and rebuild
the homes of desolated families. The
contributions for the relief of the snf
ferers are ample for all purposes, and,
if pestilence can only be ayerted, there
will be no danger Of destitution among
the unfortunate people.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-15

The New Orleans Cotton Exchange
has passed resolutions promising to as
sist the cotton planters in their fig lit
against the jute baggiDg trust. The
directors of the exchange recommend
the allowance of eight pounds tare on
every bale covered with cotton wrap
ping, and they have asked other ex-
changes and the various European cot.
ton brokers' associations to assist and
encourage the planters in their struggle
against the jute combine.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-15

A special meeting of Opelousas Steam
Fire Co. No. will be held at the court
bonse next Monday evening at s O'Clock
sharp A full and punctual attendan ce
ID requested as business of importance
will be transacted.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-15
Attention.

NEEMBERS of the Opelousas Guards, Com
lVM pany A. st. Landry Regt. of Artillery, who
desire ts Jake part in the coming Fourth OF July
ing Fund, are requested to report to Capt. E.
Sumter Taylor at his office in the Court house
without delay.
BY request of the Committee OF 25.
f.. SUMTER TAYLOR,
Cant. Commanding.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-15
THE OXFORD,

NEW ORLEANS, La.
Former Trapolln House, entirely renovated,
TENTRALLY located, 1913 Royal street, op-
u posite Hotel Royal. Within easy access
to all lines of cars and French Market. Home
accommodations with homo comforts at low
est rates. Rooms with board 81 so to $2 per
day without board soc. to 81 per day.
Col A. X. LONG of Kentucky, Manager.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-15

We have received a COTTON bloom
from MIR. d. P. Saizan of Port Barre,
pllcked June the 8th, which representa-
q crop of eight acres cultivated by John
HolbrOok near that place. We only
wish that such specimens could repre-
sent the whole crop of st. Landry,
whereas the general crop of the country
is the most backward and unpromising
one that we have had for. years.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-15

Death and marriage notices, not ex
eeeding five lines are published free.
Obituaries are charged at one half rate
of reading notices.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-15

A large number of strangers from ad-
;oinine parishes were in town this week
ID witnesses and jurors in the United
States District Court.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-15

Young man, it is q great deal better
TO be counted "close'' or even astingyp
than to run in debt or depend upon
athers
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-15

Barnett s. Sons have q photograph
gallery near Posey's drug store, where
they will give yon the best of work ct
the most reasonable prices. Will re-
main till July Ist.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-15
PICNIC.

The members of the St. Landry Farmers
Union viii give a Grand Basket Picnic at
Woodwork Springs on Saturday, June Is, 1889,
on which occasion Messrs. 7. j. Guice aud Linn
Tanner will address the meeting. The general
public is invited to be present.
G.. T. HAWKINS,
June 8-2t Secty Parish Union.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-15

The Iberia Park Association, will
pIease accept our thanks for a pass
hiring the season of 1889.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-15

We call the attention of our readers
70 4. me advertisement of Philip Werlein's
tano and Music House, No. l35 Canal
street, New Orleans He is the sole
agent for the celebrated Mathushek,
Weber, Steck, Mason e. Hamlin ard
aeller ! leading makes of pianos, and also
has sheet music and musical instruments
Y Y. every description at lowest rates.
ramos and organs sold on easy monthly
payments. Give him a call, or send
your orders to the cheapest music house
IN the Sonfh
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-15
When are we going to have a bank ?

Tennessee clay peas at 80 cents a
oallon, at J. K. Sandoz.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-15

kemamber the grand 18th of July ex,
lsion to New Orleans. Three fuii
TSnya % be spent in the city. Fare rom
aaniDgt0n and OpeIousas only SOU.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-15

-.
Good showers of rain have been fall
,hg - many portions of the parish since
aaae Saturday evening, and while not
enough to effectually break the drouth
N, wln prove of great benefit to the crops.
4 mere are many spots, however, that
nave not been visited by rain, and the
ssops arN still suffering. Where tho
.alniall was sufficient many OF our
plapters went on planting cotton, rice
sna late corn, trusting that more iayo,
.aole seasons In the summer and tall
you'd enable them to repair somewhat
y. s0ae damages of the prolonged drouth.
ae oldest Germ and rice will doubtless
M M Llilrt seriously by the dry weather,
oa1 late paintings may yet be brought
Ky % thorough rains. There are GOOD
aa aleatl0ns for more rain.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-15

Inst received by j. B. sandoz q Bro.
4 lot Of good gigs, which are oHefea
cheaner than ever. Go and see them.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-15

All styles of fancy printing done at
this Office ON short notice at low prices
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-15
BOARD OF PO-
LICE TOWN OF OPELOUSAs.
OrELoUsAs, JUNE 7th, 18

OFELOUsAS, JUNE tn, 1883.
Members present Jno. NJ. Mornhinveg, pres
ilent, presiding, Il. i. Meginley, Sol Loeb, c.
W. DuRoy and Emile Donate.
c. W. DuRoy offered the following Tax Reve-
nue. Ordinance for 1889, and moved that the
same be twice read and adopted and the same
motion having been seconded, and the Ordi-
nance having been twice read, the same was
put on its final passage, and was unanimously
adopted as follows, tO-Wit
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The grand Musicale and SoirGe Dan
SAME given by the Washington Phil
harmonic and Dramatic Association, at
Perseverance Hall, III Washington, on
last Wednesday night, was a splendid
success in every particular; The Hall
had been newly painted and artistically
decoiated, the stage remodeled aud new
scenery and splendid drop curtain add
ed, that greatly enhanced the effects of
the footlights. The Corona Cornet Band
opened the Concert with an overture
which they rendered in stirring num-
hers, when the following choice pro-
gramme was exquisiteIy rendered by
the leading amateurs of the =" Bayou
City -:
Vocal Farewell, Marguerite,
Miss Eleanor Roy
Vocal Solo-La Favorite -. Mr.. st. &. Derbes
Piano Solo-Faust- Miss Gussie Wolff
Vocal Solo-Trusting- Miss CoriDne Derbes
Vocal SoIo-When the Tide Comes In
Miss Mary IL. Winn
Vocal SoIo--Answer.- Mr.. G. ii. Raymond
Instrumental Duet = L'Invtation la Valse
Misses Mary WarteIle and NJ. II. Winn
Vocal SoIo--Oc lemena Mrs. w. A. Flynn
Chorus-Oh, Why This Apprehension (Se-
lected from Little Tyeoon.l
A large and delighted audience was
in attendance, among whom was fair
representation from Opeousas, and fire.
qnently testified their appreciation OF
the excellent music and exquisite voices
by encores and rounds of applause. A
most delightful hop closed the splendid
events of the evening.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-15

latest designs in fancy cards, envel-
opes, etc., just received at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-15

To provide Il rGfenue for the town of Opel0u-
sas, La, for the year 1889 by levying OF tax
es upon I'LL property, real and personal. sit
Ilated within the corporation limits of said
TOWN not cXempt from taxation.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-15

oaEcjaI Journal Of the Parish Of St. Landry.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-09
a Roid Thief.

Shortly after noon ON the third inst
well dressed young man entered the jewel
~ store Of +. O.. Altman in Kansas CITY
and asked 20 be shown Some diamonds. A
tray containing large number OF valuable
set stones was placed on the counter before
him He examined few of the jewels
carefully, possibly selecting the most valu-
able for the intended theft, and, grabbing
handful he bOlted for the uoor, and at
tempted 10 mount "A saddled horse which he
had left unhitched in front Of the store as "A
means OF escape. Before he could mount
MIR Altman grappled with him, but the
thief broke away and drawing "A big revolv
er be started on the run TO escape on foot.
BY shis time "A large crowd had gathered
and its members started In pursuit, crying
"Stop thief" But the thief had no inten-
ton of stopping or being stopped and surn-
ing round he tiourisheG she revolver In the
face of hrs pursuers, many OF whom gave
up the pursuit. VITA revived hope the
thief quickened his pace and ran 10 sa-
loon, block distant He boited through the
bar-room, snatching a nat from one OF the
loungers there to supply the place OF his
own which had been lost In the sculile, and
reach ng the alley entered The basement OF
a book store. locking the door behind HIM.
He then cOolly walked up the stairs OF the
store above and passed through the door
unmoested, the clerks having no suspicion
that he was "a thief Reaching Main street
he found hack and this he entered and
was driven away. Since then he has not
been seen.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-09
"Sppcial" Pens on Cases.

Commissioner of Pensions Tanner has
made public "A sta ernent of the number OF
Gases made special from the date he as
sumed charge OF the pension office, March
-, up 10 July 53. IL shows that during
that period there were made special As
claims. OF this number the commissioner
mas had gj2 drawn from the ii Is TO ascer-
tain who were the attorneys in the cases.
The result shows amongst other things that
there We're Is cases in winch there were
no attorneys: that George h. Lemon was
"a toIney IN IS cases and William w. Dudley
uttorney in tive cases. The commissioned
then mes II other attorneys who had
cases made specil in numbers ranging
from - down 10 eight. The above aggre-
gate 80 cases. The balance of tue cases
the comm ssoner says are distributed
among various other attorneys, no one OF
whom is the at orhey n as IN ny as eight
cases. About 81, attorneys, the commits
siOner says, are represented altogether.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-09
Buslnes. Mems Association.

Attic annual meeting of the Michigan
Business Mems association, held in Mus
kegon, the following officers were chosen
for the coming year: e. l.. Whitney OF
Muskegon, president; Chas. Bridgeman Of
Flint, and Nj. 6. Sherwood of Allegan, vice
presidents; r.. a. Stowe OF Grand Rlpids,
secretary; II. w. Parker OF OwOsso, treas
urer. The executive board are Frank
Wells, O. +. Conklin, Frank Hamilton, T..
ID. Bridgoman and w. Il. Blaine. The
committee on resolutions reported against
free passes TO members of the legislature,
in favor OF organizing local building loan
associations, advocating the formation OF
mutual fire insurance companies IN the
state, in favor of establishing rating
bureau i'm connection with the delinquent
lists Resolutions OF thanks by the associ-
alton to the railrO ds for reduced rates 10
the deleg ties, also thanks 10 the people OF
Muskegon for their hospitality and enter
tainlnent during the stay Of the business
men in the city were also reported The
resolutions were unanimously adopted,
after which the meeting adjourned sine
die
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-09
A Will and A WAY.
MRS. MARY JOHNSON TRAVELS
ON FOOT FROM JOHNS
TOWN, PA.
Annual Meeting Of the Michigan
Business Mems Association
at Kalamazoo.
MAI. JOHN TYLER ANSWERS TO
THE LAST ROLL-CALL.
HE Is OFF DUTY.
A woman's Brave Attempt.

A peculiar conveyance halted in front OF
the mayors ofice in Cleveland, Ohio, the
other day. IL was "a rickety handcart COW
cred with dust, in which was seated two
bright looking children with sunburnt faces
and tattered clothes, and baby. The cart
was drawn by a plainly dressed woman as
sisted by a girl about eight years Old. The
woman is Mrs. Mary johnson. Her hus-
band and home were swept away by the
Johnstown food, and she and her four
children had come all the way from Johns
town, Pa, with the little handcart. Most
of the way she had carried the baby in her
arms, drawing the other children in the
handCart with tho aid of the little girl.
For herself she had walked every step Of
the way.
She left Johnstown before arrangements
had been made for relieving the distressed
and homeless. Her own people live in
Lansing, Michigan. and there, Mrs John
sou said, she was going. She gave de-
tailed account of her trip 10 that city. say
ing that the farmers along the road had
been quite KIND in providing food and shell
Ter for herself and children. She thought
they had been 30 or 80 days on the road and
hoped they would reach Lansing in three
or four weeks.
The mayor at once gave orders for the
entertainment of the family and the investi-
cation of Mrs Johnson 5 story, promising
that If she told the truth, she should ride 10
Lansing N a palace coach. At the hotel
she met merchant from Mic igau, Mr..
Weber, who knew her and who bought
first class tickets for the whole family 10
Lansing, declining any assistance from the
authorities
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-09
Menace to American Wheat.

The state department is in receipt OF an
exhaustive report upon Russian agriculture
and cereal trade from Charlton H. Way,
L nited States consul general 10 st. Peters
burg. He says the export of cereals from
Russia III the past two years shows an alb
normal increase, due TO three cause.-the
enormous crops gathered from both the
black lands and the arabic prairles, the de-
probation of the paper ruble, and the fool
ish practice of systems OF corners" in the
United States.
"The arabic laDds Of Russia in Europe"
Mr.. Way says, Excluding Poland, cover an
area of $4,000 square miles. The wheat
grower Of hans = and Dakota will see at a
glance the area Of that fertile territory,
which, with the cheap labor Of Russia, will
always prove TO be formidable rival; and
the merchants of Chicago and New York,
who imagine that by cornering wheat that
they will control the markets Of the world,
can always take into their calculations the
product of this country as an efectual
check 10 their operations. AS long as Rus
sian wheat exists any attempt 70 force the
western nations of Europe H. pay artificial
prices for American grain can but result in
absolute failure. Perhaps il this fact were
known corners would become rare and in
FREQUENT
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-09
A Preliminary Report.

Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Mason has made the following preliminary
report of the operations of the internal
revenue service for the fiscal year ended
June 80 last
The total collections for the fiscal year
just ended were $50, So, 432, an increase
over 1855 Of Sj56S, 1854. The cost OF collec
tlon for the fiscal year just ended Will ag
gregate about -, l25, 900, being "a fraction
less than - per cent, which Is exactly the
same as that of lSSS. The total receipts
for different objects of taxation were
From spirits s74, 3l3, 20j, an Increase Of -,
OOi ,03J over the previous fiscal year; from
tobacco, 81, $50, 500, on increase Of Sl,@O4,
429; from fermented liquors, s23, 1S3, S33,
an increase of S3gH,Gl1; from Oleomargarine
$500 -, an increase OF SO 10; from banks
and bankers Sj,2lI, an increase of SOL,
and from miscellaneous, SgI ,OO9 a decrease
Of Sai,24S.
Tax was paid on 3,Si4, 72G,6,O cigars, l.
Sc, 40, 40 cigarettes and 32,G6i, 50 pounds
Of oleOmargarine.
Among the contributions by states were
these Alabama, $99,1,3; Arkansas, $l20,-
~; California, S!,Oi',Ol"; colorado ; -
10; Florida, - 4,ON3; Georgia, 30, llJ;
Illinois. 3l,0Oi,4 Az; Indiana, SIS, 80;
Iowa, 1898, J1G; Kansas, slo3,432; Ken
lucky, Sl6,W0,Sll; Louisiana, 30 600;
Michigan, 81 ,9o2.5 91; Minnesota : 80, '9j;
Missouri, sI73O,t0S; Montana, Sl6",6l2;
Nebraska, S@,24S,b24i New Mexico s"5,uu2;
New York, Sl5, 1860; Ohio, Sll,56d, ,2' {;
Oregon, s22j, 524 Pennsylvania, -, 20, $50;
Tennessee, 81 ,Uti ,335; Texas, rs, III;
West Virginia SIS, 6t3; Wisconsin, : ,09d,
400.
The report also contains a statement Of
the collection by districts which shows the
collections to be heaviest in the districts
n med as follows: Fifth Illinois, Sl9, 81, 20 /;
first Illinois, SJ,134,5,6; fifth Kentucky,
e., s66, sS2; first Ohio, Ss,GO2, PSI; first Mis-
souri,, Sj,44g,9i7
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-09
Sounds shy.

The United States fish commission dis
tributed during the past fiscal year 10000
yearling fish OF the indigenous species OF
the Mississippi valley consisting OF catfish,
bun 10, croppie, white and black bass, sun
fish, picKerel, white perch. walleye pike
ana native carp. OF these 5000 were plant
Ell i'll the Muskingum river near GAINESVILLE,
o.; 1893 in the Blue river, near Ediuburg,
Ind; $1,000 IL Illinois rivers 1000 in Bar
reu and Green rivers, Ky; 10000 in Mis-
souri, waters: 10000 in Geneva lake, Wis
and 1000 in waters OF Nebraska.
OF brook trout eggs there were -O1, 900
sent TO the different state fish commiss ons
and deposit of Il ,CoJ fry was made in the
public waters OF Pennsylvania, Maryland
and West Virginia.
N plant of 1900 l-year old brook trout
was made in the waters OF Indiana, Ken
lucky, OHIO and Michigan, the bulk OF them
being put into the waters of the state last
named.
During the season 5000 rainbow trout
eggs were shipped from Worthwhile. Mich,
station OF the commission and 10000 from
the Nythevile, Va, station 10 the various
state commissions Tor planting in suitable
waters.
one year old fish TO the number Of 90, 600
were distributed. Among the allo
are these To Indiana, 5000; Iowa, l3,OJO;
MlChig..n 200; Nebraska, a,4OJ; ono
2,UOJ; kentucky, 1000; Tennessee, 5000;
West Virginia, l,2oO, Pennsylvania, 1900.
Lake trout to the number of 3,OJU,OOO were
dis ributed during the season, 2OOJ,OOO 70
ing u The state cOmmlss lOners ana l,ODO,OJO
OF fry to Lake Superior, near Duluth. OF
the yearllngs OF this species IA, 900 were lie
posted in the waters OF Indiana and loo
ia Michigan.
OF The German carp 10000 were supplied
for private pond culture. There were also
deposited in the publ c waters OF the cuun
try about 900 OF this spec.es. Dakota
has 1900, Kansas l,UOO ONO l2,U0J, Ten
nessee 1000 and Florida 1000.
of the co IT OF Massachusetts %, 600, 900
Goldfish and 100000 pollock were deposited
during the year.
The Sandusly, Ohio. station of
year laO,0Jt,U0J whteush eggs and
the Alpenh, Mich, station o. 100000
OF these 3O,OO0,Ou0 were d 5 ributcd in the
northwestern states bordering on tue
lakes.
The distribution of the fry produced at
the Sardusky, Aipena and Duluth stations
was as follows: Lake Superior, lu.OOo,OOo,
Lake IRE, 4OOO0.OOO l.. Ike Huron, 5000,
and 90 U. U were deposited in the public
waters OF Idaho, Washington Territory and
Oregon.
Wall eye pike u the number Of 50,O000OO
were deposited prn"ip lily IN the pubic
woters of Minnesota, Illinois, OHIO, New
Nora and Pennsylvania, the principal de-
posts being as follows: Lake superior,
..O00,O0O; hankakce river fUOO,OOO, EN-
barrass river, % 600; Illinois river. >,
OOO,C0J; Mississippi river, 2,OOO,UOO MI mi
river 1000 UOJ; Sc.oto river, 3,OJu,OOO;
Licking river, .,OOO,OOO: Muskngum river,
5000; Tusc rawas river, 5,O0j,OOO; Juniata
river, 900 OOO: Susquehauna, l,uOO,OOO.
Daring the season iOl, ,Oc, OOJ shad fry
were deposited on the Atlantic coast.