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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1889-03-23
Special Report Of the Grand
Jury. n
To the Judge of the 18th Judicial District q
Louisiana y

To the Judge Of the 18th Judicial District Rf
Louisiana
The Grand Jurors Of the parish of St. Ian
dry would respectfully report that they urge
upon the Court to use every effort to try at
this term every criminal case upon the trial
docket. That the District Attorney has sig
ni6ed his readiness and willingness to try all
of said cases and they call upon the Court to
assist him in his endeavors to try said cases,
They report that there are large number Of
criminal eases upon the trial docket aud that
they ought to be tried. That although it is
great hardship upon witnesses to have to at
tend Court and have to wait to be paid or
discount their paper, but that this evil does
not justify the postponing of the trial of
criminal cases and thus permitting a large
class Of criminals to infsst the country when
their cases should be disposed of as speedily
as possible.
The Jurors report that this term of Court
was regularly called as q criminal term; that
it was published in the newspapers, and the
jury commissioners, acting under the order OF
Court, called jury fss< four weeks; hat the
same condition Of things existed then as now
as regards the payment of Witnesses, and the
Grand Jury urgently recommend that the
criminal cases be disposed OF at thi> term of
Cegrt. tSignedl G. j. THOMPSON,
Filed March 16, 1889. Foreman.
e. E. EsroReE, DE- Clerk.
A true copy: e. E. EsToRGE, Dy. Clerk.
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Death Of sars. w. r. Boardmnn

This estimable lady was the daughter of
the venerable Capt. Geraud Carriere of Wash
ington and was buried at that place last
Monday. Of her illness and1eath tie Alex
andria Democrat Of the Goth says:
We announce the death of this most esti.
mabls lady, which sad event was caused, we
learn, from congestion of the brain, and oc'
Cured on board the Dacotah, on Sunday ev.
ening at o'clock. DIR. John Casson, one of
our best physicians here, was called to see
Mrs Boardman when the Dacotah landed
here going up, and accompanied her to
Shreveport and return, being in attendance
ON her constantly and using every means
known to medical science to restore her once
again to health
Deceased was most womanly. woman
with the kindliest traits; she was kind and
pleasant to all, and by her sweet, angelic dis.
position and manners, soon won the favor and
esteem of those who were fortunate i'll gain.
ing her acquaintance she was admired aud
loved by all who knew her She was u native
of Washington, La, and at the time of her
death was about so years of age: she had
been married to Capt. Boardman for about 81
years. and almost during that whole period
had accompanied him on the river, on the
different boats he had commanded in this
trads.
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The order ofJudge Lewis, restricting

The order ofJudge Lewis, restricting
the trial of criminal eases at the present
term of court, which was the subject OF
the special report of the Grand Jury,
published in another column, has
brought about serious disagreement
between that official and District At
torney Ogden, aud they are now under
stood to be sat loggerheads.' The out
look for a proper concert of action be-
tween them in the discharge of their of
fetal suties ia therefore altogether IN
promising. Come, gentlemen, can't you
nut your heads together and work in
harmony When honest men fall out,
thieves are not likely to get their just
dues.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1889-03-23
NO. 26.
The Building Committee.
Rooms MARKET House BuILDG. Con-,
OPELoCsAs, La, March Is, 1883.

AtcO1lS AAAuAE4 IltJSG DS1LD u. OOA.g
OPELoCsAs, LA, March is, 1888.
The Committee mot pursuant to call, with
all the members present
Chairman Loeb explained that Contractor
StewFGt was ready to submit the Market
House building for acceptance.
Mr.. Stewart on being asked by Nornhinveg
if all OF the material used and employed in
the construction of the said market house had
been paid for, as we'll as the labor Of the sun.
plOyees for the construction of the same, an
swered in the affirmative.
By Sandoz-That the contractor furnish Sc
curity-bond in the sum of $1,000, that theHs
are no enCumbrances on the building, either
for material or labor.
By Meginley-That the bond be fixed at
$500 instead Sense of the committee jsZ>ken
and substitute of Meginley prev .4.s, Sandoz
voting nay, The ehairp" empowered,
satisfactory bond is Hsh.
The contractor agrees to repair bfeaksges,
leakages, &c, should any occur, at his ex.
pense for the space Of six months, accidents
excepted.
On motion the market house building was
accepted, on the above conditions.
The following extra claims by Contractor
Stewart We're presented to the committee for
approval, and on being taken singly In their
. order were disposed of as follows:
To changing door frames in FIRE department
and extra cost of circle head doors for same,
$40 Carried-All members voting aye.
To changing market stalls and making
counters for same and making l8 ellis for
counters, S6s.75. Carried-Voting aye Buda
Meginiey, Chachere and Loeb against San
! dog, Mornhinveg and Donate
Zinc for counters and putting on same,
$500. Carried-Voting aye: Budd, Megin.
ley, Chacher6, Loeb and Mornhinveg; nay:
! Donate and Sandoz,
/ Brick aud cement base inside the market
AID cement pavement in front, 5000. Car.
ried--Voting aye: Budd, Chacher6, Neginley
and Loeb against SandoE, Donate and
Mornhinveg.
Cast iron down pipe and wooden gutter
leading to ditch, $500. Carried unanimously
Repairing fence and making gate, el0,50.
Carried unasimously.
Fitting FIVE stalls with iron hooks, $I2I0.
Carried-Voting aye Budd, Meginley, ChR-
cher6 and Loeb; agai&t: Mornhinveg, San
dUz and Donate
Six suspended meat racks with rope, pull
leys and hooks. S65 co. Carrisd-Au voting
aye, except Sandoz and Donate.
Extra painting on cornice gutter, and on
blinds on tower, S20. So Carried-Aye Budd,
Meginley, Chachers aud Loeb; against; Sau-
dog, Douato, Mornhinveg.
Marble tablet on front OF market, $500.
Carried unanimously.
Making gable ou front of market larger, $40.
Lost-AlI voting nay except Budd.
Painting ard penciiing brickwotk above
Offset on outside of market, 5000, Carried
All voting aye except SandOz.
Curbing sidewalk aud grading same, also
building bridge aud furnishing one-haR of the
necessary lumber, S9l 90. Carried-Ail Tot.
ing aye except Sandoz.
On motion the committee adjourned.
Attest, SOL. LOEB,
J. K. sANDoz, Sec'y. ChairmsD.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1889-03-23

Misses Pauline and Corinne Isaac,
who have been on a visit of several
months in New Orleans, returned home
on Sunday last.
DR.. W. H Ray, of Chataignier. was in
town on Tuesday.
Mrs. j. Marks, who has been absent
from town for several weeks Oh visit
to New Orleans, is at home again.
Messrs. Morton Duson and j. L. Cain
left on Wednesday for brief stay at
Crowley.
Mr.. j. Jacobs made a flying trip to
Lafayette on Wednesday.
Ice.sDr D. w. Foster, of Plaisance, re-
turned few days ago from a trip to
Florida, and promises to shortly give
us brief account of that much adver.
tised and much vaunted Land OF
Flowers
DR.. NJ. E. Demaret, Robert Zernott,
Philip Zernott and j. L. Fontenot, Jr.,
of Washington, were in town Oh Thurs
day.
W. S. burke, Burt Chevis aud Fer
dinand Dupre. of Washington, paid
our town a flying visit on Wednesday.
Messrs. n. L. Garland, Jr., and Ed.
gar Bloch, who have beettvisiting their
relatives and friends for the past few
days, returned to New Orleans on Wed.
nesday last.
Mr.. r. L. Stagg and wife departed
by Tuesdays train for a honeymoon
trip to the Crescent City. ,n
Mr.. A. Levy, of the firm of j. Meyers
& Co, who has been North for some
weeks, is expected home to-day.
Mrs. A. Leyeson (nEe Emily Lucas),
formerly of New Orleans, but who has
for the past year been residing in Gal
weston, is in our midst on visit. She
is the guest of the family of s. Jacobs.
Mrs. Jos. W. Eckart, a daughter of
Mr.. c. DietleiD, accompanied by her
children, is on visit to her parents.
Dr.. Rudolph Mayer, of Scott station,
cast the light ofhis smiling eountenance
on our community the first of the week.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1889-03-23
Are You Intending to Build n
Home?

If so send us your address and 80 cents IN
stamps or postal note for our new book con-
tanning over Fifty different Styles and Plans
Of Houses coating from 500 to s3,5o0, sui5a'
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Evansville, Indiana.
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WAY Is

Reed 3 Chill Cure the best medicine of the age
Because 1t contains NO poisons.
Because it acts directly on this Malaria.
Because it cures promptly and surely.
Because it does not break down the system,
but builds 1T up.
Because it makes the patient so strong and
robust after using IT,
Because of It's great nurity, great strength,
positive action and perfect harmlessness 10
is the best on earth. Always use REEDS CHILL
CuRE. For sale by r. NJ. Littell, OpeloaSaS,
and Blake j. Durke, Washington. fs3
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1889-03-23

The following, from tbs pen of Mr.. L.
P. BardwelI, editor ofthe Marion (Iowa)
Pilot, will, we believe, be of interest to
many of our readers. He says: It is
with pleasure that I certify to the real
merits of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
i have used it in my family for years
and have always found it most excel
lent, and especially for colds, Group
and sore throat. It il safe and effect
iye,'' For sale by F. Z. Bailey
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1889-03-23
Bucklen,s 4Arniea Salve

The best salve In the world for cuts
bruises, sores. ulcers salt rhenm
fever sores. letter. chapped hands
chilbIains, corns, aud all skin eruptions
and positively cures piles. or no pay
required. It is guaranteed to give per
feet satisfaction, OF money refunded
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
T. E. Bailey.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1889-03-23
The Public Roads.

We perceive that preparation il be-.
ing made on several of our public roads
leading into Opelousas to put them in
order. We say preparation, becanse
the sides of the roads have been MOVED
ana left In that condition, we presume
preparatory to using the road machine
We are pleased to see this. We would
however, suggest in this connection.
tnat II the plowing was deeper and
more thorough, the road machine could
De worked to greater advantage and
with more ease to the teams dra wing it
The machine is really intended to
scrape and throw into proper position
on the road loose dirt 1t was not in.
tended to cut hard earth, though it will
DO It. If sufficient pressure is put on it
But when it is made to cut hard earth
the strain on the team is great And
this happens whenever the preparatory
blowing is lightly or imperfectly done.
We have noticed for several wears past
that much more blowing is frequently
done On the road sides, than is utilized
by the machine. That is the land is
Plowed and left in that condition even
the bitches on the sides being left as
they were, unopened This is useless
Work-labor lost; better simply open
the bitches to keep the water during
the rainy season from standing on the
road, and wait until the road machine
is ready for work before blowing the
sides of the road
We have often heard persons subject
to road duty say that the season select
ed for working on the roads, viz early
spring and fall, is unfavorable to the
planter it takes him from his crop.
Then if winter is suggested as good
time, they meet that suggestion with
the objection-roads can't be worked
in the winter: it is then too wet and
they would be made impossible Now,
it strikes us that there is part of the
work that could be done in the winter.
The drains could be well opened, and
the water thus prevented from accumu-
lating on the roads. Then the work
remaining to be done later, say early in
the spring. would consist ia simply
blowing the sides and throwing up the
loose earth with the road machine. This
would not require much time, aud
would interfere very little with the op-
erations of the farm. A little system,
it seems to us, is all that is needed in
this important matter of working the
highways, to render it successful and to
largely compensate those who may give
time and labor to the work. "a stitch
in time saves nine" will apply to work
on the public roads as we'll as to W'erk
on private garments. Have your drains
properly opened before the rainy sea-
son sets in, and the moment it is discov-
cred that a mud hole is beginning to
form, fill it up with dry dirt, and such
a thing as bog on the highways of the
parish will not be heard of hereafter.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1889-03-23

Persons troubled with rheumatism
should try Chamberlain's Pain Balm.
One application will ease the pain, and
its continued use has cured many cases
of chronic and inf1amniatory rheuma-
tism that had resisted other remedies
and even the treatment of the best
physicians. Price, 30 cents per bottle.
For sale by r. q. Bailey.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1889-03-23

IF Harrison has to leave New York
out of the Cabinet on account of fac
tional differences there, and has to leave
the South out on account of factiooal
differences there, Cabinet makiDg5Fill
.be a sort ef New England picnic, won't
it9 However, the West will be some.
where 10 the neighborhood .-Richmond
Whig, Dem.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1889-03-23

Carpenters have been busily engaged
this week demolishiDg the residence OF
Mr.. j. Meyers, on Union street, prepaT-
atorv to the erection ofan elegant mod.
eru structure on the site. Fl few more
of our we'll to do citizens, instead OF
boarding their surplus dollars, would
employ them in similar manner, the
appearance of our pretty town would
be rr1ch improved and they would have
the satisfaction of possessing thing
OF beauty which, as some one has
truly said, is "a joy forever"
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1889-03-23

Godey'a Lady's Book speaks for it.
self and needs no praise. The March
number. now before Us, 10 fair indica-
tI0nof the value of this favorite publica-
lion the year round. 1t is sparkling,
apicy, sensible, and sure to please all
ladies who want magazine for home
Improvement, fashion, intelligence, and
general culture. Subscription price S2
per year. Address, Godey's Lady's
Book, 1926 Arch Street, Philadelphia,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1889-03-23

Speaking Of the Iawlessness existing
In Ohio. the N. Y. Telegram says: Ii
Foraker, as he says, knows the men
Who have committed these outrages,
and prosecutes them with nothing worse
lShau official warnings, he is accessory
Is the crimes. He can twist aud squitm
till his hair is gray, but if be fails to
find indictments against these wretches
the nublic will find an indictment
against him. Ii has found it al19ady..
He i branded as an executive coward.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1889-03-23

Dr. c. P. Wilkinson, President of the
State Board of Health, says regarding
the health of Louisiana: The average
mortality for the whole United States
is 14.70 per 1000 for the whites and
1929 for the blacks. Now aS
to the position which Louisiana occu-
pies in the white list: | am very sure
that Vermont, Tennessee, Indiana and
Texas have each of them enviable repu-
tations f9H, healthfulness, and favorable
coihparison of Louisiana with any of
tie four would undoubtedly excite
derision. What are the factsq YER
mont has white mortality of Is. 12 per
IOOGs, Ten,tlssee, 1921 Louisiana,
Is AS; Indiana, 1888, and Texas, 1886 ;
or, in this group of known healthy
states, Louisiana stands superior TO two
and presents only very small frac-
tional inferiority TO the others.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1889-03-23

Tie epidemic Of measles, which has
been prevailing in town for some weeks,
shows no sign of abating. We fire.
quently hear of four, five, and six cases
ii one house at the same time. Fortu-
nately the type is a mild Que and no
deaths have occurred.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1889-03-23
TOWN PROPERTY FOR SALE.

A CENTRALLY located and desirabie
a business etaud on Main street, Opelou'
sas, consisting of bnilding suitable for resi-
deuce and small store. being the property
next 10 the postofice. This property will be
sold very cheap for cash. or half cash and
balance on terms to suit purchaser. Apply
to Mrs Edmond G. Dapra. -Aeh &S GU
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1889-03-23

Oh last Saturday Giles Watson as
saulted and severely beat over the head
Ritb d heavy stick on Manuel Plea
ynne, who, though pretty badly hurt,
viii recover. Both parties are colored.
The disturbance took place on Mr.. j.
Il. Boagni's plantation, near town.
Watson is in jail.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1889-03-23

The new ceiling recently placed in
the Court House does not give general
satisfaction, being uneven and therefore
ansightly. We understand that the
proper authorities will decline to ae-
espt the work. When the contract was
awarded last January we wrote: =
"and the yigilaHx President of sur
Police Jury, who is also chairman of
the committee on repairs, will doubt
less zee that the work is thoroughly
veil done.H We are pleased to know
sAat our prediction is about to be veri-
fiad.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1889-03-23

VE1HE Contract to rebuild Auzenne's Bridge,
4 across the Teehe, will be let to the low.
est responsible bidder, at N. C. Devilliers'
store, on SATURDAY, the 23d day of March,
1889, between the hours of IL o'clock a. m.
and IL M.
Specifications of contract to be made known
Oh the day of sale.
March I6, ISS9.2t for Committee.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1889-03-23

That was a rather rough joke on our
risky confrere of the Democrat last
Tuesday evening, TO be uncerem0ni-
gusly pressed into service by the Dise.
tEict C0nrt as d juror on criminal case
nAiDg tried before that tribunal, just %
lse was preparing TO get himself inside
q fllat lovely costume lie had been get
ing mp, regakdless of expense, for the
ass4ueEade Hop of the @. 5. G. to come
GO that evening. We learn that ne
aIss tried to give the sheriff the slip,
nus falling in that, he tried to beg on !;
nus the sheriff was obdurate, and hs1n-
nasly offered to compromiae By prom
sing TO serve on twenty juries some
etner day. if he would only be spared
thls time; but the officers of the law
Mere inexorahle, while the attorneys on
posh sides Of the case were favorably
"a pcaed--tOWards holding him and
~ was therefore sworn In, while the
Riagllt antlcipatiOns of d new, revised
aA0 improved edition of the fun had at
sae Mardi- Gras ball fadsd away before
Als dlaappointed vision like dream,
Aaa had that case been tried just then,
Me eon't know what might have been
sae egpsequences. But somehow our
a.sg contemporary must have ousWit.
ssa Ehem after all, as among the eToWd
Z. niaskers at the ball that night we
served one in particular with pro-
Aaslon Of stomach and red hair, VINO
siAh snthnsiaBtic vim worked the occa-
84sE tod gill IL vraa yvnrkf1--re0aTdIes 0l
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1889-03-23

On Tuesday, April 23d, the opelou-
sas philharmonic, Literary and ORA
matte Association will give their nrst
dramatic entertainment Nc Perrodin' 2
Han. the play selected being the great
temperance drama, Len Sign1s y =, 9
Rarroom. Active reIeaEsals by q tai
ented and iudiciously selected cast nave
bean Id progress for some time, ana an
excellent rendition Of this fine play may
he confidently expected.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1889-03-23

There is no danger in giving Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy TO children. as
ii contains no injurious substance; be-
sides, IL is uneQualed for colds and
Group. Children like it. For sale by
f. e. Bailey.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1889-03-23

Group can always be prevented by
giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
as soon as the child becomes hoarse. u
is pleasant to take. Price, so cents per
bottle. For sale by e. E. Bailey.
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NOTICE.

A MEETING Of the Teachers Of the Public
"A Schools of this Parish is called for Satur'
day, March 80 1889. at 10 o'clock a. M, a. tns
Social Club Hail. Opeloasas. for tne puEposS
of organizinp \ Teachers Institute. The pub
lie s,rs invirsd L. E. LIFTELL,
March 23.2s Parish superintendent.
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Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is fa-
nous for its prompt and efectual cures
of coughs and colds. The most severe
cold may be loosened and relieved by a
few doses of this valuable remedy. For
sale by T. E. Bailey.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1889-03-23

j. b. Sandoz g. Bro have a large
stock of Carriages, Hacks, Buggies,
Gigs, etc, which they are selling at the
owest living prices. Call and inspect
the file assortment now Oh hand.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1889-03-23

& TIE Baton Rouge Advocate says that
the State Normal School at Natehitoches
isis ID splendid condition, with one
hundred and thirty five pupils in at.
tsndance, and O promising outlook for
largely increasing numbers"
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1889-03-23

Probate Gaurt, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 4674
Ea ATE OF ELIZA MeCLELLAED.
WhereaS Theogene Chachers, of the parish
of ST. Landry, administrator Of the above on.
titled estate, has filed a final tableau and
distribution of funds of said estate, accompa-
MED by his petition praying for tho homolo-
cation of the same;
And whereas, notice of fling Of said petit
tion and tableau has been ordered by an or
der Of court bearing date March llth, 1889;
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to all
persons Interested to make opposition to said
of Opelousas, within the time required by law,
why said tableau should not bs homologsted
and confirmed.
M THOMPSON,
March I6 1889 Clerk
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1889-03-23

We publish 10 another column the
aroeeediDgs Of the Town Council sitting
as the Market Building Committee.
TFe committee Tor the Councii) de-
elined to order the publication of their
proceedings, bnt thinking that the tax
payers would be interested in their pc
fusal we procured a copy of the min
utee and herewith publish them gratis
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1889-03-23

The attention of public school teach
ers il called to the notice in another
column convoking meeting here next
Saturday for the purpose Of organizing
q Teachers institute.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1889-03-23

The New Market House was accepted
bv the Town Council Oh the 10th and on
the I5th Sunday last) the various
butchers took up their quarters there
ID. u 1t is very neat and connaouIoas
structure and presents quite an elegant
appearance. The ordinance Concerning
tI,e II sale Of meats, fish, game. 6c., VIII
M found in another column
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1889-03-23

MARR1ED.-At the Catholic Church, Opel
0usas. Tuesday, March l9. 1885, by Rev. j. +.
Raymond, Mr.. l.. v MAJOR and Miss LILLE
PERRY.
Two souls with but single thought,
Two hearts that beat as QUE
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1889-03-23

A terrible disaster occurred at Ply
mouth, Pa, on the 25th ult. in which
eleven girls were burned to death in q
factory that took fire BY an explosion
of the machinery.