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The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-21
EvangeIine.

The following is a copy of the petit
tion now being industriously circulated
in this parish, asking for the creation
of the parish of Evangeline:
To the Senate and House of Representatives
of Louisiana, in General Assembly con-
vened:
We, the Undersigned citizens of the
parish of st. Landry, with respect re-
present: That the Parish of SC. Ian.
dry contains one thousand Ave hundred
and sixty two tl562) square miles.
Opelousas, the county seat, is situated
in the south eastern portion of the Par
ish, several miles outside the geogra-
phical center. Persons residing in the
extreme western portion of the parish
are obliged to travel fifty miles to
transact their business at the Court
house. I'm the absence of railways,
great expense is necessarily incurred
in the transaction of public and private
business. The roads are intersected
BY numerous gnlleys and rayines, and
the bridges across these are frequently
carried away by freshets, impeding
and sometimes intercepting travel.
and expensive delays grow
out Of this state of affairs, and prac-
tical denial of Justice to litigants and
parties accused of crime is q necessary
consequence. Parties accnsed of crime
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-21
OPELOUsAs, PARISH OF LANDRY, LA, JUNE 21 1890.

are entitled to speedy trial. The
number of untried cases of the docket
of the Court clearly show that grea
wrong is being perpetrated. THAI
wrong cannot be remedied by the Off
GERS of the Court. There is no remedy
except in the division of the Parish. A
division of the Parish as hereinafter
described would reduce the distance to
be Travelled by one half and the ex-
pense at least one third. But the re-
duction of expense is less important
than the nearer approach to justice
which could be attained by the pro-
posed division. But a better reason
than all the rest is that we desire IA
division of the parish. The parties
Immediately concerned are more COM
petent to decide what is best for them
selves than others can possibly be.
The parties living within the limits of
the proposed new Parish, who will have
to meet the expense Of erecting public
buildings, are the very ones who es-
pecially desire the division. A large
portion of the people residing to the
east of the line of demarcation are men
of broad views and enlightened under
standing who, while not especially de-
string division, are willing to concede
it as matter of right and justice.
In view of the foregoing reasons and
others that will readily suggest them
selves to your honorable body, we
respectfully pray that you pass an en-
abling act authorizing an election to be
held to take the sense of the people
of the Parish of st. Landry OH the ques-
tion of dividing the parish and Great
ing the new Parish of Evangeline from
the western portion of st. Landry the
line of division to run as follows
North joins Avoyelles and Rapides,
west Calcasien, south Acadia and st.
Landry, to the S. w. corner of T. 6 s.
R. 3 E., then following the division line
between T. 6 S. r. 3 E., then following
the division line between T. S. R. 2
Z. and t. 6 S. r. 3 E., mp to S. w. cor
ner of I. S 5. R. 3 E., then eastward on
township line between T. S. R. 3 E.
and T. S. R. E. two miles, then in
direct line to the gully beneath the CEN
ter of Garrigues bridge, then following
said gully to it's junction with Bayou
Carron, then following said bayou down
eastward to the next township line,
then following said township line up to
Avoyelles.
The territory west of the line of de-
markation, which it is proposed to call
the parish of Evangeline, will con-
tain about seven hundred and fifty (75O
square miles, leaving abont eight hun
dred and twelve (5l2) square miles
for the remainder in the old Parish. 1t
will be seen that each Parish, after
the proposed division shall have been
consummated, will contain an extent
of territory and population much in
excess of the constitutional require.
ments. Each of the Parishes will ex-
ceed in extent of territory and popula-
tion many of the Parishes of the State.
The Court House site to be decided af-
ter division by ballot Wherefore we
will always pray
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-21
Citizens Meeting at Bunk lie.

We make the following extractsofa ON
the official proceedings of the neW par
ish meeting held at Pearce's Hall, on
the 10th inst. These people seem to
be in earnest: ~
The meeting went into permanent
| organization, Captain Havard, of Big
Cane, being called to the chair by an
unanimous vote.
Mr.. T. P. Firth explained the object
Cf the meeting.
Mr.. Nj. l.. Swords gave very forcible
review of the present outlook in st Ian
dry and the reasons upon which they
base their hope of success in the present
movement.
Resolved, that the following named
gentlemen be and are hereby selected to
go to Baton Rouge on Monday, the 10th
day of June, 1890, for the purpose of as
sisting aad cooperating with the Sen
ators and Representatives ofSt. Landry
and Avoyelles and urge them to form a
new parish ont of territory lying in
north st. Landry and south Avoyelles
Marksyille, La. Judge VIM. Hall,
Sheriff c. Cannon, E. j. Joffrion, C. P.
Couvillion, A. j. Lafargue, G.. L. Mayer.
Bunkie IT. B. Kimbro, j. P. Snellings,
NJ. K. Pearce, j. T. johnson, T. P. Firth.
Morrow: : F. E. Bell, DR.. V. C. Rey-
nolds, E. j. Morrow, w. F. Clopton.
Rosa: CIV. Ward, j. G.. Heath. CIV.
Havard, E. o. Hayes.
Melville L. j. Dodge, w. G. Gordon,
E. G.. Richard. w. j. Bentley.
Big Cane L. s. Havard, L. J. Slaou.
L. Goudchaux, NJ. L. Swords.
Evergreen S. s. Pearce, j. G. Burley,
G.. B. Genin, A. E. Haley.
Mansura E. Jofrion, O. Chatalan.
Corner J. w. Cooper.
Point Maigrr I'M. |. Riland.
Egg Bend E. j. Didier, C. Kellous.
Eola : DR.. w. D. Haas, Hon. D. B.
Hudson, JEFF Caldwell, F. M. Haygood, !,
DIR. C. D. Owens.
Chicot Can't. Sam Haas, Frank
Wharton, DR.. w. E, Hawkins and Eli
Clark.
Barbreck CD. Thompson, A. G..
Townsend, M. f. Street.
Whiteville Alec Stagg, E. C. Mil :.
burn, E. Dubuisson, John E. Bacon.
Bayou Current : j. A. Richard, E c.
Hay eS, w H. UOFQOD.
Beaver Greek Chas. Dossman.
Cottonport: DR.. CD. Ducot6, Theo-
phile Lemoine, L. L. Coco.
Moreanville : L. Boyer, DIR. L. Rabe
lais.
Berrodino j. q. Thier, EugeneG Gau-
thier.
Choupique: j. B. Plauchie, NJ. NJ.
Matthews.
Simsport : L. A. Joffrion, j. E. Tru-
deau, I. P. Harmanson, E. j. Norwood,
w. r. Perkins, Noel Norwood.
Resolved, That the delegates appoint
ed by this body to visit Baton Rouge,
be requested to circulate petitions in
their respective neighborhoods and OBJ
tain the signatures Of oil citizens, asking
our members Of the General Assembly
to support an act to create new parish
from territory in north st. Landry ana
south Avoyelles. (Adopted.)
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-21
Prepare fou. nlae Worst.

Summer comes as very pleasant change
alter the rgors of Il long, cold winter. Its
blue skies, its balmy breezes, its bright flow
ers and green fields are delicious indeed. But
summer has its dark as well as its bright side.
Lurking within its breezes and its flowers are
lnnnmerable ills that prey upon the human
body. Do not be deceived by appearances.
Be warned in time and be prepared for the
worst. With bottle of Peruna and one of
Man-a.lin in the house you are safe enough.
Do hot fail to keep them constantly on hand.
There is not single summer complaint that
they will not promptly correct. Troubles
of the Stomach, Liver, Kidneys and Bow
els, which are so common at this season of the
year. all yield quickly to these remarkable
Family Medicines They will be found in
valuable. Sold by all druggists 81 a bottle.
For sale by F. E. Bailey, druggist.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-21

MILLINERY. Ladies' Trimmed Hats
Remember that ]. Meyers & Co. are
the pioneers in low priced trimmed
hats. They have again secnred large
lot of stylish hats and are selling them
at still lower prices to make room for
fresh stock constantly arriving.
Their 25 cents hats will sell any
where at Is cents, while their SO and rs
cents hats are worth fully from one to
two dollars.
They have just received lot of fin
est ladies' hats worth So and So which
they are selling out rapidly at prices
from $2. so to $3.50.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-21
Adw. r. Goodwin.

1as community waschocked on We'd
asssaay ! afternoon to learn that Mr.. e.
doodwin, editor of the st. Landry
assal ocfat, had died In New Orleans a
ssW honEa before. He had gone to-
.ssN orleans on Saturday for medical
treatment and on the following day the
ssnEseoaaa " at the Charity Hospital re.
nasea ss. him Of q large quantity oil pus
lssoA sne abseees which had troubled
~ Ior several months, and strong
sslsss were then entertained that he
1919 recover. Bat the operation had
"a deferred too long; he was TOO
asaE g withstand The shock. and three
n sss 's a.seI z ward he died. He was buried
IL lssss wv j y atlonal Cemetery ait Chalmette,
Is'aas New Orleans.
81 Go0dwin was d native of New
..s 1elf, Mass, and served ia tho late
ii ~ sergeant of Co. IT. Third Massa-
sssss ,sss;sss cavalry After the war lie To-
sass 49, as Lafayette, aud about 1871
i nls residence In this parish.
Iass II = postmaster sssa nc Washington from
sss q sp \, 100 and was at one time edi-
Il 4 s So: .se Washington Argus. He was
ss. 4.lse member of tho Louisiana
s,.,s. MI g Ocahtlon and for the past 18
ss AaM been the editor of the
~ Democrat He had conaid-
III 81. i. aRiEude for newspaper work,
s ~ a'stn0eFat under hss manage.
ss ead considerably improved.
IlsIe fekaig,;y.r. - ST - = s. 80
8 patrons had secured manv new
As ss.s j sssa.a w naenre and snnny. gener-
|:lEs> naenf, ne was universally
! B.Is e enr community by old and
''ss NAise and black. ar Canfagler-
III III sssas e1 kee esarAle, and liis 80 tak-
'sss ..sAA sent . pang of regret to
1sAsls ln gpel0asas and ST. Ian
ee II bin aahes.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-21
Personal.

MIR. B. Lambert, of Crowley, was in
town last Saturday.
Misses Corinne Todd and Gertie Bell,
or Washington, were in town on Thurs
day.
Miss Cecile Schwartz, of New Or
leans, is on visit here, as the guest of
Mrs. j. Bloch.
Miss Augusta Schmalinski, of Alex
andria, will spend some time in our
town with her friend Miss Jacobs.
Miss Pauline Blum, of Lake Charles,
is visiting her cousin Alphonse Levy,
Esq,
Mrs Henry Roos, of New Orleans, is
spending some time in our midst, rs
the guest of Mrs j. Myers.
Miss Lou White, of Alexandria, is Wis
ting her friend Miss Johnnie Brooks.
Mrs. Frances Rosenthal (nfe Munzes-
heimer), formerly of this place, but q
resident of Dallas, Tex, for the past
nine years, is visiting the family of
Mr.. Sol Loeb.
Miss Rosa Firnberg, who remained
in Alexandria on the day of the excur-
sion, returned home on Wednesday
last.
Mrs. j. w. Eckart and family, of New
Iberia, are spending some time with
relatives here.
Mr.. P. Del Buono was called away
suddenly to Ell Paso, Tex, on account
of the death of his mother.
Mr.. Isaac Roos made flying visit to
Crowley this week.
Mr.. Henry Irion paid a visit to his
relatives at Eola last week
Miss Mary Littell is on visit to New
Iberia, with a view of completing her
course in telegraphy.
Mr.. M. Goslinski departed on last
train for visit to relatives
at Woodville, Miss.
Master Carlton Ogden accompa-
MED by Miss Eva Williams and
his sisters Misses Nnna and Mabel, paid
a flying visit to our sister town of
on Wednesday.
Mr.. Jos. G Bourque, who resides
near Prud'hot ne City, dropped in to
see us on Thuk dag. He reports crops
in his section fine, but somewhat grassy,
owing to the recent rains.
Messrs. B. F. Meginiey and w. C.
Perranlt, left on Monday evenings
train for New Orleans.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-21
ASSESSORS NOTICE
To-
IT A KIP a Y E r. q .
OFFICE OF ASSESSOR,
OPELoUsAS, La, June 7th, 1890.

OFELUUsAS, la, JUNe Etu, I5SU.
All persons liable to taxation upon any des-
eripti0n of property, whether feal estate. or
moyables, are hereby notified that in confor-
Act that the enlisting OF the property, and the
estimated valuation made therein by the said
Assessor in accordance with law, and that the
SAD lists VIII De exposed in the ONCE OF the
a term OF twenty days, beginning next after
the ten days required for notice as herein pro-
vided shall have expired. ALI taxpayers are
earnestly invited to avail themselves Of the op-
portunity afforded to make known their OBJ
jeetions to any assessments, and to test their
corrections in the matter provided by law.
f. SUMPTER TAYLOR,
June 7-5t Assessor.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-21

Last Monday at Lasalle's store, two
eolored men got into a dispute over
some trivial matter, which resulted in
d "scrimmage" in which one of the
helligerents got an ugly cut from a
knife over the eye. One was jailed and
the other laid up for repairs.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-21
JUDICIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 35s2
Estate OF MARY r. ANDERSON.
Whereas, Fannie Anderson Bowling, of the
parish of Orleans, has applied BY her petit
tion to be appointed Administrative of the es.
tate of Mary T. Anderson, deceased, late OF
st. Landry parish;
Therefore, any person intending to make
opposition to said appointment win file the
same in writing, in my office, in the town of
Ope1ousas, within ten days from the present
notice. G.. NJ. THOMPSON,
June ID. 1896. Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-21

We regret to learn of the financial
embarrassment of one of our leading
merchants, Mr.. Joseph Bloch, (whose
large stock of goods was sequestered
ibis week by the sheriff. and trust that
he will soon tide over his difficulties.
Mt, Bloch is a live, broad gauge and
public-spirited citizen, and misfortune
Of this kind to such a man may be
yiewed 40 public calamity.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-21

A telegram from Baton Rouge to the
Times Democrat, dated June II, says ::
The ways and means committee TO-
night took up the license bill and de-
cided to increase the lowest whisky H.
cense from $50 to 5000.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-21

DeSoto Democrat Mrs. Joffrion has
been teaching dancing school in Mans
field for some weeks, left Tuesday night
for Longview, Texas, where she has a
dancing class awaiting her. Mrs. Jof-
frion carries with her the best wishes of
the numerous friends she has made
while in our town.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-21

Mr. c. A. Yancey, representing the
fatnous Clingman Nurseries, of Homer,
Claiborne parish, Ia, is now here TAX
ing orders for fruit and ornamental
trees, grape vines, roses, &c. Mr.. YAM
eey and several assistants will be here
tof several weeks, and they desire it to
bs known that if any of the trees sold
by them two years ago have died they
Will cheerfully replace them free of
charge.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-21

BRIEF PRINTING.-Ou legal friends
having cases before the Supreme Court
are respectfully reminded that we will
make a liberal discount from regular
rates on all orders for Brief printing
handed in previous to the first of July.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-21

On the 10th inst, a large meeting
was held at Bunkie, Avoyelles parish,
in the interest of the latest new parish
scheme which contemplates the forma-
tion of parish out of territory lying in
north ST.. Landry and south Avoyelles.
The scheme has a strong backing in
Avoyelles, and some of the leading citi-
zens of that portion of st. Landry which
it is proposed to lop off are actively en-
listed in the movement. Concerning
this meeting and it's objects the Bunkie
Blade of the 18th says:
The meeting was largely attended by
delegates from both parishes, who seem
ed to be enthusiastic over the prospects
of getting a new parish. If the new par
ish is formed it will settle forever the
Court HopSe question in this parish,
which has agitated the public mind for
the past four years, and if not settled in
some permanent way will end in one of
the bloodiest struggles known to paro-
chial history.
The formation of a new parish will
not only settle the Court House ques-
tion in this parish, but will be- of un-
bounded convenience to the people of
north st. Landry, rs in some sections
they have to travel 30 and 40 miles by
land to attend court.
There is no doubt but that three
fourths or probably seyen-eighths of
the parish of 10 Ioyelles will vote for the
formation of new parish. Tho high
lands would cast q solid vote in favor
of division, as they know full well that
it will settle forever (f carried) the
struggle for the Court House, which
they know must eventually be moved
unless division is made or some com.
promise be effected between the high
lands and lowlands of the parish.
If the parish of Evangeline be formed
from territory lying in south and south
western st. Landry, it will undoubtedly
materially damage Opelousas. This has
been very clearly demonstrated by the
formation of Acadia parish, which has
in many respects damaged Opelousas
The people recognize this fact, and will
no doubt literally support this new
parish move. The Sc. ators and Repre-
senfatives of st. LIZ regerknowing that
the formation of the "A IA of Evangel-
inc will damage their parish seat, will
surely champion the bill as soon as it
is laid before them.
It is to be hoped that our Represent
atives and Senators will, without de-
lay, act upon this matter and. as it is
the voice of almost the entire popula-
ton of Ayoyelles parish. grant us an
enabling act, or according to Art. 249
of the Constitution, which gives them
the power to create new parishes, de-
eide the question without submitting it
to the vote OF the people.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-21

Plans for the proposed public build
ing at opelousas- are completed, and
bids for construction will be advertised
within month.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-21

J.. T.. Morris will write an insurance
policy against wind-storms, tornados,
cyclones, fire and lightning. Rates just
as low rs any responsible companies.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-21

just received, large lot of gentle
mems summer silk scarfs, bought at a
bankrupt sale. which we offer at 10 and
25 cents, worth 40 and so cents.
r. MEYERS e. Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-21

The Opelousas Social Club will give
Q grand German at their hall next
Thursday night, June Goth. Admis-
sion gentlemen $l.O0 ladies free.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-21

The election last Monday, for mem
Der of the Board of Police of our town,
TO replace Capt. L. A. Black, recently
deceased, was quite spirited affair.
enly two candidates were in the field
'Messrs. Geo. Pnlford and B. F. Megin-
ley. 286 votes were polled, Mr.. Pul-
ford being elected by 8 majority. He
will doubtless make very efficient
member.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-21

1lle First National Bank of Opelou.
sss having received its final papers
rem the government officers at Wash
/ a.on, y now prepared to transact all
pasanesa purtaining to a National Bank,
Aaa solicits the patronage of all re-
aalIlng its services. In another column
WlsI % fonnd the notice from the Comp
Il .eollsF of the Currency, also the card Of
'shs bank. The officers of the bank re.
Rols very fair business during the
prove from this On.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-21

DIED.-Near Opelousas, June Ia, 1890, Jos.
III. HAYES, aged "a years.
10 Opeiousas, June 90, 1890, JOHN Ron.
.ERIcK, son of Dr. w. H. Thompson and Kate
Ryan, aged 10 months and 8 days.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-21

A watch for only two dollars and fifty
cents, warranted to keep good time, at
r. Mornhinveg's jewelry store.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-21

The many friends of Lieutenant Joe
GautFeaux land the Bull Battery .
boys ~ particularly, will be pleased to
earn 4 that be has just opened hotel at
No' ~ Bourbon street, New Orleans,
1liere lle is prepared to furnish the best
q Recommendations to all who may fa-
EoF him with their patronage. His
houae 10 centrally located, rooms con-
Senlent and airy, and table supplied
Nlsh the best the market affords. Give
ialn 2 call when you visit New Orleans.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-21

I make a speciality of soda and fancy
crackers. My stock is always fresh.
c.. DIETLEIN.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-21

Mr.. Alex E. Smith, of Grand Coteau,
representing the Southwestern Library
Association, gave Us aD appreciated call
lhis week.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-21

Finest lot of fancy candies, always
fresh, at G. Dietlein's.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-21
VOL. XXXVII.
OpeIousas Courier,

Brief printing done at this office, with
neatness and dispatch, at usual rates.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-21

Among the exenrsionisfs to Alexan-
dria last Sunday were Misses Alice
Dietlein, Doucie and Annie Andrns,
Annie Gordon, Bessie Lewis, Eva and
Pink Williams, Marie Bailey, Cora
Stagg, Susie Wells, Malou Lastrapes,
Johnnie Brooks, Rosa Firnberg, Rose
Perrodin, Fannie and Yetta Jacobs,
Lise and Carrie Chacher6, Della Tay-
lor, Mamie Dejean, Fannie Firnberg,
Mrs. M. d. Lewis, Mrs J. B. Clements,
Mrs. F. 3. Bailey, Mrs. C. Bailey, Mrs.
G. T.. Durre, and Messrs. Jno. Jacobs,
Jn0. j.. Healey, Jas. Lewis, Chas w
Lewis, Laurent Laeombe, Ashton Nor
gan, Lucas Fontenot, Aaron Loeb,
Allen Sandoz, JAS. O. Chacher6, L. b..
Chacher6, r. Mornhinyeg, u j. Thomp-
son, George Moriarty, G. B. Andrus.
N. Lazaro, Henry Hrion, DR.. ] F. Sal
zan, W. Casachere, HebraFd C0meau.
Albert ClearY, Sidney Hebrard, Joe and
Lep Firnherg, DR.. Willie, Lastrapes,
j. j. Perrodin, E. g Dapre, Leo Gar,
land, Fred Sandoz, Ferdinand VOORHEES,,
Iaidore silverberesand Charley Elms.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-21

If you have Briefs to print, hand 10
yonr orders early and avoid The rllslls
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-21
DISSOLUTION OF CCfARTNERSHIP
BLACK s. MORRIS

NOTICE is hereby given that owing to the
IN death of Capt. l.. &, Black the insurance
firm of
BLACK s. MORRIS
is this day dissolved.
The undersigned will continue the business
at the old stand and respectfully solicits
continuance of the patronage so literally ex-
tended to the late firm in the past.
Parties having claims against the firm will
present them to the undersigned for settle
ment, and those indebted to the same are re-
quested to come forward and settle without
delay. j. l.. MORRIS.
OpeIousas MAY 81, 1890. st
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-21

Mr.. Albert Baldwin, Sr., president of
the New Orleans National Bank, one of
the strongest financial institutions in
the South, has been elected one of the
honorary vice presidents of the Board
Of Managers of tho American Sunday
School Union. This body embraces a
large majority of the Sunday School in
terests of the entire country. and the
honor bestowed. upon Mr.. Baldwin is a
mark of recognition of his valuable ser
vices in the cause of American Sunday
Schools.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-21

While in Alexandria last Sunday we
visited the Town Talk printing Office,
E. I'll. Mccormick proprietor, and were
surprised at the completeness of its ap-
pointments. Besides its large newspa-
per and job outfits, including fine pa
per cntter, q new folding machine has
been recently added to the establish
ment, aud like its two presses, is run
by steam "a 2-horae power engine fur
nishing the motive power. Bro. Nc
Cormick can certainly boast of possess
ing one of the best equipped printing
establishments in the State outside of
New Orleans.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1890-11-08
Preferring One Another.

"Preferring one another"-what
does it mean but to think of others
before ones self, not to strive for the
best place, the first choice, the pleas
ATTEST task? Every child has his OPP
portunity to give up his own way
and will, many times in the course
Of a day, and each time he does it
with cheerful heart he is Obeying
the Apostolic command showing him
self kindly affectioned with brotherly
love, preferring others before him
self.
What happy world it would be
if we were all ready to seek, not the
highest, but the lowest place; content
with whatever place is given us; glad
if others have more honor than we;
glad if Gods work be done, and His
will be done, whatever part we may
have in doing it!