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Smyrna times., 1890-10-22

The premier ofNew SOuthWales said
in speech delivered before the Cham
ber of deputies of that colony, said that
the present strike in Australia was al
most as disastrous to that country as
a bombardment would be.
Smyrna times., 1890-10-22

There is a law in Kent county, Nd,
against any person betting on an cleo
ton. The fine is not less than fifty,
nor more than five hundred dollars, and
the deposit made on the wager is for
feited for the use of the county.
Smyrna times., 1890-10-22

The funeral in London of Mrs.
Catharine Booth, was q memorable
event, thousands of salvationists from
all parts of England, and delegates from
the British colonies, America, the con-
tinent of Asia being present.
Smyrna times., 1890-10-22

F. NJ. COolege, who has for years
acted as general agent for the Deering
Harvesting Machinery, with headquar.
ters at Dover, has purchased half in
terest in the hardware business of Har-
grove & Co., of SeafOrd, and will re.
move to that place on the first of next
January.
Smyrna times., 1890-10-22

Frank w. Hess. Of Townsend, has
rented the creamery at that place for
one year. He guarantees the farmers
as much for their milk as is given at
the MiddletOwn creamery. ...
Smyrna times., 1890-10-22

While fishing off the Breakwater a
day or two ago, the agent of the Phil
adelphia Maratime Exchange aud his
assistants caught number of young
seals, weighing from two to ten
pounds each. The catch is unpreced-
ted in that locality.
Smyrna times., 1890-10-22

About IS cOlored Republicans from
10 counties in South Carolina met in
Columbia on Wednesday. Resolutions
were adopted declaring, that we 90
not desire social equality, nor demand
political supremacy, as a race, but as
citizens we do demand a just and i'm
partial administration of the Govern
ment under which we live, and just
and fair share in that administration. :"
The negroes were recommended, "for
the betterment of their condition, to
vote for the Haskell State ticket"
Smyrna times., 1890-10-22
THE RACE PROBLEM.

The race problem seems to hang
upon the destinies of these people in
spite of every effort made either to
solve it or shake it off. Before the
war it was emancipation that was
given as a panacea and now the whole
thing is sdrifting tOward--Obliteration. 1t
is proposed to ask for national legisla-
ton to open up or remove the restric-
tions upon the great rising tide ready
to flow over, and bubble up and per-
meate everywhere over here from the
countless boards of the far east. 1t is
proposed to Obliterate the negro g iden-
tity and Obtrusiveness upon the eco
nOmicai sky of the South by an ANAL
gamation of them with the Japanese or
Chinese or Malays or something, it
matters little, SO that he goes.
This hybredinizing the SambO of the
South with the Tommy of Japan, has
one outlook not perhaps thought of.
Suppose the Jap became Obliterated in
the strong physical make up charac-
terizing the Southern darkie, what a
sad outlook that would be for the bril-
liantly outlined sequel. Instead of the
negro dying out he would be-dying
in,-in his own vices and the imported
ones too. Itis very evident that some
thing needs be done to improve the
status of the negro as he exists to-day
In the South. AS a mechanic he is
a successful failure simply because his
tutors were not sufficiently skilled
themselves to teach. Like master
like man" crops up in all kinds of work
entrusted to them to execute. speak
now from experience, having had to
handle some of them while here and
can verify to their general worthless
ness. They do not seem to take sufi
eient interest in what they are set to
do to inspire moderate degree of en-
thusiasm to carry them through the
day regardless of how time is passing.
Inherently the negro is a born musi
clan, and when he is not that, he is q
sharper gambler. Cuteness is the one
tact If rightly directed would soon lead
Smyrna times., 1890-10-22
DRINKING WATER.

l did not know thefull value of good
water until some time here. 1t appears
that surface drainage is the trouble al
though the wells are dug very deep.
They do not line up the wells with
frame and brick but dig down thirty
or more feet in a series of terraeed
steps. No pumps are ever used except
in Artesian Wells, the water being
drawn with a windlass or rope running
through a sheared block pulley, one
end of the rope having attached to it
the bucket. This mode implies open
wells at the top and of course are af-
fected by the pressure of the atmOs-
phere, whether it be pure or impure
Boiling the water is offered in extenua-
ton, but no one wants to take that
trouble, besides the taste becomes in
sipid. In New Orleans l am told that
reliance is placed altogether upon
tanks or cisterns to catch rain water as
the great river drains into every well
dug. The fish fare badly in Southern
waters, acquiring a cOppery taste
which, however is lost under hard fry
when they become crisp, and palata-
BILE. The same holds good with oys-
ters. The supply for the Southwest
comes mainly from the Gulf Coast from
New Orleans clear around to cape Car
niveral on the east coast of Florida.
the best come from the numerous keys
or islands lying adjacent to the coast
of the latter state, its entire length.
Smyrna times., 1890-10-22

The importance of purifying the blood can
not be Overestimated, for without pure blood
you cannot enjoy good health.
AT this season nearly. every one needs a
good medicine to purify, vitalize, and enrich
the blood, and We ask you to try Hoods
DoOUIian Sarsaparilla. 1t strengthens
ONuilotI and builds up the system,
creates an appetite, and tones the digestion,
while it eradicates disease. The peculiar
combination, proportion, and preparation
of the vegetable remedies used give to
Hoods Sarsaparilla pecul- T. TLooIe
lar curative powers. No " lISOIl
Othermedicine has such n record of wonderful
cures. If you have made up your mind to
buy Hoods Sarsaparilla do not be induced to
take any other instead. 1t is a Peculiar
Medicine, and is worthy. your confidence.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is sold by all druggists.
Prepared by c. I. Hood s Co., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
Smyrna times., 1890-10-22
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Company.
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MONEY UNEMPLOYED or waiting investment can
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INTEREST PAID on deposits of money as fol-
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deposits payable after 10 days notice; per
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Special rates for large sums to remain for a year
or longer.
SPECIAL ATTENTION given to the accounts Of
Ladies, also to those of Executors, Administra
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Correspondence solicited and full information
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Smyrna times., 1890-10-22
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1t is more satisfactory and desirable in every
way to employ well organized and reliable
Trnst Company for the settlement of estates than
it Is TO entrust such business to an Individual
who may die before his duties are completed.
The life of a Trust Company is virtually per.
petual, and it is therefore able tocomplete all
such undertakings.
This company was chartered for such purposes.
1t acts as Executor. Administrator, Trustee Guar.
dian. Assignee Receiver or for ans trusts of fdu
elary character. It receives deposits aud pays
checks just as any bank, except that il allows
interests on such deposits as follows per cent on
daily balances, payable on demand. ~ per cent
ON Deposits, payable after ten DAYS notice 3 per
cent. on Deposits, payable after 30 days notice
Special rates on deposits made for a year or
longer. Any letters Of inquiry will receive
prompt and careful attention.
WILLIAM BUSH, Prest. OHIO NOWLAND
PRESTON LEA, Vice Pres. Sec and Treas.
WILLARD SALISBURY. JR.. Solicitor.
Smyrna times., 1890-10-22
Interesting Correspondence.

THE following fine specimen of epis-
tOlatOry correspondence was received
two or three weeks ago by Mrs. S. P.
Mason, to whom 1t calls up many rem
iniscenses of the past, and through
whose courtesy we are permitted to
publish it. The writer was daughter
ofMrs. .Reubelle by the second marriage.
Mrs. Reubelle grew up young lady in
Smyrna, Miss Margaret Kennedy, of
rare beauty, intelligence and attractive
ness, marrying, when a young lady
Col. Archer, after his death Maj or Tai
mage both of the U. s., Army, and
finally, in her second widowhOod, 60
ing to France, won the heart and be-
came the wife of Gen. Reubelle, of the
French army. The following are some
of the "reminiscences growing out of
her life.-ED.
Smyrna times., 1890-10-22
WHOLE NO. 1856.
Why need it be?' we sad and sigh
When loving mothers fade and die,
And leave the little ones whose feet


They hoped to guide in pathways sweet.
IT need not be in many cases. All
about us women are dying daily whose
lives might have been saved. 1t seems
to be widespread opinion that when
a woman is fading away with the dis
eases which grow out of female weak
nesses and irregularities, that there is
no help for her But this is not true.
DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is
constantly restoring women afflicted
with diseases of this class to health
and happiness. 1t is the only medi-
cine for these ailments sold by drug
gists, under a positiUe guarantee from
the manufacturers of its giving salts
faction in ever case, or money paid for
it will be refunded.
Smyrna times., 1890-10-22

DR.. Pierce's Pellets, the original and
only genuine Little Liver Pills; 25
cents vial one dose.
Smyrna times., 1890-10-22
NIGHT SCENES.

At night the unusual brilliancy of
the armament amply cOmpensates for
the short twilight that abruptly threw
pail on the glorious play of color,
robing the setting sun. The Milky
Way, holds peerless court from South
west to Northeast in the high heavens 3.
Lower down near the north horizo n
the dipper points unerringly to the
mariners guide the star that wrinkles
far away above the undiscovered North
Pole; To one side the pleiades robe
themselves ia modest worth in the
presence of the shimmering glitter of
the galaxy about them, endless and
seem the number that appear upon
the cold black vault and glow and
greet each others nearness. Presently
a light mantels the dark lines of for
est light breaks gently and soon is
seen a-silver boat upon crimson sea
-as the great luminary rises dripping
from the Atlantic to throw its rays
upon the distant peaks of the Rockies.
Yet, surprising this aerial display is
when in early evening Venus hangs in
the western sky and long before her
mates appear in revelling 10 the full
light of the sun and presenting q
magnificent appearance to the dwellers
in the fair Southland.
JAMES B. sCorT.
Smyrna times., 1890-10-22
THE VARMINTs.

While prOlifeness is as a rule a
marked condition in tie fauna and
fora of the South, it needs, like persim-
mons, the touch of frost to eradicate the
puckery taste belonging to them. 1
have made no acquaintance with rattle
snakes although the country abounds in
them of the exaggerated size,
rattles and a button. What on first
sight amused me most was the appari-
ton of a gopher, an animal that builds
a house to live in under ground and
looks not unlike the under sized shoat.
His great penchant is in roofing the
ground for edible roots and woe be to
the peanut patch he enters into. Pea
nuts are called gophers, here in con-
tradistinctiOn to grOundnuts at the
North. During the late war some of
the most important fOrtifcatiOns were
begun as gopher holes, q regiment un-
der fire throwing itself upon the ground
aud the men digging in the earth with
their tin cups soon had a trench be-
tween themselves and the fire of the
enemy and which if the battle were
prolonged became elaborate field
works. A gopher hole sheltering hu-
man beings can be detected often among
the pines by thin curl of smoke issue
ing from the leaves strewing the ground.
In this sensuous air outdoor life seems
to be required for ones very existence g
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-12
OPELOUsAs, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY. La APRIL 12 1890
Church Point Items.

The backset given the crops by the freeze
on the lst day of March has almost disappear
ed. The corn that was killed was Immediately
replanted, and that which was Just coming D
was not hurt, Tho bulk of the corn crop has
been planted, and good stands have been Sc
cured in most instances.
Many persons have planted rice, sorne cr0ps
are up, and others are planting. If the sea
sons are favorable the rice crop will be qua
drupled this year, the area being immensely
increased, and that without materially reduc-
ing the usual acreage in cotton.
Our village continues to improve and several
new buildings have gone up within the past
few months. The new school building will
soon be erected. There is D prospect now of
new impetus being given to the growth and
progress of the place. Messrs. l.. Schnerb &
Bro, the enterprising young merchants have
bought half of the DIR. Mcmillan tract of land,
that adjoins the Catholic Church property,
and will have it surveyed and divided up into
town lets at an early day. There will be $50
lots, each measuring 50x200 feet, with four
streets running north and south, and two
streets running east and vest. After due ad-
verfisement in the local papers, the lots will
be sold at auction. Purchases can also be made
at private sale on reasonable terms and condi-
tions. Heretofore it has been impossible to
buy lot at anything like a reasonable price.
and the consequence is that buyers have been
frightened away and the growth of the village
checked. Tie Messrs. Schnerb will iuauguraie
the improvements by building q large store
aud residence themselves. Already several
lots have been spoken for, and the prospect lie
that large number will DO sold 10 a remark.
ably short time. With the splendid country
surrounding Church Point, and the immense
trade tributary to it, it is bound to become
thriving town within the next few years.
Mr.. Homere Bsrousse has been quite sick
for the past three weeks, bus is now slowly
recovering. DR.. j. A. Mcmillan, who was dau.
gerousiy sick, is out again. Tho influenza
la grippe-is still very pyevalent-also sore
eyes. The farmers want no rain now. T.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-12
Personal.

Among the callers at our Office this
week Were Mr.. Skipper, of Waco, Tex :,
Mr.. P. Il. Moroney, of Morrow, Dr.. It.
Chachere, of Piaquemine Ridge, and
Judge Culom, late of AvoyeIles, but
now a citizen of Opelousas
Mr. Leon Godehaux, of Big Cane, was
in town on Thursday.
Misses Mary Llttell aud Birdie Har-
manson returned home on Wednesday
from a visit to Big Cane.
Mr.. A. Levy, of the firm of J. Meyers
& Co., returned on Wednesday from
New York, where he made extensive
purchases for the firm
Mr.. Jos. A. Gil left last Monday for
Lake Cbafies.
Master L. Stuart Sandoz, a student
of Acadia College, after spending few
days at home, left here on Monday to
resume his studies
Mr.. Theodore Chacher6 left for New
Orleans On Wednesday.
District Attorney Gibbs, Ct Lake
Charles, was in town this week.
Mr.. w. A. Sandoz, accompanied his
son Fritz to Lafayette Wednesday and
returned on the following. day. The
young man was en- route to Annapolis.
Misses Gertie Bell and Ida Dupre, of
Washington, were in town on Saturday.
Mrs F. l. Sandoz and Misses Marie
Sandnz and Mathilde Wable spent
day or two at Lafayette this week.
Capt. L. A. Black took the train here
on Thursday for Lake Charles.
Mayor Flynn. NJ. A. schmit and
Leon Wolf Of Washington were here
Thursday.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-12
Erouble Ahead.
n. Q. Daily Slater.

n. Q. Daily Stases.
There are some of the Republican pa
psrs that bitterly oppose the passage of
the bill to place Congressional elections
in the South under the control of the
Federal Government and the chief
among them is the Philadelphia Tele-
graph which warns its party that such
a law will lead to q condition of af-
fairs which will plunge the country into
strife without accomplishing any good
results in the way of fairer or mote
peaceful elections in the Southern States.
Speaking of Senator Shermanfs speech
and the complaints which the Republi-
cans are constantly lodging against the
people of this section it says:
Ito attempt to remedy this condi
tion of affairs by force will only be to
add to the dangers and terrors Of the
present to give NO assurance of justice
to the black man; to involve the Fed
eral Government in almost open conflict
with some ten States; to revive and
intensity the sectional feelings Of sus-
piclon and hatred which ought to have
been forever buried long ago. The
bitter words spoken i'm the Senate yes
terday are but indicative of the coming
storm. IF the country escapes moro
disastrous political and race conflict
that it has ever known it will be more
than many sober-minded observers of
the situation at this time expect
The Telegraph is right. It is plain
to the Southern people that the party
led by Sherman, Chandler, Ingalls, and
Hoar are determined to force a race
conflict in the South with the deliberate
intention Of making political capital of
it regardless of the terrible results
which are sure TO, follow o race war,
The South, however, is prepared 60
meet whatever is forced upon it and
the Telegraph, the Republicans and
the Northern people generally can rest
assured that when the Eight begins there
win be no half way doi1gs.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-12

lne First National Bank Of opeiou
sAs may be aet down as d Axed fact. The
anonnt necessary 10 begin operations
aal nearly all been subscribed, and d
lesallen has been selected as d tempo
sAkS piacB Of business -it being the iu-
"a aslsn % shortly erect suitable build
las aoE the bank that will be an orna-
81 81 onr town. The officers Of the
aaak md board of directora are to be
esessapoaed q Of residents Of Opelousaa.
ss'Assa are BOO each; SO per cent be
49, saaaa % soon 40 the officers are
s,sessa and qualified, and balance pay
ssle fen Per cent every so days there
a.ssI /, nntll linal payment. AS oniy
& s..'ltsa nntnher of shares can be had
81 - Fsquifed amount being nearly all
+ s -thoss desiring to take stock
eslQ apply without delay at either
s =. sas lgoIlowing places: j. Meyers g.
l.s. "a Elements & Wilson's, C. Diet
ss1A' " p ReOs'. ,.'s'.s
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-12

j. Meyers g. Co. ale still receiving
daily their large stock Of new goods Just
purchased by Mr.. A. Levy in New York,
mention of which was made ID these
columns few weeks ago. 1t would be
d greater task than we would care to
undertake to give anything like an
enumeration of their large and varied
stock, which is undoubtedly one of the
largest and finest ever brought to
South. West Louisiana, and We will
therefore, merely advise our readers to
pay them a visitand see for themselves.
Being purchased IN large lots from frst
hands, the profits of the nliddle.men
are saved. and their goods can and will
.be.sold at lover prices than have. ruled
heretofore in this market.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-12

-
shs election last Monday for mem
"a ..sss 81 tha Beard of Police of 0pelou-
s fasaltsd ID the election of biessre.
81 s. s'sgt Chaeher6, j. B. Sandoz, L. a..
+ = ;sk. e. ~ LlaiEeyse, E. J. Clements, il.
sss :: SIS 's.st ana +, e. Bailey, all good
s1,'. s,s II. lpssent white men--the 1lrat ex-
81 white Board that has been
sass. sS ss .sa ~ shIa Town for quite d number
|ss s.'.s sssss. Ws congratulate our people
sss slelF choice, and hare strong
,.,l.ss s s'lal y onr town will be better gov.
ss's ,Ss !. seR n slle nexf two years aE least
f1 ...ssss y W. been for many years past.
Is II; sazau eraDie intefest was manifested
',.s senfest. and three hundred and
81 3 .Ia aaas votes we're cast, divided mp
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-12
A Good Position.

To tadies and gentlemen who desire to make
money rapidly we offer splendid opportunity.
We have large humber of agents making
from four to eight dollars per day selling pic
lures Of Jefferson Davis for which there is q
great demand everywhere. If you are already
all agent, no matter what you are selling, you
should carry our pictures You will be sur
prised to see how rapidly they cell. Our out.
ft consists Of four different stylss of pictures,
three of Mr.. Davis and one of Henry W. Grady,
size lixl4 in. and sell for fifty cents each. We
have the finest steel engraving which Mrs Da-
Wis says is the best likeness che has seen Of her
late lamented husband, l4xs9 inches price
$3.50. Outfit complete coneists of all the abuye
mentioned pictures, worth S5 90, but will be
sent to those only who mean business for SO.
This includes the fne steel engraving With
FRAME and glass. We also have fine outfits
for 81 90 but it will pay you to have the best.
This Ia a great opportunity to make money
and you should order at once Or write for par.
tioulars.
We pay agents 60 per cent commission aud
allow them to collect before returning euE
money Oil regular orders for pictures.
P. S. Picture Of either Jefferson Davis or
Henry w. Grady, album size, 8 cents, both
sent to any address for names of z agents and
silver dime or postage stamps All questions
cheerfuliy answered.
DAVIS MEMORIAL CO,
9O7 Main Street, Dallas, Texas
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-12
Probate Court, Parrish Of 81. Landry, NO 5o05

Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, NO 5oa5
ESTATE OF VALERY MAYER, sa.
By virtue Of al order of the Honorable the
Probate Court in and for the parish Of Saint
Landry, there will be sold at public auction,
to the last and highest bidder, by the under.
signed administrator or duly qualified auc-
tloneer, on the plantation hereinafter describ.
ed, in Prairie Gr0s Chevreul, in st. Landry
parish, on WEDNESDAY, April 16, 1896,
the following described property, belonging to
the estate Of Valery Mayer, sr., deceased,
late of the parish Of St. Landry, to.wit:
l. a certain tract of land situated In Prairie
Gros Chsvreuil, III the parish of st. Landry,
containing forty-fve arpeuts, more or lsss,
with buildings and improvements thereon,
bounded on the north by A. D. Mayer, east by
Lucien Mestric. south by Louis Lalonde, and
west hy Pierre Andre.
2. Twelve head Of gentle horned cattle.
3. About twenty head of wild cattle
1. Two creole horses.
5. Two creole mares
6. One FLY.
7. One branding iron figuring thus; FA
s. One lot OF household furniture and kit
chen utausiis.
9. One lot of sheep. about ifty head
Terms-Cash.
JOSEPH CAMY.
March Is, 1890. Administrator.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-12

All the parties known as the Coulee
Groche regulators, who were incarcerat-
Cd 10 the pariah Jail. were released last
Monday under bonds of Sl050 each,
E'ive5of the eight prisoners had been
tried and convicted in our District
Court, but were granted new trial by
tbs suprsme Court, while the others
have not yet been tried.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-12

A school teacher who knows whereof
lie speaks says TINT pupils who have
access TO newspapers at home, compar-
ed with those who have not, are better
readers, better spoilers, better gram
marians, excellent 10 pronunciation
aud read more nntierstandingly. and
obtain practical knowledge of geo.
graphy in almost half time it requires
others. The newspaper is decidedly an
important factor in modern life.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-12

y "A certain Caucasian friend of ours
who lives near Opelousas was IN WASH
ipgton a few days before the election,
aid being saunted about the people Of
Opslousas electiag eolofed men year,
after year to their Town Council, dis
claimed all responsibility ID the matter
BY strennonsly insisting that he lived,
sway beyondn the corporate limits.
Now lie says that the next time be goes
to Washington lie will be prepared and
willing to admit the fact that he lives
pretty near the line.