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The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-03
The Proposal Of MIR. =. a. Morris
for Lottery License.

We admire the open and undisguised
manner of Mr.. Morris. He stands be-
hind no mask, but tells the people OF
Louisiana openly what he proposes tc
do. They can consider the proposition
reflect upon it, and after so doing car
vote upon it understandingly.
For many years we have been de:
pressed, almost demoralized, by the off,
| cial reports of the States financial con.
dltion. The people have been taxed to
the limit of constitutional power. The
revenues are still inadequate, and the
tax gatherers are ingeniously endeavor.
ing to meet the deficits by increasing
the assessments. With all and after ali
some of our most important State insti-
tutions are falling short of the public
necessities. But for the $4,000 annu-
ally paid to the Charity Hospital of New
Orleans, that great monument of hui
manity must have been materially cir
cumscribed in its usefulness. We have
but to cast glance at the Jackson In.
| sane Asylum to see how insufficient. it
has been to meet the requirements OF
the unfortunate insane of Louisiana.
The levees, too, require more money
than the State can possibly raise by the
present limited power of taxation. We
might write at great length Oh the SUBJ
ject but will refrain from doing so at
present.
We think that, in view of all the con-
siderations that might be urged, Mr..
Morris proposition demands practical
reflection, before an ever varying theory
and standard of abstract morality be
permitted to evade expediency or battle
what at present appears almost if not
quite q necessity.
We are not among those who assume
to believe that human legislation can be
made to do the work which belongs to
the domain of the divine law. The
inner light" of the Quaker is the only
one that can effectually transform and
illuminate the recesses of the human
heart and mind.
The progress of Gods kingdom will
at last be found to result from the con-
temptation of and willing obedience to
His laws.s Government is the machin-
alton OF, men; it never yet has made
men. The moral force of ideas aud
opinions is constantly effecting changes
and sometimes great improvements in
communities. Government is but pro-
duct of these, and not the moving and
operating cause. People are going TO
act on this proposition of Mr.. Morris
just in the degree of the ardor of the
"iuner light" in their hearts and
minds. Locke was about right in hold
ing that '*Conseience is nothing else
than our own opinion of our own ac-
tions." Holding as we do that human
laws can never create moral purpose,
we repeat that the people should now
reflect, and act as their deliberate judg
ments may prompt.
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a Good Position.

To ladies aud gentlemen who desire to make
money rapidly we offer splendid opportunity.
We have large number of agents making
from four to eight dollars per day selling pic
lures of Jefferson Davis fer which there is a
great demand everywhere. If you are already
au agent, no matter what you are selling, you
should carry onr pictures You will be sur
prised to see how rapidly they SELL Our ont
fit consists of four different styles of pictures,
three of Mr.. Davis and one of Henry W. Grady,
size ltxl4 in and sell for fifty cents each. We
have the finest steel engraving which Mrs. Da-
Wis says is the best likeness she has seen of her
late lamented husband, l4xl5 inches, prize
$3.50. Outfit complete consists of all the above
mentioned pictures, worth $500, but will be
sent to those only who mean business for $2
This includes the fine steel engraving with
framt and glass. We also lave fine outfits
for 81 90 but it will pay you to have the best.
This is great opportunity to make money
and you should order at once or write for par
ticuars.
We pay agents 60 per cent commission aud
allow them to collect before returning our
money on regular orders Tor pictures.
p s. Picture of either Jefferson Davis or
Henry w Grady, album size, cents both
sent to any address for names OF agents aud
silver dime or pustage stamps. All questions
cheerfuily answered.
DAVIS MEMORIAL CO,
907 Main Street, Dailns, Texas,
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-03

Deputy Sheriff Edw. K. Wallior shot
and Killed one C. c. Traweek, while at
tempting to arrest him near Stewart's
saw mill, on Bayou Crocodile, last Sun
day evening. Traweek vas accused Of
arson in Leon county, Tex, and re-
quisition from the Governor of that
State had been placed in the hands of
the authorities here with the informa-
tion that the accused was dangerous
character and that due caution should
be exercised in attempting his arrest.
When called upon to surrender Ira
week retTeated to his house and was in
the act of reaching forshis gun when a
pistol shot from the deputy laid him
low. He lived about IS minutes. He
had been living on Bayon Crocodile for
the past Is months with his wife and
an I5 year old son, and had never
mingled much with the people of the
neighborhood. The coroner's jury re-
turned verdict in accordance with the
facts stated above.
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Personal.

!. Sheriff Fonten0t was at the State cap
ital this week making his quarterly set
tlement with the Auditor.
Master Fritz Dietlein left on Sunday
for Chicago where he will attend
school,
Miss Cora stagg of Whiteville spent
portion of the day Monday with
friends i'm town and took the noon train
for short stay with friends in Grand
Coteau.
Misses Louise Jagou and Ada Sandoz
are on visit to friends in st, Martins
Vile.
Mayor Flynn, aud Messrs. r. Zernott
and Jake Ehrhardt of Washington were
in town on Wednesday.
Miss Ida Dupre of Washington, is on
a visit to our town, and is the guest of
Miss Bathilde FontenOt.
Mr.. p Robin, of Port Barre, dropped
in to see us on Wednesday
. Mr.. j. Arnaud, Jr., of Arnaudville,
was in town on Wednesday and favored
us with call.
E. NJ. Boagni, Esq, who has been on
the sick list for several days, was ont
last Thursday.
Mrs. Jno. T. Healey left on Wednes-
day for Lake Charles to visit her broth
er, Mr.. Jos. V. Roy, who is very i'll.
Misses Maud Winn and Sue Pickett,
of Washington, attended the O. $. c.
ball last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs JOS. P Russell, and Mr.,
L. j. Derbes, Of Washington, were
among the visitors to our town Thurs
day.
Miss Irene Reynolds attended the ball
here Thursday.
Mr.. Kossuth Richard, of Grand Co.
teau, was 10 town Thursday.
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N. Y. Herald The Republican man
ayers do not care for the negro, but
they see no hope of carrying another
presidential election unless they can
once more, in the old Mississippi steam
boat way, "put a niger on the safety
valve" They care nothing for the gen.
eral interests of the country they care
nothing for its prosperity-they care
only for power, and as has been shown
in the House of Representatives already
they will do and dare everything to
keep themselves in power. It is for
Northern public opinion by vigorous
and timely protests to drive them from
their evil and inscriptions designs.
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possible. The financial support which had
already been obtained would powerfully assist
the work when the situation had been accu-
rately defined by the committees report.
Shall comment, or is comment use
less?
I come now to the last tattered frag-
ment of the argument which "Civls
has advanced on the other side. He
says Business has no sentiment. In
this matter have none. think | have
sense on my side and not sentiment.
When people are crying for the actual
necessaries of life in our public institu-
tions, or are clamoring at the doors OF
those institutions for admission and are
refused because there is no room for
them, propose the state shall furnish
the cash to provide food for their
mouths rather than sentiment for their
ears. believe that sentiment is neces-
sary to the molding of great people,
but | believe that existence should be
provided for first, in order that one may
have somebody to appeal to in the line
of sentiment.
In discussing the question of senti-
ment, my very able friend asks herOi-
caliy, "What work or device or am
sacrifice unless it be prompted in some
way, or affected by the sentimental side
of our nature?n What has sentiment
done in the history of the world? 1t
gave us the Inquisition; it gave us the
guillotine; it sent Mary. Queen of Scots,
to her death it despoiled the temples
Of the Greeks; it burnt witches; it has
sent to destruction thousands ON thous-
ands of men. This sentiment thought
it was right; it honestly believed in the
correctness of its own conclusions, and
yet it desecrated the world and the peo-
pie that lived in it. There are two sides
to sentiment, and "Civis" and men of
his way of thinking must acknowledge
it.
A piece of advice just here to those
who write for newspapers: Be sure of
your facts, then go ahead.
BUSINESS.
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NO. 80.
JUDICIAL NOTICES.
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DUBLIC SALE.
Probate CooFt, Parish of 81 Lundry,, Ne. 5007

ESTATE OF FELoNIsE o. FoNTENoT
BY virtue Of an 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 any duly qualified
auctoneer, at the last residence of the de-
ceased, in the parish of st. Landry, on SAF
IRDAY Y, May Sd, 1890, the following des-
cribed property, belonging to the estate of
Ftlonise o. Fontenot late of the parish of
st. Landry, to-wit
One pair Of oxen, one old sorrel mare, one
bay colt, one roam tilly, nine head of horned
cattle, one OK cart, one buggy, four hogs, one
plow, one lot of TOOLS one lot of household
furniture, one clock, one trunk, one steel
MILL one lot of about 20 barrels of corn.
Terms and conditions.-Al adjudcations
of five dollars and under payable cash, and
all adjudicatiOns above five dollars payable
nehalf on the first of December 1890, and the
other half on tho first of December 1891. Pur-
chasers on time furnishing their notes with
two personal securities to the satisfaction of
the Administrator. Said notes to bear eight
per cent per annum interest after maturity.
JEAN PIERRE SOILEAU,
April 10, 1890. Administrator.
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Ladies' Trimmed Hats
Remember that J. Meyers g. Co. are
the pioneers in low priced trimmed
hats. They have again secured 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 ont rapidly at prices
from So so to SO. so.
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The contract for building a court
house at Abbeville, Vermillion parish.
was awarded to Mr.. G. D. Stewart, of
our town. 1t is TO be quite an exten
sive brick building, about the size of
our Courthouse. As Mr.. Stewart will
require large quantity of building ma
telial, such as sash, doors, blinds, lum
ber, iron plates. beams, colamns, corni
ces, roofing, slate, ETC., and fire proof
vault doors, it would be to the interest
Of those having these supplies for sale
to communicate with him without de,
lay. Address c. D. Stewart, contractor
and builder, Opelousas, La.
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NOTICE OF TABLEAU.
Probate Court, Parish st. Landry, No
r ESTATE OF ELIZABETH GRANGER.

F3'0bute Court, PuT'lsh 81. Landry, No. -
ESTATE OF ELIZABETH GRANGER.
Whereas, Laurent Brunets Of the parish of
St. Landry, administrator OF the above enti-
tied estate, has filed final account and ta
bleau of said estate, accompanied by his pc
tition praying for the homologation of the
same;
And whereas, notice of filing of said petit
tion and tableau has been ordered by an or
der of court bearing date April l8, 1890.
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
tableau, in writing, at my Office, in the town
of Opelousas, within the time require by law.
why said tabcau should not be homologated
and confirmed
'Ca !. THOMPSON,
April %, 1890. n Clerk.
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The Hamilton Cultivator is a new
candidate for public favor i'm this par.
ish, and as it is one of the most perfect
agricultural implements now on the
market cannot fail to prove popular
with all progressive farmers. This ad :
mirable labor-saving implement is for
sale by j. Meyers g. Co., who will have
the machines operated and tested for
the benefit of any who may be interest
ed in their workings.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-03

Special to the N. O. Times Democrat,
dated Washington, d. G.. April 2stli,
says: Representative Robertson call
cd to-dss5y on tho Supervising Architect
of the Treasury in regard to the public
building at 0pelousas. He was inform
ed that the sketch plans were ready
and that bids for construction would be
advertised within six weeks. Mr..
Robertson saw the plans and states
that they are exceedingly pretty and
the buiIding would be q credit to q city
af far larger size than Opelousas.
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SHERlFF'S SALE.
District Co,srt, Parish ofSt. Landry, No l4597
A. Adler & Co. VS.. John D. currie.


by virtue of an order of sale is-
sued out OF the Honorable the Thirteenth
Judicial District Court in and for the par
ish of st. Landry, in the above entitled and
numbered suit, | will proceed to sell at pub
lie auction TO- the last and highest bid
der at the store OF John d. Currie, in the
town OF Vile Plate, parish of st. Landry, on
SATURDAY,, the Sd day of May, A. D. 1890,
at II a. m. the following described property,
to-wit:
The contents OF the store of John d. Currie,
consisting OF general merchandise, clothing
boots, shoes, notions, groceries, crockery, &C.
amore particular description and enumeration
of same being given in the inventory attached
to the return of the Sheriff to the writs Of Sc.
qnestration and attachment
Seized in the above entitled suit.
Terms-Cash. It. S. FONTENOT.
Sheriff of the parish of ST. Landry
Opelousas, April 10, 1890.
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a movement is on foot to organize a
gymnasium in Opelousas. Twenty
three young men have agreed to join
and the success of the enterprise is as
Anred Athletic sports ought to be en-
couraged in every way, and we are
glad 70 chronicle this movement and
commend it to all our young people.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-03

Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 50lO
ESTATE OF LAURENT MEAUx AND WIFE
Whereas, Dole Meaux, OF the parish of st.
Landry, has applied by his petition to be ap-
pointed administrator of the estate of Laurent
Meaux and wife, Euialie Prinleaux, 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
Opelousas, within ten days from the present
notice G. NJ. THOMPSON,
April %, 1890. Clerk
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FOR SALE.

A FARM. on Plaquemine Ridge, containing
n rs arpents, fifteen woodland and balance
arabic land some improvements. Can be
had at bargain for cash Apply to NJ Ma
made, New Orleans or to the undersigned, at
Opelousas Z. ID. ESTlLETTE,
Feb. /, 1890. 3m Agent.
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Mr. B. F. Meginley is having a good
sidewalk put down in front of his
property, corner of Court and Landry
streets AN example which many other
property owners might follow with
profit to themselves and the public.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-03

Large droves of cattle were driven
thrOngh town this week from points
eastof us which were invaded by the
nack water from the recent crevasses.
alae water made it's appearance last
saturday on the road to Balry's Land
ing, at the entrance to Prairie Basse-
some miles from town--and large
numbers Of our people drove ont there
% sunday to view the strange, nnu-
sual sight.
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NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that bill will be
lV introduced in the General Assembly OF
this State, at its coming session, asking for ALI
appropriation to pay to the widow and the
heir Of the late George W. Hudspeth, Judge
of the 18th Judicial District Court of this
State, the salary for the last year of his term
Of office. LAURENT DUPRE.
Opelousas April I9, 1890. st
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-03

# Mr.. j. X. Sandoz has just enlarged
bic store to almost double its former
size, and says he proposes to stock it
from floor to ceiling with choice goods
at low prices to accommodate his rapidly
Increasing trade.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-03

We understand the Corona Band of
Washington, and their friends. who at
tended the ceremonies of laying thecor
nerzstone of the Caffery Central Sugar
iacfory at Franklin, La, last Tuesday,
had q jolly good time throughout the
entire trip, and give most fatteriDg
report of tho treatment they received
0n that occasion.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-03

CONFEDERATE VETERANS. All Con-
federate veterans who have signed the
list for organizing JEFF Davis Encamp-
ment, at the Office of Capt. E. s. Taylor,
and all others desiring to join the same,
are requested to meet at the Courthouse
in Opelousas on Saturday, May Sd, 1890
at 12 o'clock NJ, for the purpose of per-
fectiDg the organization.
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FOR SALE.
Subject TO s'nexpired Lease.

subject 80 smexpired Lease.
A SPLENDID business stand in center OF
IA Opelousas, consisting of large store and
warehouse, with comfortable residence aud
outh0Gses; also Il comnodous residence ad-
joining the above. viii be sold together ol.
separately at low price and on favorable
terms. For particulars apply at this office or
to Julien Claude, Washington, La. apl2
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-03
~ NOVHGtE.

gENHE members of the ChacherG Family are
Il hereby notified that there will be !. Bas-
ket Picnic at Prud'homme City, on Sunday,
May 4, 1890 and they are all requested TO be
present. Important business will also be
transacted. w & PERRAULT Presdl
j L CnACHERE, Secretary. ap262t
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a. HI. GENEREs,
LIVERY & FEED STABLES
Court Street. Opelonsas,

announces that he has All
ded an undertaker's branch to his business,
and will keep always on hand full assort-
mens of COFFINS of all grades at lowest
prices, with an elegant HEARSE and suita-
bft. TEAMS for use of patrons. will give
prompt attention to all calls from the sur
rounding country and neighboriug towns
upeIonsas, April 26 1870.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-03
NOTICE.

IN accordance with Art. No. 4S of the Cen
D. stitntion of this State, notice is hereby
given that an application will be made to the
General Assembly at its coming session, for
the passage of an act to establish and organ
ize a new parish to be known as the ' Parish
OF Evangeline," to he carved out of the west
ern portion of the parish of St. Landry.
may3-5t YVES VlDRINE.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-03

The meeting of the Louisiana Press
Association, which was to take place at
Baton Rouge on the 9th inst, has been
indefinitely postponed on account of
the overflow.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-03

Capt. j. P. Smith requests us to in
vite everybody and his wife or sweet
heart to attend the picnic which takes
place in Bellevue to-day. Don't forget
your baskets, though.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-03
LOST DER STOLEN.

heavy linked gold neck chain, missed Oh
or about the 2ist March. A liberal reward
will be paid the finder, or.for information that
will lead to it's recovery.
MRS. II. NJ. HAYES
Opelonsas April l2. 1890
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-03

The children's ball given by the
Opelousas Social Club on the 10Th ult.,
was complete success, aud the little
ones as well as some of larger growth
enjoyed the occasion immensely.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-03

Col FL. S. Doggett, editor of the
Welsh Crescent, died in that town on
the 25th ult. His remains were taken
to Hillsboro, o., for interment.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-03
NOTICE.

NuTICE is hereby given that bill will be
lV introduced in the General Assembly of
this State at its coming session, asking for the
creation of an additional Justice Of the Peace
and Constable for the Twelfth Ward of this
parish of st. Landry. ap12-5t
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-03

The Ealer building, adjoining the
COURIER Office, has been secured for
ffe first National Bank of Opelousas,
and is being rapidly fitted up, with
view of having ii ready for occupation
Within few days. The bank lie already
sFanaacting its regular business in it's
temporary quarters at j. Meyers g.
Co.'S and will be in full operation on
shs 10th inst. ,
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-03

ESTATE OF RoDA HENRY.
BY virtue of an 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
undersigned administrator or any duly quail
fed auctioneer, at the last residence OF de-
ceased, in Old Grand Prairie in the parish of
st. Landry, on WEDNESDA Y, April 80,
1890, the following described property, be-
longing to the estate of Roda Henry, deceas-
ed late of the parish of st. Landry to-wit
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NOTICE

rs hereby given that bill will be introduc-
y ed in the General Assembly at its next SEES
sion to pay to the publishers Of the Opelousas
Courier the amount of the warrant issued to
them for publishing the Constitutional Amend
tnents in 1878. April l9, 1890.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-03

Blank forms for use of merchants,
notaries, Justices of the Peace, ETC., for
sale at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-03

We congratulate Bro. jolly of the
Morgan City Review, upon his appoint
ment as Collector of Customs for the
Teche district.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-03

We understand that the o. P, L. 81
D. Association propose to give a chill
dren's ball in the near future.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-03

Mr.. J. 7. Stewart has just establish
ed lumber yard near the depot where
he will keep full supply Of pine and
cypress lumber (rougl.SsW dressed),
shingles, mouldina~lnooRhes, doors and
blinds, &c. peyond1ll also make spe-
cialtv f6e husrn lumber.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-03

Have your job printing executed at
the COURIER Office. Keep your money
at home and patronize home institu-
ton.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-03

ed as4rreEldved, a large lot of gentle
nfIen's summer silk scarfs, bought at u
bankrupt sale, which we offer at 10 and
25 cents, worth 40 and so cents.
J.MEYERs & Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-03

SEED Reeve have yet on hand a
few sacks of choice seed rice which we
offer at market prices.
J, MEYERS & Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-03

Archbishop Janssens confirmed over
three hundred persons at Grand Co.
team last Tuesday.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-03
NOTICE.

THHRESPASSING-fo hunting or for any
u other purpose--on my place near Grand
Coteau, is hereby prohibited under penalty OF
the law. MRS Il. A. MILLARD.
April IL, 1890. Inn
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-03

Do not delay, but send in your subscription
to the Champion Paper of the South, the
Times Democrat of New Orleans-Daily ansl
Weekly-It has the largest circulation.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-03

Finest lot of fancy candies, always
fresh, at G. Dietlein's.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-03

The ist of May ball given by the So
cial Club on Thursday night was very
enjoyable affair.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-03

archbishop Janssens of the diocese
q New Orleans, arrived here on Thurs
wy sTening, and will this morning
aamInister the sacrament of confirm
asaon % some two hundred children at
Ne Catholic Church. His Grace is
stssse guest Of Rev. A. Dabourg. He
seee hence this evening to Vile Plate,
Aaa thence to Chataignier, on the same
mission. He has already visited the
eaa tern part of the parish.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-03

Clements and Wilson are putting up
large addition to their store near the
railroad :
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-03
;iaI Journal Of the Parish Of St. Landry.
OPELOUSAS:

All styles of fancy printing done at
this Office on short notice at low prices.