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The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24
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The transition from long, lingering and pain
full sickness to robust health marks an epoch
in the life of the individual. Such remarka
BILE event is treasured in the memory and the
agency whereby the good health has been at
tanned is gratefully blessed. Hence it is thai
SO much is heard in praise of Electric Bitters
So many feel they owe their restoration tc
health, to the use of the Great Alternative and
Tonic. If you are troubled with any disease
of Kidneys, Liver or Stomach, of long OF shor
standing you will surely find relief by use o
Electric Bitters. Sold at SOC. and 81 per bot
tie at F. Il. F,ailey' Drugstore
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24

Ladies' Trimmed Hats
Remember that j. Meyers & 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 a lot of fin
est ladies' hats worth Sc and So which
they are selling out rapidly at prices
from so. so to $3.50.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24
Judge 18th Judicial District, La,

The public can judge for itself who
he wanted to be postmaster at Opelou-
sas, if he meant what he said in this
letter The above words in the hand
writing of Mr.. Lewis were read by me
and copied from the original in the city
of Washington in February last. Nei
ther can he, nor can the four witnesses
referred to by him, deny that the above
words erery one of them were
written by himself in recommending
this man for this position without ut
terlng an unmitigated falsehood. Sena-
tor Eustis, Hon. S. NJ Robertson and
other reputable gentlemen who saw this
letter on file can verify what state.
Respectfully, c. c. DUsoN.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24

An Important Matter.
DeSotO Democrat.

DeSotO Democrat
The Legislature is now in session and
the paramount question is whether OF
not the members will have the moral
courage to submit All amendment estab-
fishing an educational qualification fo1
voters and relieve the State from the
constant menace Of being Africanized
or Mahoneized.
Thousands of negroes are being i'm
ported into the State from the Carolinas
and our danger thereby increased daily
The people of Mississippi regarded the
situation as so serious that they called
a constitutional convention 1t is no
sufficient answer to say that the election
machinery is in the hands of the white
people and we can count them out.
This could be justified only upon the
plea of dire necessity, and the moment
it is in our power to do away with that
necessity it is our duty to do it, Be-
sides, if the federal election law is
passed, which is now virtually conced-
ed, we will not have all of the election
machinery in our hands. The people
of the South and the Democratic party
have been too much on the defensive
for twenty years and have received no
credit for it. If they had possessed q
little of the audacity and courage of
the Republican party, an educational
qualification would have been adopted
as soon as they got in possession of the
State governments and the negro in
politics would now have been thing
Of the past. The negro cannot vote in
Massachusetts unless he can read the
constitution and write his name, and
why pray tell us may we not re-
qnire the same of him here. See COnst
Mass. And. Art 30.
If it was adopted in this state it
would leave twenty five thousa-d ne
gro voters who can read and write
against one hundred thousand white
voters who can read and write and
give white majority of legal voters in
every parish in the state. Our party
has been saying for twenty years that
the negro is ENft for politics, that it
interferes withdis usefulness as a la
borer and renders him the dupe of
every designing demagogue, and now
that it is in our power to practically
eliminate him without practicing fraud
or bnlldozing and without reducing our
representation in the electoral college
or in congress, will the legislature by
submitting an amendment permit us to
do it? A long suffering people awaits
with anxiety their repiy.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24

The Hamilton CuItivator is a new
candidase-for public favor in 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 & Co., who will have
the machines operated and tested for
the benefit of any who may beRnterest-
ed i'm their workings.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24

n the case of Rost Gnillory, convict
ed cf On assault with intent to kill, at
ahe last criminal term of our District
Canft, when he was indicted for mur-
Dor the Supreme Court reversed the de-
sissDn and granted the accused a new
iEial. He had been sentenced to pay a
llAe OF 300 and be confined six months
u slls parish jail, but pending the ap-
peal was residing at Lake Charles.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24

Any one interested in the sick benefit,
lanefalsaid, and death beneficiary asso-
eaaiaons of the United States can help
make the statistics of their organizations
lef the forthcoming census more COM
pete and disseminate the knowledge of
sha good work they are doing by send
illg The names of such societies as they
hay know Of, and the address of their
principal officers, to Mr.. Charles A. Jen-
YETI Special Agent of the Eleventh Cen
saa w William street, New York City.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24

Mr e. A. Bodemuller has had bis ele-
ganttonsorial parlor repainted and re-
paperea, and is now better prepared
than ever to accommodate his numerous
patrons with clean shave. artistic hair
cutor refreshing shampoo, in "the high.
est style of the art
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24

We were favored with q call this
week from Mr.. FL. C. Castellanos, of
New Iberia, late of New Orleans, where
No long occupied leading position at
the bar. Mr.. Castellanos will practice
bis profession in a wide extent of coun-
fFy as will be seen by his card publish
Cd III another column.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24

The quarters of the First National
Bank of Opelousas, near the COURIER
Office, are being elegantly fitted up and
will be occupied. in few days. The
bank has been transacting its business
oh along at its temporary quarters at J..
MArnra & Co q.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24
Tie Young Mems Athletic Club wa

aAe Young Mems Athletic Club was
eTganizsd on Thursday night by the
s1selioa N of B. f. Meginley, President; /;
Shzs. 3 Garland, Vice President; I'll.
3 ifion, Corresponding Secretary
saslaa & Dupr6, Recording Secretary ;
Le'edano A. Wallior, Financial Secre-
sslg q. j. Bercier, Treasurer. A con-
az s:l1a aslon and BY laws were adopted and
y Members paid their initiation fee OF
The Initiation fee was then
ssised 70 $500. Committees on si
aaa Quilt we're given further time Ito
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24

The st. Landry Homestead and Loan
Association sold $1,000 last Saturday
night at 3s per cent premium. Mr.. j.
20. Chacher6 was the successful bidder.
Another loan of $1,000 will be made
naYt month.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24

Mr.. E. 2. Goodwin, of the Democrat,
isstill suffering intensely, notwithstand-
ing the best medical attention and care
fol nursing. We regret to be unable to
note any change for the better in his
distressing condition
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24

An examination into the eircumstan-
.ces of the killing of c. A. Traweek, the
Texas fugitive from justice, by deputy
sheriff Wallior, on the 9th nit, held
bebre District Judge Lewis on the 10Th
ms, resulted in the exoneration of the
degnty.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24

ATTORNEY AT LAW, (AyOCAT,)
P. o. Box 1873, New Iberia, La.
Office, Coguenhem Building, up stairs, corner
Of Main Street and Church Alley.
Will attend to the collection of all claims,
notes and drafts in the parishes of st. Mary,
Iberia, Lafayette, St Martin, Acadia, Caica.
sieu, st. Landry, and city of Alexandria, and
such other civil or criminal business as may
be entrusted to him. Supreme Court Cases a
Specialty my24 6m
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24

Crop reports from all sections of our
parish are most favorable the rice crop
10 particular being reported in splendid
condition, with largely increased acre
age over previous years.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24

DIR. Davis Compound Syrupot Wild Cherry
aud Tar has made name aud record in the
past fifty years that is enviable, Thousands
of people having tried it for coughs, colds, ca
tarrh, asthma, bronchitis and consumption
know its value, and w0nd not he without it,.
Why? Because it cures where other remedies
fail We recommend it for children subject
to group aud whoopiug cough. 1t will give
relief and cause speedy cure. The medical
profession recognize it, and physicians fire.
quently prescribe it for lung troubles. These
facts have pushed Davis Wild Cherry and
Tar to the front rank 1t is tho best remedy
for coughs, colds. all throat and lung affec-
tions, ana no family should be without it. One
dollar bottles hold two and half times as
much as soc. bottle.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24

Latest styles Of invitation cards and
envelopes, ball programmes, wedding
cards, &c, just received. All orders
filed at bottem prices with neatness
and dispatch.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24
Taken UD as Est4dys,

DY the undersigned, in Prairie Waxia. on
ID April II, II brown Creole Mare, unbroken
branded and counterbranded on the left hip ,
about thus: j. and branded on left shoulder,
brand indistinct; also dark roam Horse about
S years Old branded same as above. Owner
will prove property, pay charges and take
them away. CARLOS Is. GURNEII,
ap26-5t Washington P. o., La
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24

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.
j. MEYERS g. Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24

By paying five cents daily for the
Times Democrat, it will cost $l8.25 a
year. We have made arrangements to
give the Daily Times s-DemocFat with
the COURIER for $1,000 year. Just
note the saving.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24

Mr.. S. JOS. Wilson, who has been Sc
riously i'll for several weeks, is now, we
are pleased to learn, steadily improving.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24
NO. IS.
JUDICIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.
ProboIe Couri, Parish of ST. Landry, No.

P''ob"'e Cou'1, Parish of 81. Landry, No 5ol6
ESTATE OF PAUL1NA GUILLoRY.
Whereas, j. j. Landreneau, of the parish of
ST. Landry, has applied by his petition to be
appointed administrator of the estate of Pau
lima Gulllory, deceased, late of st. Landry
parish
Therefore, any person intending to make
opposition to said appointment will file the
same i'll writing, in my Office, in the town of
Opelousas, within ten days from the present
notice. c. NJ THOMPSON
May Il, 1890. Clerk.
NOTICE u. s. Land Office, New Orleans
Y La, April H. l89O.-Notiee is hereby
given that the following named settler has fl
ed notice of his intention to make final proof
in support of his claim and that said proof will
be made before the Judge or in his absence, the
Clerk Of the District Court at Opelousas, La,
on Saturday, juno 2lst, $780, viz:
Louis OliM FOmtemOa.
who made Homestead Entry No 1887 for the
Z of S E !, w of S E !. and E SW
Sec. 30, TIP 3, S Il w, Louisiana Meridian
lie names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz Robert Delafosse, Oneal
Dnga, Neville DOga, William o. Johnston
all OF st. Landry parish, Louisiana.
THOMAS j. BUTLER,
April ", lS9O-Gt. Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24

DR.. j. p. Saizan has had neat and
commodions rooms fitted up adjoining
'Posey's drugstore, where he will soon
open his office.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24

The Texas Farm and Ranch, a splendid
agricultural semi-monthls paper, published
at Dallas at ST. per annum, dubbed with the
COURIER at So for the two papers. Call and
get sample copy.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24

The New Orleans Picayune has reduced the
yearly subscription price of the Weekly from
81 so TO 81 year. 1t is splendid i6page
paper filed with the best reading matter.
Sample copy sent free to any address.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24

Our young friend Fritz L. sandoz was
one of the few successful applicants for
admission to the Naval Academy at An
napolis, last Monday, having creditably
passed all the searching mental exami-
nations as well as the physical examina-
ton, and entered the great national
school the next day. We reproduce
the following from the N. o. Pieayune !:
From private dispatch received last even
ing it IS learned that Mr.. +. L. Sandoz of
Opelousas passed very creditable examina-
tien and was admitted into the Naval
Academy at Annapolis, Md, yesterday. Mr..
Sandoz was appointed in April last by the
Hon. S. Nj. Robertson of the Sixth district.
He is the son of Walton A. Sandoz of Opelou-
sas, and grandson of Joel Ii. Sandoz. tue
founder and until his death editor Of the
Opelousas Courier-hs uneles, l.. and l.. A.
Sandoz, being at present editors of that pa
per. Mr.. Sandoz is Is years of age, of fine
personal appearance, a diligent student, and
will no doubt reflect credit by his future ca
reer on his native state. With the exception
of year at Garfield College, Ohio, he has
received his education at ST. Mary's Academy.
Opelousas under the care of Rev. j. F. Ray
mond and Prof. III. G. Lewis.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24
Personal.

Misses Eunice and Berta Pharr OF
New Iberia are spending some time
with friends in town.
DR.. E. S. Barry and lady, of Grand
Coteau, were in town in the latter pari
of last week
Mr. R. Zernott and DIR. l.. Todd, Jr.
of Washington, paid US visit last Sat.
urday.
Mr.. j. T. Skipper returned on Taes
day from trip to Lake Charles.
Mr.. Morton f. Duson spent several
days in Crowley during the early part
of the week
Mr. Geo. Wright of Crowley, after a
pleasant stay of several days in on,
town returned home on Sunday.
Miss Jennie Jackson, of Cheneyville
is visiting relatives here.
Messrs Edward and Albert Estorge
are here on a visit.
Messrs M. E. Sclimit, Jake Ehrhardt
Leon Wolff and Mayor Flynn of Wash
ington were in town on Thursday.
DR.. Eugene Chacller6 left on Tues
day for Algiers, where he will perma
nently reside.
DR.. j. P Saizan left on Friday lasi
for business trip TO New Orleans.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24

The State Normal School at Natchi-
toches will hold its commencement
Exercises for 1SS9-90, commencing Sun
day. May 25th, and closing Wednesday,
May 28th. All friends of education are
cordially invited to attend.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24

Rubber Stamps, Stencils, Seals, Mon
ograms, Badges, &C., furnished on short
notice. Apply to Fred L. Sandoz.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24
FOR SALE.
A BOUT fifty head of choice
HORNED CATTLE.
Apply to VIM. DEJEAN,
Plaquemine Point.
p. q. Church Point, La. myl7-5t
FOR SALE.
Subject 10 gJnexpired Lea

Subject 10 Unexpired Lease.
A SPLENDID business stand in center of
N Opelousas, consisting of large store and
warehouse, with comfortable residence and
outhouses; also a commodious residence ad-
joining the above Win be sold together or
separately at a low price and on favorable
terms. For particulars apply at this office or
to Julien Claude, Washington, La, apl2
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24

The Times Democrat of New Orleans, leads
all the newspapers published III the South
Daily and Weekly. 1t has the largest cireu-
latiou.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24

Rev. j. T. Barrett, Cor. Sec'y of the
State Board, will hold services at the
Baptist church, at o'clock, p. M, every
evening during the coming week, be-
ginning on Saturday, May 24th The
public are cordially invited to attend.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24
Don't be a clam-Advertise.

We print anything from a full sheet
poster to visiting card, in the latest
artistic style, at moderate prices.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24

Do not delay, but send in your subscription
to the Champion Paper OF the South, the
Times Democrat of New Orleans-Daily and
WeeklY-It has the largest circulation.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24

All our carpenters and painters ap-
pear to be busy.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24

DIED-At his residence, in Opelousas, May
10, 1880, LAWSON A. BLACK, aged 62 years, 9
months and days.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24

Blank forms for nse of merchants,
notaries, Justices of the Peace, etc, Tor
sale at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24

FoR RENT-A 1ine business stand ON
Main street, at $40 a month. Apply at
once at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24

Finest lot of fancy candies, always
fresh, at C. Dietlein's.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24

Have yonr job printing executed at
the COURIER office. Keep your money
ait home and patronize 4 home instita-
tion.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24

make a specially Of soda and fancy
crackers. My stock is always fresh.
G.. DIETLEIN.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24
NOTICE
NOTICE.

FWNHE Stockholders of the st. Landry Home
IL stead & Loan Association are hereby no.
titled that the Office of the Secretary will be
open for the transaction Of business of the
Association every Saturday from O'Clock TO
7:30 o'clock y m. W. c. PERRAULT,
Ap2Gtf Secretary
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24

Ho, for Lake Charles, to- morrow!
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24

Our parish Jail is now empty
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24

The Lafayette Advertiser says thai
the meeting of the Attakapas Medical
Association held recently at New Iberia
was largely attended and some matters
of great interest were discussed. The
care of the insane and the urgent need
of increased accommodations for this
unfortunate class of persons was the
subject of a very spirited paper by DR.
Burgess, of New Iberia. A committee
Was appointed to act in conjunction
with the State Medical Society, to urge
upon our legislators the necessity OF es-
tablishiDg a suitable and commodious
asylum at some convenient point in
Southwest Louisiana.
The next meeting will be held at Ope-
lonsas on the 1st Tuesday OF December
No organizations in the United States
have multiplied more rapidly in the
past ten years than the sick benefit, fti-
neral mid, death benefit, and other kin
dred societies. As they, are generally
confined to those who are in the hum.
bier walks of life. the good they have
done is incalculable, carrying substan-
tial aid to thousands of stricken fami-
lies and inspiring those who are fortnn-
ate enough in being members with q
courage which might not exist in their
hearts without them.
The members of these organizations
will be glad to learn that the Hon. Robt
P. PortG Superintendent Of the Eley-
entla Census, will endeavor to secure the
statistics of the noble work these asso-
Citations are doing, and II is safe to say
that no other branch of the census will
be more interesting. The business q
gathering theAata has been placed in
charge Of MFR. Charles A Jenney, Spe-
cial Agent Of the Insurance Division, 5s
William street, New York City, and oil
associations throughout the United
States whether incorporated or private,
should assist hy sending TO him the nd
dress Of their principal officers
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24

Always price Bloch's goods before
yon buy elsewhere.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24
NOTICE.

Mr.. A. II. Generes is no longer connected
with me in the undertaken business. Suitable
teams and fine Hearse will always be at the
disposalo f my patrons at the stables Of j. X:
Sandoz & Bro where all orders for Cofins OF
every description will have prompt attention.
JE.N MEDICIS.
Opelousas, May 10, 1890. I'm
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lCOpy.l
OrELoUsAs, La, May 3lst, 1889.

TO ,ohom ii may concern:
BY request of Harry Bloch write this let
ter in behalf of his pending application for
the position of Post Master at Opeousas.
Among republicans at this place, if one is to
be appointed I cheerfully add my recommen-
mendation to that of others who may have
requested bis appointment L see no reason
why he would not give as much satisfaction,
if not more than any other republican here,
for he is popular in his own party, and stands
we'll among democrats whose personal esteem
and friendship he enjoys to large extent.
He is polite and attentive to his business as
an employee in a large mercantile firm here,
and has, think, given entire satisfaction to
his employers with whom he has been enga-
ged for the past two years | have known
him all his life and believe him to be trust
worthy, not only as a republican but as citi-
zen and as personal friend.
Respectfully submitted,
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24
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81 egcursion from Washington to
sks Charlee takes place morrow,
~ rain passing here at 6:45 a. m. and
sssssafnIng n at about 1920 p. m. Fare
sss.a Washington, Opelousas and Grand
S2.aal, $3.50. The train will arrive at
80 Charles at 1858 a. m. and leave
aso u: she excursion is given by
s',s trends Of the Corona Brass Band,
%ae VIII enliyen the trip with some of
,ssA pest selections, and hospitable
ssspkon ct the hands of our Lake
/ \, sa1lea nelghbors awaits all who at
~. We return thanks for a compli-
n'ssltafy ticket which We shall take
Alsssnfe Id using.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24

apE. Y. A. Black, of the we'll known
s.N of Black g. Morris, insurance
and q member of our Town
2aslel died last Monday evening after
s.sg and painful Illness in the 63d
sss 3, hla age. He was q leadiag elder
~ i resbyterian church, was kind,
e " " and just ID all bis dealings with
saAoWr men, and was held in high
81 all classes in onr community.
s 2 a'le late war Capt. Black served
saIa n an Arkansas cavalry regi-
ns under Gen. N. B. Forrest and as
ass that gallant officer In the capture
s ~ kilioW, a feat In which he al
III b h9pk much pride. He was mem-
Ss 4 1pei0nsas Council No. 4i8, Al. T..
ssa and held d benefit certificate Of
efthy organization Cor 90 900.
rs asssrs Of his Council and of kim
M q ganizationa the knights Of
/ AZ. alld =. @. of III. W. aud the
of The Town Council attend
asaeEal In d body Tie inter-
!, place in the Public Cemetery,
faneral services were conduct
'la PrssbyteFian Church hy Rev.
lsr, of Lake Charles.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24
A Reply to Judge Lewis Open
letter.

In answer to an open letter to Sena,
tor Duson written by Judge Lewis and
published in the last Issue of the St.
Landry Democrat, the Senator writes
as follows to that paper:
BATON ROUGE, LA, May 90, 1890.
Editor st. Landry Democrat
Answering letter l see published in
your issue of last Saturday, signed by
Judge Lewis, | will here state as have
publicly stated on several occasions,
that Mr. Lewis did recommend Harry
Bloch, colored man, for the position of
postmaster at Opelousas, position now
held by the widow of Judge Adolphe
Bailey, who was appointed by Mr..
Cleveland some four years ago. In
making this recommendation he used
the following language:
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24
ICE !! ICE !! ICE J!
At wholesale and retail
Liberal Discounts on Large Quantities.
"A. LACoRGDB,
Main Street, between Bellevue and Landry.
NOTICE.

IN accordance with Art. No. 48 of the Con
H. stitution 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
ze a new parish to be knewn as the Parish
of Evangelne," to be carved out of the west
ern portion of the parish of st. Landry.
may3-5t YVES VIDRlNE.