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The Opelousas courier., 1891-12-05
HBUBLIC SALE.
Probate Court, Parish ofSt Landry, No. 5095.
ESTATE OLE ALEXANDRA THIERRY.

q BObb1C SALh'
Pyobatc Court, Parish ofSt. Landry, No. 5095.
ESTATE OF ALEXANDRA THIERRY.
By virtue of an order of the Honorable the
District Court in and for the parish of Saint
Landry, there will be sold at public anction,
to the last and highest bidder, by the under
signed administrators or duly qualified auc-
tioneer, on the premises at Prairie Plaisance,
in the parish Of st. Landry, on
Thursday, December no. 1891,
the following described property, belonging
to the estate of Alexandra Thiecry, to-wit:
The plantation or last residence of said do
ceased, situated about 8 miles northwest OF
Opelousas, in Plaisance, with all the buildirgs
and improvements thereon, containing sixty
arpents. more or less, bounded north by the
Bayou Carron, east by Felix Thierry, south by
lands Of Henry L. Garland and west by Mrs
Alphonse b Funtenot and Gee. Malveau.
One pair young work oxen; two cows and
two calves; old horse; one bed and bed.
ding; one safe; one table; one stove and lot of
kitchen utenseIs.
Terms-Cash,
LOUISE COMMAGERE,
FELIX THIERRY,
Joint administrators
Nov 1891
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Oysters, crabs, fish and shrimps. al
Vilasica's.
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Get Your meals at the Farmers Union
Lunch House, opposite the Post-ofice
on Main street.
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NOTICE OF TABLEAU
Probatc Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No 47o5

ESTATE OF GERAsmE FoNrENoT, decd.
Whereas, Louisa Shuff of the parish Of st.
Landry, administratrix of the above entitled
estate, has filed tableau of classification of
debts and distribution of funds, praying for
her discharge and cancellation of bond.
And whereas, notice of filing of said petit
ton and tableau has been ordered by an or
der of court bearing date Nov. II, 1891.
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 tabeau should not be homologated
aud confirmed
G. M. THOMPSON,
Nov. 81, 1891. Clerk.
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Get yonr meals at the Farmers Union
Lunch House, opposite the Post: Office
on Main street.
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STgAYED.

From field between Opelousas and Wash
inoton, last Saturday or Sunday, three Texas
mare MULES. tw3 brown and one mouse
colored. All are branded, but indistint.
suitable reward will be paid for their return
to Leon Wolff, Washington, or Mark Firm
berg, Opelousas.
Dec. 5tb, 1891. i.
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United Confederate Veterans.

At called meeting Of the r: E. Leo Camp
No. Ia, United Confederated Veterans, held
the 2nd inst, l.. d, Prescott, comma@er, IN
the chair, the following resolution wa&s'ffered
by Comrade Leonce Sandoz, which Was duly
seconded and unanimously adoptetH Be it
resolved that it is the opinion OF thA Camp
that the reasons set forth at meeting OF the
delegates of New Orleans Camps to change
the date of our next annual reunion from April
sth to February 25th and 26th 1892, meet
with our cordial approval, and this e. mp join
with the delegates of the New orlesGs Camp
in recommending to the majors gegaal com
manding our division to suggest the change
of dates. LEoNCE SAADoZ,
= SECRETARY.
Official b. BLOOMFIELD ut.-Co6snnd Ad-
jutant.
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NoTIcE.A loan Of $1,000 will be
offered to the shareholders of the ST.
Landry Homestead and Loan Assoeia-
ton. at their Office, Oh Monday, Decem-
Der 7th, 1891 at Z p. n
g. BAILEY,
OF. Secretary.
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Made furious by the exposure of their
unsuccessful attempt to rob McEnery
of the votes of the Parish of st. Mary,
Mr.. Murphy Foster aud his side partner
Don Catfery, have branded as lies the
reports telegraphed from Franklin re-
garding their highhauded methods OF
controlling the election and defeating
the will of the people, but the charge OF
fraud is sustained by such oVerwhelm-
ing evidence that neither Mr.. Foster
nor Mr. Cafferey Will be able to dis
prove it, no matter how fierce may be
their denials or bitterly vitaperative
they may be in attacking the veracity
al the gentlemen who telegraphed the
particulars of the ballot box staffing to
this city The charge of fraud lodged
against Mr.. Foster and his followers
was made by Sheriff Frere and Dr
| Wise, two gentlemen whose standing
in the parish of St. Mary has been
equal to and henceforth will be better
than that of either Mr.. Foster or Mr.
Caffefey The whole story of the stuff
ing of ballot boxes before the polls
were opened has not yet been told, but
all the facts will come out and be laid
before the people of the State, and MI
Foster and Mr. Cafferey will discovei
that they cannot suppress the truth by
! calling men and newspapers liars
] They are going to be piiloried in the
public estimation, and they had just AZ
we'll prepare themselves for tue pun,
/ ishinent
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KNIGHTS OF PYTHlAS.
Jefferson Davis Lodge No.
SO meets on the lst and Sd
Wednesday of each month
at 7 o'clock p. N. Visiting
knights are cordially invi-
ted TO attend.
J.P. SAIZAN, c. G.
i'll. CAIN, K of Il & $.
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JUDICIAL NOTICES
SALE.

Daire ct ais. es Octarte DARE, ,cife,
ct ais. No. 1885.
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s-RAyED OR STOLEN.
The HOW Will you HAVE EN-

Oyster Saloon and Ladies Restaurant, kept
by Morris Vilaseca, has reopened its doors,
where Oysters, Fish, Grabs, shrimps and
Vegetables, will be kept throughout the
season. Oyster Loaves speciality
In connection he has also a large stock OF
Groceries, Liquors, Wines, Tobacco. etc.
Board and lodging. Opposite the market
house. Sept. 26, '9l-6m.
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DR.. Littell's new opera house is go-
ing up very rapidly. The foundation
has been completed and we notice that
the frame work is being put up as fast
as the timbers can be handled. The
season for theatficals is now upon US,
and 1t il hoped chat the house may be
finished in time to attract a liberal
share Of the patronage that il given to
such ediices.
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Don't be q clam Adgertise.
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FOR GOVERNOR:
SAMUEL D. MOE ii ERY,

OF oUACHITA.
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CosIING Cooper g. CAROLS New
United Southern Shown. The great
est popular priced show on earth Ev-
erywhere attracting multitndes and
turning them away delighted. Ad-
mitted By the entire press and public
al being the largest tented orgauiza-
tion exhibited at popular prices now
travelling in the south. These shows
exhibit at Opelousas Monday and Tues
day, December 9Th and 9th. Admis-
sion. lis and 25 cents.
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Pay your ssl lsscri psIon !.
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The Judges Charge to the Grand ALEVY President
Jury.

We arc told that Judge Lewis
devoted part of his charge to the act
of the Legislature referring to bribery
in elections.
We would ask, whether Judge Lewis
was not the Treasurer of the local
Democratic ticket in the preceding
election, and just what amount of
money he received from each .candi
date and what disposition he made OF
the same2
We are credibly Informed that he
received Il large sum and we cannot
understand how it is, If the sum re-
ceiyed by him was expended altogether
in legitimate expenses why it is that
some of the legitimate expenses have
never been paid A rendition OF ac-
counts on the part Of the Treasurer
would be in order before making such
charges to the Grand Jury. We are
also informed that Judge Lewis made
a sweeping charge in regard to carry
ing concealed weapons. We would ask
whether the Judge ever carries them.
1t would be better to begin at head
quarters aud then go for the poor and
ignorant classes. The law is no
leapecter of persons,
The sanity gang, headed by Murphy
Foster, showed their hand IN the prl-
mary elections in ST. Mary last week III
a most shameless manner. Truly, as
sample of the self styled "virtue and
morality party, the Foster contingent
in St. Mary is IL Jim dandy. 1t is
stated on reliable authority that Mr..
Foster, as chairman of the parish exc
cutiye committee, refused the Nc
Emery people any representation at
the polls, and at Franklin, instead of
establishing them at the courthouse, as
has heretofore been done, they were
held in small brick building, and
voting was being done there while the
sheriff with posse of deputies to pre-
serve the peace at the appointed time
and at the usual place. Some who
favored McEnery were refused the
privilege of voting even after they had
| made affidavits that they were Demo
Gratis and had lived in the town twen-
! ty-fye years. McEnery representa-
tires demanded that they be allowed
to witness the counting, which right
was denied by the commissioners OF
election. The box was removed to a
rear room but was afterwards magnan
/ imously offered to them by Mr.. Foster
/ (that is. we suppose, after it had been
properly doctored) which they refused
to accept and gave notice of contest
No record was kept of the votes aud
10 primary poll books were in sight
until the McEnery men came up and
took down the names of all who voted
after $50 o'clock. A Morgan City
special to the Times Democrat says
that Notwithstanding the box was
stuffed with seventy fraudulent tickets
the city poll elected McEnery delegates
by 55 majority.
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EbURLIC SALE.
ESTATE OF OLrN FoNrENoT, JE,, Decd.

Probate Court, Parish of st. Landry, No 5I2c.
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Nov Z, 1891.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-29
OIL UPON THE WATERS.
CAPRIvI AND RIBoT'S PEACEFUL
DECLARATIONS.
An Easier Feeling Created in Europe by
Their Remarks-The German Chancel-
lor Declares That the Crowned Heads
All Desire Peace.

BERLIN, Sept. 2S.-Upon the occasion
OF the jubilee of the Seventy-eighth in
fantry regiment, at Osnaburg, Hanover,
Chancellor Won Caprivi made long
speech upon the political situation in
Europe. He said the apprehensions in
some quarters as to whether the exist
ing state of things will be maintained
are not warranted. Not one sovereign,
he added, wishes to disturb peace or
provoke war. Internal affairs to which
the emperor is devoting special atten-
ton would, he said, also be brought to
a satisfactory issue, though the process
might extend over decades. The gov
ernment, the chancellor concluded, had
the interests of employed and employers
at heart.
At dinner given later in the day to
the officers of the regiment, Won Caprivi
said all the emperor's efforts will be
directed toward the maintenance OF
peace.
The speeches of Ribot and Chancellor
Won Caprivi have produced an excellent
impression here, aIlaying the feeling of
uncertainty as regards the political out
look
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-29
SANTA MONICA

Sunday there was the usual crowd at
the beach, who enjoyed themselves
about the same as they usually do. The
beach and canon seeming to be the main
points of attraction.
The good fishing still continues. Luce
and Forsyth gathering in the major por-
tion of the spoils, their catch for last
week amounting to over 5000 pounds,
which is remarkable, considering the
fact that they fshed only four days out
of the week. At the wharf the amateur
is enjoying his usual run of good luck.
The Spanish population of the town
and vicinity largely augmented by their
brethren of other nationalities enjoyed
the toothsome viands prepared by the
at the resort of Manuel MARQUEE, after
wards indulging in the dance.
Sunday in the company of fellow
pencil pusher your correspondent en-
ioyed drive over the Santa Monica
Heights, property of the Southern Pa
cific, and adjacent country, which looks
exceedingly fine. We found at the
forestry station the grounds and trees
in first-class condition.
Frank R. Ellis is suffering with neu-
ralegia.
The item published in your morning
contemporary stating that Victor Hopf,
of this place, was married at Santa Bar
bara, the young gentleman pronounces
unqualifedly false, there not being the
least shadow of truth in the same.
Rose Welsch has brought suit in the
superior court against John Murphy, OF
this place, for services as a nurse and
domestic in his home. The case will
come up for trial before Judge Shaw on
Thursday next.
Mally Treadwell, one of the faithful
printers of the Outlook, published here,
is enjoying we'll earned vacation at
Pasadena.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. r. Gray, of Elgin,
ILL.,, spent Sunday and Monday here.
The gentleman and his wife are making
an extended tour of Southern California.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-29
EASTERN ECHOES.

A receiver has been appointed for the
Golden Grail, the Third Massachusetts,
Endowment company, whose affairs
have been wound up by court.
The marble statue of the Pope at
Washington, D. c., presented to the
Catholic university by Joseph Loubat,
of New York, was unvailed Monday
afternoon.
James S. Sinclair, North Dakota
farmer, distant relative of Lord CATH
ness, has received word from England
that he succeeds to the title and estates
of that Englishman.
At Marietta, Ga, Sunday evening,
Miss Matte Reynolds and Mrs. Merritt
were killed and Miss Alma Kohleim ia
tally injured, by being thrown from a
carriage while on the way to church.
At Cincinnati, Ohio, the special grand
jury indicted Lewis M. Hadden, an at
torney, and Calvin Tucker, jail watch
man, for assisting prisoner to escape.
They gave bonds in the sum of $40, 900
each for their appearance.
The Central Trust company of New
York has been appointed receiver OF
the copartnership property and effects
OF s. V. White & Co., whose receiver
ship shall be auxiliary to the receiver
ship heretofore created by the circuit
court of Illinois.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-29
MONEY FoR SHIPS.
What Secretary Tracy VIII Demand of
Congress This Year.

What Secretary Tracy VIII Demand of
Congress This Year.
New York, Sept. 2S.-A Washington
special says that about 5000, 900 is the
sum the navy department will ask for its
annual estimate for continuing the work
on the new navy. This does not include
anything for new vessels. 1t is simply
the amount required for meeting pay
ments under existing contracts which
will be due during the fiscal year ending
in 1898. The secretary will especially
advocate this year the construction of a
number of fast torpedo boats and small
light draught cruisers.
1t is considered desirable to build ad-
ditional large ships, but if there is to be
only one choice the navy departments
decision will be in favor of small ships,
such as are now most urgently needed
for service in China and on the Pacific
station. The ships are to be protected
cruisers that can go from one port on
the Pacific to another on short notice,
to look after American interests, and at
the same time be serviceable in prey
ing on the enemy's commerce in event
of war.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-29
1T PAYS TO ADVERTISE.
A Real Estate Firms Experience
With the "Herald.n

Real estate is picking up for sure, and
there is more demand now than at any
time since 1888. G. D. Bunch & Co.,
11S S. Broadway opened real estate
Office short time ago, and, as an ex-
pertinent, placed few advertisements
in the HERALD and another city paper.
The result was very encouraging. The
property was soon sold at satisfactory
figure. The gentlemen kept record OF
the answers received from the adver-
stising, and the HERALD led by q large
majority. There are bargains offered
every day on our sixth page, which will
not be equalled again in the history OF
the county. Now is the best time to
buy to make money.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-29
MRS. MAILLARD FOUND.
Living in Logging Camp With
Former Hired Man.

Living in Logging Camp With Her
Former Hired Man.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 28.-The Chroni-
ele's Eureka, CAL, special says: Mrs.
Maillard, who disappeared from her
home near San Rafael several weeks
ago, was located in logging camp near
Fortuna last Friday. She is living in
the camp with w. H. Ingram, a hired
man formerly employed by her husband.
Ingram arrived at Fortuna September
4th, and Mrs. Maillard came September
7th. She acknowled her identity
TO San Francisco detective.
ingram has since disappeared. When
Mrs. Maillard first disappeared, re.
ward of $1,000 was offered for informa-
tion as to her whereabouts by her hus-
band and her father, both wealthy men.
A few days ago the offer was withdrawn,
and the San Francisco police, who had
been working on the case, were told
that Mrs. Maillard had been found by
her friends in demented condition.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-29
A THUMB LUNCH.
A SANTA MONICA BEAR MUTILATES
A LITTLE GIRL.
He Gets Hazel Baldwin's Hand in His
Mouth and Bites OF Her Thumb
Which He Swallows.

A bear at Santa Monica on Friday
made lunch ON little Hazel Baldwin, g
little thumb.
The moral of this story may as we'll be
stated at the beginning; it is that little
girls should not put their thumbs in a
BEARS mouth.
The Baldwin children are we'll known
as attractive performers in their line,
and were to have soon filled an engage
ment. The bear, however, has cancelled
that. On Friday Hazel, with the other
children Lnder the care of friend, Wis
tied the Soldiers home, and on their
way back to Santa Monica stopped at
the ostrich farm, where there is col
lections of animals, which includes a
black bear. Hazel and the gentleman
with her watched the bear march up and
down his cage and the little girl
leaned against the bars with her hand.
The bear stopped his march and eyed
the plump, white little hand grasping
the railing. He gave lurch forward,
stuck his nose between the bars and be-
fore Hazel knew what had occurred he
had her hand in his mouth.
The girl screamed very properly, and
the man with her clutched her arm so
as to prevent the bear from swallowing
all OF it, and rained straight-arm jabs
on bruins nose. So Sullivanesque were
these blows that the bear opened his
jaws to get firm grip, but the m an
then pulled the girl away. The hand
was badly lacerated and was minus the
thumb.
The bear blinked for moment, looked
disappointed at not getting more, his
Adams apple moved he gave a little
gulp and swallowed something.
The thumb was sirretrieVably lost.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-29
Fatal Prairie Fires.

WILLIAMsPoRT, N. D., Sept. 2S.-Geo.
W. Johnson and his son, who lived near
Beaver creek, were burned to death in a
prarie fire. Mr.. Tabor, living near here,
will probably die from the effects of
burns. No further news can be learned
from the Holland settlement, thirty five
miles south of here. Three men are
known to have perished there. The
loss is estimated at $4,000. At Win
ona, twenty miles from here, one man
lost forty-three head of steers, which
were overtaken by fire and burned to
death.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-29
COL. CoMProN's FATE.
President Harrison Mitigates the s.
tenca of the Court Martial.

President Harrison Mitigates the Sem
,tence of the Court Martial.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28.-The president
has passed upon the record of the court
martial in the case of Colonel Compton,
of the Fourth cavalry, who was charged
with failure, while in command of the
military post at Walla Walla, to take
steps to prevent the lynching Of gam
bier named Hunt, under arrest for kill
ing one of the soldiers under him. The
court found him guilty, and sentenced
him to suspension sfom rank and COM
mand for three years on half pay. and
to be confined to the limits of the mill
aary post. The president approved the
proceedings of the court, but mitigated
the sentence to suspension from rank
and command on half pay for two years.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-29
NO RACE DISTINCTION.
Indian Parents Entitled to the Custod
of Their Children.


WASHINGTON, Sept. 28.-The commits
sioner Of Indian affairs has received a
copy of the recent opinion OF Judge
Green, of the district court OF the ter
ritory OF Oklahoma, directing the resto-
ration to his parents of an Indian boy
placed in the government Indian school
at Chilocco by officials. Judge Green
held that as the Indian Office had not
issued, as required by the act, rules and
regulations to compel the attendance of
Indian children at the school provided
for them, the retention of the boy con-
trary to the will of his parents was
illegal. The effect of this decision is
regarded by the commissioner of In
dian affairs as likely to prove prejudi-
cial to the schools, and it is the inten-
tion to carry the case to the higher
court. The Judge in his opinion took
the ground that the right of parent to
the custody of his children belonged to
an Indian as we'll as to the white man.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-29
FOREIGN FLASHES.

Gontzcharow, the Russian author, is
dead.
Frederick Henry Paul Methuen, Sec
ond Baron Methuen, is dead.
An epidemic of influenza prevails in
Melbourne. Justice Webb died of the
disease.
1t is reported that Russia is erecting
barracks and collecting stores on the
Afghan frontier.
The reception accorded in Sydney, N.
S. W., to General Booth of the Saliva
ton Army amounted to an ovation.
The Turkish decree for the suppress
sion OF brigandage makes all local Off
cials responsible for the existence of
brigandage in their districts.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-29
ROBBERS BEsIEGED.
A Gang of DesperadOcs Surrounded in
an Illinois Cornfield

A tang OF DeeperauOeS 0urrOuHueU IA
an Illinois COrnfie1d
KEoKUK, Ia, Sept. 2S.-There is great
excitement at Bowen, ILL.,, because Of
numerous burglaries in that and sur
rounding towns. The last one commit
ted was at the store OF j. Y. Scott, who
got out a search warrant for the house OF
Frank Jarvis and man named Thresh-
er. A constable went to the house, where
upon Jarvis and his brother commenced
firing at him, one bullet inflicting wound
in tile leg. Jarvis and his pals then
escaped to a cornfeld, where they are
now surrounded by the sheriff and fifty
armed men. 1t is said they will not be
taken alive. The stolen goods had all
been boxed up, and it is asserted were
to be shipped to relatives OF one of the
men in California. Late yesterday after
noon the desperadoes showed them
selves, and several shots were exchanged.
Tie sheriff is determined to effect their
capture if he has to starve them out.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-29
HANGED THE JAILOR.
A Deputy Sheriff's Unpleas-
ant Experience.
OverpOwerd and Strung Up by
the Prisoners.
Saved by the Timely Appearance of
Policeman.
The DesperadOes Driven Back TO Their
Cells After Two of Them Were
Wounded-General News
GleaninGs.
Associated Press Dispatches.

GADsDEN, Ala, Sept. 2S.-W. +. Bent
ley, John Bentley, alias Cagee, Harvey
Thomas, James Crossell and Buren,
Lethrow, members of desperate gang
OF robbers in Jail under sentence for
robbery and train-wrecking, overpower-
ed Deputy Sheriff Melton this morning.
They put rope about his neck, and
were hanging him when Policeman
Roper appeared and fred on the prison
ers. They fed back to their cells, and
it was afterward found that two of them
were wounded. The rope was hurriedly
taken from Melton's neck, and he was
found to be still alive. He will recover.