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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-06-13
HINT. Of the Modes.

Glace hair-line striped mohair for
summer travelling dresses.
Lace straw hats trimmed with lace,
flowers and feathers.
A gown without IA high collar is not
considered important.
Gold and silver wire belts about an
inch and a quarter wide.
Dressing jackets OF red China silk
trimmed with black French lace.
Sprigged nets worked with Jew
els for the fronts OF tea-gowns.
Neckerchiefs OF light pink. blue.
heliotrope, gray, tan Or yellow crepe.
Parasols having chiffon frllls rum
ming up and down every other gore.
Dainty Swiss ribbed silk vests hav-
Ing n yoke OF silk handmade lace.
Dainty toques OF velvet aud crepe
r%oleaux, having crownsof fancy straw.
Cocks comb sprays Of artificial
flowers to set erect In the back OF the
hat.
Leaf-green velvet and narrow gilt
gallon for trimming ta~n-colored
gowns.
A few green dress fabrics. which
color Is o very fashionable In Paris.
Capes or jackets and gowns en-
suite for brides spring travelling
dresses.
g To keep asparagus crisp dip thd
woody ends In nm inch OF salty waterl
Tam o'Shanter crowns on sallof
hats are having the brIm wider In ~
front.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-06-13


Seated at her harp so graceful.
In the parlor after tea.
The fair maiden | call sweetheart
Played soft melody TO me
Dearly loves she that tall Erard,
When TO ms her heart she gave.
Well knew II held u rival
That my love was music's slave.
Soft brown hair just touched with au-
burn,
Gown OF white, severe aud quaint,
Golden harp, all made a picture
Like some medieval saint.
i leaned gently Ger my darling.
smoothed those locks OF priceless
worth.
Told her she was like an angel,
Far too lovely for this earth.
With n little laugh she answered.
Really. | don't think | care
Very much TO 90 TO heaven.
Everybody plays harps there.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-06-13
For MORAL Injury.

The French have got along for a
good while without n certain kind OF
matrimonial litigation hat Is quite
common In some other countries. The
first French breach OF promise case has
been tried at Beziers. The intended
bridegroom vas sentenced 10 pay fl50
damages 'for the moral injury OF the
family"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-06-13
Gar and shah.

Russia evidently wants 10 be- on good
terms with the shah OF Persia The
car has presented the shah with thir-
ty-nine Kirghis horses OF the purcst
breed and a modern battery OF artillery
with four guns, which have been con-
veyed 20 Teheran under an escort OF
CoSsacks
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-06-13

During ,wenty-threc years OF asso-
citation with women students and prac-
.~itioner-. writes DIR. Phrbc j.. H.
wait m The Ladies' Home Journal. |
have known OF but few failures. On
the contrary. | know OF many who
have achieved fortunes, ana who arc
enio,ing a lucrative pr~ctice.
preiudiceP Yes. there is prejudice
~aralnst them. Bat IL Is the same
pceiudice that does not allow women
70 have political suffrage, The same
that objects to women being
ANYTHING but h~ousckoepers or
butterflies. There Is no iounda.
ton for II whatever. and 1T VIII
pass away In time. / find mat Tor
eiencrs. Germans especially, that have
been accustomed 10 midwiyes in their
own country. take most kindly To fe-
male practitioners. Ii Is the Ameri-
can people that stick 10 the old OK
ploded theory OF woman's inability to
own and manage property, to buy and
sell, or 10 follow a learned profession.
During the last q s~artcr-ccntury thirty
eight medical colleges have been
opened to women. and seven others
are exclusively for women In the
West they are more liberal than in the
East. There are to-day upwards OF
three thousand women practitioners.
where. twenty-five years ago there
were but a scorel
Ii Is argued that women dislike the
sight OF blood. OF course they do.
So do men. When / commenced the
study OF medicine ! was fully con-
yinced that women would not make
good surgeons. But n long expert
ence has reversed that conviction.
Many OF them undoubtedly possess
the nerve TO perform any surgical OPP
GRAFTON. They do their work In a
mastery manner. and without ninch-
ing. Tho theory that woman's nerv-
Gus temperament and sympathetic
nature initiates against her In this
connection. Is absolutely false.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-06-13

The position OF a minister is often
no %sinecure. A minister Of Sc%ottsburg.
Ind, walked twenty-five miles last
Sunday. preached two sermons. mar
rlcd two couples and ute two wedding
dinners.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-06-13
THE s,u., .

There Is some rcasc for calling
them the busy bees \ student OF
the habits OF these sac. rinc insects
vi TO make one pound OF honey
they must visit from 90. 00c to 200. 600
lowers.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-06-13
The wire Of tho Great Snowman.

W VI w NV ''t
In appearance she was n tribe under
medium height, with n figure slightly
inclined 10 matronly stoutncss, which
she carries with an erectness and
poise gained from long years OF
physical culture. Her complexion Is
English In It's purity and beauty, her
hair dark and her eyes gray. She
possesses also that excellent thing
in woman. y voice purely English in
It's sweetness and tone.
Mrs. Barnum's pet hobby-at least
so says her husband. l%aughingly indul-
gents her indefatigable pursuit OF
bric-a-brac, and most beautiful *
amples OF her success in this pursuit,
with the numerous mementos OF It's
masters varied career, mako OF MAR
ina" IA homo worth the having. IL is
the family homo during most OF the
year. though a part OF each winter is
spent In New York for the purpose OF
attending the opera and th~eaters, OF
which both husband aud wife are
equally fond, and occasional visits
are paid elsewhere.
Mrs. Barnum possesses TO an I'M
usual degree a liking for society and
entertaining which makes OF her the
most delightful OF hostesses. Her
dinners are models. tho easy grace
ana cordial hospitality OF their hostess
adding much to their enjoyment
Her, II u brilliant convcrsationalist.
she attracts. in turn, people Of un-
usual intellect and brilliancy. and her
most honored guests arc apt 10 DO
either literary or musical people, as
these she ipds more specially con-
genial. For Mrs. Barnum. though
modestly coniessing only TO II great
liking for music. is a musician OF
some skill. and though no persuasion
has "a yet induced her to write over
her own name. she Is an able and
fluent writer. She proves n most val
uablc and efficient aid 10 her husband
In his numerous charities. such assist
ance as she renders being always
given anonymously or under cover OF
Mr.. Barnum's name.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-06-13

Finger rings are getting larger.
The long marquisc shape ESPECIALLY
Tx Cd
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13
Personal.

The numerous friends of DIR. E. P.
Doremus will be pleased to learn that
he has arrived with his family from
Zurich, Switzerland, in his usual robust
health and that he expects to remain
permanently in the United States.
Having received files of the daily
papers of St. Paul, Minnesota, of June
5th and Gun, addressed to us in the
familiar handwriting of our esteemed
old friend II. L. Garland, Esq, we
conclude he was enjoying the cool
atmosphere of that northern cline at
that date.
Mr.. S. l.. Hebrard has been elected
president of the Opelousas Social Club,
and Jonas Jacobs first vice president,
at a recent election to fill those two
vacancies.
Mrs James M. Rhorer, accompanied
by her accomplished daughter, Miss
Josie, of Fairmount, arrived in our
town on Saturday last to attend the
wedding of her son John.
Miss Nellie Bourg of Houma, who
has been visiting her aunt Mrs. C. w.
DuRoy returned home last week.
Miss Nellie Morgan returned home,
after very pleasant visit of two weeks
Mr.. NJ. c. Mosely, a prominent law
yer of Alexandria, was in town last
week, as the guest of his father n-law
DR., Y. Boagni.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13
NO. 3s.
JUDICIAL NOTICES.
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PUBLIC SALE.
10TH SCHOOL SECTION.

BY virtue of the power in me vested by
law, and III pursuance to an order emanating
from the Hon. D. B. Steele, Auditor of Public
Accounts for the State of Louisiana, / will
proceed, at the Court House door in the town
of Opelousas, La, on
Saturday, June cath. 1S91,
at IL O'Clock a. m., to sell at public auction,
through duly qualified auetioneer, the fol-
lowing described property, to-wit:
The southwest quarter of section 10, town.
ship five (5l south, range two III east, in the
parish of ST. Landry, La.
Said property will be sold GU the following
terms aud conditions, to-wit: One-tenth
Q-l0) thereof to be paid Cash on the day
OF sale. The balance in nine equal annual in.
staIIments from the day of sale, represented
by notes of alike amount bearing each eight
per cent yearly interest from date of sale till
paid, 10 be executed by purchasers, with per-
soual security i'll solido; said notes made pay
able to the Auditor of Public Accounts, and
shall be secured by special mortgage on the
land sold. In the event of the purchaser
negleeting or refusing TO pay any of these in-
stallmeuts. or interest at maturity, the mort
gage shall be fort hwlth closed and the land re-
sold. The interest on the whole OF the
notes To be paid annually.
The above property will be sold in lots &C
cording to a plat which will be exhibited on
day of sale j. j. THOMPSON.
May 23-Jt. Parish Treasurer.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13
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The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13
EbURLIC SALE.
Probate Court, Parish of st. Landry, No. 5lo2
ESTATE OF MATHILDE SIT1IG.

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 duly qualified auc.
tioneer, ON the premises hereinafter described,
near OpeIousas, Parish of st. Landry, on
Wednesday,, July Sth, 1S0l,
the following described property, belonging
to the estate of Mistress Mathilde Sittig, of
the parish OF st. Landry, tO-Wit:
|. -Four arpents of land, being one arpept
front by four arpents deep, fronting on the
public road leading from Opelousas to Belle
vue, and near the southern corporation line
of said town, bounded north by A. Going,
south by Madame Baptiste Richard, widow,
east by said public road, and west by Jules
L. Chaeher6, with dwelling house, carriage
house and all other improvements thereon,
saving and excepting one barn built by and
belonging to Oscar Fux. On said place is a
fine orchard, consisting of apple, pear, peach,
plum, fig and other fruit trees; also g. fish
pond
2. One lot of ground situated just south Of
the corporation line of the town of Opelousas,
containing an area of 81 (ffty-two) feet front
by so teightyl feet deep, fronting on the pub
lie road leading from said town to Bellevue,
bounded north by said corporation line. south
by j. l.. Chachere with one store house there.
on, formerly occupied by Etienne Veltin as a
store.
Terms and Conditions-One-halfc cash, bal
ance in one and two years. Notes payable to
administrator for deferred payments notes
to bear per cent, yearly interest from Date,
and to be secured by a special mortgage upon
ARTHUR VELTIN,
May 30, 1891. Administrator.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13

One of the best, if not the best publ
cations Of its kind in the South, is the
Sunny South, of Atlanta, Ga. The
price is only So year,
and includes a handsome present to
each subscriber. Sample copies sent
free. Address, Sunny Sonth, Atlanta,
Ga
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13
SAMPLE. COPIES FREE !!

The ISus,ay South, cur great Southern
Family Weekly, should be taken in every
household The price is only 81 year, and a
present which is worth that amount or more
Is sent for every yearly subscription. sam
Pile copy will be sent free TO any address.
Write at once to j. Fl. SEALS u Co.
Atlanta, Ga.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13

Gov. Nichols experience with tie
Board Of Health should shake his sub
lime faith in his own infallibility.
When he next makes vacancy in 4
place for political reasons, he should
avoid filing it with bis own fayorites. =
NJ. %. CITY Item.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13
Saturday. .yune goth, 1se1,

NOTICE u. s. Land Office, New Orleans,
~ La, May 26. 1884, - Notice is hereby
given that the following named settler has fl
ed notice of her intention to make final proof
in support of her 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 Monday, July 18th, 1891, viz:
MARY WILLIS, Widow of B. r. Willis,
who made Hunesrea Entry No. 854S for the
S! OF N w and 81 of N E / Sec. 20, Township
/, south range, l east, Louisiana Meridian.
She names the following witnesses 20 prove
her continuous residence upon. and cultivation
of said land, viz: Edmond Nugent, Jr.,
Charles Banks. Charles A. Duplissey, J. s.
Slocum, all of ST. Landry parish, Louisiana.
CHAS Z. PALFREY.
June 6, l89l-6t Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13

The COURIER acknowledges the re-
ceipt of an Invitation to attend the
thirty sixth annual commencement ex-
ercises of St. Stanislaus commercial
college, which will take place at Bay
ST. Louis on the oath inst
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13

Don't worry yourself this hot wealth.
Or trotting around hunting bargains,
when you can find them all ready made
at Ben Meginley's grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13

Work on our artesian well has been
ID st0tu quo for the last three weeks
awaiting the arrival of supply of
pipe; in the meantime the water sup
ply has given out, and no further pro-
gress can be made until we get snffici-
ent rain to furnish the water needed to
operate the machinery.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13

The st. Landry Homestead aud Loan
Association will offer loan of 81 900
at their Office, on the evening of the
22nl inst See notice.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13

We have received from the publish
ers, Louis Grunewald Co.. Limited, Of
New Orleans, a charming piece of
music just issued entitled S. A. C.
March, and dedicated to the Southern
Athletic Club, of New Orleans, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13

The citizens of sOpelousas will be-
Afforded All opportunity to coutribute
their mite towards the important pro.
ject ON foot 10 improve tbs public
school facilities of our town, at tue
entertainment which comes off at Per.
fodin's Hall next Friday evening and
at the same time Of enjoying very
agreeable time. Let everybody attend
Admission only 25 cents. See adver-
Alsement.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13

q. s. Circuit court, Judge Boarman,
has been in session here all this week,
and as usual, brought many strangers
to town from adjoining parishes. This
court adjourned Thursday evening.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13

Dubourg. Miss VIRGINIA ELMs and Mr. JOHN
NJ. RHoRER.
The worthy young couple have the best
wishes of the COURIER for all the blessings
that can flow from the union of true and
loving hearts.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13

Messrs. Van Horn aud Isaeks have
purchased the outfit for first-class
0Flek mannfactory and are having the
SAME placed 10 position. They expect
~ begin operations next week, and
sQfn out an average Of about 10000
bricks day, It is situated on the
southern limits of town, on the railroad,
Who're side track will be built for
sonvenience In shipping. We wish the
eneerprlse success, as il will oil a long
sais want in our community.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13

n FoR SALE AT A BARGAIN. - Buck
eve Reaper and Binder, G. Aultman
& Co. Thresher, 9 inch Rotary Pump.
Apply to Jos. Bloch.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13

The water from the cresasse, which
has caused serious loss aud difficulty to
the Morgan R. r. for the last three
mouths, has gone down sufficiently to
admit the departure of trains from their
own depot, and it is hoped in few
days trains will be running on the same
schedule as before the creyasse.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13

The reason why Meginley's clerks
aFe always busy is because his stock is
fresh and select and his prices low
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13

WANTED.I0 1000 bushels Of corn in
exchange for nmher, cy press Of pine,
or shingles. i. STEWART
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13

Tie lamps for lighting the streets of
0peIousas have arrived aud will soon
Be placed in position.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13

Tie State Circuit Court of appeals,
Judges Clegg and Perry, after transact
ing considerable business, adjourned
yesterday.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13

Supreme Court is nov IN session at
Monroe-it will convene here in July
IL you have briefs TO print remember
the COURIER
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13

Don't forget that we have exceptional
facilities for brief printing, aud that our
charges are exceedingly moderate.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13

Now is the time for our sugar plant
ers to file applications for the bounty.
After the 1st of July next, they will
be too late.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13

Copy intended for publication in our col
umus should reach Us not later than Wednes
day morning.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13

paw ten times as much in one form Or
another, for the arrest, imprisonment
and trial of criminals and the lasting
and disgrace of our people9
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13

Have your job printing executed at
the COURIER ofIl5e. Keep yonr money
at home and patronize i home institn
tion.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13

Get your meals at the Farmers Union
Lunch House, opposite the Post Office
on Main street.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13

To ATToRNEYs-If you want your
triefs done in short time, bring them
q this Office without delay.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13

If yon want to grow rich and be-
happy, buy yonr groceries from Ben
Msginley
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13

We print anything from d full sheet
poster TO visiting card, in tho latest
artistic style, at moderate prices,
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13

Tile long spell of dry weather we are
having is causing much damage to
crops and stock. Cisterns, ponds and
gnllies are dry and in some localities
cattle are driven several miles to water
We had a light shower of rain here
Thursday, but scarcely more than
enough to lay the dust.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13

Latest designs in fancy cards, envel.
opes, ETC., just received at this office
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13

Get your meals at the Farmers Union
Lunch House, opposite the Post-office
on Main street.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13
NOTICE..

FEHHE Stockholders of the St. Landry Home
L stead & Loan Association are hereby no.
titled that meeting of the stockholders will
be held at the Court house Monday, june 29th
1891 at 5 O'Clock p. m. for the purpose of con-
sidering amendments to the charter, and for
any other business properly coming before
them. O. BAILEY.
June Is, 1891. Secretary.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13

Work on our public building is ad.
vaneing rapidly and the beauties of the
structure are becoming more apparent
every day Il is due to Contractor
Fan Horn and his experienced corps Of
Workmen to say that the job thus far
y first class ID every respect, aud does
credit to their skill and workmanship
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13

Ice cream at Mrs. Perrault's saloon
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13
NOTICE.
FOB SALE.

Improved town property, lying contiguous
to railroad, 365 feet front by 2l0 feet deep,
containing two comfortable residences, out
houses, ETC.. will be sold together OF separate.
For particulars, apply at this office, or to Jean
Tugague, Opelousas.
May 16, 189l.-tf.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13

District Court Parish of ST. Landry, No. 1886
s. 4. LOEB VS.. HIS CREDITORS.
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 syndie, or d duly quail
fed auctioneer, at tue late store of s E. Loeb,
in the town of Opeousas, st. Landry par
ish, on
Saturday. June Goth, ls0I,
at 10 o'clock IA. M, the following described
property, to-wit:
A stock of goods, ware and merchandise in
he store of s. Z. Loeb on Main street at Ope.
lousas.
Terms-cash.
ALPHONsE LEVY,
june 8 1891. Syndic.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13

Anlrty-aeyen white residents Of
sssongilie and vicinity were arrested
saas saturday charged with assault
wv battery, and banding together for
shs purpose Of forcing man to leave
ss.e parish They were refused bail
" sdge Lewis, on what grounds we
sss'lu not learn. and sent to Jail where
ssasy remained until Monday when
IL s.ssS we're released on 800 appearance
sssa 's:.: each, and peace bond also, il.
.sss.1slon to having been required to
.su pledge or agreement t. disband
III ~ oFganization. They are said to
$3.50 S.oag ~ 90 organization known as
ss ssz lators, and their offsnse Id this
f@se consists ID having whipped man,
7ss " 1ner of their organization, accus-
n hog stealing
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13

The Breaux Bridge Turf Association
aaEang proposed to the owners of the
aea1iug horses of this section to trot on
tanlE track, best three in five at an
saEly day, we may hope in short time
so pe able to report a race which, IN
point OF interest and sport will COM
paEe favorably with some OF our North
sln contest. We learn through the
oclation that Mr.. Stokes has entered
aas norse Currency and doubtless this
s. mlA 90 followed up with other good
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13

HELP VVANTED! Better than a
gold mine! No capital needed! No risk. but
$40 to SIS a day profit! Teachers, Students
Msnizters. Bright Men and Dadies wanted IN
every town and county No experience need
ed. Credit given if desired Be early this
time and secure first choice of exclusive ter
ritory on this brand New Book.
Don't be an Ostrich. Write and get full in
Fopnation aud solid facts anout
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13
THE
EQUITABLE
LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY
OF THE UNITED STATES.
JANUARY l, 1891.

Assets. $ll9 ,243, ,744
Liabilities, per cent. 95,5O3, ,297
Surplus. s23,740, ,447
Income. .......... ...-......... s35, ,o36, ,683
New Business written in 1890. .$2o3, ,826, 10Y
Assurance in force. $72o, ,662,413
The EQUITABLE SOCIETY holds larger
surplus, writes larger annual business, and
has larger amount of ASSURANCE In force
than any other company in the world.
Ita latest form of Policy is UNRESTRlCT-
ED after one year, INCONTESTABLE after
two years, "NoN-FORFElTABLE' after
three years, and payable WITHOUT DELAY.
HENRY B. HYDE, President.
JAMES w. ALEXANDER, Vice President.
DAVE NEWHAUSER, Spec. Agent.
Office 81, Carondelet St., N. o., La.
May 8, iS9l-3m.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13
May 30, 1891
DUBLIC SALE.

District Court Parish Of 81 Landry, No. 1886
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-13

The committee of twenty-five who
had been charged with the duty of de-
visipg way, and of plotting through
the project of getting tax of q mills
on property located within the incor-
porate limits of Opelousas, has done
noble aud therefore. commendable