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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-09-05

Finding but little encouragement
from the people of Louisiana in their
Mad aud unreasonable crusade
against the Louisiana Lottery Co.,
he aatis have been afforded the OPP
pnrfunity, BY appealing to the Repnb-
liean National administration. OF anoy-
ing 10 the point Of persecution, the
stockholders of that Company, aud
their latest display of venom consists
in having ruled out OF the United
States mails the circulation of the de-
cision of the Louisiana Sapreme Court,
Ginning that it is an advertisement o.
the Lottery Company A large num-
ber of copies Of the pamphlets con
tanning this decision being IN transit
wlleD the order was obtained. has fur
nisled grounds to cause affidavits to
be sued out against the managers o.
tile Company, charging them with vlo.
lating the anti-loftery postal law
When freedom of action is abridged te
tile point Of preventing decisions o
tie highest tribunal Of the State from
passing through the mails, it is time te
call a halt, and every indication points
to a veto being put gu such law oJ
the u. s. Supreme Court at it's mex
sitting, III October.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-09-05
TCEs TCE!
Lee within the reach Of everyone

Having opened all Ice Depot adjoining La
conlbe,s store, am prepared 70 furnish zee 10
aay quantity at reasonable prices Ice DENY
erred regularly at residence. Special low rates
Id usaantities Public patronage respectfully
solicited Special at rebtian gwen To country
orders. .. @. DAVENPORT, Mgr.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-09-05

A violent hurricane passed over the
island of Martinique. in tue Lesser An.
titles, few days ago, blowing down
hundreds of houses, killing over 800
aud wounding 1000 people aud wreck
ing many vessels. II is said to be the
severest storm that has visited that
island since 1917.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-09-05

Il q - Police Jury. which was 70 have
alinef 30 The 18th Of August. failed to
transact any business, for want Of a
quufum; 18th ditto; and finally ad
iourned on the 20tll, to meet Oh the
first Monday II 0ctober, the fifth. after
rayieing The nssessmelIt
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-09-05

Large and enthusiastic Democratic
meetings fayoring the lottery amend.
ment, were held in Napoleonville and
Lafayette last Sunday. Eloqu ent
speeches were made at Lafayette by
Hon. Jno. n. Ogden and Laurent Dn-
pre-, Esq, of Opelousas, Hon. R. II.
Snyder, s Of Tensas, Mr.. ]. L. Francioni,
of Assumption, and Judge H. G. Cas-
teIlanos, of Iberia. The speakers at
NapoIconville were Hon. B. c. Shields,
Mr.. Geo. w. Dupre, Col. Gabriel Mon
tegut and Senator E. A. O'Sullivan.
Now that those favoring the lottery
amendment are being heard, the ridi-
culous boast of the antis as to their
strength in the country parishes van
ishes into thin air, and the real fact
becomes daily more apparant that the
country, like the city, appreciats the
immense benefit to the entire State
that will result from the adoption OF
the revenue amendment next April.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-09-05
NalTHCE.

All persons are hereby notified not to nego-
dated about December Ia, 1890, executed by
me to the order Of Dir. j. Fl. Parker of Vile
Plate for the sum of three hundred and thir-
teen dollars and three cents, payable January
lst, 1892 as said note was executed by mo in
part without consideration, and | will resist
payment except in part. A. LATOUR.
vile Plate. La, August 10, 1891. I'm
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-09-05

The new grocery just opened BY Mr..
Clement Hebert, is well stocked with a
select assortment of staple groceries,
provisions and plantation supplies,
which be il selling If rock-bottom
prices, Sec advertisement and give
+ him h call
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-09-05

Contractor Van Horn has returned
from New Orleans with force OF ex-
nerieuced carpenters and joiners who
will put the finishing touches on our
II. y. Court House and Post Once,
which is now rapidly nearing compile
ton.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-09-05

For SALE AT A BARGAIN Buck
eye Reaper and Binder, G. Aultman
& Co. Thresher, 8 inch Rotary Pump.
Apply to Jos. Bloch.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-09-05
FOR SALE.

The Live Oak Plantation, containing about
ll00 acres, situated about If miles southwest
of 0pelousas. adjoining the late Achille Dupre
plantation Sand place will be sold in block
or in lots to suit purchasers. Also a fne herd
of Devonshire aud half breed cattle. Apply
on the plantation or to James Powers, No. 30l
Liberty street, New Orleans, La.
August Is, 1891. Gun
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-09-05
FOR SALE.

The Generes Hotel, on Landry street
opposite the Court House. For terms. ETC.,
address: w. G. PERRAULT, Atty.
August 1, l89l--l0t Opelousas, La.
Also. an Ethan Allen Stallion years old.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-09-05

The victory of Senator George over
the sub treasury plan in Mississippi is
complete
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-09-05

Mr.. Octave Fonteuot has subscrip-
tion list for the JEFF. Davis monument
fund started. Call on him and put
down something for this worthy object.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-09-05

Blank forms for use of merchants
notaries, Justices of the Peace, etc, for
sale at this Office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-09-05

Al liberal reward will be paid TO any
one VIM will bring TO my Office the Acts
8of 1880, 1886 aud 1877, which have te-
Gently disappeared. JNo. n. OGDEN.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-09-05

Suit has been filed by State Agent
CLAYTON. of the Farmers union, against
tIie New Delta for about S4OO, pflnel-
pal and interest, ofa loan alleged to
have been made BY him to that paper
in March last. There is probably Q
history to the transaction, but u has
not been given to the press. D. Il. Ad-
vncaff.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-09-05

Get your meals at the Farmers Union
Lunch House, opposite the Post-ofice
on Main street.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-09-05

We regret to learn of the exextil oe \
child Of Mr.. Carlos Greig,er Washing
tor, last Thursday. 46,r
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-09-05

Old newspapers for sale at this office
at 90 cents per hundred.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-09-05

Ms Clement HI q " steam cotton
|hacss, ggHHssae IS prepared 10 gin
jIDDcotfon and grind corn on the most
favorable terms. See advertisement ~
1p,another column
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-09-05

4 meeting has been called for Tues
xlay next, the Stll Mt IL o'clock m at
Dapre's 0pef4, House, Washington,
.a., for the purpose Of considering
lang to establish b central sugaf re-
merry iii OF near that town, TO which
Il interested IN the project arc invited
3 attend.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-09-05

See advertisement of $50 acres of
land in Gfos Cheyreail for sale, IN
another column.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-09-05

A session of the District Court opfDed
in Crowley last Tuesday
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-09-05

See card Oft. G.. Chacher6, architect
in another column.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-09-05

Durine i FIGHT at Veltin's store, 10
BaIlev,,s. last Saturday night, between
tsyo neefoes, sahosher negro, not 81
Gagged ID the rumpus, was acciden tIy
s3|lS, shot 81 one of tile combattants, ana
slightly wounded in tile leg.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-09-05

b. r. Advocate The Alexandria
Times thinks if the democratic State
central committee does its duty, as 1t no
doubt will, nobody except white demo
Gratis will be permitted to vote at tue
primaries. This will certainly be the
tale, aud third party men, greenback-
ers and republicans must stand aside,
though coming under the definition OF
sswllite anti lotteryites and antl-lottery
farmer unionists.n This is another
clause Of the Lafayette agreement
which the parties thereto cannot keep,
as they contracted to do what they
llaye no authority to perform.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-09-05


B,idgevilts is still 81 the boom The
West Ead store las enlarged its capae-
itv by au addition Of 30 feet more, max
ing ii now one of tlls largest stores III
town. containing Il floor space of 76 by
35 feet. Mr.. Clement Hebelt has
neatly fitted up the iate Gus. Dupfe
stand, near thp bridge, and stocked IL
with choice assortment Ut fresh goods,
and il putting his cotton gin adjoining
the store 10 good condition for ginning
tile crop NOW being gathered Mr Z,
| IS. IsacEa is huving bnilt q shed to his
Large warehouse 90 feet wide by loO
feet long, and we learn TINT i fine
store building will soon be erected in
the vicinity Of Mr.. Joseph Bloeh's large
warehouse near thesrailraad depot
Besides tile above improvements, We
notice d neat shed just completed IL
front of E. Latreyte's store; ]. cenimu-
| dious office added to j. Meyers & Co. i
| large establishment, and 4 dental Office
| for Dr. Y. X. Irion on Market street,
which promises to be the most stylish
little building hi town, wien finished,
Other Improvements are going
ID ii the suburbs. and our carpenters
at least havo no canse to complain q
/ tho .siuIl season
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-09-05

We desire to direct special attention
fhe eloquent and patriotic address
Gen. j. B. Gordon, General Com
.anaing United Confederate Veterans,
mother column. All ex-soldiers
sailors Of the late Confederate
ia, should act upon the suggestions
d contained without delay, and
be to see our campR. 2. Lee
IA, of St. Landry increase its
ership, and ,eAssl camps formed
ia parish, up6pf every worthy ex-
aeaate inside parish is enrolled 10
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-09-05

Rev. r NJ. Blocker, will begin Q
zotraeted meeting in Church Point on
ptembsr 9th, at II o'clock He has
ssocured saficient number OF assls.
ants, ana it Is hoped the meeting vii
s d glorious one. The Rav. 6, W
hrtef, %. D., editor of tho New Or
nus Christian Advocate; will preach
"a that dav. All are invited TO attend,
i tlle people of Church Point and its
cinaty viii entertain and provide for
eua
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-09-05
NEW GROCERY.

Having opened a grocery store on Landry
street, near the bridge, in the Generes stand,
stocked with a choice assortment of fresh
goods which / sell at the lowest prices, |
les pectfuly solicit share of public patron.
age. CLEMENT HEBERT,
Aug. 29-tf.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-09-05

'1ce cream At Mrs. Psrrault's saloon
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-09-05

Get yoar meals az the Farmers Union
Luucll Hnnse, opposite the Post office
ON Main street.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-09-05

Mr. T. j. Lacy, of the Mount Hope
Nursery, has left sample lot OF his
magnificent Keiffer pears at our office,
for which he will please accept our
thanks. Those pears are undoubtedly
the finest in the world for preserving,
and arc now just 10 right condition,
and as Mr. Lacy has several hundred
bushels for sale, all who wish to secure
& supply should give him q call within
fhe next few weeks, as the crop Will
probably Be exhausted by the first OF
I 0efah3r
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-09-05
Our Say

If all the lies that have been told and
industrionsly circulated among the peo-
pie who do not read, OF read bat little,
were collected and printed in volume
form the numbers Of them and the size
of the volume would astonish, even their
authors. Baron Munchhausen, stands
to day before his readers as the grea-
test literary liar of the world, but his
reputation, as enduring as ii has been,
wonld fade into forgetfulness could the
dirty lies that are told and circulated
concerning the Lottery Revenue amend
ment be gathered up and published IN
volume form, yea, the Baron's inven-
tious would pale their Intellectual ray,
and assume Ii tint at least Of heavenly
truth by comparison.
Let us mention few only.
No /. 1t is told to the credulous aud
uniformed that, the Lottery makes
corners on staple articles of food, such
as meat, -four, coffee and sugar, This
is d lie and those who invent it,
know it.
No2. It has been told that if the Lot
terry be re-eharted, as asked for, 1t
will buy up all the beef and control the
price of 1t, In the local markets This
is lie, and the inventor knows it.
And No3. Its told that if the amend.
ment be accepted, it will add nothing
to the Public School fund, worth con-
sidering. This is a lie also. and the
authors know it. Now why will men
invent such falsehood and impose upon
the creduIity Of ignorant voters, by
persuading them to believe them
How is it possible that any one can be
found in St. Landry or elsewhere, who
! is so simple as to believe them? Yea
morel Is it not strange beyond all
power Of expression, that persons are
| 10 DO found, who believing such IN.
qualified falsehoods, are unwilling ste
hear them exposed and their authors
denounced People Of St Landry We
have good men here who knowing al
such Inventions 70 bs false, are willing
to go before you and publish the trutl
will you respectfully hear them9
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-09-05

T.EeHE's GRADED INsTfTuTE his
most tharp,saE and practical school for
igoys BE III asses, opens lts tenth session
on Monday September 1tlI Our
renders Who have children to send to
school would 40 we'll to send for 4
| urosnectns English, French, Latin,
Greek, German, Spanish, Mathematics
tie Sciences, Type writing, Short
hand and Book keeping are taught by
experienced professors. Mr. Leehe,
tIe urascipal, accommodates O dozen
hoarderss SO Ahis family, but can place
"a nnlimisaa number ii private houses d
near the school. Tie graduates of tilla
school secure first-class positions
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-09-05

See advertisement of Grand 5erinssa
Il Social Club Hall, on tle 18th inst.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-09-05
HEBERI's GIN. OPELOUsAs.

Having purchased aud reftted the Generes
Gin in 0pelousas, | am prepared to gin cot
ton with pr0mptness aud at the lowest rates.
Corn ground. CLEMENT HEBERT.
Aug. 20 tt.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-09-05
FeeR SALE.

500 acres of land. in Prairie Gros CheY'
reuil, near Alexandra Moreau s, in this parish;
about 80 acres clear, balance wood land.
Will be sold in block or iii lots to suit pur'
chasers For particulars apply to
MRS DESIRE GODET,
Sept. silt Near Notleyville, La.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-09-05


Sheriff Fontenot now claims that he
exercised his legal right ID the Flower
VS.. PI6jeail matter, BY selecting, him
self, the paper IN which the sale was
advertised, after the time had elapsed
IN which the defendant and plaintiff
could make Il selection aud had failed
to do so. Why didn't he inform rs
of that fact wien We called for The ad-
vertisement on August IL, by request
Of the defendants attorney, aud on the
18th, with the defendants written
autllolity 2 Had liz done 81, aud had
We known that defendant had fliled 10
notify the sheriff Of his selection in
tinle, we would have had no cause foi
charging the sheriff with u violations Of
law on that poiat. But he fact that
the sheriff has called upon Mr. PreJeaii
| IN person since our expose Ut the entire
Transaction, aud got him to sign a
paper, which Was fiat contradiction oi
bis written order given August 18th,
and published BY Us, as well as con-
trary TO the instructions OF his attorneys.
goes to show that the sheriff thought
he required something more than the
H1E LII tU GEniE tlfAtG stiI l'ttEssrt ~ " ah1h
1.-The advertisements should appear IN
this case. IF Mr.. Pfejean md his at
/ t0rneys failed 10 select within tue tine
allowed Us law DO So, The sheriff did
| not need 10 get Mr.. Piejean to staltif,
himself by signing the paper which hi
sheriff published; on the Other hand, i
/ the sheriff considered that document
1 If asly value he would not set up tht
claim that the i,aw gave him (the slef-
Eiff1 the right to select the paper.
The charge made By he sheriff tlal
our expose Of this matter is sanothet
slanderous assault aud bis chIgs
that we have Suppressed fhe facfs,'
and that our charge is false We vii
remark, en- l,assant, arc all more u lesi
Ilibelous and slanderons assertions of
his part We have published nothing
but facts with proofs which he has 20
/ denied, and have suppressed hothint
that we know to be facts.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-09-05

WITHOUT LIMIT am ready to
compete with prices Of any other dealer
ID Opelopsas 81. sTE'vA Rr
August 1871 s.
The record-union., 1891-11-13
FOR THE LITTLE ONES.
The kindergarten Flower and Candy
Fete a Great Success.
An Afternoon of Delightful Entertain
ment, and All for the Benefit of
the Free K1ndergartens.

With such a worthy object in view. and
under the management OF such popular
and enterprising young ladies, it is no
wonder the candy and flower fete given
yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Edgar B.
CarrolPs residence, for the benefit of the
troebel free kindergarten schools. was a
success from every point of view.
There were bouquets in plenty for the
gentlemen to purchase and present to
their young lady friends, and a box of
the daintlest sWeetmeats or a glass of
delicious lemonade was near at hand if
they desired it. In fact, there were all
manner OF nice things they could pur-
chase, and even the sweetest kind of a
smile from the young ladies in the booths
was not strictly priceless. Hence it was
with sense of having aided worthy
purpose that the guests willingly at
tended and did their share in the way of
assisting the cause financially.
The kindergarten schools are now rec
ognized as the proper institutions for
training the young, and it was to aid these
that the candy and flower fete was given
by the ladies interested in the maipten-
ance of the schools.
-Four spacious apartments in Mrs. Car
roll's home were given up to the affair,
| ana In these the daintiest booths imaeina-
Die were arranged. For richness they
could hardly have been excelled. for the
| draperies and streamers were of purest
SILK, and the supports were entwined with
smllaX and Wreaths of ivy, while beauti-
tul and fragrant hanging baskets enriched
some Of the booths.
10 add to the beauty of the scene. the
G. curtains were drawn and the gas-jets
lighted, giving the interior the appear
ance OF having been arranged for an
| evening party. The amiable hostess and
her young lady assistants, who wore
evening costumes, did all in their power
10 entertain the guests and make the
affair a success.
Miss Alice Lindley, Miss Mae Blakeney
| and Miss Eta Birdsall presided over the
| mower booth, and very few passed their
| pretty stand without stopping to Dur-
chase a bunch Of the beautiful chrysan-
fhemuns or handful of lovely roses.
! Inc Flower Girl' was "Sister'' WRIGHT
Inc candy booth was managed by Mrs
Annie Hurd and Misses Laura Clarke
Maye Carroll and Mabel Cluness. 1t was
tavorite retreat with many of the
guests, ana received its due share of
patronage.
Robert McCreary and w. w. Douglas
were in charge of the lemonade stand,
and the fSh-pond was manipulated by
Abbott, c. NJ. Prodger, DR.. G. C. Sim
mons and A. Scheld.
| The ice-cream parlor was controlled by
Mrs. McCreary, Mrs. G. w. Clarke, Mrs.
Frank Miller, Mrs. Hanchette and Miss
Frederika De Laguna, who succeeded in
capturing considerable Of the coin of the
realm for the little beneficiaries.
Miss Leila j. Lindley and Mrs. L. A j..
upson acted as doorkeepers, and took
| good care to assure all who entered that
there was also an exit fee
The affair was thoroughly enjoyed by
the scores Of people who attended, and
must have netted the schools neat sum,
The record-union., 1891-11-13
FREDIANI CONVICTED.
A Verdict of MansIaughter is Founo
Against Him.
The Story Of How the Aged Lime Ped
dler Stabbed Giuseppe Scatint
to Death.

The trial of Eduardo Frediani, the old
lime peddler who murdered Giuseppe
Scatini over year ago, came to close in
! Superior Judge Catlin's court last even
ing.
When court convened in the morning
District Attorney Ryan began his closing
argument to the jury. Grove L. John
! son, counsel for the defense, had occu-
pied the entire previous day and portion
of the one before that in his argument.
! Mr.. Ryan's closing remarks were forcible
and convincing. He considered the plea
of self-defense put forward by Frediani
/ preposterous and ridiculous in the face OF
the evidence of the case. Some men who
heard the testimony, he said, would be
compelled to smile at the idea. The cold
facts were that Frediani imagined that
Scatini owed him $6; he bothered him
about it, and Scatini always considered
the old man nuisance, and pushed him
away; once when Erediani threatened to
Kill Scatini the latter pulled the lime
! peddlerS Whiskers. With all this, said
MIR. Ryan, it was not reasonable to sup
| pose that Scatini ever dreamed that the
old man had murder in his heart. Scatin
meant no harm toward Erediani, an
would not have thought of doing him
/ great bodily harm. In a moment of
rage Frediani drew his knife and plunged
| it into the unfortunate Scatini-there
was no self-defenSe about it.
Mr.. Ryan finished his argument
shortly after 2 O'Clock in the afternoon
and Judge Catlin proceeded to deliver his
charge to the jury. The courts address
was quite lengthy, and defined the law
on murder in detail. He informed the
! jury exactly what sort Of an assault had
to be made upon a person in order to
warrant him to take life i'll self-defense
/ He had to be in fear of great bodily in
jury, or in fear of being killed, before
such a defense would stand. The mere
/ slapping OF ones face or the pulling of
ones WhiSkerS would not Justify the
taking of a human beings life
The jury retired at 3 o'clock, and de-
liberated for three hours. At the end of
! that time word was sent out that ver-
dict had been agreed upon. Immedi-
ately there was rush for the courtroom
! by the crowd of Italians and others who
! have been interested listeners throughout
the trial, and who were lounging about
the Courthouse awaiting the jury's YER
dict
The foreman Of the jury announced
that the verdict was, Guilty of man
slaughter"
The old lime peddler. who does not
speak English, was quite detected when
informed of the nature of the verdict.
AS the crowd filed out of the courtroom,
the Italian friends of the murdered man
commented with satisfaction upon the
| able manner in which District Attorney
Ryan conducted the prosecution in the
case. Indeed, the young officer has made
a record OF convictions this year that is
making him famous