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Fire at Evansville, Ind, caused 100000
damage.
Manuel LaiIero committed suicide at
Pekln, Del.
One man was killed by cyclone near
Claud, Texas.
Brazil's financial condition is reported
to be all right.
Jessie Lockwood committed suicide at
Pardy Station, N. Y.
Gilbert's grain elevator at Utica, ILL.,,
was burned. Loss $4,000.
John from, clerk, was stabbed and
killed in Chicago by stranger.
James Hillman, United States inspector
of boilers, died at San Francisco.
The spring meeting of the Baltimore
Presbytery will be held next Monday.
Rufus Easton, colored, was shot and
killed at Peoria, ILL.,, by John Deitwig.
The ffty.eighth annual meeting of the
Maryland Bible Society was held yester-
day.
Friday, June IL, has been fixed for the
execution of William Blaney in Balti-
more.
Hugh and Wilson Aud of Baltimore
are claiming fortune of $4,000 in New
Orleans.
Preparations are being made at Sing
Sing, N. y, to kill McElyaine and Trezza
by electricity.
Warrants have been issued for two
members Of the British Parliament on
sCandaous charges.
w. X. Vanderbilts yacht arrived a.
New York from the Mediterranean with q
case OF smallpox on board.
Governor Jackson is in favor Of leasing
grounds for oyster cultivation which will
not bear oysters naturally,
Major Benjamin II. Talbot, promi-
nent Philadelphian, committed suicide in
Boston while suffering with the grip.
Fire at Dagsboro, Sussex County, Del,
destroyed the Clayton House, the Red
Mems hall and a storehouse. Loss 5000.
The Dutch steamer =. Caland and the
| British steamer Glamorgan were i'm col
lison in the English Channel, the latter
sinking but no lives were lost.
By an explosion of fire damp in Ie-
high Valley company's colliery near
| Tamaqua, Pa, one man was killed, two
| fatally and five seriously injured.
The House of Assembly of Nova Scotia
! has adopted resolutions of sympathy for
! Newfoundland by vote of % to 10. In
| the course Of the debate Premier Fielding
said that he was rs anxious as anybody 10
| obtain reciprocity with the United States,
! but if Canada could not obtain il and New
! foundland could, he would say in Gods
| name let them get it,
by the collapsing of the "Overshot
trestle on the Maryland Central Railroad,
near Fallston, Md, yesterday freight
| train of thirteen cars and three engines
| was precipitated into the stream fifty feet
below. -Four of the crew escaped by
! jumping. OF the others, John Martin,
| James Dodson and Benjamin Spruce
hanks were killed and Charles Watts and
Walter Hawkins were seriously injured.
| have not been found. Damage 900.
The Critic and record., 1891-04-17

IN THE POLICE COURT.
Both Judges on Deck Not Very Big
Docket,

oOlli ONlBtb Oech- NOL ~ very
Docket,
Emancipation day, like other holidays,
had its usual effect in swelling the busi-
ness of the Police Court to-day, aud both
Judge Miller and Judge Kimball were kept
busy until o later hour than usual
You know IL was Emancipation Day."
said Lawyer Martin in his defense of
Plummer Turner, charged with disorderly
conduct, 'and that ought to be kind Of
excuse for him."
II don't see any excuse for getting
drunk" said Judge Kimball. ''lt looks
as il the day was gala one; but, of course,
this can have no effect on the decisions of
this court. Plummer, you will pay a fine
of 80 or 20 to the workhouse for fifteen
days"
William Trailor, noted confidence and
bunko man, was in the Police Court to-
day. He IS an all.round crook, and was
picked up ON the street by Detective Rafl
and charged with being a suspicious
character. His portrait was printed
in the Police NCWS of last week;
and in the accompanying biographical
sketch the information is given that his
scheme was to go into some country town,
get in with some good looking glrl, marry
her and then bring her to large city with
the idea of making her acquainted with
some wealthy man. Then the blackmal-
ing scheme was commenced. Judge
Kimball made him give personal bOHds
Lewis Gilbert was sent TO Jail by Judge
Miller this afternoon for four months f0r
writing policy.
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nRAM TnLn THE TRrrn.
CHICAGO ELECTION.
Hampstead Washburne, Republican,
AI.nnI ..E ALn..n.. E..nL.. IAo.......L

Hampstead Washburne, Republican,
Ahead of Mayor Cregier, Democrat.
The official canvass of the election re-
mns for mayor of Chicago was practically
completed yesterday in twenty-nine of the
tbrty-four wards in the city. Taking the
official count in these twcnty-nne wards
and the city hall unofficial returns from
plurality Of / 1904 for Hampstead Wash
burne, Republican, over the Democratic
Incumbent Dewitt G.. Crcgier. In the
official canvass the figures in several wards
are still subject to revision, but il is be-
lieyed there will he little or no change
from the plurality now given
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BROWN ACQUITTED
of the Charge of Larceny from the


of the Charge of Larceny from the
Person,
The trial of William Brown, which
was begun yesterday afternoon in the
Criminal Court, was continued this morn
ing, John Kemp, the driver OF han
som cab, testified that on Monday last the
defendant engaged him 10 drive Conners,
an Indian, about town. Both had been
drinking and the Indian was badly intoX-
icated. While in the cab he saw Will
liam reach into Conners' pocket, unlock
his watch from its chain and place IL in
his own pocket. Afterward he saw him
iumbling through Conners' pockets again,
but did not see him take anything.
Z, G. Smith, the pugilist testified that
William told him early in the day that
he was going TO get $50 from the Indian,
while they were drinking together in q
saloon in South Washington. The de.
fendant claimed that the Indian promised
him 500 TO show him the town and take
care Of him, and he denied that he had
taken either the watch or any money,
After being ont short time the jury
returned verdict Of guilty as indicted
Sentence was deferred.
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HER NEW SPRING HAT.

] never yet have told my love
] haven't got the sand
] mover sighed 90 be the glove
Upon her lily hand.
And though her glguCcs thrill me OF
From toes 10 iluger tips.
J never wished tO be the SOFT
SIX ycil upon her lips
But ! to-day would gladly be
Her dainty new spring hat,
For any one can plainly rec
Sic fairly dOtos on that
Ldps Coz AtM
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Stanford University,

Dr. Jordan, president OF the Stanford
University at Palo Alto, CAL, has made
public the following appointments to the
faculty of the university, Dr. Andrew
White, eX-president Of Cornell University,
10 be the nonresident professor of his-
tory; F. Stanford OF Lake Forest Uniyer-
sity 10 be associate professor of physics;
Horace b. Gale of Washington University,
81. Louis, to be professor Of mechanical
engineering; Professor Joseph Swain of
Indiana University 10 be the associate
professor Of mathematics Douglass IL,
Campbell Of Indiana University to be the
associate professor in Botany.
The Critic and record., 1891-04-17

As REGARDS TIE new Constitution just
adopted by the Kentucky convention, the
Cowia-JomHdl Of Louisville does not
agree with the always esteemed and inter-
esung Sun. of New York 1he Sun, discuss
ing the proposed instrument, finds II excel
lent and most conservative, and thinks
the people Of Kentucky will be wise in
accepting it, The Courier-JoUual, how
ever, after pointing out its numerous de-
feCts, and showing that no one member
of the convention approves it as o whole,
goes on to say;
In view, therefore, of the fact that this
Constitution is not a Constitution o. all,
but an all.embracing code of laws. con-
sideTing further, the significant express
siuns Of dissent from the Governor OF the
State and president Of the convention,
and remembering that these many imper.
iectiuns already recognized, and the many
which time will develop, can be removed
only a. the rate of one annually, il would
be the height Of imprudence for the peo-
pie Of Kentucky TO adopt such an instru-
ment. Certainly good government does
not lie in that direction, Reform of
everything but the ballot is less obstructed
by the old than by the new Constitution
We are familiar with the defects and
Shortcomings Of one, but no man has yet
been able TO measure the possibilities for
evil contained in the other.
The San is great newspaper, no doubt,
but, as an exponent Of Kentucky opinion
and an authority in Kentucky affairs, the
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In the Eanity Court.

Judge Hagner, pTesiding.-Feuy vs..
Ferry; Cornelius Booke appointed guar
dian ad Item. In re James Roster, Mar
gaIet A. Thomas and Catherine Lowe;
wIts of de luuatico irquirendo ordered to
issue. Parker vs.. Parker dismissal of
bill and oross-bill ordered. Kitch
vs. Mcintosh; motion TO strike
out amended bill Oyerrulel,
Second Baptist Church VS., Tickling; time
TO take testimony extended fOrty-iiye
days. Jones VS.. Dougherty; reference to
auditor ordered. Bassford VS.. Loeylaoe,
same order. Eggleston vs.. Esgleston;
Carson VS. CLARK; motion to limit time to
take proof postponed, lGarnshaw ys.
DAILY; Timothy ID. DAILY appointed guard
ian ad litem. Oppenhemer vs.. Miller
ten days further time allowed to file an
swer,
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ncnth of ME- Iyrch.

Miss Mary Lynch, sister OF the late Rov.
Father Lynch pastor of St, Aloyslus
Church, died this morning at her late
residence 90 ! street northwest, She was
nearly so years old.
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GrnnrnI Rnnm sLlIl nm.

General Green b, Raum of the Pension
Office Is sIill in in Chicago with the grip,
and was reported 70 be no better this
afternoon. a soon rs he is well enough
TO travel the General will return 10 this
pitV
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ELoRlDA

IL
Lands held in reserve for serveral years by
the State Government are now opened TO set
tiers at their actual value.
These reserved lands lie along the eastern or
Atlantic Coast, between 81. Augustine and Biz
cayne Bay, one-half mile to six miles from the
ocean, arge portion being ia below tho
frost limits.
This lie the only eastern section In the United
States where It Is possible to raise seml.tropi-
cal fruit, and where early vegetables and fruits
can be raised in time to catch the highest
Northern prices,
Much OF this land is owned by the Florida
Coast Line Canal and Transportation Com
pany, and bears a fine growth OF timber,
from which large sums may be realized. The
section along the Indian River and Lake Worth
ls well settled, and the land Is tho most yalua-
bic in the State, the east coast being tapped by
four railways, and the rivers along the coas
being navigated by steamboats,,
Improved transportation facilities and de-
lightful climate tbeing 80 near the ocean the
air is much more bracing than further inland)
make this an excellent opportunity for actual
settlers.
Prices OF land range from S2per acre upward.
We shall be pleased to send maps, township
plans and full Information to all who are inter-
ested.
FLORIDA COAST LINE CANAL AND
TRANSPORTATION Co,
ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA.
JOHN W. DENNY, President.
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NLW ENGLIsH ANTHEM

Grandchildren not o few,
With prcatgrandchildren, too.
he blest has been
We've been thcirsuretics.
Pad them gratuities,
Pensions, annuities,
God save the Queen
London TrNid.
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A PIen.nnt Rccention.

An enjoyable reception was rendered to
the Rey.S, r. Murray last evening by the
congregation and friends of Central NJ.
r. Church at Twelfu and NJ streets
northwest
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The popularity which Hoods sars-
aparilla has gained as spring medicine
is wonderful It possesses just those ele-
ments of health-giying blood-purifying
seems 10 need at this season. BE sare TO
get Hoods Sarsaparilla
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EN.SryAroB INGms is not dead In the
political PIT by any means. One Of these
fine mornings his bucoic enemies i'm Kan
sas may wake up to find that he has taken
ENrEsoN's advice and hitchcd his wagon
TO "A star
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Coara-Jowuo Is perhaps the safer stand
ard. II we were betting on this issue we
should copper that new Constitution for q
large amount.
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EXPLORER STANLEY has sailed for Eng
land, taking with him something like
100000 of American money as the pot is
Of his lecturing tour. Just why peol lie
crowded to hear HIM, is one of the mys-
teTies of the day. He explored a region
of no importance to the United States
and he represented mission of no value
TO civilization. He did not go upon an
errand of mercy and amelioration; he
went as buccaneer, seizing territory and
subjecting human beings to foreign
yoke. And as there was nothing in his
enterprise to excite the sympathy of
philanthropic men, so there was nothing
in himself to appeal to our admiration
and approval. He has never been any
thing better than a soldier of fortune.
He is to his generation what Captain
KIDD and Sir JOHN HAWKINS were to
theirs. He occupies toward these times
The Same relations that the Free-lances
and the Refers occupied toward those of
CoNDE and HENRY OF NAVARRO. He took
sides with the Southern Confederacy at
the outbreak OF our civil war, deserted it
for the Union side and then deserted that.
He ought to have lived in the times of
MAcHIAvELII and the MEDIcIs. He is an
anachronism in these.
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Judge Montgomery Improving.

Judge Montgomery who has been seri-
ouslr jill for the past few s, was some
what better this morning
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wants Alinony,

Margaret Demonet to-day, in her di-
yuIce suir against her husband asked that
alimQny be granted her.
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THE GREAT HEART OF the nation has not
had time to take in as a whole the pre-
eminent and iocund loyeliness of INGALLS,
as a farmer. With its valves working full
time at top speed it will De several weeks
yet before it will feel the positive soulful
reaction of this splendid blazon. INGALLS,,
with his hand to the plow INGALLS,, the
erstwhile champion in the field of grape
vine phraseology, casting critics eye
over the loamy bed of the Young pump
kin INGALLS,, with his boots full of
pants, bending his intellect to bucolic
consideration Of corn and cattle, hogs and
horses, parsnips and potatoes, wheat and
weevils, grasshoppers and guano It is a
picture 10 startle the soul and frighten
potato. bugs. 1t may be that imagination
will get tired before she can travel around
this almighty big circumstance and get a
proper idea of its magnitude. But one
thing at least is certain, INGALLS, is the
BPriculturaist laureate of America.
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BEN BUTLER WAS snubbed by Judge CAR
pENTTR from the Bench of the United
States Circuit Court in Boston last Tues
day. The astonishing part of it is that
BEE, so it is reported, felt the snub.
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EFsTIRDAY's CELEBRATION of the ami
veIsary of emancipation in the District,
to which TIE CRITIC gladly devoted con-
siderable space, was success in general
and in detail II was an anniversary
which may be observed with especial fit
ness by the colored people of this COM
mnity. Here if anywhere, emancipa-
tion has found justification in facts. In
their religious, benevolent, social and lit
crary organizations, and as men of busi-
ness, the lately enslaved citizens of the
District of Columbia have shown an apti-
tude for moral and mental self.improye-
ment and material self-adyancement,
which would surprise most of the old
worthies of the past, both North and
south if they were alive to study them
That such demonstrations have an espe-
cal value cannot be doubted. They
keep the spirit of self-respecting patriotism
alive and illuminate the musty records of
history. Like the tinted designs drawn
by cloistered monks on the margins OF
some black-leter volumes of the dark
ages, these occasions, with their eloquent
glow Of life and ardor, most significantly
illustrate the records of human progress.
THE CRITIC congratulates the colored pop
ulation of Washington upon the orderly
and impressive manner in which they
have kept green the memory of their day
of days.
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Admiral selfridre III

Rear Admiral Thomas 0. Selfridge is
seriously III with the grip.
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The MARQUIS n RuDINI has about dis
covered that he hasn't the Napoleonic
qualities necessary in the man who would
make football of success.
The Critic and record., 1891-04-17

Ex-Governor Waterman, of California,
died of pneumonia in San Diego on
April 10,
The Critic and record., 1891-04-17

IVA IN ALL SUMS,
TO LOAN ON REAL ESTATE SECURITY,
AT AND PER CENT.
AZ. M. PARKER,
1ilS Il st,
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Mooney 10 LOAN
NI In Sums 10 Sut.
On Approved Real Estate Security,
u. IL, WARNER n CO.,
Sl6 II u q W.
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MONEY TO LOAN.

NTOEEY TO LOAN ON REAL ESTATE OR
NA hrstclass securities at lowest rates OF
interest No delay where security is good.
U. U. GREEN,
N09 TN al n W
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RupM CAN NOW read the answer in the
ftars-and stripes.
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"a OCCURS ru us r1 remark that Mr. PoE-
wR. our Minister at Rome would consult
his own and his country's dignity by re-
framing from all further effort TO placate
Count BARCo or any other Of King UN-
urHro's understrappers as regards the laws
and the institutions of the United States.
There is no consuming anxiety on this
side of the water to have Count D'AHCos
approval We have framed our Constitu-
tion to suit ourselves, and TO iit the condi-
iious under which we live If il does not
meet the views Of the princes and poten-
tatos of the old world they are free to dis.
approve it; but it is no part of our busi-
ness tu argue the matter with them, and
mo interest of ours To- remove their obiec-
items Nothing is less likely than that in
sdtutons devised to sustain system of
solf.goyernment should be acceptable t)
ihoue who advocate monarchics and dcs-
Uotisms. The prosperity and the happiness
Ul this Republic constitute q rebuke and q
reproach to all lands controlled by kings
and autoCrats. Mr.. POTTER therefore,
would do much better and occupy fa-
more digniiied attitude if he left RuDiNG
and u'ABCo TO make the mos Of their
dissatisfaction with our institutions. So
far as it is necessary or important to en-
tighten them, Mr.. BLAINE is doing every
thing requisite in the premises. Mr.. Pom.
TER's interference can accomplish nothing
beyond provoking insolence to himself
and giving Italy an entirely false idea of
cur concern as to her opinions.
The Critic and record., 1891-04-17

Berkeley is pure.
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TELEGRApHIc NEWS BRIEFS.

q Includes 130lS population which by recent
decision OF Missouri State Supreme Court II
now outside of the limits OF Kansas City.
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DURLIC SALE.
Probate Coatrt, Parish of st. Landry, No. 5102.
EsTATE OF MATHtLpE SIrrIa.


By virtue of an order of the Honorable the
Probate Court in aud for the parish OF Saint
Landry, there will be sold ut public auction
to the last and highest bidder, by the under.
signed administrator or u duly qualified aue-
tioneer, on the premises hereinafter des ribed,
near Opelousas, Parish of st. Land y, ON
Wednesday, May 97dh, 1881,
the following described property. belonging
to the estate of Mistress Mathilde Sittig Of
the parish Of st. Landry, to-wit:
|. Four arpeuts of land, being one arpent
front by four arpens deep, fronting on the
public road leading from OpelnusaS to Belle
vue, aud near the southern corporation line
of said town, bounded north by a. Going,
south by Madame Baptste Richard, widow,
east by said public road, and west by Jules
l.. Chachei6, with dwelling house, carriage
house and all other improvements thereon,
saving and excepting one barn buitt by aud
belonging to Oscar Fux. On said y ace is q
fine orchard, consisting of apple, pear. peach
plum, fg and other fruit trees; also Il fish
pond.
2 One lot of -round situated just south of
the corporation line of the town of OpelUusas,
containiug an area of 81 (ffty-twn) fert front
by 80 teighty! feet deep, fronting on the pub.
lie road leading from said town 10 Bellevue,
bounded north by said corporation line south
by j. l.. ChaeheGe, with one store house there
oY, formerly occupied hy Etienne Veltin as a
Store. ARIH UR VELIlN,
!Terms-Cash.
April %, 1891 Administrator,
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The indefatigable ladies of the COM
mlttee Of twenty Ave who have under
sakerl the arduons task of raising funds
lor the erection Of q suitable public
school building for our town are always
% the alert to advance the interests Of
sile undertaking. Last Tuesday even
lag scientific sparring and wrestling
Latch took place at perrodin's Hall, q
Rsft cf the proceeds of which goes TO
WY public school building fund, as also
slls Proceeds of the sale Of refreshments
Nhach the ladies had provided for the
aecasion We were unable to attend
slle exhibition, but the kind ladies of
s'le cammittee of arrangements did not
Mtget the COURIER on this occasion,
aaa We beg to assure them that the
ssmpiiment extended is duly appre-
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A Tribute Of Respect.

Whereas. God IN His infinite wisdom has
seen ft to remove by the hand of death one of
the members of she Opelousas Social Club.
Mrs. Lazare Cain lisee Miss Jennie Cainl Of
New Orleans, therefore,
Be it resolved that we, che Opeiousas
Social Club, most respectfully submit 10 his
all-wise call,
Be It also resolved that we extend to the
family our deepest sympathies in their
bereavement.
Be it further resolved that we cause these
resolutions to be spread on our minutes, that
8 copy be sent the family and also the local
papers be requested to publish the same.
Very respectfully,
EUG s. BLOCH,
j. j. PERRoDIE,
JONAS JACOBS,
s, +. HEBRARD.
Committee.
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Young H. P. Comeau who died q
short time ago. held policy on his life
ID the Equitable Life Assurance Society
Of the United States. On Monday,
April 27th 4 the proofs Of death were
made out and forwarded to the COM
pany on the 2eth On receipt of same,
ID New York, check was made out
dated May I'd, 1891, for the sum Of
$4,000 Same was received by Mr..
Dave Newhanser Ia special agent Of the
company on the morning of the 9TH OF
May, 1891, and on same date he handed
oser the check for full amount to the
beneficiary, his wifrr Mr.. Newhauser
may be found at Lacombe's, where he
Rill take pleasure in furnishing any in
spriAation to those interested in the
subject of life insurance.
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The colored citizen of the United States
must not be III too great hurry to enjoy all
the privileges of his citizenship or be dis
tile front. Editor Dana, who has been down
SatAth, says that as the white man required
5, ,GwD years to reach his present condition, the
COY Sred man, starting lbs years ago on his up
wss8d path, will require at least 1000 years to
reseh similar position. We may therefore
expect colored President of the United
States and Cabinet to match in 1862 A. D.
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May 9, 1891.
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Probate Court, Parish Of st. Landry, No. olOS
ESTATE OF sYDosIA JoUBERT, Decd.
Whereas, Sosthene Lavergne OF the parish OF
St. Landry, has applied by his petition to be
appointed administrator of the estate of SSy-
dona Joubert, deceased, late of st. Landry
parish;
opposition to said appointment will filr the
same in writing, in my Office, in the town of
Opelousas, within ten days from the present
notice. &. ID. lhOMPStlN,.
Nav 8. 1891, Clerk.