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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30
The Slogan.

On the Gath inst, grand democratic
meeting took place at Houma. the
county seat of Terrebonne parish.
There were fully one thousand voters
IN attendance. Speeches were made
by leading citizens, but chief amoug
them is the address of the Hon.
Gabriel Montegut.
MIR. Montegut's speech may well be
called the key note of the approaching
campaign. 1t is fair outline of the
policy to be persued by the Democracy
OF Louisiana IL meeting the grave is.
sues to be decided 10 1892, and this
address maps ont this policy in most
nnmistakable terms
After reviewing the political situa-
ton, the speaker pays his devoirs to
disgruntled democrats and scheming
republicans, and serves notice on them,
that in the parish of Terrebonne at
least, they will not be permitted to
huddle the darkies and overthrow the
will of the democracy.
This speech has the true ring about
1T. 1t Is the utterance of true white
man, "a white man who holds every
thing else subordinate to democracy
and white supremacy, and will make
o strong campaign document. The
writer of these lines knows Mr. Monte
gut well, and can truthfnlly say, that
no man In Louisiana has better right
TO speak for Democracy than he has.
He has ever been consistent. His firm
attitude during the dark days of re-
construction has endeared him TO bis
people and for that reason, the gentle
mans utterances fnds an echo 10 our
heart.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30

Ii a man DC of patient and contented
spitit, moderate in his desires. temper =
ate III his appetites. dihgent and faith
ful in his Iao"rs, afftctionate aud gem
erous ii hie disposition, calm and self
passessed, interested in good objects for
their own sake, aud glad to aid them
by his own Efforts, he possesses more
of the materials Of happiness than many
IL one with double his external advan-
ta2es. 1t Is life in its best sense which
makes US happy, and happiness, in it's
turn, nourishes life.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30

Baton Rouge Advocate The Lonisi-
ana Alliance has so far been arunn in
the interest Of a few leaders, who have
had things their own way inside the
order, without open protest from the
members. The day of reckoning, how
ever, is not far off, for Americas citi-
zens cannot be controlled like "dnmb
driven cattle,h but will assert their
independence of thought and action
in all matters, social, religious and
political. Gov. Tillman, Of South
Carolina, warns his fellow Alliance
men that they must relegate 10 the
rear those leaders who try to meas
are men by yard stick, and ostraeise
and expel all who refuse to do their
bidding.' This is what the Alliance
leaders in Louisiana have been doing
all over the State. Every member is
measured by their yard stick and
made to conform TO it's exact require
ments, or be ostracised and expelled.
It has got to that degrading point when
every member IN good standing must
belong to certain political faction
and does not dare 10 say that his soul
is his own. If any Alliance man doubts
the full force of this truth let bin
assert bis independence on any partisan
matter In opposition to the dictation o
bis leaders aud watch the result. Tbes
assume to be as absolutely bis masters
as If his conscience was in their keep
ing By divine right.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30

Something very singular has been
discovered, so it is alleged. on the face
of the recent issue of treasury notes
which makes it moie than possible for
the skilTul forgeF or connterfeiter to
make the notes Of the lower dennmina-
tions pass for the larger. Tie defect is
in the ink used by the officials in the
treasury department in the printing OF
these notes, it being of such character
that it is possible for any one to rub
out the figures and substitute any that
may seem mosteonveBient for the pur-
pose aimed at -Eg
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30

= gentleman who has auth ority to
sReak on the subject, handed US the
aoalowing answer to q communication
9hloh appeared In the Clarion Of last
Week anent Of tile ordinance for 3 pub
Ae school house tax.
40 part of the fnnds raised by the
Semmittee of Twenty Five will be APP
Rsppfiated to the building Of colored
SCHOOL house. The Council has nothing
I so 40 with the funds of the Committee.
u 4 nnderst0nd that tile taxes paid By
ssen race ahall be kept separate and
AlstInct, that the taxes paid By the
soloEed people shall bs used for bnild-
sng I colorsd school house and TINT the
taSee paid by the white people to be
aasa for building d white school house.
ne ordinance does not Bay how
Aach either building shall cost but
ealy says they shall not exceed b GER
saan limit. Tho Board of Comnis-
lensEa will decide t6e cost Of each.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30

Another of those disgusting and de-
Hlofalising affairs yolept glove con.
les1n II came If last week La CaIifor
nia between the Anstralian darkey
jackson, and white skinned fellow
asiaed Corbett, resulting In draw,
1lie city papers were filled (unwisely
Me think with an account of the mill
she faces Of these plug ugIies graced
.ae columns Of tho leading newspapers.
regret to see heroes made ont d
hsils who, by the very nature of their
c'lpationa, are moral lepers; men
Wnoae abndea are the dives and whiskey
saops Of the country Il would be
humane to discourage and discounte-
nance this kind of nsport.n
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30

Houma Courier: Thomas 4. Edi-
son, the electrical inventor, thus de-
scribes his latest piece of work: "A
man can sit In his own parlor and see
depicted upon certain the forms of the
players in opera upon a distant stage
and to hear the Yoibe of the singers.
When this system is perfected, which
will be in time for the fair, each little
muscle of the singers face will be seen
to work. every color of his or herattire
will be exactly reproduced and the
stride and positions will be natural.
To the sporting fraternity I will state
that ere long this system can be applied
to prize fights. The whole scene, with
the noise of the blows, talk, etc, win
be- truthfnlly transferred"
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30
a RoEne Newspaper.
Natehes Banner.

& 50
There is nothing tluer than the fol-
lowing from two of our exchanges:
sThe local paper Is the index to the
towns prosperity. FLA town has pros
perons we'll patroniSed papers you may
set it down as a place TO locate IN.
Live toWna have live newspapers.
Dead towns can't afford to patronize
newspapers or anything else. Summit
Sentinel.
.sIhere is one thing certain, nothing
contributes moss TO the prosperity and
welfare Of town than a live enterpris-
ing newspaper. The truth Of the mat
ter is, the worth of q newspaper is
moderated sEx.
The home newspaper il indispensa-
ble. yet there are many people in every
sown, some of them we'll to-do, others
hneinpss men who render little or no
support TO the home paper, and what
patronage they give, it Is done grudg-
incly. The home paper benefits every
Individual cifixen, directly or indirectly,
and every one should feel It his duty
to patronize it to some extent. All OF
them could be made better. If the COM
munities In which they arc published
realized ard appreciated the benefits
they receive from them. and gave them
assistance III proportion to the benefits
received.
No enterprise comes up, that the
home paper is not expected to take
hold Of it and bonn It through. This
enterprise may benefit only individuals
Of IT NAV bnnent the whole community
II either case the paper isexpeeted Is 70
I,slp it on foot, and IN the majority Of
cases, perhaps, it II largely the means
az getting IL on foot. 10 too many
cases, however, It's efforts are NOT
appFeciat lid.
While a newspaper Is tD some exteua
.an individaai enterprise, It Is also tu
! large extent, public enterprise, and
II Il does It's duty, II Ii 81 all times
working Iii the interest. of the public,
aud Id Is the dity Of the public 70 give
Il & liberal support, in order that Z
d ay Be tic better able TO protect tfloss
interests
The South Is not taking any part i
the third party movement. On one @
two points Id practical politics th'
North could we'll afford Io SO to sohoo
TO the S0uth.St. Louis Globe. Delne'
crat, Rep.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30
aEAaED pReePOaALs

wHIILI be received by the undersigned
w until 10 O'Clock a. III. an May 30, 1881
for the erection ard completion of 4 residence
for w G. Pertanlt Esq, IN the town OF Ope
lousas, La, according 70 plans and specine.a
tioas. copies Of whirh may be had % applI
cation to
T. GEO GHACHERE, Architect,
Nay I6th.--3s. 0peloaaas, La.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30

Josephine Vidrinne who severely cut
Lucius Doucet at ball at Points place
some days since was released under a
$3.50 bond to appear at the next Grim
sinal term Of court. Doucet is fast re-
covering.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30
DON LOUIS MoCAULEY,
ELYTNA ARD0IN,
Joint Administrators.
May 2, 1891.
NOTICE OF TABLEAU.
Probate Court, Parish of ~, Landry, No. 5O05
ESTATE OF VA1ERY MAYER, sR.

ESTATE OF VALERY MAYER, SR.
Whereas, Joseph Camy.. of the parish Of ST.
Landry, administrator Of the estate of Valery
Mayer, Sr., deceased, has filed tablean Of
Classification of debts, distribution of funds
and final account of said estate, accompanied
by his petition praying for the homologation
of the same;
Aud, whereas, notice Of filing of said petit
tion and tableau has been ordered by an
order of court bearing date May IA, 1891.
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to
all persons interested to make opposition TO
said tableau, in writing, at my Office in the
town of Opelousas, within the time required
by law, why said tableau should not be
homoIogated and confirmed.
G. NJ. THOMPSON,
Nav %, 1891. Clerk.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30

We will send the COURIER and the
famous Detroit Free Press one year and
get of Dickens works liz volumes)
forS S3 IS Or our paper and the Free
Press alone for $31G Both papers
four months for 81 10. Apply at once
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30

The two small pox cases on Camp
Hamilton have recovered, and no new
cases have occurred DIR. James 0. Ray,
the quarantine physician, deserves a
great deal of credit for stamping out
this pest
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30

Parties having briefs to print for the
next term of the Supreme Court will
bear IN mind that the COURIER can
turn out this kind of work at short no.
tice and at reasonable rates.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30

Improved town property. lying contiguous
TO railroad, 365 feet front by 80 feet deep,
containing two comfortable residences. out
houses. efe.; will be sold together or separate
For particulars. apply a. THE efhee, or to DEAN
Tunagne 0uelousa5.
Mac Ih 1891 IF
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30

We will receive subscriptions to the
COURIER and the New Orleans Daily
Times-Democrat at Sl2 per annum, tho
price of the latter paper alone; for the
COURIER and the New Orleans Daily
Picayune at the same rate; for the CoU-
RIER and the Daily New Orleans City
Item at 80
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30

A colored laborer while at work on
the federal building last Tuesday. fell
from the scaffolding distance of
twenty feet. Except few
scratches, he was unhurt.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30
NToTICE OF ADMINISTRATIONS.

Probate Court, Parish Of ST. Landry, No. 5lI0
ESTATE oF SOPHIE JoUBERT.
Whereas Francois Poupou Pitre, of the
parish of st. Landry, has applied by his
petition to be appointed administrator of
the estate of Sophie Joubert, deceased, late
of ST. Landry parish;
Therefore, any person intending to make
opposition TO said appointment will file the
same in writing, in my office, in the town of
Opelousas, within ten days from the present
notice. C. NJ. THOMPSON,
May 30, 1891 Clerk.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30

William Jackson, colored, charged
with the murder of Ivory Guidry, also
colored, at Prairie Bass, had u prelim
mary examination last Thursday before
Judge Lewis and remanded to Jail
without benefit of bail.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30

New drug store, fresh stock, compe-
tent druggist, prices moderate, H. &
L. B. Chaehere, proprietors, Landry
street, between Main aud Court. Also
full line of stationery, school books,
combs, brushes, perfumery, tobacco,
cigars, etc., etc.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30

It should be kept constantly in mind
by the rent payer that through CO.
operative homestead society he can
become the owner of his home at about
the same monthly outlay that he pays
to his landlord without chance OF
escaping this sort Of servitude.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30
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Probate Court, Parish ofSt. Landry, No, 1918.
ESTATE OF OLIVIER GuILLoRr, Fills.

ESTATE OF OLIVIER GUILLoRY, Fills.
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 auction,
to the last aud highest bidder, by the under
signed administrators or aduly qualified aue-
tioneer, on the premises at Pointe aux Pins,
in the parish of st. Landry, on
Tuesday, dame Ed, AS0E,
the following described property. belonging
to the estate of Olivier Guillory, fills, to-wit
The plantation on which the deceased last
resided, consisting OF sixty-four acres and
four hundredths of an acre of land as per
homestead act No. 1893, described thus north
west quarter of the southwest fractional quar-
ter, aud the lot No. of section ten in town.
ship south range one east of Louisiana
Meridian, dated February 90, 1883, together
with all the buildings and improvements
thereon
One tract Of wood land on Bayou des
Cannes, near prairie Mammouth, parish of
St. Landry, containing twenty superficial
arpents, bounded north by land Of Cyprien
Landreneau, south by the Bayou des Cannes,
east by jean B. Tate and west by Alcide
j. Fontenot.
One black roau horse one dun horse one
old wagon.
Terms-CaEh.
DON LOUIS MoCAULEY,
ELYTNA ARD0IH,
Tnin All soio
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30

Every body iD1agines that an editors
lot is one of pleasure and past time.
But they are mistaken. The average
country editor works harder for less
money than any other man in the
country, and gets more curses and less
caFegses than all others com btned.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30

The editor Of the COURIER has been
b attendance upon the Press conven-
tion at Ruston this week. We there
fore crave the indulgence of our read,
ers, and ask them to make allowance
foE novice hands.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30

It seems to US that prize 6ght on
Sunday is about as bad as lottery play
ing, and yet-a saint as we'll IS sinner
looked on, witnessing this refining
amusement some Sundays since.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30

a man by the name of Wilmington
vas arrested at Bayou Chicot by
Sheriff Fontenot and lodged In Jail
here, accused of stabbing a man by the
name of Woods. Wilmington was
turned over to jailer Manuel, who, as
slsMnl 10 such cases took care Of him.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30

Supreme Court will convene here on
Monday the 9th day of July. The term
will not be as long as usual, from the
lact thatsseveral parishes have had their
appeals made returnable to New Or.
leans instead of Opelousas.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30

Those Of our people who need note
heads, bill heads envelopes or any
other kind of printing will do we'll to
send their orders to this office, we will
duplicate any job made 10 New Orleans
in workmanship and in price.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30

Work on the United States govern
mert building Is progressing rapidly
The brick work is nearly completed.
This structure begins to present an
elegant appearance,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30

Leonce sandoS of the COURIER, and
L. A. SandoS of the Democrat, attend.
cd the Press Association at Ruston, La,
this week, They report having aD en-
ioyable time there.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30

The dance aud supper given by tile
ladies' aid of the Episcopal church on
last Tuesday, was a gratifying success
both socially and financially.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30

When yon desire to purchase goods
Look carefully over the COURIER and
then 60 and patronage the business men
who advertise therein.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30

New Orleans Ia seriously concerned
Jnst now over the prospective trial of
Malley and McChrystol for Jury
oriblng. Doubtless these two worthies
age tar from being angels but il strikes
"a that just now, the public mind Of
orleans parish il not In state to try
sny issue in which these two persons
may be interested.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30

The Office being built for the loan
association By Judge Estilette is ap.
proaching completion.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30

The building Of the long bridge at
Washington is being puehed forward
very rapidly. and ere many days will
BE- opened TO public travel.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30

The balloon man with his parachute
is again among us to the delight of the
children and darkies.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30

Now is the time for our sugar plant
ers to file applications for the bounty.
After the lst Of July next, they will
be too late.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30

Get your meals at the Farmers Union
Lunch House, opposite the Post office
on Main street.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30

For SALE AT A BARGAIN II BUCK
eye Reaper and Binder, C. Aultman
& Co. Thresher, 8 inch Rotary Pump
Apply to Jos. Bloch.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30

Ifyou want any first class Job Print
ing done, call at this Office and yor
will be perfectly satisfied.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30

very little progress waa made on the
artesian well this week.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30

Copy intended for publication, IN sy our G col d
unns should reach us not later than Wednes'
day morning
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30

WANTED. 1000 bushels of corn in
exchange for lumber, cypress or pine,
or shingles. J. L. STEWART.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30

There have been during the last
winter more Americans than usual in
Rome. But with the close of the sea-
son they have scattered, some to the
north and some for short trip in tho
south before leaving Italy. Their
places have not been filled by new
eomers. Tt is said that there are not
.one-tenth the number in Rome that
there were at the beginning of April,
the diplomatic troubles between Italy
and America having diverted the tide
of travellers to other places. Sex.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30

Tbe work of building the cotton yarn
factory In Washington goes bravely on.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30

Rubber Stamps, Stencils, Seals, Mon
ograms, Badges, &C., furnished on short
notice Apply to Fred L. Sandoz,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30

Ice cream and cakes at Mrs. Per.
FAULTS.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30

All styles of fancy printing done at
this office on short notice at low prices,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30

The present national bank system
was organized by acts of congress
passed in 1863 and 1864 A national
bank can be organized by any number
of individuals not less than fve. The
paid-up capital stock must not be less
than $4,000 for cities not exceeding
5000 in population, not less than $500,
900 for cities exceeding $4,000, and not
less than 100000 for all others. One
third of the capital stock must be in
vested in United States bonds, to b.
deposited in the United States treasury
for security, Upon these the treasury
issues to the banks, for circulation, M
tional bank notes equal in amount to 50
per cent of the current market value ri
the bonds deposited, but not to exceed
80 per cent of the par value. The gov
ernment guarantees the circulation and
has the first lien upon the assets of the
bank, in order to cover any deficit, if il
exceeds tho amount of the bonds de-
posted.
National banks are safe, the. deposit
ors being secured by the government
against loss. They have furnished a
sound currency, acceptable in all parts
Of the country. They are subject ID
rigid government supervision, and
must keep their affairs straight.
National banking is free. Five
fifty, or more members of any Alliance
can form a company, with paid uE
capital of $4,000, and organize Ma.
tional bank for their mutual benefit hy
proceeding according to the laws on
the subject, full information abou
which can be obtained as directed
a bnva
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ron SALE.

Ice cream at Mrs. Perranlt's saloon.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30

PUBLISHED on SATURDAY BIZ
IEONCE SANDOZ.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30
OPELOUSAS:

SATURDAY, ,:::::s:M MAY 80, 1891.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30
Opelpusas Courier.

oecIaI Journal Of the Parish OF St. Landry.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-05-30
EeUBLIC SALE.

May 80, 1891
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-02-07

There will be Il grand Masquer-
ad. and Fancy Dress Ball at the
Opera House on Tuesday evening
10th instant. We invite attention
to the announcement to be found
in another column. We VIII add
only that from the note of prcpa-
ration to be heard on all sides
there Is every reason to believe
that the attendance will be large
and that an enjoyable time may
be anticipated.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-02-07

Mr.. Henry A. Binn,ng, Man.
ager of our local Telephone Ex-
change has placed us under obi
cations for Il copy of Directory
issued by. the Great Southern Tel
ephone 6 Telegraph Co.. contain
lpg;a complete hist Of all subscri-
bers to the Exchanges III New Or
leans, Baton Rouge, Bayou Sara,
Donaldaonvillc and Plaqeuminc,
La, with their exact location and
their call numbers. The volume
also contains a classified business
directory. 1t Is u valuable acqul-
sition to any business or CONNER
cial Office.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-02-07

We have received quite a num-
Der of beautiful calendars for tho
year 81, but the most beautiful
of all is that sent us by Tichenor
6 Sherrouse, New Orleans, pro-
prletors of Tichcnor's Antiseptic,
the most popular and successful
remedy now extant. We return
thanks to the donors for their APP
preciated present.