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The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

Baton Rouge Advocate The Alex
andria Town Talk says the farmers
who want to go into politics have as
much right to do so as the lawyers,
doctors, merchants, mechanics or peo-
pie of other professions or callings.
Very true; and most people wish that
the farmers should take deep and
active interest in politics at all times.
The only objection is when they organ
ize themselves into a political party
based on class, and exclude all others,
except a few dead beat politicians,
from participation. The doctors, law
yers, merchants, mechanics, editors and
men of other yocations enter parties as
American citizens, and not by caste or
class, and unite with their fellow citi-
zens to promote the general welfare.
There is no place in this country for a
political party composed exclusively
of one class, or a limited combination
of a few classes, who claim the right to
govern all other classes, with policies
that take the shape of '' demands and
ignore all interests except their own.
The farmers have simply made mis-
take, and their success would trans
form the republic of equity and frater-
nifty into communistic common wealth
or an agrarfan oligarchy.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21
DUBLIC SALE.
Pro1ate oo,,rt, Parish Of 81 1aud,y, No, 5oeg
EsrArn a. SAslaEL WALLIs.

Estate OF SAslEEL WALLIS.
BY virtue of air6rder 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 administrative, or duly quail
fed auctloneer, Vt the last residence OF thc
deceased in the 'own Of Washington, St. Lam
dry parish. on WEDNESDAY, Feb 26, 1891,
the following gdeseribed property, belonging to
the estate of Samuel Wallis, de
ceased, late Of the parish of ST. Landry, to-
wit
A certain lot or square situated in the town
of Washington st. Landry parish, together
with all the buildings and improvements
thereon, containing about three fourths Of an
acre, more or less, bounded south by St
Michel St, north by property of Broad and
Vine ST., east by property of Broad and D.
Lalanne, west by Mr.. Vanhille and Carl
Wolff
One lot household furnitare-a full degerip
ton to be given on day of sale.
Tefms-Cash
GELESTINE PRATHER,
Jan, "A, vi. Adnistratrix.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

Baton Rouge Sugar Planter: Grand
ma Hoar made mistake with his Force
and Fraud Bill. He should have intro
duced bill to make it penal offense
for anybody to vote the Democratic
ticket. That would have been simpler
than the bayonet- with-every- ballot bill,
and would have been more effective,
perhaps, in preventing those Demo-
cratic majorities of which the distln-
guished Massachusetts, demagogae
seems to be SO much afraid.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

Last Saturdays Democrat and Courier cons
tain an aopen letter. signed by the publishers
of those papers, addressed to Sheriff Fontenot,
offering to publish the tax sales for d very
small sum. This is q bright idea. It is sin
galar it never occurred TO them before, or
that they did not put it in practice last year,
the year before. and the year before that.
How much then might have been saved to the
suffering delinquent taxpayers, Is it too late
TO refund now what was charged too much
for advertising tax sales in those years gone
BY 2--St. Landry Clarion, Feb. a.
In Radical times, under Warmoth aud
Kellogg, there was no law sleauiring
the public printing to be given to- the
lowest responsible bidder; but there
was an = official journal appointed by
the Cafpetbag sscallaWag administfa-
ton, In each parish, who had the mo-
nopoly of all judicial advertisements at
fixed price from 300 TO 400 per cent
higher than is now charged for the
same work) and each and every delin-
auent tax payer was charged from six
to twelve dollars by tiie official journal
of this parish for advertising their
property. We are offering to do that
work now at 5 and 10 cents, which the
official journal charged Sc and Sl2 for
then. Is 1T too ldte to refund noao acltat
auas charged too much for advertising tar
sales in those gears gone by9 Perhaps
the Clarion can answer this question.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

Any one having a second hand piano
in good order which they will sell
cheap, can find purchaser by apply
ing at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

Those of our people who need note
heads, bill heads, envelopes or any
other kind of printing will do well to
send their orders to this Office, we will
duplicate any job made in New Orleans,
in workmanship and in price.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

MarksyilIe had Mardi Gras celebra-
tion of its own, and the Review says
over two thousand persons were 10
town on that day to witness the
celebration.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

Bells Royal Marionettes gave several
performances here last week, end not
only gave general satisfaction, bat also
gave away several useful and valua BILE
prizes. It is d good show.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

DR.. Key, and his minstrel combina
tlon have been entertaining large
crowds nightly on the Court House
square during the week
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

The distance between Lake Charles
and Alexandria on the Kansas City,
Watkins and Gulf railroad, is 90 miles,
and it is expected the road will be com
pleted in May or June next
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

Irion Bros, general fire insurance
agents, have thoroughly renovated and
refitted their Office corner of Market
and Landry streets and it looks as nice
and neat as a new pin.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

The universal cry all over the State
is too much rain, bad roads and set
back to farming operations, and serious
interference with business generally
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

Baton Rouge Advocate: The weeks
grow into months since the Dempsey
Fitzsimmons slugging match, and yet
We hear of no action taken by the State
authorities to suppress prize fighting
in Louisiana. The Homer Guardian
was right when it said that the cry is
up in a different direction just at pres
ent and only the lottery question can
receive attention from the high NOR
alists.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

We have had several days Of real
summer weather; fruit trees are begin
ming to bloom, and the earth is covered
with a green carpet of verdure. u
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

Grand preparations are being made
By the o. S. c., for their ball on st.
Jaseph's night, March 10Th.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

Sabine, in the western part of this
State, is the only parish in Louisiana,
and probably the only county in the
United States, in which there is not
one mortgage upon the real estate.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

A HAPPY GATHERING Wednesday
evening a large number of invited
guests met together at the spacious
residence of our esteemed friend, Judge
E. North Cullom, to celebrate the re-
curing birthday of his kind, affection
ate and beloved wife. Many were the
warm and heartfelt congratulations
rendered to this model couple, and
equally sincere were the greetings re-
tuned 1t was love feast which the
writer will ever remainber. Ata late
hour Of The esenipgs she guests separat-
cd carrying with them happy recollec-
tions of the gay festyity
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

4 Oil cloth and rubber coats of every
kind at Clements & Wilson.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

When yon desire to purchase goods
look carefully over the COURIER and
then go and paIronize the business men
who advertise therein.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

The steam fire engine pumped the
water ont of the excavations for the u.
S. building last Monday night, in which
q large volume of water had accumulat-
ed during the recent rains.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

Usually at this time of year large
acreage Of corn is planted, while this
year, we know of not even one acre
being plowed up preparatory for plant
ing consequently we can expect a late
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

The Louisiana Chautauqua is rapidly
developing at Ruston. Plans have
already been accepted for the Taber
nacie, which will cost about So, 900.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

Alexandria, La, has prospect of
soon having q steam laundry and fur
niture factory added to its many other
enterprises esta ablished and projected.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

Copy intended for publication in our col
Iamns should reach us not later than Wednes-
day morning.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

The delivery wagon of J. X. Sandoz
s. Bro, conducted by our genial friend
and townsman, @. L. Hayes, continues
to satisfy his old customers and bis low
and seductive prices are making new
ones every day.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

Lumber quotations at E. II. Vorden-
.baumen's lumber yard
Iineh pine boxing at $1,000 per NJ.
cypress e at $500 z g
Cypress fencing at $I4.00 per ii.
lx4 D. 81 M. flooring at $1,000 per NJ.
s. HOWELL, Manager.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

Lunch, meals hot or cold, oysters,
choice liquors, etc, at all hours, at Ben
Meginley's new saloon, adjoining bis
grocery
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

Judging from the number of "bee-
gums seen on our streets lately, we
conclude that spring time is near at
hand.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

Hot coffee, hot or cold lunch, and
meals at all hours at Mrs. Psrrault's
restaurant, adjoining Pefferkorn's.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

WANTED.-100O bushels of corn in
exchange for lumber, cypress or pine,
or shingles. j. T. STEW ART.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

Rubber Stamps. Stencils, Seals, Mon
ograms, Badges, &c, furnished on short
notice Apply to Fred L. Sandoz.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

Get your meals at the Farmers Union
Lunch House, opposite the Post-ofiice
on Main street.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

Shoes, mud boots. rubbers suitable
for winter wear, in great variety at
Clements & Wilson's.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

To THE PUBLIC Notice is given
that tho business of the late firm Of J
nj. Morris 81 Co. General Insurance
Agents, will be continued BY v. k. lrion
and Henry A. Irion under the name OF
Irion Brothers. The same well known
and reliable companies will be repre-.
sented by them, and the patronage Of
the public is respectfully solicited
IRIoN Bros,
General Insurance Agents.
Opelonsas, La, Feb. IL, 1891.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

Get your meals at the Farmers Union
Lunch House, opposite the Post office
on Main street.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

Notwithstanding the continued bad
weather, and roads as we'll, the estab-
lishnaent of J. K. Sandoz e Bro. has
been kept busy all the same.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

Now is the time to buy your best
girl Valentine at Jacobs newsstand.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

Mrs. Montgomery, relict of the late
Capt}s f. j. Montgomery, died at her
residence in Bellevue in this parish,
last wv ednesday night, OF pneumonia. i.
and was buried at the family burying
ground on the plantation Friday
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

Guns hired out by the day, and
loaded shells for same always on hand
at Geo. Moriarty's Gunstore.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

Get your meals at the Farmers Union
Lunch House, opposite the Post Office
DID Main street.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

All styles of fancy printing done at
this olIice on short notice AT low prices.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

Latest designs ID fancy cards, enyel-
ones. etc., Just received All this 0fIice
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

j.. h3Vordenbaumen keeps constantly
on hand ceiling, flooring, shingles, sash,
blinds and doors, and rough and sized
slnnher
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21
2 . q = T''''--.------
Court Items.

Cases tried since the adjournment of
the Grand Jury
State vs.. Mary Harrison, larceny !;
acquitted.
seate vs.. Louis Brown, larceny con-
victed.
State vs.. Eugene Guillory, shooting
with intent TO kill; convicted.
State vs.. Gabriel Lodrig, assault with
intent to kill acquitted.
State vs. Lucien Steen, larceny; ac-
quilted,
State VS.. John Pundy, stabbing with
intent to kill convicted
State VS.. j. B. Deleourt, concealed
weapons plead guilty.
State VS.. G. A. Ransom, manslaugh-
ter; acquitted.
State VS.. Numa Maearty, murder;
guilty without capital punishment.
State VS.. Hannibal Chapman, man
slaughter ! acquitted.
StateSvisp.J J. Swain, larceny; mistrial
State vs.. Joe. Stephens ct al, horse
stealing; convicted.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

This ID the season when You will be
looking around for good rubber coat.
Ii You will apply to Clements 6 Will
sons yon will find just what you want.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

The latest candidate for agricultural
public favors is the Bouham adjustable
harrow, being now exhibited on the
public square By Mr.. j. Ell. Jordan.
Our farming friends will find it to their
interests to investigate its many claims,
and Mr.. Jordan will take pleasure IN
explaining it's merits.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

Don't be d clam Advertise.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

Pay your subscription.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

Fl. c. Castellanos, Esq, now of New
Iberia, employed for the defense in case
of State vs.. Numa McCarty, delivered
i mastery discourse during the trial
this week. Mr. Castellanos has figured
iii THE courts Of New Orleans as one of
its most distinguished criminal lawyers
md il is not surprising that SO many
have been pleased to hear him argue
ln our court.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21
OPELOUSAS:

SATURDAY. =: FEBRUARY 81. 1891
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21
STILL TN THE RING!
III. CRAWFORD, JR., LUMBER YARD


the
Wanted-IOOO Lumber.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21
VOL. XXXVIII.
OptIousas G,unrier.
1ftciaI Journal Of the Parish Of St. Landry.

PUBLISHED ON SATURDAY BY
LEONCE SANDOZ.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21
Old Louisiana Soldiers.


Iwenty-six years have passed away and
many of our old soldiers have gone to the
Land OF Shadows. The survivors are grow
ing old Many are poor, broken down in
health, and others intirm and helpless Ii is
Lime Lime that the State provided a home at the
state Capital for the helpless and manned
and the aged veterans who did good service
through the war and who by their sacrifices,
their sufferings, privations and gallant daring
covered Louisiana with q halo of glory This
shonld be done, or the one now in New Or
leans 80 enlarged that it's own doors should
be thrown open TO every soldier applicant and
particularly to the infirm. Alabama has set Il
generons example by pensioning her veterans
There should be no delay. Time does not
want A few years more, and none Of the
brave men Will be left. Eulogy and noun
ments will come too late, if we permit them
to live neglected in their last days-Pointe
COupee Democrat.
We saw an old Confederate soldier
who was completely blind, and had "A
large family, soliciting assistance in the
court house last week He had applied
IN vain to the State authorities, but
was Informed that the State had no
means to provide for his case That
tried and true old veteran, Octave Fon-
tenot, with a soldiers heart, while him
self q victim of the sfLost Cause,''
having left an arm at Vicksburg, had
been exerting every effort to have this
unfortunate eomrade IN arms ral;evaI
of some of his distress tbroeoh tba
State officials. bnt wjthont success and
was then using his individual efforts to
see that this old soldiers immediate
wants we're attandad - With tbe avo
ception of sheriff Fontenot, if any OF the
sanity crowd who don,t want lottary
money contributed anytime "a raIiava
this mans DISTRESSING cona;tion we are
not aware of # and va donht very
mneh If he will aver oct nroner assist.
ance unless the Lottery amendment is
adopted. when provision will he made
for him and thousands of othafs like
him whose infirmities i fheir ola aga
are now anpealino in vain for the relief
thev are i5stlv and fairly entitled to for
their services 10 their country. and
which # would be the basest ioorafi-
tnde to denv them even with the assist
ance Of lottery money
- e . go
Tost Th,rsaar ra,,;n E..hr,rr
,o.1' az. - . 1 - aa,S
sn J1ssa5 sa5 ,I popasai sooa' y nissI,, ~
l4aeI aa1ahna,a .H p9lonsas o.aa1 oaao,
Is.eo'aseu I .ne. epem pna afaa;,,li.ss annass.s
,sh;ah sapp - f';anJs - - ~ I,es r,sh ia ~
a,.,1;na niIn tha p.ass n1 - ;nritad ,n % r.
..aa5la5ata - 80 i r.. - a,,a,ss, II
~. oa.,d 81 49, 80 aaa;nad m. 10 H. I
.a,as4 .as fast;a;an. s,,,o,.a aa5 ia 80
&c I a. ohe;east brand, and 80 an,aantar7 m,.a5
e,1l,- oaareciatea aJ frana tha maas;on -
.s ,ui,;oh appaoo@ H. "aouiao l,a4ap, ~ ,rant 80 -
savarat annronr;ata and alnnnant toasts
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

Count that day lost, whose low descending
sun views from thy hand no advertising done
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

The contract for the new brick build
ing TO 30 erected ON Main street By Pr.
81 M. Litteli, was given out this week
te 9. d. Stewart, at the price of
LOO bis being the lowest bid. The
building is to be of brick, two stories
high, 55 feet front BY 43 ID depth; the
lover story to be divided 10 two stores
with iron and glass front; the upper
ssory will be one large room for dance
1slll The building was designed by
our young friend Geo. r. Clachere,
architect, and will be built under his
Supervision, and ID to Bio completed by
elle first of next September. According
so The designs this will be the finest
anAlding Of its class in Opelousas.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

Il the town and parish printing We're
Zone free of charge until Dooms day,
venture to assert not one tax payer
Haala gain one cent thereby, aud each
aEsi every tax payer would be called
Don for the full amount of taxes,
lTR and parish, he would have to pay
aege the printing paid for as in the
Rass axpayers, make note Of this,
saa see now much your taxes arc re-.
lSaeed hy the town and parish printing
9elng done free 0f charge.
very tax x-payer whose property may
~ atS atSYertlsed as d delinquent, will save
1sve pei. cent, Of former rates on
sae cost Of advertisement, il the pub
'sAtlon Of said delinquent tax list is
ssssAa n either the Democrat or
RAnR The sheriff and ex soficio
.ss Hector has been notified that we
~ this work at the following re-
Rsssa ratea On movables, cents
.a'..a rates, BIZ on imm0vables, TO
ass former rates, SO; every taxpayer
sea viii GET 4 direct benefit from
! s'a1a 1ss iation, as we'll iii the State and
sss LIT our proposition Is accepted.
R&Em 0EnsAre at Nilaaacass.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

\ gstsEs aL ViIaaseas.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-21

Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 507l
Fen LII, cf. sr,,-rr =, q .-..,,rr...r,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-01
JOTTINGS ABOUT TOWN.

A notary commission was issued to Arthur
fielwlg, OF Helena. yesterday.
Chas. Gabrieh, ct ux., have convened ia
Harry j. Matheson lot 33, block IS. Lookey
addition, for $3.50.
bernard Brown has completed bis report
on the books of Chotesu county and will
forward it tomorrow.
Inc report IN an evening paper that there
was a case OF scarlet fever at III CLARKE
house. az 'A'
Joshua Spain has filed with tho county
cierK proof OF the annual representation
WORK on the Bull and Bear lode in Ottawa
mining district.
marriage Licenses were issued yesterday
70 Albert E. Travis, aged rs, Mrs LIZZIE
:I Mne wye; agsd 70; both Of Canyon Creek;
erickson, aged 43, both Of Toston.
The ladies of the Second Presbvterian
onurch are preparing for an Easter festi-
val. they expect to have eggs colored and
decorated In great variety and beauty. An
eaott VIII be made to have every member
OF ehe congregation present-friends, chill
dren and parents. oD
Dd a great ooursing match will take place at
lators will be there. Tventy.sav.n baun5.
are entered, and a wager of 81. GOO ia mn on
tne result. Hounds from Butte. Anaoonda
I,eer Lodge and Missoula will be in the
race: Hon. Frank Higgins, of Missoula.
enters his Rrayhounds.
IL. Edward Green was released yesterday on
the charge of stealing a ladder. Il trans
Fires that some men in Mr.. Green's empiov
borrowed the ladder and he did not know
nas ssn aas aoont It, Mr.. Smith did not ap.
!eal against MN: Mr.. Green is Justly in
1denant over being arrested. 1t was Mr..
BLACK who borrowed the ladder,
II VIII please the friends of the Encore
club to learn that the chorus is to take m
one OF the great oratorios, probable
Hayn,s creation. The club has the material
snd mage lax TINS one OF it's greatest successes,
for. Thu club hold their. annual meet;no
next Tuesday. evening, when an election ~
officers will be held and the musical nro.
gram including a %soiree. will be decided
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-01
FOR SALE,

ALIAS sUMMONs-lN THE DISTRICT
"A court of tho First judicial district OF tho
state OF Montana, in and For the county of Lewis
and Clarke.
Joseph Semensc. plaintiff, vs.. Joseph Ostry
and his wife, Helen Ostry. defendants.
The state o. Montana sends greeting to the
above nawed defendants
You are hereby required TO- appear in an action
brought against you by the above named plaintiff
IN tho district court of tho first judicial district
o. the state of Montana, in and for the county
plant filed therein within ten days exclusive Of
the day OF seryice) after the. service on you Of
this IN II served within this county; or,
u served out OF this county but within this dis
days, or judgment by default will be taken
plant.
The said action ia brought to toreclose a mort
E SssS =, =. and eS.euted on tho 18th day OF May,
named plaintiff. The said mortgage being given
On lots II and Is and the east three feet Of lot
numbered ~, block No. 10. original towEsito Of
Helena. Montana. and is for the sum of $500 and
the 18th day of, May. 1859, and reasonable attor-
II Us fees fer the foreclosure Of the same. The
sal plaintiff will ask for other and proper relief
AZ - set forth in tho complaint on file in sAid
district court.
And yon arc hereby notified that II you fail to
appear and answer the said complaint, ~ above
required. thu said plaintiff viii apply to the
courl Tor the relief d.msndet IN the comolAint.
Given un0er my hand and the ssAi Ut tho dis-
.,.is q Sp %an. al .G In s sna iSs X. eo aist,iS 81 e Levin u:
and Ciarke., this 18th day OF January. IN thu
year Of our Lord one thousand eight handrsd
and ninety on.
lSealI John BEAN,
Clerk.
by II, j. CASSIDY, Deputy.
DuBosE Il Penny, Attorneys for plaintif,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-01
A CAR LINE ON RUNNERS.


The steam Motor Knocked Out and N Ex-
pSess Wagon In Use.
The steain motor on the west side got Of
Tho track yesterday owing TO the accumula-
non OF snow and tho fact that u had no
pillow 10 clear the way. Tho accident. or ra-
thor tho incident, occurred on tho way out
70 tho B~roadwater and at q considerable
distance from the starting point near Sixth
avenue and Main street. The passengers
VINO were thus snow-bound got out and
walked to their destination. All efforts TO
got the motor on tho track again proved
useless. II was OIL to stay. An express
wagon WAS procured, runners substituted
Tor wheels, and tho steam motor limo WAS
once more In operation independent Of oil
rails or beaten tracks. The wagon, with
two good, strong horses TO pull IL, made
three trips during the day along tho pre-
scribed route. For those we'll huddled mp
~ was quito a novel aud interesting trip.
The main drawback WAS the start. II was
made with a jerk, and then the passengers
IN tho rear had to hold on or fall off. The
driver good nnturedly agreed to stop and
pick up my part Of the load which might
be spilled.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-01
The j. Steinmetz Jewelry Go.

We are leaders in the watch trade of Mon.
lana. We have 4 diversified stock and
prices are the lowest. 1t will pay every
body intending to buy a watch to consult
us. We are showing 4 number of novelties
IN steel cased watches with gold trimmings
and inlsid o~rnamentatiou. Verv odd and
attractive. Boys watches in great variety,
We aim to furnish nothing but reliable
goods; no trash. For presentation watches
we have an extensive line of diamond and
raised ornamented cases, You are invited
TO call and look at our goods whether YOU
want to purchase now or not. Main street.
foot of Broadway.