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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-10-24
Personal.

Prof G. O. Dockery, Principal of the
Alexandria Business College, was on
short visit to relations here last Sunday.
Mr.. Julien Claude of Washington
was here on business Tuesday.
Prof. P. H. Moroney has accepted O.
situation at Church Point and will en-
ter upon his duties in a few days.
We had pleasant call Wednesday
from Mr.. Chappuis of Crowley.
Chas. Antonio, Esq, one of Washing
toms progressive citizens and leading
merchants, was attending to business
here Thursday.
Rev. Father Eby of Church Point was
on brief visit here Wednesday.
Messrs Lucas Fontenot and Jno, Ja-
eobs paid Lafayette visit last Sunday.
DR.. F.J Pulford returned from pro-
fessional visit to Crowley this week.
Capt. Sam Haas of Bayou Chicot was
on flying trip here this week.
Mr.. Leroy Havard of Big Cane paid
our town visit this week.
Miss Rosa Firnberg, after pleasant
stay with relatives and friends In
Waco, Tex, returned home on Sunday
to the delight of her many friends.
Miss Yetta Jacobs returned home on
Sunday from Alexandria, La, whittier
she had been spending some time with
the Miss Rosenthals.
Mrs. Geo. Pulford is on visit to
friends at Crowley.
Mrs. Desdemona Joffrion and daugh-
ter Miss Lola, wife and daughter oi
Eloi Joffrion, ESQ.,, of Avoyelles, are on
visit here, the guests of the family oi
Judge E. North Cuilom.
Mr.. Cab. Wartelle has taken situa-
ton with j. K. Sandoz & Bro, where
he will be pleased to see his friends.
Mrs. A. Fl. Generes of New Orleans
has been spending few days in town
with Mrs. Axis Sandoz.
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Regular meals, and hot coffee at all
hours at Mrs. Perranlt's restaurant.
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Arshur.s Home Magazine.

GIX each month, and articles on Fashion,
ohort and all matters of interest to the Home
GTORIES Finely illustrated, $l.50 q year:
Dample copy for 2-cts stamps. Philadelphia.
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why would't They Q

The antis seem to be trifing with the
sober sense of the Democracy. They
make propositions coupled with devices
which they know to be unfair, think
ing to weave web of troubles to the
solution. The pros accept the naked
propositions but suggesting counter
conditions. 1t turns out that tho ap-
pareutly main proposition, was not
what was contemplated by the aDtis,
and as they could not work in the
devices with it, they backed down and
out. The complexion of the State
Executive Committee, was disappoint-
ing to them, and the fairness yea
liberGlity of the majority was SO con
spicuous and remarkable, that it con-
founded them, and like deinoralized
army, they scattered and fled in every
direction promiscuously Their leaders
had been telling the people what a
triumph awaited them representing to
them that the pros would be overcome
in a triee, and that they and the farmers
! would have a nice picnic next April.
But all these assurances seem not to
have frightened in their visions while
in the committee. The leaders have
gone so far ont from the party of
veteran democrats that like Satan,
after be had rebelIed against heaven.
they persisted in their desperate efforts
to persuade their delnded followers,
that foreign is worth ambition, though
IN hell 2
But after reflection the people will
go back TO their old party and with it
viii vote. Democracy must triumph,
and whilst authorizations may oft times
creep Id, the people will at last purify
It. There is nothing oath bound in it.
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CARD OF THANKS.

Jefferson Davis Lodge No. 9s, K. p, 1
Opelousas, La, Oct. 81, 1890.
The officers and members of the Jefferson
Davis Lodge No. SO K. of p. beg leave to thank
the ladies who SO kindly assisted us at the en-
tertainment on the 18th inst.
- .. T. CAIN, KRIS.
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Stewart pays cash for corn.
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The following communication from
a member of the Farmers Union was
sent to the Alexandria Vidette, the
State organ of the order, but was
denied a space in it's columns; the
writer then sent it to the Clarion,
which claims to be the "official journal
of the Farmers Unions of the parish
of st. Landry but met with no better
success, and with that explanation he
sends it to us with request to publish.
It appears to us rather unfair that a
member of the order in good standing
should be denied hearing from the
press that is being largely sustained by
contributions from the Farmers Unions
and its members. and he is compelled
to rely for an impartial hearing upon
the press that this order has been
making war upon for months past and
. ''resolutingD out of existence at every
whip-stich. However, as We have
never denied any one-either friend OF
foe-a fair showing, we give Mr.
Spreights letter a place in our columns
--as we have said before this is none
of our funeral.
BAYOU CHICoT, La, Oct 9th, 1881.
EDITOR Vidette
The Vidette of the 9th ult.. contained q
reply from E. T. Lewis to my communication
Of the 18th ult., in which he charges me with
having misrepresented him, also of publish
ing injurious charges against one who has
done himno injury, &c.
Mr.. Lewis has done me no injury whatever
and am sorry that he thinks that | mali
eiously attempted to injure him.
A careful persual of my communication vii
convince anyone of the necessity of my
exposing Mr.. Lewis las he should term it
in order to esta blish the only object for which
it was written. That the Farmers Union il
not antagonistie to the welfare of the coloree
people. Mr.. Lewis is, unconsciously thlnl
doing the union great deal of injury b,
vainIy attempting to brand one as liar WHIT
says anything about the object of the Wilson
resolution. Mr.. Lewis worldly knowledge
should convince him that until he offer
better evidence of his inn0cense than tina
which he has, to abut the verified evidene
of Senator Duson, he will stand convicted
before the public of having written tn
s'Bioch letter. He admits and denies in tn
same sentence in his communication that h
wrote it.
/ will state that the Block letter" as pub
lished in the "Opeiousas COURIER from
copy per Senator Duson is fervent appea
position of post master at Opelousas, it
republican was to be appointed, and wa
signed by E. T.. Lewis in his official capacity
In conclusion will say to Mr.. Lewis that
forgive him of his petty vituperation, and an
very sorry that he has placed himsclf in suc
j. H. SPEIaHTs.
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To the owners Of s.Ro1aon. p

Don't be a clam Advertise.
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sp.zE sallaeEip zion.
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TIVE 2-cent stamps will get you sample
Of Arshasr,s Home M0gasilse, Philadelphia,
Pa. Agents wanted.
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DURLIC SALE.
Estate OF ADEDArDE M. LEIGH.

Probate Court, Parish offs Landry, No. 5OOl.
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CHARGED WITH STEALING ROBES.
Several of the Articles Found Pawned in
the Name of William 4. Turner.

William A. Turner, a white man about
thrty-fve years old and a carpenter by
trade, was arrested in Jacobs's pawnshop
Yesterday afternoon by Policeman kerse on
the charge Of stealing several carriage
robes.
For some days past persons leaving their
vehicles standing in the street have re-
turned TO find their robes missing. Among
those thus robbed were Messrs. II. G. Beat
tie, Of Manchester, Walter +. Grant, " ii.
Drauer. and Mrs. W. T. Morton.
The police were notified Of the thcfts,
and upon information furnished by Officer
Logan s. Robbins, Officer John I. Hall
was detailed to work up the case. Upon
going TO the pawnbroker shops Of Harris
Jacobs and S. Stern, the officer found that
| a white man had pawned several robes.
Mr.. Hall requested the pawnbrokers 10
notify him or the First station in case the
man attempted to dispose of any more of the
goods. Yesterday, while Mr. Hall was up
town. the accused entered JacObs's shop
and offered 10 pawn another robe. Mr..
, Jacobs notified the First station. delaying
Turner by sending ont for some change, and
Officer Kerse went over and made the ar
rest. The man stoutly denied that he had
stolen the goods.
Mr. Beattie lost his robe yesterday only
a short while previous 70 the arrest of
Turner. His horse was left standing IN
front Of the Powhatan-Club rooms. Tho
buggy Of Mrs. W. I. Morton was also
robbed yesterday while standing on Cover
nor street near DR.. CabelPs Office. Five
robes were found at Stern's and two at
Jacobs's, all pawned in the name of the
prisoner.
Turner told the police that he was un-
married and lived with his father on west
Marshall street. The father, who was
seen by Sergeant Hall. said his son had not
lived with him for year. but now resided
in Manchester and that he was married.
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COMMITTEES NAMED.
Manchester Happenings.


The Fifth-Street Methodist church re-
yiyal, which has been in progress the past
week, will be continued this week There
have been twelve conversions and -four adj
ditiOns 10 the mem bership.
The merchants Jubilee will be given at
au early day in the Leader Hall under The
auspices of the ladies of the cambridge
baptist church. Those who will partici-
pate are Misses Mary Bass, Emma Latham,
Ruth Nunnally, Gertrude Davis, Mary
Latham. Aubrey Robinson, Lenuet Day,
Wilbur Farmer, Willie Flournoy, Katie
Smith, Lucy Th0rnhill, Katie Davis, Cotee
Lowell. Mamie Beadle, Alma Owens, Emma
Lamb. Ida Robinson. Ida Williamson.
Ethel Harding, LIZZIE Anderson, Annie
Robertson, Mary Condry, Katio Taylor,
Lou Blanton. Maggie Angel, Mollie
Bachelor. Clara O'Brien, Bette GOode.
Florence Wood. Pauline Horvel, Ida
Kezee, Virgie Cowden, Alma Webster,
Emma Cox, Mary Burton, and Blanche
Chalkley.
Chief-of-Police Lipscomb arrested yes
terday morning Agnes Jackson (colored).
charged with stealing sundry articles from
Alice Jackson.
Policeman Il. p. Smith is within the
grasp Of the grippe and is quite sick.
The Hastings Court has adjourned for
the term.
The Chamber of Commerce banquet has
been again postponed, as the repairs 70 the
hall will not be finished in time to have IT
on April 9TH, as proposed.
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TWO GREAT ACTORS.
JEFFERSON AND FLORENCE PLAY THE
RIVALS AT THE ACADEMY.
Supported by a splendid Company. They
Give a Faultiess Production-shriners
Prescnt-Heir-at-Law Tonight.

At the Academy last night the Jefferson
Florence Company received a welcome
from one Of the largest, most cultivated
and most fashionable audiences ever as-
sembled in Richmond place of amuse-
ment.
The play was Sheridan's unsurpassed
old but. under thoroughly intelligent in
terpretation, ever new comedy The
Rivals There is no comedy that de-
mands on the part of those who assume
the leading roles a keener appreciation oil
the subtleties Of histrionic art.
Mr.. JefTerson's Bob Acres fully compassed
every shade OF that character. and met tho
highest expectations of the audience. In
deed, it may be said he brought out phases
of it that gave 1t richer coloring than
had ever been noticed before by the most
careful students Of the play.
Mr. William j. Florence as Sir Lucius
O'Tugger and Messrs. Bangs. Dcnham, ana
Pauldlng in their respective parts present
ed companion pieces 10 Mr. Jeferson's BOO
Acres in all the essentials OF artistic ORA
matte impersonatiou, and Mrs. Drew
Mrs. Malapros was third trump IN the
respects named. The performance was a
royel of drollery that kept the audience
convulsve with laughter the entire eve
ming, and not onlyShe leading characters
but the whole company were compelled
frequently to appear before the curtain In
response TO encOres.
Acca Temple of the Mystic Shrine OF
MOBILES were H. the audience in force to do
honor 10 tho illustrious father of the or
der, Noble William J. Florence, and after
the performance Mr.. Jefferson and MIR.
Florence were entertained at the West
moreland Club by Mobiles Louis i. Ecker,
George l.. Street, Charles L. Williams,
Junius Mosby, Henry Owen. and George
b. McAdams.
Tonight Coleman's comedy the Heir-at;
Law will be presented. THIS piece Is said
TO be one of the best. if, indeed, not the
best. in which this almost perfect com;
pany is seen. The Academy was crowded
last night and will if possible be even
more 50 TONIGHT.
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of the American Revolution, the following
preamble and resolutions with respect to
the late General Joseph T.. Johnston were
adopted;
Whereas death has removed from among
us General Joseph Eggleston johnson. ono
of the honorable viCe-presidents of this
society and honorable vice-president-ge
cral OF the National Society cf the Sons of
the American Revolutions for thirty-six
years an officer in the army of the United
States, and more recently O civil servant
Of the Government:
ResOlced, That in his loss. ripe in years,
honored by his fellow-citizens, and be
loved by all who were favored with his
personal friendship. this society has been
deprived OF one Of the noble men whose
bravery. honesty of purpose. integrity Of
character, and many virtues are in the
highest degree worthy Of emulation.
HIS SERVICES, MILITARY AND CIVIL.
The son of gallant Revolutionary SOL
dier. an officer i'll Lees Legion. thanked at
the head Of the army for his services at the
storming of Fort Watson. General john
ston was himself one Of the bTavest of
American soldiers. His name Is prominent
in the annals of the Seminole war of 1896,
where. in one engagement. his uniform
was pierced by thirty bullets, and Of the
war with Mexico at Cerro Gordo, Contre-
ras. Churubusco, and Mexico as well as at
Chepultepec, where his hand was first to
place q flag upon the enemy's ramparts.
| Distinguished also in civil life. he repre-
sented his native State of Virginia IN Con-
gross at the age Of seventy, and when
eighty was still faithful public servant at
the head of an important bureau OF the
national Government
HIS TRIBUTES TO PORTER AND SHERMAN,
Notwithstanding physical infrmity con-
sequent on advanced age and battle
wound, General Johnston within few
weeks Of his death. as o pall-bcarer, paid the
last tribute TO the late Admiral OF the
United States navy, David ID. Porter, and
left the grave of his old sailor friend to Jour
ney Immediately 10 distant city. where as
one of the chief mourncrs he stood by the
bier of Sherman, one OF the greatest lead
ers Of tho Union armies. 4 lifelong friend
10 the Admiral OF the navy and the Gene
raj OF the army, though for years an mono
rablc and relentless foe upon the field OF
battle, be paid the last tributes at tho
tombs Of Porter and Sherman as he had
before done at those of Grant and
all good soldiers and all descendants
of patriots of the Revolution.
HeS0lred, That committee of this so
ciety be appointed TO attend the funeral
ceremonies, and that copies of these reso-
lutions be transmitted TO the family Of
the late General Johnston and TO the seye-
raj organizations Of descendants OF the
patriots of the Revolution.
The following committee Of members OF
the society was appointed to attend the
funeral: General A. w. Greely; president;
Professor w. ID. Cabell. and Colonel Mar
shal Mcdonald
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personal. and Briefs.

Fairfield Democratic Club will meet to-
night OF Hardin's shop.
Mr.. w. II. Goodliff. who has been quite
Ill. Is improving rapidly.
Mr.. JOSIAH Ryland. Jr., has been sick
for few days past, but is now better.
The rehearsal of the Lady Washington
Tea-Party will take place to-day at Z. NJ.
at Monticello Hall.
Major Charley p. Bigger is confined to
his room, suffering with his wounded arm
and slight attack Of Ia grippe.
Major j. C. Hill left yesterday afternoon
for Montgomery. Ala, with Mrs. Hill. who
has been suck three weeks with Ia grippe.
1t is said that Hennco farmers in the
neighborhood OF the garbage beds, few
miles from the city, are much annoyed by
wild dogs.
Mr.. w. 4. Ross. southern agent Of the
Davis Shoe Company, arrived in Rich
mond yesterday from Texas and viii leave
for Boston to-day.
The name of w. p. Smith. past com.
mander of Lee Camp and Commander VI
the Grand Camp Confederate Veterans OF
! Virginia, was accidentally omitted from
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-24

the Iist of members OF the C2m,ma1is,' C2,a1ass, srd
Enance OF the Confederate po'nac,, .hsd
aa;Iors, Monument ASSOCIATION pnoi''
i'm our Sunday issue.
NJ, John B. Laughran, one OF y, the pccsi nosi
Ell delegates 10 the Grand Councl ~ n.ysd
arc.n,,ya arrived in the city yesterUu h~rt
q s,nnnine with Mr.. J. WILLIAM n'''
No. IL east Clay street. :.
DIR. J. w. Eggleston Is in bane;sss bai.l,nG;.s oS
tending the commencein1ns, ,,si snrrery.
The baltimore College OF Den!sti n!stia,3 "
NJ which Institution his son, Io""
eleston. has Just graduated.
NJ, r. A. Martin. No. s2i west w!ms,v ms,v
corner % pine. who was on Sunday, fenIuc,h % ouh
9Sd accidentally burned with powdosuh sh.ss 80
OF an old musket, after being ~ wv
weeks is getting along very weh'
Tho Glen Allen Idle Hour says n'ss hss
Lorena Brown. of Richmond. who snd
been on a visit TO her parents, n, hs.
Mrs. William Brown, near SOLOMON a. "a
returned 10 Richmond, much pencn'0>'
by her trip to the country. ..
Tho committee having charge OF .
pc- mic and dance to be given by tne EaIss. ssns,
Club at the New pump-house Easter mv az
day has made final arrangements ior IN
entertainment. They will take oct"ee"
twenty-five aud thirty couples.
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MORE TELEGRAMS.
The New York Southern Society Through
Its President. Mr.. Garden.
lBy telegraph to the Dispatch.l

IBy telegraph TO the Dispatch.l
WASHINGTON, March 23.-Teegrams con-
tinuo to come TO Governor MCLanc from
all parts Of the country.
Hugh X. Garden. president Of the New
York Southern Society, telegraphs as fol-
lows:
THE New York Southern Society and
its members desire TO testify their respect
for the memory Of General Joseph J..
Johnston in expressing to you their ad.
miration for his exalted character and
distinguished services. their pride IN bis
aGectiOnate regard and their profound
sympathy with those whose ties OF klnShlp
have thus been brokon.'
Ex-CoNFEDRRATEs AND CITIZENS OF MEMPHIS,
Another of the kilograms received was
as follows:
"A public meeting Of the ex-Confede-
rates and citizens of Memphis, Tenn, ten
der their profound sympathy to the rela-
tives Of General Joseph +. Johnston and
express their admiration for his character
and deeds and their yeneration for his me-
mory.
lSignedl "IsHAM G.. Harris,
Chairman.
" George ". Gordon, Secretary"
SENATOR HAMPTON.
Senator Wade Hampton telcgraphed
tersaly from Montreal. Va. "Will arrive
tonight to attend the funeral of my old
chioi.'
TIE SONS OF GENERAL LEE.
The three sons of General Lew. ".
T. Lee, q. W. G. Lee. and r. +. Lee-tele-
graphed: 1--WE have just heard Of General
Johnston's death and tender our heartfelt
sympathies to his family in their great be-
reaveInent. We regret our inability to at
tend his funeral
GENERAL ALEXANDER.
+. p. Alexander. Of Savannah. Ga, tele-
Craphed: Please express 10 the relatives
my sincere sympathy in the death of Gen
eral Johnston, my old commander, whom
loved very dearly"
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degrees by communication and tho 18TH
degree-the historic Rose Croix-in fuli
form. There was large attendance OF
Sir Knights and q class of fo1r candidates.
Immediately after the ceremonial work
Professor W. o. English, acting as brother
orator. read the circular-letter from the
Grand Commander, pAlbert Pike, an
nouncing the death of Il. McCoskry Gra-
ham, 339. Of New York. Grand Cross Hon,
Orary Of the Supreme Council and Grand
Representative Of tho Mother Supreme
Council near the Northern See, which oc-
CURED in December last.
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Connec,Icus's Fast Day and Politics

WysrEp. CoxS., March 29.-lt has been
customary for the Governors fastdAy
PROCLAMATION TO be read in all the churcnes
the SUNDAY preceding fast-day. In WIN.
sted sunday noue OF the ministers read the
document. To-day the pastors state tnas
they had not been furnished with the ON
cial proclamation by the town clerk.
The town clerk. George wentworth,
bamocrat ernlains the matter by the state
ment that he does not recognize Bulkeley
as Governor and hence pigeon-holed the
official proclamation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-24

The Old Staten Island Dyeing Establish
ment Of New York city. established 1919,
the finest in the country, has selected Bur-
nett Lewis. proprietor of the Palais Royal,
III east Broad street, "a their Rlchmond
agent He will take your orders az New
York prices for everything in their line; at
tue same time he will sell YOU Dry Goods,
Notions, and Fancy Goods always fresh
and lovely in design as we'll as excellent in
quality and satisfactory in prices.
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The Denl In China.

At a meeting of businessmen held in the
board-room of the Citizens Bank yester-
day company was organized TO conduct
the china business, and the following off,
GERS were chosen: President, W. j. John
son; Secretary and Treasurer, j. B. Wood
ward; General Manager. George Gibson,
Jr. Board of Directors-H. j. Johnson,
ID. o. Davis, William II. Allison. Charles
Ii. Phillips, j. Is. Woodward.
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AUCTION SALES TO-DAY.

J. THOMPSON BROWN & Co, 80 p. ", trus-
tees sale OF frame dwelling ON ST. JONAS
street between Charity and Baker streets.
d. A. TIMBERLAKE, l0la A. NJ, polish-powdsrs,
oysters, macaroni, farina, chocolate, crock.
cry and glassware, cigars, books, showcases,
stoves, furniture, mattresses, horse, harness,
road-cart, sc.
J. II. VALENTINE, 10l6 A. NJ, silyerware, cook.
tng-stOyes mattresses, furniture, &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-24

Last night o very large congregation
gathered at this church. where revival ser
vices are still being held.
Rev. DR.. Johnson who is aiding the pas
tor. preached q powerful sermon. coun-
selling his hearers TO choose this day whom
tkey will serve-Christ or Barabbas. Two
persons stood up for prayer.
Bible readings every afternoon at 8
O'Clock.
The meetings will be continued every
night this week.
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Eleven Hundred for Two.

The colored Young Mems Christian As
sociation needs only S2lS.49 to wipe out
the entire debt on its building. corner
Third and Leigh streets. II this Is done in
the near future Mr.. c. p. Huntington has
promised to give the association Sl 900 and
Mr.. X. l.. Day S1OO. The association makes
an earnest appeal TO the citizens OF Rich
nations for lack of the comparatively small
amount needed
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a Slight Rise I'm the River.

The rain of Saturday night and Sunday
raised the rlver here about six feet above
ITS usual height. Yesterday afternoon the
lower wharyes a. Rockets were under
water.
AS O'Clock yesterday afternoon the river
had risen nine feet at Columbia aud eight
at Scottsyille and was falling at both
points, with tho weather clear, 40 no fur
ther rise need be expected At present.