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The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

The following parties, accused Of the
killing of Acteon Vidrine in Mamou, on
the 29th Oct, were lodged in Jail here
Monday. Treville Fontenot, Ozema
Fontenot, Valment Vidrine, Hebrard
Saileau, and Louis Savant.
According to the reports we have
heard of the affair, it appears to have
been cold blooded assassination.
Action Vidrine, who bears good
reputation as quiet and industrious
citizen, was invited to take n drink
from q bottlesllid ina hay stack few
hundred yards from where ball was
going on, and on reaching the hay
stack was fred upon from behind, and
on turning around was shot second
time. He lived about 5 hours after
being shot, and he saw the assassin,
hnt could not identify him.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

Some time since correspondent in
sheriff Fontenot's organ INDUCED in
some very fattering comments towards
that official for having had the parish
Jail painted red, ETC., and gave him the
exclusive credit for the "thoughtfulness
and consideration displayed" One
would have supposed on reading this
complimentary effusion that our she1 iff
had struck a streak of generosity and
was having this work done at his own
expense, but imagine our surprise
when only few weeks later we find
published in the proceeding of the
Police Jury the following claims
against the parish approved:
T. S. Fontenot, cash paid to clean
and paint jaii-$65.
We will remark en- PEASANT, that Mr..
T. 5. Fontenot had other claims ap-
proved at this same meeting, serving
notices, arresting prisoners, attorney
fees, sundries, attendance on court, -
etc, amounting to the snug little sum
of $366.53, and we would be eurions to
know how much of said amount could
havA been saved to the parish if he
did not have the monopoly" of con-
trolling that work. We do know that
the painting of the Jail has cost more
than it would had the work been open
to competition, instead of being con
trolled by the sheriff 10 the interest of
some of bis pets. 1t should be borne
in mind also in this connection that
the sheriff receives from the parish,
outside of his many other revenues, the
sum of 100000 per annum as Jail fees.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

Both the Clarion and Mr.. 7. S. Fon-
tenot are trying to falsify the facts in
the matter of our suit against the par.
ish for their violation of contract.
The decision of the circuit court practi-
cahy admits, and all the evidence ad-
duced at the trial, and on record in the
office of the clerk of the District Court,
established our claim that our contract
with the Police Jury expired in Octo,
Der and not in December, which was
the basis of our suit, but decided
against us on a technicality, viz :
That the law governing such contracts
had not been complied with, as the
Jury had failed to advertise for bids at
the end of 12 months, and therefore we
had no legal right to claim any com
pensation for the work we had done
after the IL months had expired in
other words that we were the victims
instead of trying to yictimize the par
ISL.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

To prevent nero speculators from
obtaining for comparative trifle the
"direct tax" just refunded by the Unit
ed States government, Gov Foster and
the newly appointed commission, it is
reported, will refuse to pay claims ex-
cept to the original taxpayers or their
legal heirs.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

This week Mr., B. r. Meginley sold
his property, corner of Court and Lam
dry street, to Messrs. Duson and Shute,
possession to be given on the lst Of
January next. II is the intention Of
the new proprietors to build large
four story brick building with glass
and iron front.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

Both Cleveland and Robertson hare
been tried and not found wanting, and
il would be suicidal to the best in
terests of the country and of this dis,
trict to refuse or neglect to cast your
vote for both these faithful public ser
wants next Tuesday.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

DIR. Shute's new ornamental iron and
glass-front Office is about completed at
last.
The sick and afflicted of our genus
can there be percussed, auseultated.
diagnosed, their ailments prognosed,
treated, cured, alleviated in every
style known to science on tho one
hand, or medicine on tho other. The
Doctor will treat all diseases flesh is.
heir to, with medical cogency, for he
sis known to dedicate and consecrate
his learning and his powers by vigor-
GUS effort, and an honest aim; to draw
the stings of life and death and there
by heal himself from the prevailing
epidemic of impecuniosity if he be thus
afflicted.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

GET Your Pianos TUNED.--Mr. *.
G. Mac Tver fret class piano tuner
and repairer with the Grunewald Pi-
ano House, of New Orleans is in 0pe-
lausas for few days. Persons having
pianos needing tuning would do well
to send him q postal and he will call
at yonr residence.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

The Home Life Insurance Co., re-
presented by Clements g. Lewis of our
city, loans to the assured rs per cent
of premiums paid in after expiration
of two years, which is 33a per cent
more than any Life Company doing
business in Louisiana. This company
needs no introduction. Incorporated
in 1860.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

j MEYERS & co. have just received
several carloads of the celebrated
KINGSLAND 81 DOUGLAS Threshers
aud WOOD, TABOR 81 MORSE En-
gines, which they are selling very rap
idly. Anyone requiring anything in
that line had better call on them ear ~
in order to have their orders filled.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

The attention of our readers, and the
ladies i'm particular, is called to the ad-
vertisement of Mrs. Laas, 10 another
column. Her stock is fresh and select,
and an early call viii afford the pick
of her splendid assortment, which must
be seen to be appreciated.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

The parish, and especially Opelousas,
should show its recognition Of the val
uable services of our popular young
Congressman, Hon. Sam. Nj. Robertson,
By giving him a hearty support at the
polls next Tuesday.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

Some idea of the magnitude of the
rice INDUSTRY in this parish may be
formed when it is known that there
was received by different ware houses
in tho yicinety of the depot, last Mon
day, 5064 sacks Of rice, and we are
told that this number has been EXCEL
ed in one day during October of this
year
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05
The How Will You Have EN-

Oyster Saloon & Ladies' Restaurant
Has re-opened its doors for the 2ist year, at
the corner of Market and Bellevue sts, Oppo-
site the Market honse, and will always be sup
piled with the best the market affords.
Oysters, Fish, Crabs, Shrimp,
Vegetables, &c, will be kept throughout the
season. Boarding and Lodging.
B Oyster loayes specially
NJ. VILASECA
Sept. B. 80. 6m Prop. and Mangr
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

How about that monopoly in tax sale
which the sheriff has been playing for
~ y is worth since his competition pa
per was started. The poor tax payer,
upon whom this burden weighs heav-
5eat, Il forced to pay his organ full
.sgal rates aolelss UoIeas, notWithstand-
ng we have repeatedly offered to do
sae work at b nominal price. We
SA1efeu TO do this work last year at one
sWsnsisth the price his organ was paid
aaa our offer didn't have a string to
: : slsner We would certainly have in
q mIposed no objections to ifs printing
ssssm as early and as often as II pleas
81 eEatuitonely. Y
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

Miss Blanche Dnrand, after sojonrn
of three weeks spent with friends. 10
Opelonsas, returned home this week.
Miss T. Hebert, a winsome belle of
0pelonsas, is the guest OF the charming
Miss Blanche Dnrand st. Martin Re-
yeille.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05
JUDICIAL NOTICES.
TONSTABLE'S SALE.

TONSTABLE'S SALE.
3rd Justices Court, Parish of st. Landry
Jules Petetin VS.. Laurent Damas.
By virtue of writ of feri facias, to me di.
reeted by the Hon. j. A. Smith, Justice of tho
Peace, 3rd ward, in and for the parish OF st.
Landry, ] will proceed to sell at public auc-
tion to the last and highest bidder ON
WEDNESDAY, the 9th day of Nov'br., A. ID.
1899, at II o'clock a. m, at the office of Hon.
j. A. Smith, in the town of Grand Coteau, par
ish of st. Landry, the following described prop
erty, seized in the above entitled suit, to-wit;
Twenty-Five sacks of rice.
ferms-cash.
DAVID MECHE,
Constable 3rd ward, parish Of ST. Landry
October 90. IS92-2t
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05
July 9

Gov. Foster has appointed the fol-
lowing persons as commissioners of the
direct tax fund:
Frank L. Richardson and Charles
Carroll, of New Orleans.
Joseph G. Beasley, of Shreveport.
Fl. N SIlerburne, of Baton Rouge.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

FINE HORSE FOR sALE-A fine
horse, years old, weighs about 1000
pounds, 15a hands high, speed in
harness about mile in 3 minutes,
gentle to harness-single or double,
perfectly sound, good pedigree, will be
sold cheap. Apply at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

1t comes with very bad grace from a
pap-sncker who has held Office nearly
all bis life, and been fed on public pap
until he has grown entirely too big for
bis breeches, 10 characterize as the
howl Of q hungry and disappointed
claimant for public pap the protest
against the attempt of the sheriff to
mnzzle the press Of this parish, made
ey one who never held a publico flee
elective or appointiye, but has earned
every cent be has made by hard work,
y faithful defense of public interests.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

Coon OPPORTUNITY TO INVEST
Opelouaas, La, has need of Good
Hotel Building and large Livery
Stable. have the lots suitable, and
will sell at reasonable price, and or
long terms of credit.
TT. L. GARLAND,
July 9 Opelousas,
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05
Hnaniel Butcher.

The, attention of Justices of the
Peace and Notaries is called to the
fact that we keep large assortment
of blanks in stock, and will print to
order on short notice any style of blank
required. Give us call.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

This town ought to cast solid vote
for s. NJ. Robertson next Tuesday.
Our beautiful u. s. Courthouse and
Postoffice stands as monument to his
services in our behalf, which entities
him to the gratitude of onr people.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

With Grover Cleveland in the Pres
idential chair and Sam. Robertson to
represent this District in Congress, our
interests will be in safe hands. There
fore vote for Cleveland and Robertson
next Tuesday.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

We learn that charbon is causing
much damage to stock in the vest
ern part of our parish, and that several
persons have been attacked by tie
dread disease.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

Crowley was well represented here
this week by the presence of several of
| its leading citizens as follows !: Messrs
w. w. Duson. Bufnes Lambert and
Raymond T. Clark.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

The attention of planters and factors
in rough rice is called TO the advertise
ment of the Columbia Rice Mill, in an
other column.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

The long dronth prevailing heressfor
more that six weeks was broken last
Tuesday by copious shower OF rain,
followed by slight showers since.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

Deposit your surplus cash in the
First National Bank Of 0pelousas,
where it will be safe from the flames
or the midnight burglar.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

For SALE-A fire and burglar proof
safe in good condition. Having no use
for same will sell cheap Apply to
CLEMENTS & LEWIS,
Insurance Agents.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

For SALE CHEAP! CHEAP !-One
thousand cords of wood at seven miles
from 0pelonsas, on Courtableau.
H. T. Garland.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

STEAM & BRASS FITTINGS Of II
sizes at j. MEYERS & CO.'S
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

Now is the time for our merchants to
invest few dollars in advertising.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

Clements & Wilson have, en- route
from the factory, one car load of the
celebrated Studebaker wagons, which
they are expecting daily.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

We direct attention TO the advertise
ment in another column of Frantz g.
Opitz, the well known and reliable
Watchmakers and jewelers. of New Or
leans. Any orders sent to them will
receive prompt and careful attention.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

DR.. w. w. Duson who was to have
taken his departure for Europe last
Wednesday, has been detained by ill
ness
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

fyon want any first class Job Print
ing done, call at this Office and you
will be perfectly satisfied.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

Order your oysters, crabs and fish
from Vilaseca delivered at domicil.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

CoAL.-Pittsburg coal delivered any
where within the corporation limits in
any quantity by j. B. Sandoz.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

Vote for Cleveland and Robertson
next Tuesday.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

Clements 81 Wilson'S stock of shoes
includes every grade from the cheapest
to the finest, for ladies, gents and chill
dren aand as to prices-why, they are
almost giving them away.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

We obtain patents for protection, not
for ornament Send for our valuable
pamphlet DUBOIS & Dubois, Inven-
tive Age Building, Washington, D. G..
Mention this paper.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

District Court, criminal term, opens
here next Monday.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

NoTIoE.-A loan of $1,000 will be of
fered to the shareholders of the ST. Lam
dry Homestead and Loan Association,
on Monday, November 14tb, at their
Office over the First National Bank, at
p. 10. G. BAILEY,
NoV. H. Secretary.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

WANTED "A good light second hand
llearse Apply 10 4. B. Sandoz, care
] K sandoz & Bro, 0pelousas.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

Latest designs in fancy cards, envel-
Opes, ETC., just received at this Office
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

Fresh parched and ground coffee al
ways on hand at Vilaseca's.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

Vote for Cleveland, Stevenson, and
Robertson next Tuesday.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

The Rev. A. r. Price will hold divine
services at the Episcopal church, on
Sunday Nov. 18th, 1892, at ITo'cIock
n. m.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

Fancy articles, staple drugs and
chemicals, popular patented remedies,
Sc III Biiiss ! drugstore.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

j. MEYERS 81 co. are the head
quarters for machinery of all kinds.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

j MEYERS g. CO. have just re-
.esive,i Q ear inads Of the celebrated
Owrnsiato Wagons.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

Now is a good time to pay up your
subscription. Ii you are in arrears
settle at once, if not in arrears, pay
III advance for next year. If you are
not a subscriber become so at once.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

BOILER TUBES fitted at short no
tice at j. MEYERS g. CO.'S.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

Prescriptions filled at all hours at
Baiiey's drugstore.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05
NOTICE.

The st. Landry Homestead and Loan Asso-
citation opeued the new series on Sept I6,
1892. Those who wish to avail themselves of
the advantages offered by this organ
ization should apply at once for shares. Only
twenty five cts. per week will secure two hun
dred dollars.
E. D. ESTILETTE. President,
c. BAILEY, Secretary.
Oct. lst.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05
CoNsTABLE's SALE.
stJustces Court, Parish of st. Landry
Mo-.
Clement Hebert vs.. Eli Hook

By virtue of writ of fl. IA, to me directed
by the Hon. T. B. Brooks, Justice of the
Peace, lst ward, in and for the parish of st.
Landry, / will proceed to sell at pub
lie auction to the last aud highest bid
der, on WEDNESDAY,, November 8, 1892,
Of Hon. T. B. Brooks, in the town of Opel
ousas, parish of st. Landry, the following
described property, seized i'll the above en-
titled suit. to-wit:
Ten bushels of corn in shuek one progne
and one small cistern.
j. b. ZACHARIE,
Constable lat ward, parish of st. Landry
October 90 1892.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

Shute's drugstore is the place to get
your drugs, medicines, perfumeries,
toilet articles, trusses, surgical iustru-
ments, etc. Prescriptions speciality,
in charge of JOS. E. Estorge, pharma-
eiSt
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05
NO. T..
GOOD SERVICE.
PROMPT RETURNS.
Columbia Rice Mill.
NEW YORK.

The undersigned beg to call the attention
of planters and factors to the above mill
which is among the largest in the United
States. 1t is thoroughly equipped with the
latest and best machinery for the milling of
rice and secures outturns equalled by few
and exeelled by none.
Sales guaranteed: accounts and remittance
made Immediately on disposition of goods.
If desired will remit nominal value of
goods Immediately on receipt, charging for
such advance interest at rate of oIo per an
mum.
Relatively higher prices are obtained on
rice at the North. Toll Same as regular in
New Orleans.
Rice should be packed in double bags, thus
sd wing possible loss in transit. Bags return
cd or accounted for
Consignments and correspondence solicited.
DAN TALMAGES SONS
lis Wall St.,
New York
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05
MILLINERY.

My stock comprises a largo assortment of
Ladies Misses and Childrenis HATS and
BONNETS, Ribbons, Silks anteSatins, Lacea,
Feathers, Novelties, Etc, Etc,
" Children's Felt Hats Speciality. 81
Hats and Bonnets trimmed in the highest
style OF the art, and to sut any taste.
Mrs. ID. LAAS.
Nov. 5, 1892
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

Pay your subscription.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

Trnsses, supporters, syringes, &c,
&C., at Bailey's drugstore.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

NOTICE.-U. s. Land Office New Orleans.
Y La. Oct. 81, i892.--Notice is hereby Civ
en- that the following named settler has filed
notice of his intention TO make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said proof will
be made before the Clerk OF the District
Court at OpeIousas, on Saturday, Dee'br. 10,
1892, viz:
Daniel Butcher,
who made Homestead entry No. 1916, for the
w /, of 4 aud of s w Sec. IL, Town
ship 2, s r, west, Louisiana meridian
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence npon. and eultiva
lion of said land, viz Joseph b. Singleterry,
Joseph Il. Pearce, Neal S. Mccormack, David
G. Clark, all of st. Landry Parish, Louisiana
CHARLES G. PALFREY,
Oct. %, 1892. Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05
Public School Teachers.

Doetor:- Subscribe for the NJ @
Medical and Surgical Journal
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05
For Coneress-sixsh District.

We are authorized to announce the candi-
daey of JUDGE Il. NORTH CULLoM, of Ope-
lousas, La. for Congress in the Sixth Con-
gressional District Of Louisiana. Election to
take place in November next.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05
TO THE LADIES.

am now receiving my new storll of Fall
and Winter Goods, which inG<Ades all tho lat
est styles and shapes of
The Opelousas courier., 1892-11-05

Go to Kamer's for Mineral Waters,
Trnsses, perfumery, fancy stationery,
etc, etc.
, 1892-11-01

Jshen Baby was sick, we gaze her Castoria.
When she was a Child, she CT led for Castoria-
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, shegave them Castoria
, 1892-11-01
SUMMER TIME CARD.
80. -,

SUMMER TIME CARD.
LEAVE SEATTLE
1880 am. sharp; daily, except Sunday
$3.50 am. sharp; daily.
IL :45 am. sharp; daily, except Sunday.
300 pm. sharp; daily.
4;15 pm. sharp; daily, except Sunday.
$3.50 pm. sharp; daily.
LEAVE TACOMA.
7:20 a IN. sharp; daily.
9:45 am. sharp; daily, except Sunday.
IL AS am. sharp daily.
200 pm. sharp; daily, except Sunday.
4:15 pm. sharp; daily.
$3.50 pm. sharp; daily, except Sunday.
Only one hour and thirty minutes be-
tween Tacoma and Seattle.
LANDINGS.s
Commercial Dock, near West Seattle Ferry,
Seattle.
Mp. R. R. Co.'S wharf, Tacoma.
U. B. SCOTT, Pres.
, 1892-11-01
HEART DISEASE!
Proposed UonstItutIonaI Amend-
nlent.

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the pro-
visions of an act of the legislature of the state
of Washington, entitled "An act to provide for
voting on a constitutional amendment at the
general election to be held in November, 1892"
approved March 7, 1891; and House concurrent
resolution, No. 10, adopted by the legislature of
the state of Washington, session of 1891, that
the following amendment to the constitution of
the state of Washington will be submitted to the
qualified electors of said state for their approval
at the next general election:
That section of article VIII of the constitu-
ton of the state of Washington be amended to
read as follows:
''SECTIoN /. The state may for the purpose
of constructing public buildings and other
works, and for the acquisition of lands, and
for other expenses incident to said construction,
contract debts in any amount not to exceed in
the aggregate one per cent. of the value of the
taxable property within the state, as shown by
the assessment for county and state purposes
last preceding the incurring of any such debts;
and may further contract, for any public pur-
poses, debts 4 )t exceeding in the aggregate five
hundred thousand dollars; and the moneys aris-
ing from the loans creating such debts shall be
applied for the purposes for which they were OBJ
tained, or to repay the debts so contracted, and
TO no other purpose whatever"
At said election the electors voting to approve
and ratify said amendment shall vote "FOr con-
stitutional amendment raising the limit of state
Indebtedness, YEs;' and the electors voting not
to approve or ratify said amendment shall vote
Against constitutional amendment raising the
limit of state indebtedness, NO."
In witness whereof have hereto set my hand
and affixed the seal of the state of Washington,
this twenty-frst day of July, A. D. 1892.
Estate Seal.l ALLEN WEIR,
Secretary OfState
, 1892-11-01

The offer of board tuition and room rent for
$3.50 per year in advance has already brought
about rs students to Olympia from abroad. All
the privileges and opportunities of the Institute
are open to the patrons OF Olympia for the price
of tuition alone
A Faculty of nine Instructors and Specialists,
completely furnished boarding and lodging
halls, literary and debating societies and thor
ough work in all departments are the advan-
tages offered
For further information call on or address
, 1892-11-01
OFFICIAL.

1t is our earnest desire to impress upon
the service offered by the Wisconsin Cen
tral Lines to Milwaukee, Chicago and all
points East and South. Two fast trains
leave st. Paul, Minneapolis and Duluth
daily, equipped with Pullman Vestibuled
Drawing Room Sleepers, Dining Cars and
Coaches of the latest design. It's Dining
Car Service is unsurpassed, which accounts,
to great degree, for the popularity of this
line. The Wisconsin Central Lines, in con-
nection with Northern Pacific R. R., is the
only line from Pacific Coast points over
which both Pullman Vestibuled, frst-class,
and Pullman Tourist Cars are operated via
st. Paul without change to Chicago.
Pamphlets giving valuable information
can be obtained free upon application to
your nearest ticket agent. or JAS. @. PoND,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent, Chi
cago, Ill.
, 1892-11-01
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