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The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

"Barny Free" in the Alexandria
Town Talk of last Saturday, gives his
impressions on a recent visit to Ope-
lousas as follows:
We reached the pleasant old city of
Opelousas on time. At first sight we
thought the fairies had been at work
on us, or our train; really said, this
must be Bloomington, H., and why I?
Well, saw so many threshers, reapers
and binders-men and teams-grain
sacks piled up here and there-so
much hustle, that for the moment
was taken by surprise, and could not
for the life of me think otherwise than
that it was d painting of the great
West.
Sincerely, hope the good people of
Opelousas will not think amiss of me
for the above expressions. Let me tell
you. If Opelousas had railroad run
ming ont west. to the rice fields and
pine forests of West Louisiana and
East Texas, would 10 that event give
some other places live hustle when it
came to business.
Opelousas capitalists are making ar
rangements for building cotton COM
press. Whether or not it will be a
business hit is none of Odd Ends affair.
Hope it will. But of one thing | did
wonder at was. how it happened there
was no rice mill there nor no central
sugar factory. The lands in reaching
distance of the place are rich 10 quality
for the production of both cane and
rice. Anyhow, we feel sure in saying
the day is not far distant when the
"City of Roses will have rice and su-
gar factories. ...-....
Opelousas is improying-it is build
ing, not to say booming. A new addi-
ton to the Court house; new and
substantial bank building, red brick
front and stone trimming, present a
neat, and at same time, attractive ap
pearance.
A new business block, is now under
going the finishing touches. Besides
these, there are many and varied at
fractions in new houses and residences
I heard some talk of building a new
hotel, but just how soon the project
will materialize / am not prepared to
say at this writing.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

A telegram to the N. O, Times Dem
ocrat from Lafayette, Sept. I'd, says:
This morning about 5 o'clock deputy
sheriff Geo. Malagarie aud deputy A.
Billeaud made an important arrest in
the person of Major Mccoy, col, who
has been bounded for the past week
by the officers of St. Landry for shoot
ing at deputy in st. Landry and per-
baps for murder in another section.
He resisted arrest, and consequently
was shot, the balls taking effect in two
places, one passing through the shoul-
der and the other through his leg. DR..
Glada, however, examined him and
pronounced his injuries slight, being
flesh wounds. Mccoy was conveyed to
st. Landry this afternoon.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

The yellow fever report, whic b
came in from Florence plantation last
Thursday, caused by the strange death
of several persons, threw our people
into rage of fear. But after an inyes-
tigating party, consisting of Drs. G. M.
and B. w. Smith, Holmes and Foster ar
rived on the scene, they hurried wire
message back that no such disease had
appeared in the midst, and warned the
people at that place against eating
wild fruit, which is stated as the cause
of their unexpected death -Attakapas
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

We are pleased to note the fact that
in the various parishes where dual
Democratic committees have for some
time existed, the rival committees
have been merged into one body, with
au equal number of former adher
ents of Foster and McEnery. This has
been done in st. Mary, @Vermilion, Laf-
ayette, Ouachlta and Natchitoches on
the harmoniziug lines laid down by
the Democratic State Convention held
at Baton Rouge last Jnne.-Sugar
Planter.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

The Catalonia Populists are "on it"
themselves it appears when the game
is bulldozing. The News says that
Gov. Fosters appointees on the police
jury are SO distasteful to these Third
Party people that wild talk has been
INDUCED in of preventing them by
force from discharging their duties.
OF course, no such extreme measure
will be attempted, but the feeling dis
played is another indication that the
administration is not "harmonizing"
the farmer element very successfully.
IN. O. City Item.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

We have received a copy of the
Force Bill, and also the speech against
it, made by the Hon. Josiah Patterson,
of Memphis, Tenn. If anything were
needed to unite the Democracy of the
South into one solid phalanx, the read
ing of this iniquitous measure would
certainly do it. Those wishing to read
this delectable document can see
COPY at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

Parents J. Infatile life is uncertain
and childhood is attended with many
dangers. Do not mourn your folly
when too late but bring the little ones
to Kifhourne's Studio and secure their
lifelike image. Superior work guaran-
teed to all.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10
The How Will You Have EN-

UysteF Saloon LadIes RESTAURANT
Has re-opened its doors for the 2lst year, at
the corner of Market and Bellevue sts.. oppo-
site the Market h0nse, 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 loaves speciality.
Nj. VILASECA.
Sept. 3. 92. 6m Prop. and Man'gr.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

The contents of the NeU England
Magazine for September indicates that
this popular young magazine is more
skillfully edited than many of the older
monthlies. The number is exception.
ally well balanced; it contains matter
for all tastes, and manages to combine
solid reading with light as few of its
competitors do. Among the valuable
thought producing features of this issue,
are an able exposition of Nationalism
and its programme, by the learned
Rabbi Solomon SCHNEIDER; judicial
examination of the prejudices existing
against the Germans, and the consid-
erations that overwhelm them, under
the title of "A Plea for the German
Element in America by w. A. Shell
don; resume by Nicholas Paine Gil
man of the successes and failures of
the various profit sharing commercial
enterprises which have been started in
the United States-and Mr.. Gilman
has an international reputation as an
authority on the subject; and a consid-
Grafton of the means whereby the con-
.struction of better roads may. be
brought about in this country, by the
well known sociological writer. E. p.
Powell. Mr. Edwin d. Mead in his
Editors Table really contributes the
most forcible article in thes number,
dealing as he does with Homestead and
the Press. the Pulpit and the Politi
clans. His article is one of the few
candid reviews OF the Homestead trou-
bles which has appeared
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

The Society for the Preseption Of
cruelty to Children have secured
suitable tract of land West of Poyce In
Rapides parish and will establish there
child's 81 Dorado, where lehildren
will be cared for. The society propo-
ses to organize in every parish
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

The altsabsorbing event of the past
few weeks the prize fights Ia New Or
leans came off according to the pro-
gramme Monday, Tuesday, and We'd
nesday, and resulted>> MeAuliffe
knocking Myer out Id the 45th round ];
Dixon, the negro, whipping Sskelly III
eight rounds, and Corbett knoeking
out Sullivan 10 21 rounds. s.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

s The two Democratic parish commit
tees Of Vermilion met in Abbeville last
Monday and consolidated into one.
Nearly AIN the parishes in the district
have done likewise, and by November
next the Democgacy of the old Third
will present d solid front to the Repub-
licans. Lafayette Advertiser.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

Says tile Globe Democrat Beanti-
ful things those palatial apart tknerts on
wheels in which the prize figh9ers go TO
New Orleans Afreight car will, how
ever, be good enough for they defeated
man TO come back in.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

Several of our citizens have improv-
ed the appearance aud durability of
their premises by a judicious use of the
paint brush, among others we note
Mrs. c.. Perrault's neat and stylish
establishment: j. Meyers g. Co ID.
Roos & Son: Jno. N. Ogden. Esq
Clements & Lewis and others.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

For light running. easy sewing and
lasting qualities, yon will find pa ma
chine TO compare with the WI2lfe If
commands the praise Of all users See
advertisement in this issue.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

When you desire insurance on your
dwilling, gin, or any other insnrable
property, call at Clements s. Lewis
Office, on Landry street and examine
the strong list of leading companies
represented by them This is the old
est agency Id Southwest Louisiana.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10
Insurance Agents.

Mr.. j.. B. Sander has purchased Per-
robins Hall and the lot on which it
stands, running from Main to Union
street, and will remove his carriage re-
pository there shortly.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10
July 8

We obtain patents for protection, not
fot ornament. Send for our valuable
pamphlet DUBOIS &NDuBois, Inven-
tive Age Building, Washington, D. G.
Mention this paper
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

The parties arrested last week under
the regulator act had preliminary
trial and were released this week all
the prisoners having proved an aiibi
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

Meginley has re- opened bis restau.
rant where yon can get all the market
affords, Oysters, fish, crabs, shrimn@
SC, served ID every style, also 81
livsrad at residence without <Ssrf,
charge.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

Rice and hay harvesting have pro-
gressed rapidly and satisfactorily this
week. The rice is exceptionally good,
some yields being reported as high as
81 sacks TO the acre, with nothing be-
low Is sacks to the acre reported.
Plant cane is better than it has been
for many years, stubble rather below
the average and at least 10 to Is
per cent below last year. Assumption
Pioneer.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

j. Il. Sandoz & Bro. have opened q
branch store on Landry streat one
block from the railroad Fred y. San
doz il ii charge. assisted BIZ Mr. A. E.
Leblanc.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

We acknowledge receipt Of COM
.plimentary ticket to the Sciopticon Ex-
hibition and ball to be given under the
auspices and for the benefit of the Ope-
loasas Literary and Debating Society at
Littell's Opera House on the 18th inst.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

a guitar was lift on the train last
Thursday in charge of q gentleman,
who will receive the thanks Of the nm
slersigued, or d suitable reward, If he
will leave bis name at this Office.
G A4rrx
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

The nights towards morning are be-
ginning to have a Winterish feeling,
though the sun is still uncomfortably
hot during the middle of the day
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

Now is the time TO examine yonr En-
gines. Boilers and any other machinery
which you have to 0se TO prepare your
crops for market. See what repairs
are necessary, and call around at j..
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

Remember that Shute's drug store
is headquarters for everything in the
drug inc.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10
A LONG FELT WANT SUP
Piled.

Having leased the residence adjoining my
drug store-the old Posey stand-I will be
found there from O'clock a. IN. to 9 p. m,
and at residence at all other rhoars--including
Sundays. Thanking the public for the libe-
raj patronage bestowed upon me, and hoping
to merit q continuation of the same. ] re-
main Respectfully
April 10 tf A. KRAMER.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

FoR SALE "A fire and burglar proof
safe IL good condition. Having no use
for same viii sell cheap. Apply to
CLEMENTS e. LEWIS,
Tnanrauea Avanfa
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

Babies pictures speciality at Kill
bourne's Studio, Main st.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

The New rice crop is beginning to
come to market, but not so rapidly as
'it would were the roads in better CON
dition.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

Mr.. NJ N. Patella has opened fash
ionable shoemaker shop and fruit
stand under the COURIER Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

Photographic Of Stores, Residences.
and family groups at home. Satisfac-
tion guaranteed and reasonable prices
assured Call at Studio, Main ST.,
npppsite The new store Of D. Roos g.
Sem
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10
NOTICE.

am applying EaeA Homestead on the south
east east quarter of5t. D0UGaat quaEtess Of acc
Louisiana msrid,e mai eaie frss. in s"a
Aug %, 1892 1 Fave no agents
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

For SALE CHEAP! CHEAP !-One
thousand cords of wood at seven miles
from Opelousas, on Courtablean.
H. L. Garland.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

Order your oysters, crabs and fish
from Vilaseca delivered at domicil.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

Coon OPPORTUNITY TO INVEST. -
0pelouaas, La, has need of Good
Hotel Building aud large LaUery
Stable. have the lots suitable, and
will sell at reasonable price, and on
long terms of credit.
II. 4. GARLAND,
July 9 Opelonsas
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10
Na a,fnra. siidEarra fsa.

Don't worry about your friends and family
with that worn and faded appearance it
wall care your diseased organs and change
yonE pal as1 10 rosy hue OF hesatns
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

J. MEYERS e. CO. are the head,
quarters for machinery of all kinds
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10
A. KRAMER,
Hrnportarat no ladies.

The undersigned owns the patent right
for this parish for Smart's Swinging Treadie,
the best and easiest device made for running
a sewing machine. 1t is easily operated by
any one--a child years old can manage it.
There is no fatigue in working it for any
length of time, aud it can be attached to any
sewing machine. 1t will be put on your ma
chine free of cost. and if not found as recon-
mended, taken off and machine put back as
found, without injury.
For full particulars apply to
CONRAD BRAND.
opelousas La,
August g.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

/ Wilaon havla jnst 10
pt of aboeH, sest st Les.
|ts and children, very
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10
Personal.

Mr.. julie Qu6b6deau of Arnaudville
gave our GRice an appreciated call last
Wednesday.
N. Devilliers, Esq, of Motley Vile,
was on: business trip to Opelousas
Wednesday.
Hon. C., C. Duson arri- 70 last
Saturday after o ,hnsin lrough
various sectio,eE
Thos. H. the we'll
known Fps eency of
ClementsQb Wn started
out on rec j week for
some e shes.
E e Boreta was
in to-
Mr.. anu Aliam took the
noon train SuhS trip to Jean
erette and Crowley
DIR. j. Fl. Parker of Vile Plate was
10 town Tuesday.
B. Cushman, Esq. of Washington
paid our town visit Tuesday.
Miss Lula Lastrapes, of Opelousas,
after a pleasant visit with her aunt.
Mrs. HI. C. Duncan, left last Thursday
for home.
Miss Lou Ella Hafkesbring is on a
visit to Opelousas this week the guest
of Miss Emma Clifford. Lafayette Ad-
vertiser.
Mrs. f. w. Lewis returned home
last Monday after a visit of several
days agreeably spent Will, friends in
Opelousas.
Mr.. Gus. E. Fontenot and family of
Crowley have been visiting relatives
aud friends in town and vicinity this
week
Mr.. Adrien Fontenot, one of Ma
NOUS leading and prosperous citizens,
was in town Tuesday.
DR.. j. e. Hawkins, Bayou Chieot's
popular physician and progressive cit
izen was here on business Tuesday.
Capt. Sam Haas of Chieot was at
tending to business here this week.
w. A. Flynn, Esq, one of Washing
toms popular merchants paid our town
a visit Tuesday,
Mr.. NJ. Vilaseca returned from New
Orleans last Thursday, where he had
been to place his daughter at the
Academy.
Miss Susie Thompson left Wednes-
day to atte nd school at Alexandria.
Capt J. j. Thompson's two daugh-
ters have returned to the Convent at
Grand Cotean after their vacation.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

MEYERS 81 GO. havs Just re-
ceived Q ear loads of the celebrated
0Wensboro Wagons.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

Go 10 Kamrrs for Mineral Waters,
Trassrs, pertume,y, fancy stationery,
etc, etc.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

betting Of the r. &. Lee
/ q. G. ast Saturday
d to accept Itlle invitation
re. union at dallas. Tex !,
and 25tlE Of October
BIZ Sterling Price Camp
|,n will doubtless be q
who will attend as it
during thel Texas State
Fort will be spared to
] grandest reunion OF
tes which has taken
late unpl esasantness. Z
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

g Fresh fsh and oysters at Meginlsy'a.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

ASS FIFTH B of ali
RS a. co '
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10
The OpelOusas Female Institute

Win resume duties on Monday, Sept. S. 1892,
An excellent corps of teachers has been Sc
cured. Besides our regular curriculum, We
will have classes in Drawing, Painting, Vocal
music and French. Boys admitted who will
comply with the regulations of school.
Mrs. Nj. nj. HAYES.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

il eli ages has felt and
sat interest in the powers
We see II in early Greece. .
pine, and among all class
muse has committed great
foes to marble, aud the
|ommemorated their oxhib-
3 and ont bf them compos-
Epics. Yst, there is a bru-.
eir deeds, their achieve
does violence to every
llnanity, The world sees,
It and notwith-
ben will go farther and pay
bess the brutal deeds Of
\ to build up churches
stitntions pr, retreats and
e sick aid helpless Of
n
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

! Congress Sixth District.
IdVe are authorized to announce the candi-
~ of dUDGE e. NORTH CULLoM, of Ope-
lysas, La, for Congress in the Sixth Cen
Snssional District of Louisiana. Election to
SB place in November next
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10
JURY list FOR N,vRREBRR. +.

The Jury Commission, consisting of the Clerk
OF Court and j. l.. Fontenot, V. Boutte, Gustave
Fuselier and Jean F. Jean, met on the 1st inst.
and drew the jury for the regular term of the
District Court commencing Nov. Z, 1892 Below
we give, as matter of news, the names OF the
Jurors drawn viz: n
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

NOTICE.-U. s. Land Office, New Orleans,
lV La, Aug. %, 1e92.-Notice Is hereby Civ
en- that the following named settler has fled
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 Opelousas, on Thursday, Oct. l3,
1892, viz;
Placi6ae Blanchard,
who made Homestead entry No. l40S9, for
the E of w and E of s WI section III,
Township, s K, 2 east, Louisiana meridian
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultiva-
tion of said land, viz Lastie Richard, Hypo-
lite Doucet, of st. Landry Parish, Louisiana
Dupre Richard, Charles Matte of Acadia
Parish, Louisiana.
CHARLES G. PALFREY,
Aug. 27, 1892. Register
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

For the first week:
Augustus Burleigh, Grand Coteau,
A. l.. FOntenot, Tate's Cove.
Adrlen Fontenot, Vile Plate.
Numa Ferrand, Opelousas.
Joseph Tate, Mamou.
TheOdule Deville, Plaisance.
ID. z. Latieur, Chataignier.
W. W: Young, Faquetaique.
Aehlile Y. Guillory, Grand Prairie
10. Louis Sylvestre, Plaisance.
Alexandra Hardesty, Mamou.
Joseph H. Young, Faquetaique.
Eusebe Auzenne, Opelousas.
jules M. Carriere, Mallet.
G. L. Hayes, Opelousas.
Dorville Latieur, Chataignier.
Leopold Lalanne, Washington.
aFabius Vidrfne, Chataignier
George Pulf0rd, Opelousas.
20 C. G. DusOn, near Opelousas.
Fremont 8. Manuel, Chataignier.
John Pierce, Mamou.
Benjamin Donate, Opelousas.
Octave L. FontenOt, Beaver Creek.
A. I'll. Launey, Vile Plate.
Homer SaVant, Bayou Boeuf.
J. ]. Thompson, near Opelousas.
j. p. Sayant, Garland.
Leon Pitre, Mallet.
10 L.. D0mengeaux, Coulee Croche.
w. 8. Reynolds, Courtahleau
Pierre Sylvestra, Grand Prairie.
Louis VautrOt, Coulee Croche.
G. j. Thompson, Opelousas.
Daniel Sittig. Chataignier.
Christian Smith, Faquetalque.
j III Phillips, Bayou Beuf.
OF Stokes, Bellevue.
Louis VeillOn, Chataignier.
40 Charles Lebas, Mamotl.
Isaac Stagg, Whiteville.
Gerand Forest, Grand Prairie.
Pierre Vidrine, Vile Plate.
Eli Clark, Chicot.
Oscar Dardeau, Vile Plate.
Wesley Budden, Negrofoot.
Onezime F0ntenot, Vile Plate.
P T Blackshear, Plaisance.
B 5andoz, Opelousas.
80 Emile POiret, Plaiaance.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

I've ealo to ~ ~ stamps will get yon sampe
jstalegnes va ne Magazine Philadelphia
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10

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 and highest bidder, by the under
signed administrator or duly qualified auc
tiOneer, at the last residence of deceased
on Bayou Marie Croquant, in the parish Of
st. Landry, on
Wednesday,, October l9, H909,
the following described property, to-wit
A tract of land situated in Acadia parish,
containing 800 arpents and being sec. 46, TT
= of r 1 w, and section 25 T7SOf R2W
Terms-Cash.
JOHN p. MUDD,
Sept. 10, 49, Administrator.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-10
ENUBLIC SALE.

Probate Court, Parish OF 81. Landry, No. 1869
ESTATE OF f. L. MUDD.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1892-09-21
Address Of the Democratic National
Committee.

NEW YORK, September l4.-The Demo-
cratic National Committee has issued the
following address:
To the People Of the United States-The
Democratic National Committee congrat-
ulate the country on the result Of the
recent State elections In Maine, Vermont
and Arkansas. In Arkansas the COM
bined opposition, after 80 many e1traya-
CANT claims, fell short by over thirty
thousand Of the vote Of the Democracy
alone. This has brought dlsmay to the
combination in tho South and its mani
pulators in the North. In Maine and
Vermont the contest was conducted dis
tinctly on National issues. The Republ-
can managers appealed for votes in these
States on the ground that the ''size of
pluralities would exert q great moral
influence on the campaign in other
States," and that the poll will be "practi-
cally our vote for the President"
Similar appeals summoned to their aid
all the potent resources of their national
organization with its exhaustless +reasu-
ry and Its splendid equipment Of orators
Of national fame. With every favoring
force at their command except public
opinion, with no organization opposed
save those made up within the States by
a minority party which has been out Of
power for generation and which was
unaided from without, the campaign OF
our adversaries for q triumphant test
vote in these States, so carefully planned
and 30 thoroughly and forcefully exc
cuted, has ended in conspicuous disaster.
Our friends everywhere are entitled to
take fresh courage from these results.
They mean that the strong tendency Of
public sentiment is with the Democracy
and that the people of the country are
prepared to enforce, rather than reverse,
the verdict which they rendered in 1890.
WILLIAM F. HARRITY,
Chairman Democratic Committee.
DoN NJ. DICKINSON,
Chairman Campaign Committee.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1892-09-21

The Worlds Fair Board Of Lady Man
age1 has issued circular which Is being
sent to all the women's organizations In
The country for the purpose Of securing
Information to be used in a catalogue OF
the organizations conducted by women
Z for the promotion Of charitable, philan-
thropic, intellectual, sanitary, hygienic,
zindnstrial, or social or moral reform
movements. The idea is to secure infor-
NATION sufficiently elaborate to base con-
illusions on regarding the growth OF
women's work in the way Of organized
societies, and the good accomplished by
the same. All this from the various
States will be duplicated from the ency-
clopedia being prepared under the auspi-
ciea of the Lady Managers for the Wo-
mans building. The statistics collected
through their efforts from every country
In the world will form most volumin-
ous mass Of valuable information. It is
tine intention Of the Lady Managers to
publish these statistics Of woman's work
throughout the world in convenient
end inexpensive form. The volume will
be given away or sold for anominal sum,
I as may be advisable, in the Woman's
building during the Exposition.