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The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-17
Anniversary.

with THIS issue We complete and
close the 40th volume of our paper.
We believe we are warranted and JUS.
titled in the pride we feel lin contem-
plating and rejecting upon the career
of the OpeloHsas COURIER. We have
no exalted ideas of the influence it
has welded in moulding, inclining and
directing the thoughts and opinions of
its readers but do lay the fattering
unction to our souls that we have ex-
eTted our feeble abilities in uniform
efforts to advocate correct political
principles. As far as we have under
stood it, we have kept the faith which
constitutes the animating soul Of our
political institutions. We have cour-
ageously fought the good fight and ex-
4pect to continue doing SO. Nor have
we THAT we are consc ious of reached
our dotage by the flight of time during
which We have been engaged in this
work of love. On the contrary, we
feel freshly invigorated for the fight
by the varying phases of the country's'
condition. If at times it seems that
the period of virtuous politics has
passed By and our people stepped in
cold Indifference to the real genius of
our superb system of government j. it is
consoling TO know there are patriots to
be found fearless in purpose, and too
wise to be deceived. In, this. class it
has been our desire to maintain our
position; and as oft as new dangers.
and dificnlties present themselves We.
intend to be found on the watch tower
to sentinel the safety and prosperity
OF the government and the people to
the best Of our ability and understand
ing. We have been brought face TO
face with difficulties and obstacles
which we little expected, but we have
courage geously met them, and il we did
not overcome them, submitted with all
the grace we could muster. We have
been true to our political faith, and to.
the Democratic party, and If at times
we did not approve its management
we have been too much devoted to the
imperishable principles of genuine de-
mocracy to indulge an alienation of
affection for them.
We thank our friends for the sup
port they have given MS thus far and
humbly trust our uniform demonstra-
tion of devotion may suffice to estab-
lish our claims to their continued
encouragement in the future. We are
under obligations to the Press of Lou
isiana which has spoken SO kindly Of
us and assure our brethren of the quill
that we intend to remain at our post,
and to make the COURIER of the fu
ture an improvement upon the CoU-
RIER Of the closing forty years if we
possibly can.
With our next issue, win begin the
dist volume of the 0pelousas COURIER
and soliciting forsit the hearty support
of former patrons and of all lovers Of
genuine democratic principles, We
wish them long life, health and pros
Deritv.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-17


The Democracy of Texas which had
been considered the tenth legion OF the
Democratic party for many years, has
that has been sapping Democratic unity
in the South for number of years.
The furious factional campaign which
had been going on for months between
the Clark and Hogg factions eliminated
in tumultuous opening of the nosnl-
mating convention, at Houston, last
Wednesday, and following a dispute
over the temporary organization, q di-
vision occurred and the adherents OF
Hogg and Clark formed separate con-
ventions which placed the two rival
chiefs at the head of rival tickets. The
fight will now be renewed and carried
on to finish at the polls. It is asserted
that the Democracy Ia SO strong In Tex
as that the division will not affect its
supremacy and that it is merely q ques-
ton OF triumph OF one wing over the
other. Meanwhile, the Peoples Party
have put out a ticket and SO have a fac
tion of the Republicans. The fight may
result In mixed delegation TO Con-
gress, but no doubt is entertained of the
election OF a full set of Cleveland cleo
tors. The division OF the Democracy
III a oA65S nH SAH @EyEAy OknGls5R1bhLGIu Ill WIG
South where division has occurred, is
to be ascribed to the gradual Ioosening
of party discipline, the growing disre-
gard for the right of the majority to
rule, the lack of strict and fair rules for
the government of the party and in
many instances, to the rule or ruin
spirit that has led aspirants to Office and
their followers TO follow the maxim
that the ends justify the MEANS
The evils and abuses which have
grown out Of this chaotic condition
must soon bring The reasoning masses
to realization OF the dangers with
which it. is fraught. There will then
arise demand FOR absolute fairness In
the party and a Democratic party OBJ
servant of its usages and principles will
arise that will lead to a return TO the
old m0orings Of constitutional rights
and liberties which, for the past thirty
years, have Deen so utterly ignored by
ana R0yi0W
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-17

"A delightful progressive enchre party
was rendered Mrs. Mary Lastrapes, of
ST FandIy parish, at tho home of Mr..
4. D. Beale, of this city. Mrs. Las.
trapes is the accomplished sister of Mrs.
Beale Baton Rouge Advocate.
Miss Eola Irion of Eola, is visiting
our foWu MS the guest Of Mrs. NJ ]. K,
Lastlapes
Miss Augusta Lastrapes, returned
homa on Sunday after a pleasant SO
journ. with friends ut Glen Cove, La.
We reget To learn that both Mr.. JOS.
Bloch and son, Eugene ,have been on the
sick list several days and are still con-
fined to their beds.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-09-17

q. Il. 6x4RLAND,
.Jfsly 0pesousas
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-24
undereround Lake.

During the moving of heavy thresI
 ing engine across the Opper farm, eight miles northeast of Clyde, in Sanduslxy county, O., recently, the wheels became mired, as if in quicksand, and it was left there till morning. During the night it had sunk gradually until only the top of the smockstack was visible. derrick was hurriedly obtained and theengino saved from total loss. The phenomenon caused borings to be made, and water was struck at various depths. Soundings were made and a subterranean lake was discovered. An extreme depth of two hundred and fifty feet was reached. The place is known as the Rush prairie, is destitute of soil and vegetation, and the rock Is of a porous, honeycombed nature
 Near the south bound ary of the barren tract, in depression of the ground, is a spring one hundred and fifty feet in diameter The existence of numerous underground streams has long been suspected, and it was thought that these were feeders to the remarkable mineral sulphur springs at the village of Green Spring, in the same county.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-24
A Difficult Feat.

Boston has new intellectual pastime. The Transcript says it consists of writ ing a capital D on a sheet of paper while standing at table, and trying to make the right foot swing in the oppo- site direction from that which the pen cil is following on the paper. No one, SO far as heard from, has been able to perform the feat. You get your foot swinging nicely in the opposite direc- tion from that in which you know you are going to make the big loop of the D, and firmly resolve that you will keep it going the same way while you are writing; but as soon as you get started on the letter, will you nil you, your foot turns and goes the other way. When you get a ring of people around library table, all making capi- tai D's and wildly waving their right feet in the air, in mad determination not to duplicate the movement of the pencil with the foot, the amusement is certainly very great, at least to the un- participating spectators. Evidently the right hand and right foot are guided by the same spot in the brain, and it is impossible for the brain to give a con- trary order to the two extremities
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-24

Nor many years ago timber rafts crowded the upper Susquehanna river, and rafting" gave employment to a great number of people. In fact, it was one of the principal industries of the region. This autumn the rafts are conspicuous by their absence. Their disappearance has been gradual but inevitable, although numbering is still carried on proftably in the mountains. Now four-hfths of all the lumber sent to the eastern markets of Pennsylvania is transported over railroads, which do the work with less risk of wreck than that incurred on the river, carrying it to it's destination and placing it at the doors of factories with but one hand ling. These advantages have had much to do with the abandonment of rafting on the Susquehanna, Schuyllzill and Delaware rivers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-24

THE man who devises some new scheme to influence the government clerks of the male persuasion to con- tribute to the republican campaign fund and to promise to go home and vote the republican ticket is the fellow
 the republican bosses are looking for
 just now, for the possession of the largest campaign fund ever handled by a national committee has not prevented the republican committee making it's usual squeeze of department employees, and every day new sort of influence is brought to bear upon those who have neither contributed nor promised to go home to vote. The latest is circular letter from the chairman of the local committee of the precinct in which the clerk votes, begging him to contribute and to come home for the election and intimating that it may be dangerous to his official head not to do both. The officials of the New York state republi- can association do not ltsltf ot openly say that they intend using all the influence they possess to have clerks from that state who refuselto contribute and to vote dismissed. Still the civil service commission says the law is not being violated. Perhaps, ','not; but it is being evaded on all sides, ,if..not violated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-24
PEARL BUTTONS,

A most interesting bit of history in connection with the tariff tax on pearl buttons has come to light. Nearly every man and woman, nearly every boy and girl in this wide land, uses, on some portion of his or her clothing, pearl buttons. Is there any fair reason why these millions of people should be charged advanced rates for these necessary articles, simply that few score of men shall become rich through the manufacture of them? But for the story: It seems that after the election of 1888 assured a republican executive and republic congress, and it was known that robber tariff would in con- sequence be enacted, the 'Ffriends of the American workmen" began to look around for soft snaps. Two of them seized upon pearl buttons as their prey. They organized a syndicate and took into membership several influential republican politicians who had "pull" on tariff legislation. It was arranged to put a practically prohibItory duty on pearl buttons. This being understood, the two originators of the scheme hied themselves across the Atlantic, rushed into Austria, where there is the most extensive pearl button industry in Europe, and made contracts for the entire output of the manufactories for six months to come, offering extra in- ducements for an increase in the capacity of the manufactories to the fullest possible extent. Similar con- tracts were made wherever it could be done with all large concerns in other parts of Europe. The conspirators had their enormous supplies safely housed on this side of the Atlantic when the Mckinley tariff went into effect, and no one but those concerned can imagine the enormous profits divided between them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-24
License Application.

Town Clerks office, Waterbury, Conn October 22, 1899. This is to certify that Daniel Mccarthy has filed an application to sell ll..spirituous and intoxicating liquors at 252 Baldwin street, in said town, and is endorsed by John H. Kilduff, Edward B. Kelley, Joseph. Dougherty, David D. All. man, Eugene Mccarthy, electors and taxpayers in said town.
 JAMES J. MADDEN Town Clerk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-24

Ar the head of Holy Cross creek, near Leadville, Col, and at another place in the almost inaccessible defiles of Mount Shasta, Cal, there are hundreds of square feet of ground continually covered with show that is as red as blood. These two places are the only ones in the United States where red snow is known. The phenomenon is due to the presence of minute animal culD in tho snow. How the little mid gets manage to get into such high alti- tudcs is not known
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-24

THE report of Engineer Herring showed that the Mad river and it's tribu- taries furnished the only water supply that it would be advisable for Water bury to utilize. The water commits sioners having favored the Hop brook scheme, do not take kindly to the action of the court of common council in adopting the engineers report, and, it is fair to believe, are not working hard to accomplish the proposed work. It will be remembered that the commits sioners refused to investigate the Mad river supply, and it was found necessary to take that part of the work out of their hands. Now they make an un- satisfactory report upon the matter of damages to the Mad River association. The DEMOCRAT would suggest that a board of compensation be appointed, independent of the water commits sioners, to determine damages, ,or that the matter be referred to a committee of the superior court,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-24
To Try tx-PriVate Ians' CaS3.

PITsBURG, Oct. 24-On next Wednes day the case of ex-Private Iums, of the Tenth regiment, against Col. Hawkins, Lieut. Col. J. R. B. Streator and Surgeon W. $. Grim will come up in court here. Isms, it will be remembered, was strung up by by the thumbs and marched out of camp in disgrace during the Homestead troubles for cheering wien he heard of the att empt on the life of II. c. Prick, chairman of the Carnegie steel company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-24
WANTED

Stenographers, every Spring. If you desire a position then you must be ready for it. Therefore, apply now at the Short hand and Typewriting school in Lilley block, Miss A. J. Knight, principal, sue, cessor to Miss H. L. Mattoon. School open every day except Saturday, from 9 to 12 a. m. and 1:3O to 3:3O p. m. Also from : to p. m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-24
SPECIAL
TRUSTEE SALE!

The enormous stock of Fur niture, Carpets and Upholstery, comprising Parlor Suits, Cham Der Suits, Dining Sets, Library Suits, Folding Reds, Sewing Machines, Stoves, Library and Fancy Desks, Fancy Erica Brac, Solid Carved and Richly Upholstered Chairs, &c, &c. Special attention is called to the line of Slid Oak and Wal nut Sideboards and Extension Tables, also Hard Wood Re- frigerators (the famous Chal- lenge brand, &c) to settle the assigned estate of w. H. Hunt, undertaken and furniture dealer, South Main street.
 The goods as sold will rep resent a rare carnival of bar gains and should not be ig, nored.
 Attention will be given to Undertaking as usual.
 Per order,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-24
License Application.

Town Clerks office, Waterbury, Conn, October %, 1892. This is to certify that Anthony Kelly has filed an application to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors at corner of South Maln and Grand streets in said town, and is endorsed by Thomas Conlon, John Sutherland, William Con- lon, William T. Dis,ey, John Moriarty, electors and taxpayers in said town.
 JAMES J. MADDEN. Town Clerk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-24
License Application.

Town Clerks office, Waterbury, Conr, October 22, 1899. This is to certify that Joseph c. Srahan has filed an application to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors at 452 Baldwin street, in said town, and is endorsed by M F. Connolly, William Der gin, Edward Bergin, Maurice Horan, William Casey, electors and taxpayers in sad town.
 JAMES J. MADDEN, Town Clerk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-24
License Application.

Town Clerks Cl office, Waterbury, Conn, October 22, 1899. This is to certify that Daniel J. Mahaney has filed an application to sell spirituous and intoxicating liq1ors at 7S6 Bank street. in said town, and is endorsed by Charles Lord, Russell Fox, Thomas Whelan, T. P. Hutchinson, w. R. Steele, electors and taxpayers in said town.
 JAMES I MADDEN Toun CIarL
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-24
License Application.

Town Clerks office, Waterbury, Conn, October 22, 1899. This is to certify that Charles Church has filed an application to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors at 8S Scovill street, in said town, ond is en- dorsed by James Brownlee, John Havican, Daniel Nelson, Robert Sheehan, James Blansfeld, electors and taxpayers in said town. JAMES J. MADDEN, Town Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-24
License Application.

Town Clerks office, Waterbury Conn, October 22, 1899. This is to certify that Thomas Hurley.has filed an application to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors at 247 Bank street, in said town, and is en- dorsed by John Ryan, c. A. Jackson, C. H. Redwood, Thomas.F. Jackson, L. A. Haase, electo and taxpayers in said town. JAMES J. MADDEN, Town Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-24
Lie nse Application.

Town Clerks office, Waterbury, Conn October 22, 1899. This is to certify that Thomas Kane has filed an application tc sell spirituous ard intoxicating liquors al 32 Cole street, in said town, and is en dorsed by P. J. Donohue, Edward J Doocey, Hugh Feeley, Herman Herringer Michael Cruse, electors and taxpayers ir said town.
 JAMES J MADDEN. Town Clerk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-24
License Application.

Town Clerks office, Waterbury, Conn, October 22, 1892. This isEto certify that Dennis J. Delaney has filed an application to sell spirituous and Intoxicating liquors at 76O Bank street, in said town, and is endorsed by James Blansfeld, Frank Ray, John Clohessy, Patrick Cosgrove, Michael Gavin, electors and taxpayers in said town. JAMES J. MADDEN. Town Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-24
License Application.

Town Clerks office, Waterbury Conn, October g, 1899. This is to certify that Dennis F. Connor has filed an application to sell ale and lager beer at 26 Washington street, in said town, and is endorsed by Murtie Connor, Maurice Moriarty, Roger Connor, Patrick Leehan, Matthew Connor, electors and taxpayers in said town.
 JAMES T. MADDEN Town Clerk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-24
License Application.

Town Clerks offire, Waterbury, Conn, October g, 1882. This is to certify that Ellen Culhane has filed an application to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors at 119 North Elm street, in said town, al is endorsed by John Roper, MattF ew Cnm- mings, Martin Byrnes, J. w.. Tobins John H. Moran, electors and taxpayers in said town.
 JAMES J. MADDEN, Town Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-24

Indigestion and constipation are cured very quickly by Dr Hale's Household Tea, the great blood purifier and nerve tonic. Sold by R. 0. Partree, 46 & 166 Bank street.
 You cannot invest 25 or 50 cents any better than to take home with you bottle of Dr Hales Household Cough Cure. Sold by B. O Partree, 4e 6 7s8 Bank street
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-24
License Application.

Town Clerks office, Waterbury, Conn, October %, 1892. This is to certify that John Byron, Jr, has filed an application to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors at 799 Bank street, in said town, and is endorsed by Thomas Grady, John Dwyer, John Wagner, Anthony Carroll, Andrew Byron, electors and taxpayers in said town. JAMES J. MADDEN, Town Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-24
Hue 9e1o1ncrat.
WATERBURY, CONN.
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS.

FOR PRESIDENT, GROVER CLEVELAND, of New York.
 FOR vICR-PREsIDENT, ADLAI E. STEVENSON, of Illinois. Presidential Electors at Large. E. CORNELIUS BENEDICT, of Greenwich ELISHA K. HUBBARD, of Middletown.
 District Electors. 1, WILBUR B. FOSTER, Vernon. 2, ELISHA LEAvENwoRTH, Waterbury. 3, THOMAS s. MARLoR, Brooklyn. 4, DAVID NJ. READ, Bridgeport. DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET.
 For Governor, LUZON B. MORRIS, of..New Haven. For Lieutenant Governor ERNEST CADY, of Hartford.
 For Secretary. JOHN J. PHELAN, of Bridgeport.
 For Treasurer. MARVIN H. SANGER, of Canterbury.
 For Comptroller, NICHOLAS STAUB, of New Milford. For Congressman, Second District, JAMES P. PIGOTT of New Haven. For Senator-Fifth District, CHARLES G. ROOT, Waterbury. For Judge of Probate-R. A. LOWE.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-24
License Application

Town Clerks office, Waterbury, Conn, October g, 1899. This is to certify that D. T. Hart has filed an application to sell spirituous aud intoxicating iqnors at 159 by Dennis A Magraw, L. F. Haase, M. J Daily, WIS. Jones, Charles O'Connor, cleo tors and taxpayers in said town
 JAMES J. MADDEN, Town Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-24

THERE is an unwritten law among as discovered in the heavens they are not to receive the names of their finders, nor of any other person. Without ex- ception the celestial nomenclature is taken from Greek and Roman mythol- ogy-not only the gods and mortals en- toying this distinction, but beasts, from Pegasus to Medusa, and occasionally in animate things of mythological associa- tiOn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-24

THE District of Columbia was formed out of Washin gton county, Md, and Alexandria county, Va, and the na- tional government was removed to the capital in 1900. The Virginia portion of the district was ceded back in 1S46 Citizens of the District of Columbia have no vote for national officers, and it is governed by congress.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-24
License Application.

Town Clerks office, Waterbury, Conn, October IS, 1899. This is to certify that Timothy Brennan has filed an application to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors at 57 Fuller street, in said town, and is endorsed by Michael Brennan, John E. Becker, Michael Downey, Timothy Dono- hue, Timothy Brennan, electors and tax payers in said town.
 JAMES J. MADDEN, Town Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-24
License Application.

Town Clerks office, Waterbury, Conn, October 22, 1899. This is to certify that Patrick w. Connor has: filed an applica- tion to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors at 39 Stone street, in said town, and is endorsed by James Shearon, John Wall, John J. Sculley, Michael Bowen, James J. Cassin, electors and taxpayers in said town.
 JAMES MADDEN, Town Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-24
 Big Fire in n Nline.

SOUTH MCALEsTER, I. T., Oct. 24 Fire broke out two days ago ia the mine of the Choctaw Coal & Railway company at Hartshorn, I, T., and is still raging furiously. Great damage has already been done to the property of the com pany, and with the limited facilities at land it is not believed that the flames :an be subdued inside of a week. Hun lreds of miners have been thrown out of employment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-24
License Application

Town Clerks office, Waterbury, Conn. October 22, 1899. This is to certify that Simon Luddy has filed an application to sell spirituous and Intoxicating liquors at 193 South Main street, in said town, and is endorsed by Michael Heating, Michael McKeon, Joseph Petit, John Corr, Michael Hartnett, electors and taxpayers in said town.
 JAMES J. MADDEN, Town Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-24
License Application.

Town Clerk 'sgoffice, Waterbury, Conn, October 22, 1892. This is to certify that Terrence 0. O'Brien has filed an applica- tion to- sell spirituons and intoxicating liquors at 972 Bank street, in said town, and is endorsed by Thomas Early, James English, P. F. Ramon, Lawrence Cronin, Thomas McEvoy, electors and taxpayers in said town,
 JAMES J. MADDEN, Town Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-24

A FLORIDA lady was spending the summer in Maine and one day happened to be with her children and nurse in Portland. A policeman was very po- lite to the lady and assisted her and her children in getting across a muddy street to car. A few days ago the po- liceman received from the lady's hus- band letter of thanks and check for two hundred and fifty dollars.