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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-08-26

300 SOLDIERS MAssED Ar BurrAL)
Albany; August l0.-'rhe early morning.
shows no practical chang, i'll tho situation
here at general headquarters, Gnh 30 !. Gen
Porter and Governor Flower are resting
after yeStcreays hlrd work. Fully 900
men have bean uaSSed at Buil,lo wi hin the
past twcnty-four houIs. There is no inii-
cation this morning that extra troops wilt
be sent for or at present will he ordered to
the front.
The total numbcr of men ordered out i,
1856. The adiutaht general thinks nearly
1000 OF the men are in Buffalo. 5,1J3 are
ned III readiness TO 90 at any time.
TIME roH REST. T.-Tai'or-Youra account. sir,
has been running long time Nh Jinks.
Jinks-Exac.ly, it must bc ftiguol. Let
ii stand still for II few months.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-08-26

Ra," We regret to announce the death Of
Miss Fannie Powell, daughter Of the late D..
NJ. Powell, which sad event occurred at the
.t.nr last Monday
morning Mt :; o clock, aged about % years.
Miss Powell was n young lady of pure
christian character, n consistent member OF
the NJ. f. Church. and leaves heart-strcken
mother, two sisters and two brothers, and
large circle Of loving friends TO mourn
her loss
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-08-26

DEsEE Wing PRAIsr.--We desire 10 saw to
our cItI"ns. that for years we have been
selling pr. Kings New Discovery for Con-
SUMPTION DR.. Kings New Life Pills, Buck
zen Nrhica Sa.yc and Electric Btters. and
"Nc never HaniIed remedies that sci rs
wei, or that have given such univnrsal
satisfaction. We 10 not hesiroic :, cnn,.,,,,
tee them every time, and we stand ,eoJv tn
rei'md the purchase price. if satis,Ac,ory
results DO not follow their Use. These re,nC
d'es have won their popularity rureiy OH
their mcrits. i. F. Poscy Druggist.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-08-26

MANrtEnD's "FAcrs AND FIGURES.
Editor Newberry ObS,rpcr :-Tilman's sun
pjiierS nave scattered broadcast over this
county the Columbia Register Of August 9th
that contains the speech delivered by Nav.
field at Union. The RcgiStcr calls Mayfell
Tie "Ma'ter Of figures The Tilman spoak-
erS IN the county canvass have adopted his
i!G"rej and are using them on the stump.
Among othor things they are making mucl,
ado over this stu cment Of Mayfelrs speak
ing of the CoOsaw case: I'VE fought for
principle and won, and now we arc getting
- per ton royalty from Coosaw where we
caiy ct , per ton before
Colonel Lipscomb has SHOWN tnat, 50 far
as the peni,entary is concerned. MayfelIs
figures are utterly unreliable. And | now
cal attention TO the following letter
"ENEcCTGvE DEPARTMENT.
"OFFICE or COMPTROLLER GENrnAL. I
Columbia, =. G., Aug. I2rh. lSg2-Gco.
i. Cromer, Esq. Ncwbcrry, :. G. Dear
Sn-Ihc State receives 81 per toa royalty
from The phosphate mining companies.
Truly yours,
W. II. EIILRGLr.
Comptroller General"
The Tilimln speakers get their frurcs
from Mnyitli. Where in the worl does
Mayiielt get his figures?
HEo. R. CRoMGR.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-30
re our Friends and Patrons.

We wish to call the attention of the friends
and patrons of the COURIER to the necessity
nf their being on the alert, in the matter of
;udioial publications, tsherif's sales especial
iyl as neglect on their part to give positive
Instructions as to where they desire sneh
advertisement is apt to result IN
our being deprived of the patronage that
would otherwise be given to us. The sherln
AZ this parish has been making himself es-
neeially Jealous in the matter OF securing
sberifFs sales for the paper of which ne IS
director and stockholder. and several pubilca-
tions OF that nature have appeared in that
paper which the parties interested would
have selected to be done in the COURIER, had
thew been consulted; and others have been
diverted from us at the special solicitation OF
the sheriff or his deputies serving the papers
in the matter of seizures.
To these who prefer to patronize any other
naner il this parish we have no desire to in
terfere with their preferences, but our friends
who wish to favor us with their patronage
are earnestly requested to see that the proper
officers are instructed to have the publication
done in the CoURIER-and they are especially
warned against allowing themselves to be in
iuced to consent. that the advertisement
should be done in some other paper.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-30
ATTENTION PEOPLES PAR.
TK MEN.

All over the United States, the great mass
of the people, are protesting against the leg
islation of the last quarter of q century and
consequent present bad and prospectiyely
worse conditions. Millions have lost faith in
the old parties. Thousands in this parish are
in the same frame of mind To get relief in
the direction of your faith requires organi-
cation.
Those who believe in the principles of the
copies Party are requested to organize clubs
in their several wards and send name of officers
to me at Washington. AS soon as fourteen
climbs are organized, will call a convention,
When that convention is organized, l will lay
my resignation as Chairman of the Parish
Ex. Com. on the Secretarys desk. Clubs
should be organized by signing the Platform.
1t can be had by addressing me.
B. E. HARDESTY,
Chairman Par. Ex. Com. Peoples Party.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-30

A bold robbery was committed at the
depot at this place, last Tuesday night,
by couple of masked men. They en-
tered the depot with drawn revolvers
and covering the night operator com
mandcd him to give them the freedom
of the office They entered, helping
themselves to what money there was in
the ticket box-said to be about $50
from the 4aie of tickets to passengers
departing on the west-bound night
train. aud $50, one months wages OF
the operator, who had been paid oh
that day There ia no clue to the rob-
bers.-Iberia Democrat
The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-30
JUDTcIAL NOTICES
nIorreE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry. No. 5l75
Estate or CLARrssE LAsTRAPEs.
Whereas, Numa Ferrand, of the parish OF
ST. Landry, has applied By his petition to pc
appointed administrator of the estate %
Ciarisse Lastrapes, deceased, late OF the par
ish of St. Landry;
Therefore, any person intending " maae 49,
opDosition to said appointment will ME tne
saIna in writing. in my ofice. in the town OF
0nelousas, within ten days from the present
notice. Y. ". = ~ ST,arp-
July 23s 1892 SasAA'
The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-30

following may serve as point
er to numerous q ass Of the business
men of Opelousas who may not be
lacking in public spirit and enterprise
but are rather slow in making il evi-
dent to the public
Without advertising Of some kind
the world would cease to move There
are q good many men in franklin who
are throwing rust 10 the wheels OF pro
press by not advertising in their home
paper and representing to the world
that Franklin is in town, and that they
do business within its precincts. The
people ID one part Of the world only
know that the others exist, through
the newspapers, and why those Of
Franklin want tolige 10 sort of heath
enism, and not be known like the can
nibals of Borneo. we are not prepared
to explain Astakapas Vindicator
The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-30

While nearly all of our exchanges
are filled with complaints loud and
deep On the condition of the streets
and roads throughout the State result
ing from the daily rains during the
Last two months, ii affords US special
pleasure To note the piendid condition
Of the streets Of our town twould that
Nj could say aa much for the roads
throughout the parish.) The street
commissioner Of 0pelousas certainly
deserves credit for the admirable con-
dition be has kept our streets 10 not
withstanding the almost incessanf
rains of The last two months, and We
doabt If there il another town in the
State that can make as good . show
ing ID that respect a. 0pelousas
The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-30
st. Mary's Academy,
OpeEOusas, La.
A High School for Boys.
Paroehial School Of the Parish of opelousas.J

(Parochial School of the Parish of OpeIousasJ
The programme of this Institution has been
arranged for the purpose of giving its pupils
a thorough business education, and the most
approved modern text. books and methods
will be employed.
Terms:
High School per Month ---.--...-$5 90
Preparatory Department -------. O0
Board will be furnished to a limited num-
ber of students.
q For further information, address Rev.
A. Dubourg, Director, or F. Greene, A. M,
Principal. Opelousas, La.
June G5, 3m
The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-30
Louisiana Land Case Decision.

WASHINGTON, July l8.-The follow
ing land decisions have been an
nouneed by the secretary of the inte-
rior:
Eloise Deshotels against the New
Orleans Pacific Railway Company.
This ease involves the title to land in
New Orleans district, southwest, one
fourth of section Is, township 6, south
range 9 east The land was approved
to the State Oct Z, 1859, for the New
Orleans. Opelousas and Great Western
railroad The grant to said company
was forfeited by act of July IA, 1870.
The land is also within the indemnity
limits of the New Orleans, Baton
Rouge and Vicksburg Railroad Com
pany, and its successor the New Or
leans Pacific, selected the same as in
demnity Dec, %. 1883. Mrs. Desho-
tells applied to make homestead entry
Aug. 8, 1888, alleging settlement. Lo-
cal officers recommended that applica-
ton be allowed.
The company appealed. The com
missioner of the general land Office
held that the selection ofDec. %, 1888,
was invalid because on that date the
title had vested it in the State of Lou
lsiana, and remained there until the
governor reconvened the same August
"a, 1888. The company claimed the
land had been restored to the public
domain by the forfeiting act of July IA,
1870.
The secretary of the interior decides
that this contention is correct; that
the act declared the land should be dis
posed of as other public lands of the
| United States. The decision rejecting
the company's claim is reversed, and
the selection will remain in tact.
The same decision was rendered in
the eases of the following named
claimants Joseph j. Fontenot. Wm.
Fisher, Eugene L. Fontenot, Thomas
Fontenot, Ernest Guillory, S. B. Fon
tenet. Landy Fontenot, Oeme j. Fon-
tenot, Francis Foutenot. Alex Daigle,
WIN. 5. Evans, Phil. Fuselier, Oliver
Deshotel, Angeles Fontenot. F. A, Do
nato, Ad, Gnillory, Chas A. Gatty.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-30
/:
Tulane University
OF OFLOUISIANA.

Tulane University embraces College, High
School, Fl. Sophie Newcomb Memorial Col
lege for Young Women, Law and Medical De-
partments. The College has four lparallel
Engineering. Next Annual Session of tn
AcademicaI Department, including the "a
Sophie Newcomb College, begins October 3rd )
Law Department, opens November Hath
Medical Department, October 18th.
For special or general catalogues, apply to
the Secretary of the University, Tulane Hall.
WIN. PRESTON JOHNSTON,
June 25.3m President
The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-30

Weare inclined to believe tllat the
clerk of the weather has made a mis-
take iH bis count Of the 40 days rain,
and has concluded to begin anew At
ter two or three days of fair weather.
the rains set in again Monday and
continued up to Thursday.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-30

There is new male arrival 10 the fam
ily Of w. s. Frazee, Esq. and while bis
lung power is equal TO that of his fond
fatherin acampaign speech, he manages
To keep this member Of the household
walking chalk line'' from twilight
eve till early dawn.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-30

It was our intention to publish the
proceedings of the Police Jury held this
week, but not having been furnished
with copy ID time, we are unable to
do SO to day. Very little business of
interest or Importance was transacted
hawavqr
The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-30

Sit. Stanislans Commercial College,
Bay st. Louis, Miss, $50 miles from n J.
%. on the e. Sc II. RR.l begins its 38th
session Thursday, Sept. Let, 1892.
Placed in one of the health resorts of
the Southwest and in the immediate
vicinity of the Gulf shore. the sea
breeze and summer bathing make of
the college healthy and delightful
home. The course of studies is three
fold: Preparatory, Commercial and
Scientific. The Commercial Course ia
particularly efficient and graduates
from ii find ready and lucrative EN-
ployment in business. The College re-
ceiyed medal at the Paris exposition
OF 1889.
For terms and particulars address
President.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-30

The annual meeting of the Seventh
District Baptist Association will be
held with the Little Zion Baptist
Church, Opelousas, La, Rev. L. G.
Simpson. pastor, commencing Tuesday,
August 2nd, at IL m.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-30

Copying the announcement of the
formation of the Ferris Sugar Manu-
factnfing Company the Alexandria
Town Talk says that "the company
has already commenced to build large
mill ut Barht+ck, half way between
Alexandria and Lafayette, on the
Morgan road The company will not
refine, bnt will grind cane and ship
the sstup. Cane will be purchase d
from all points along the Morgan ard
Texas and Pacific roads. Our cotton
plnniers should Try to get into cane
culture as som as possible" The
closing suggestion is very good one.
N. O. City Item.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-30

Several leading attractions have been
booked and contracted for the coming
theatrical season, By the manager of the
0pelousas Social Club The club contem-
plate furnishing their new Opera honse
with new and select line of Scenery,
parlor furniture, etc.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-30
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY, }
CmArr nr 4 I.nuIsTANA.

BE TT KNOWN TO all whom it may con con-
cern. that on this 9th day of July, A. u, ioy%,
fe I n n B Dnbuisson, District Attorney Of the
Iith Judicial District Of Louisiana, nave sx-
amined the above and fo5sgoIang ase aGsoMPREss N %
EgaMpANY III aIIsl LIMITED, and am of the ogin-
~, ~ sI,af tia purposes and objects OF the Cor
norstion, ,s, a. specified in said act, are legal,
The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-30
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. m. to P. m,
and at residence at all other hours-including
Sundays Thanking the public for the libe-
raj patronage bestowed upon me, and hoping
to merit a continuation of the same. re-
main Respectfully
April l6, '92 tt A. KRAMER
The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-30

The committee in charge of the picnic to
help entertain the Editorial Association next
month, have chosen the Upper Forts, mile
above on Red river. on the Pinevilie side.
A prettier site for such an anair eouia
not have been chosen. The two great semi
circular mounds of earth known as the Up
per Forts, were raised during the civil war
under the directions of the Confederacy, and
command the entire river and q view of the
surrounding country for miles, the equal OF
which can be seen from no other point In the
parish.
The Upper Forts are easy of aeees by three
different routes By the river road on either
side, the crossing, if necessary, to De In
skiff or by way of the ferry-boat, u. R
Watkins, which will maxi frequent trips be-
tween the Forts and the city on the day cho
sen for the picnic. The landing ae the foFts
is gradual slope to the waters edge.
A speakers stand and a number OF benches
for spectators will be erected in the midst oi
the trees, whose leaves and branches screen
the earth from the rays of the summer sun
The thick carpet of grass beneath the feeb,
the masses of brilliant foliage above. the
beautiful view, the outdoor luncheon, the
historic nature of the spot, all will combine t.
make this day one long to be remembered oy
the participants of the atfair.-Alexandrls
Times.
Although % years have rolled by
since we formed one of the garrison o
these forts as member of the famous
Bull Battery, we still have a very vivIe
recollection of the ups and downs O
our campaigning in that picturesque
locality and we doubt not these 2
years of reconstruction have only ad
ded to the beauty of the surrounding
| of the historic spot, while the bill o1
fare the hospitable Alexandrians pro
pose to provide there for the Louisiani
Press Association next month will b
quite contrast to that provided b,
the G.. s. A. commissariat in l864-5, q
tile garrison of the Upper Forts.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-30

Ifyou are going to build, or need
lumber for any purpose, remember
that Gibbens g. Nicholson, of Wash
ington, La, can fill the order at the
very lowest rates and on time. See
advertisement.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-30

Now is a good time to pay up your
subscription. IL you are in arrears
settle at once, if not in arrears, pay
in advance for next year. If you are
not a subscriber become so at once.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-30

An honor to the cowboy fraternity
il foreshadowed in the talked of ele-
vatiuu of one of their number to seat
in the SD Congress- from the lst Lou
isisua district, in the person of Live
Stock Inspector w. H Rogers. Mr..
r. has not been so long identified with
the pursuit of COW punching as to have
TO gotten all the cunning devices that
lend tn.success in the political arena,
and his chances of landing are quite
good--Sugar Planter
The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-30

For light running, easy sewing and
lasting qualities, you will find no ma
chine to compare with the White. It
commands the praise of all users. See
advertisement ia this issue.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-30

Do not think that your business card
stamped on the wrapper Of the goods
Won sell will take the place of q regu-
lar advertisement The object Of adj
vertising ia to secure new customers.
You should keep yonr old customers
by your manner Of dealing with them
The fisherman bats bis hook for the
fish that are still Id the water, not for
those he has pulled into the boat.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-30
Prof. Evans School.

We learn from good authority that
the exercises at this institution which
took place on the Goth, 2lst and closed
on the 22d inst, were in every respect,
entirely satisfactory to the patrons and
others who attended. Prof. Evans has
acquired desirable reputation as
teacher. He is strict disciplinarian,
and yet his pupils all love him. His
course is thoroughly taught, and he
succeeds well in exciting emulation.
The examination showed great prog
ress among the pupils, and fully de
monstrates the care taken in their in
strnction.
Capt. H F. Long delivered an ap-
propriate lecture on Education, to
which due attention was given by an
intelligent audience. Judge E. North
Cullom also spoke.
The location of the school is on a
high pine wood ridge away from the
hannts of vice and immortality, and
very near the little village of Babbs'
Bridge which spans Spring Creek.
The Watkins RR passes within a mile
and a half of the school house, the
trains running daily from Lake Charles
to Alexandria and back.
The N. O. States of last Saturday
thus sums up the situation in the 9th
Congressional District. The States,
however, omits to mention at least two
other Richmonds in the feld-Judge
E. North Cullom, of st. Landry, and
Hon. A. j. Lafargue, of Ayoyelles:
Congressman Robertson it turns out is not
| to have free sailing in the Sixth District, and
| it is probably rumor OF the appearance OF
| other candidates in the field that has brought
him down to his bailiwiek in advance OF the
adjournment of Congress. Mr.. Robertson
| had large fight on his hands two years ago,
| but succeeded in making peace with the
| farmers. This year lie will have regular
| Democrats on his back.
| Adviees received in the city from the coun-
| try say Judge Coco, prominent Democrat
| of Avoyelles, has been in st. Landry and 9TH
| er parishes. in his own interest, and will
make a fight for the A voyelles delegation to
| the nominating convention. Judge Coco Is
one of large family and is gentleman OF
| large political in huence in his section OF the
/ State.
| Another candidate of prominence who is in
| the field and who may cause Congressman Rob,
/ ertson some worry, is the Honorable Laurent
Dupre, of st. Landry, Mr.. Dupre is an able
lawyer and a most eloquent talker, and has
large following in st. Landry and eontigu
ous parishes, in which section he has al
ways lived, and where he has at all times
taken a very lively interest in politics. Mr.
Dupre is an unswerving Democrat and gen.
tleman of attainments, and took proml-
nent part in the recent gubernatorlal cam
paigu. His friends are already exerting
| themselves in his behalf, and he expects to
| go to the nominating convention with solid
delegation from st. Landry and perhaps
from Acadia, which will of itself be backing
not to be sneeZed at.
| Congressman Robertson of course has
many friends who are interesting themselves
in his behalf, but he will probably have q
very interesting fight to make before he sue
ceeds in getting the nomination, ifhe gets Ii
| it at ALL
The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-30

Rates extremely low owing to endowment
Healthful location in the chill country" on
L. N g. o. T. railway. Buildings adequate
Methods of instruction the most approved.
Home influences. Catalogues on application.
Address, Secretary C.-H. Academy
july 2, 1S92-3m. Port Gibson, Miss.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-30

A serious accident befell DR.. ". K.
Irion's two year old child last Monday
which came very near proving fatal.
The infant had secured possession OF
d bottle of carb0lic acid nnobserVed, and
drawing the cork, spilled q quantity OF
the LIQUID on It's breast. Fortunately
medical aid was soon secured and the
child though suffering intensely, will
probably recover.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-30

Our New Police Jury has been in
session since Monday, and are still at
d dead lock on the election of parish
treasurer
The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-30
TAKEN UP as ESTRAY.

COW, color white, except head and neck,
which are black also black and white
heifer; no brand have been ranging with
my cattle for about three years. Owner can
have same by proving property, paying costs,
etc. w. WALLlOh.
ApEIoUaAS Jnlv 70 TSq2
The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-30
For Cong-ess-sfxtla DIsarict.

We are authorized to announce the candi-
dacy of JUDGE E. NORTH CULLoM, of Ope-
lousas, La, for Congress in the Sixth Con-
gressional District of Louisiana Election 10
take nlaee in November next.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-30

We obtain patents for protection, not
for ornament. Send for our valual'le
pamphlet. DuBofs & DnBois, lnvea-
tive Age Building, Washington, U. =.
Mention this paper.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-30

Col. Zacharie, recently appointed
Registrar of voters by Gov, Foster, is
also member of the Board of Health
When asked if he would resign one of
the two rich offices he replied he would
not. He would retain both---B. X.
Advocate
OF course not; he was one of the
shining lights that was making the
fight to save the honor and manhood
Of the State-and not for the Offices!
The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-30

Wanted--A creole pony for child to
ride; must be sound, gentle and cheap !;
size no object. Apply at this office
The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-30
Advertise in the COURIER.

DTED-In OpelOusas Sunday, July "a, 1872,
HELEa ANDRUs, aged is years. months ana
25 days
At Bin cane, La. July 25, 1892, Mrs.
KATIE ANpRUs, aged 50 years, month ana
Is days.
As his residence ON Bayou Teche, IN snis
parish On July, 25th, 1892, 0cTAyE HoLLIER !,
aged about 80 years.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-30

FoR SALE CHEAP CHEAP One
thousand cords Of wood at seven miles
from Opelousas. on Courtableau.
III. L Garland.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-30

"a to Kamerss TOR Mineral Waters
4russes, perfumery. fancy stationery
etc, etc
The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-30

f,Ienients & Wilson have just re
ceived 4 nice Iot Of shoes, latest styles
for ladies', gents and children, YER
cheap
The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-30
NO. 45.

and that none of the provisions therein con,
tanned are contrary to law.
E. B. DUBUISSON,
District Attorney th Judicial
District of louisiana
Filed july 9Th, 1892.
L. P. LOUAILLIER,
Deputy Clerk
The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-30

Remember that Shate'a drug store
i Headquarters for everything ir the
drug inc.