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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-04-30
c. ]. THOMPSON,
Rea! Estate & Loan Agent,
Represents the
MUTUAL LOAN & INVESTMENT co,
In Southwestern La

In Southwestern La.
Paid up Capital Stock S25O,OOo
Authorized ypstallment Stock s5o,oo0,ooo
Money loaned on the Installment Plan at
per cent, to enable persons to build homes
improve property, or for any other purpose
they may wish, and to pay back the loan in
easy monthly installments. Will also give
personal attsntion to the purchase and sale
OF Real Estate. the placing of Leases and the
Collection oi Rents, the payment of taxes for
non-residsnts aud the making of abstracts of
titles ON short notice. He proposes to estab-
lish flrst-class real estate office, and if he
meets with th 9 proper encouragement, will
boom your country, encourage the influx of
good class OF immigrants, and induce the in
vestment OF capital among you. Your patro-
mage is earnestly solicited
0pelousas, La, April g 3m.
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Another oasis ID the desert Of defeat
Is the election Of the Fitzpatrick muni-
cipal ticket Iii New Orleans. Fitz and
his g boys may not be Dis eminently
respectable ID the opinion Of some
nice people as those who are arrayed
III purple and fine linen and fare sump.
tuousIy every day, but they are true
democrats who bore the heat and bur.
den of the two arduons primary cam.
paigus, fl1aufully and faithfully, and
they are entitled to reap some reward
for their services. The war on them
inside our camp raised up plenty ol
sympathy for them throughout tbs
State, and their success is q matter o
sincere coDgratulatIon among hosts @
demo crats who ike justice and fail
play. Baton Rouge Advoea ts-
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-04-30

Hayes became President Of the Uni
ted States through the partisan ruling
of the Electoral Commission, and he
has retired into private life followed
by the contempt Of ali men. Foster ac-
cepted the award Of The Young Return
ing Board, which counted out Mem
cry, the choice Of the majority of the
Democrats of the State. Foster will
retire from the Governorsllip with the
stains upon his record of having ac-
cepted nomination not belonging to
him,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-04-30

From the experience gained in the
recent campaign it is a question wheth-
er nominating State Conventions will
be popular with the people in the fu-
ture or not. A precedent has been set
for minority TO bolt, and when backed
BY partisan governor with autocratic
power to remove returning officers and
manipulate the elections according to
bis dictation, q majority can always be
overcome. The governor has too
much power, and until bis authority is
brought within constitutional limits we
cannot have genuine Democratic gov
ernment in Louisiana. Gov. Nichols
has shown us how a partisan and per-
sOnai governor can override the rights
of the people. Will Governor Mar
ply j. Foster follow in his administers
tive steps 2 We will wait and aee.--
Crowley Signal.
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NoTzCE IA loan Of 81 200 will be
offered to the stock holders of the st.
Landry Homestead and Loan Associa-
lion, ab the Office of the Association,
III Monday, May Q. 1892, at 7:30 o'clock
R n. q. BAILEY, Secretary
ADril 80. 1892.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-04-30

We obtain patents for protection, not
for ornament. Send for our valuable
pamphlet. Dubois Il Dubois, Inven-
tive Age Building, Washington, q. G..
Mention this pa per.
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Al portion Of the lower story Of the
COURIER building on Main street is
for rent. Il Is centrally located aud
we'll adapted for business stand or
offices. For terms apply at this Office
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-04-30

Those who supported McEnery have
the proud satisfaction of knowing thai
he was twice the choice Of the majority
Of the white people Of the State, while
Foster, can attribute bis majority to
the votes of the negroes and TO The
gross manipulation Of the election mia.
chinery In his behalf.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-04-30
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIONS.
Probate Court, Parish ofSt. Landry, No. a65s
ESTATE OF JAS. S. GREENLEE.-

ESTATE OF JAS. S. GREENLEE
Whereas, Sarah A. Greenlee, widow Law
less, of the Parish Of st. Landry, has applied
trix of the estate of James s. Greenlee.
deceased, late of the Parish of st, Landry;
Therefore, any person intending to make
opposition to said appointment will file the
same in writing, in my Office. in the town of
Opelousas, within ten days from the present
notice. c, NJ THOMPSON.
April 5U, 1897. Clerk.
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Dr.. Boagni has had built neat and
substantial shed in front Of his store
building occupied by Lacombe on Main
Street, and made other needed repairs
10 the premises.
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Mr. G. p. Stewart, Of Opelonsas, has
iust completed residence for Mis-. DR..
eiillard IL Grand Coteau, which is said
81 bs one of the finest buildings Of the
Kind ID that section, rejecting much
credit ON Mr. Stewards taste and skill.
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RI you want good lunch, i square
meal or nice lodging, go to Mrs. A.
Sandoz, Bellevue street, near corner Ct
Main.
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Some Of our precocions politicians are
said 70 be figuring already on the prob
able appointments by our coming Gov
ernOr. Are yon not Just bit too pre-
yi0us, boys
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OR stock of shoes is simply inn
mense, both for ladies and gentlemen
and youtns, including the latest spring
styles. Clements ~ Wilson
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-04-30

The fire proof annex to the Court
house is making satisfactory progress
under the supervision of contractor
Stewart
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-04-30

When Jon desire to purchase goods
look carefully over the COURIER and
then 60 and patroniza the business men
who advertise therein.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-04-30

We print. anything from full sheet
poster to a visiting card, in the latest
artistic style, at moderate prices.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-04-30

Mr.. D. Roos' two story brick store
building ID going up with rush under
the experienced supervision of Mr.. Geo.
Van Horn.
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A Surprise.

On Monday night last the young la
dies of this place, availing themselves
of the privilege accorded them by the
eustomsOf leap year, got up a magni-
ficent surprise for Judge and Mrs. E.
North Cullom. We have been inform
ed that it was gotten up as tribute OF
respect aud admiration of Miss Anita
Doremus, the elder daughter of DR..
and Mrs. E. p Doremus The spa
cions premises of Mrs. Cullom were
festooned and beautified by myriad
blooms and eVergreens.
The long front gallery and spacious
rooms were ablaze with bright lights,
and ice cream, cakes and lemonade
were served in the greatest abundance.
About thirty five young ladies and a
corresponding number of young gen.
tlemen were present. The former
looked as charming as the sex can look,
whilst the latter appreciating their be-
witching smiles aud loveliness, were as
polite, attentive and gallant as Knights
Errand are reported to have been. All
danced to voluptuous music until near
II one o'clock Tuesday morning
We are told it was the entertainment
of the season Some of the more
elderly ladies made themselves emf
nently useful 10 serving the delicacies.
We think nothing is more indicative
of enlightenment, and the progress of
society than such parties. The night
was lovely and not thing occurred to
mar the pleasures of the evening. Miss
DOremus NAV we'll feel proud of the
entertainment.
In another column, under the head of
Louisiana Land Cases. will be found
special from Washington City to the
N. @. Picayune, dated April 22d, which
is of great Importance to a large num-
Der of citizens of our parish !; it is in
fact decision by the Secretary of the
Interior that settlers on N. o. P. r. r.
lands within the indemnity limits who
have fled homestead entries after Dec.
90, 1883, are void, and the lands select
ed BY the r. r Company at that date
belongs to that company. Settlers on
those lands affected by that decision
would do well to see the representative
of the N. O. Pacific r r. CO., in this
section, Mr.. G. G. Dnson, who We learn
is authorized to make arrangements
very favorable to actual settlers who
have made improvements on these
lands after y December 90, 1883, by
which they can save the value of said
improvements. Il will be much better
for them 20 accept any reasonable terms
from the r. r. Company, than to be
mislead into incurring useless expense
and risk losing all By trying to avoid
the effects of this decision Of the Secre-
fary Of the Interior
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-04-30

An important meeting of the Com
mittee of Twenty five will be held at
Perrodin's Hall next Monday, May Cd
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-04-30

The best new syrup 10 town can be
had at Clements g. Wilson's at so cents
q gallon.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-04-30

b. M Hulse, attorney of the Mer-
claants' and Farmers Bank, has money
to l0au on improved plantations,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-04-30

Get yonr planters, cuitiva5ors and
harroWs from Clements & Wilson.
They lead the market 10 improved ag-
ricui taral implements.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-04-30

Kramer Posey's old stand, keeps
d full stock Of fresh drugs, chemicals.
fancy goods, etc etc
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-04-30
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
Probate Court, Parish of ST. Landry, No.
ESTATE OF AoH1LLE FoNrESor decd

ESTATE OF AcHILLE FoNTRKor decd.
Whereas, Marie Bertrand, of the par
ish of st. Landry, has applied by her peti-
tion to be appointed Administrative of the
estate of Achille Fontenot, decd, late of
st. Landry parish
Therefore, any person intending to make
opposition to said appointment will file the
same in writing in my Office, in the town of
Opelousas, within ten days from the present
notice. G.. Nj, THOMPSON.
April 80, 1892. Clerk.
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Drugs, chemicals. fancy articles, per-
fnmeFy. etc, All fresh and select 81
Kramer's i drugstore, Posey's old stand.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-04-30

Oar streets are in fine condition,
thanks to the INTEL igent handling OF
the street gang.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-04-30

AZ w had DO calm before the politi-
cal storm, We are now enjoying that
luxury after the fray, and matters
have abOnt settled down TO their nor
nal condition ii our town aud arish.
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A LONG FELT WANT sup.
Piled.

Having leased the residence adjoining my
drug store-ths old Posey stand-I win be
found there from o'clock q. IN. to p. M,
and at residence at all other hours-inefuding
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 l6, s2tf a. KRAMER.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-04-30

Chickens, eggs. fresh country butter
and meal received daily at C. Hebert.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-04-30

Lunch, Ice Cream, meals at all
hours, at Mrs G. Perrault's saloeu.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-04-30

Ice cream at Mrs. a. Sandoz's, Belle
vne alraef. near Of corner Main.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-04-30

We had several showers of rain
lately.
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Gust received, 3 fine linz of India
Dimitys. Irish lawns, Puff Bosom shirts,
scarfs. etc, at Clements u Wilson'S.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-04-30

Every farm should be- self sustaining.
makes farm pay and a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-04
PHGMOIIONS IN TIE MY.

Another vacancy In the grade OF conlmodorcs. and
consequently in each Of the lower srndes of the Inc
officer, Of the Navy will occur Il day by the retire
mcnt of Commodore William p. Mccain president Of
the Examining and Retirement Board who has reached
the age Of sixty two years. and under the law Is I'M
it, or rather old for further active service COM
modorc McCam's last sea-scrvicc Acting Rear
Admiral in command of the South Atlnntc station.
on January "a, 1901. he ordered 10 proceed Win
the Pensacola TO Valparaiso T. assume comhahd vi
the South Pacific station soon after his arrival there
he wa, ordered 10 Newlork. Ills retirement makes
vacancy for the promotion OF Captain Richard W.
Meade. who Is chairman Of the Naval Exhibit Com
mittce Of the Worlds Columbian Exposition to inc
grade Of commodore. There will be no other reure
ments among the line officers on account OF agc. this
wear Tie retirement OF Commodore McCann with MS
present rank is little Disappointment To nm ana MS
friends, and a few weeks ago 1t WAS ru'ho'co ''''
two of the ar-admlrals. who have had more tha
forty years Of service had concluded TO retire. IN oNc
that Commolores Weaver and Mccain might be pro-
NOTED TO rear admlinls before the laters ret'Mmch'
The officers I'm the grades fellow that Of captain VINO
bovc bceo awaiting promotion for time are III
at case because Of The delay in settling the cases OF
Commanders Frederick X. Smith and James u. IRA
ham, Commander smith Is No. | In lbs c'@e aho' w
I'll he IS promoted retired or dropped iroui u'c
Navy no pr,ruioonS can be made TO vacancies in the
captain's grade and this prevents promotions 10
grades below because no vacancies can Dc "uo
II was reported NJ the Navy Yard yesterday that the
President had consented to order special bari 10
rcinvcstigae and report u'pn his case The rcs"h'r
Board refused TO recommend him for promo'oh' o"'
he has able counsel In eX-licutcnant James fhrAcr
who has presented reasons for TIE appointment OF
special Board. In the case Of Ccmmanaer ufl,
Who j. next below Commander smith. II ~ reported
that the result OF the court martial 1T Rlchmond re-
Gently was sentence 10 suspension from RANK ,il' nH
for three wears Until secretary Tracy ana tue frcs
dent has acted upon the findings, 10 promotos can DC
made above him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-04
evidence given before him is part OF the record OF 'o
court.
CONTEST OVERAN AGRICULTURALSC HOoA
SHALL BROWN UNIVERSITY OR THE SIAlE
SCHOOL GET THE NATIONAL AP-
PROPRIATONf

Providence II. l., May CspecaD. Rhode lsiaha 10
in imminent danger Of forever losing the ahh""i ~
nronriaton OF ?:I3 900 from the National FoVe'i"0
for the support OF the new state asrtcu'ui"i ' -,
The present Legislature must take such aruo" 40
ont,tle the state to receive that appropriation or eSe ~
IN, =, loo, There Is n heated controversy Dct"ech
,h many friends Of the Agricultural school al h'9oi
and Brown University. The House Committee vi "'o
Judiciary to-day reported substitute Dill ""."
names the school, giving ID the title OF the h"oao '
Agricultural College and School OF Mecha'".' go
The bill provides that the $4,000 shall 20 " d."
University which is to assume coh'roi VI ~, 20.
cultural school and make MI appointments Oh ''"",
tors etc giving TO the students Of SAID sc"oi "'o i
oara,t.ges of the university curriculum. lhe ha'|
ccm.nt Of the school Is to be vested In comi9so"'
NJ which the Governor Of the state shall DC "e"oo
ex onicio: he IS to appoint five members VI '' o'"'
and Brown University the other five.
The fact that the substitute bill was 10 'o"e III
,day came to the attention OF the country nen'pcro'
who a, once held caucus. They have DECIDED 'nao
Brown University is asking too much' ana tha' a'
Tho commission is TO be constituted the Agricultural
scboo, would always be under the control OF the uni
yers,y This they object to, as we'll 's 70 'ho
handing over TO the university OK the S'o'ooo an
nualy. They say that rather tap nave ei'"er Vi
these nnttcrs made law they Will vote 10 postpone
tho bill indefinitely.
rho BOARD Of Aldermen Of Providence yesterday
afternoon selected Francis Colwell FOR CITY SoncIto
and General Elisha Dyer for Park Commissioner Inc
Common Council in the evening instead OF cohcurnhg'
chose Rathbone Gardner for City solicitor ana Vo'en
10 reflect George l.. Vose as Park commissioner
Tho Board will meet again Thursday, and the hsht
will be renewed. The impression has been gehcra'
that a compromise would be made, giving the Boari
il, choice for solicitor and the Connch It's man ior
Commissioner. However, this Is not Likely 10 "cu'
since the Council having the advantage Of position,
MIR Vose holding oihce until his successor -
elected. Therefore his final election Is pracuca! ro'
ccded Either Of the two men selected VIII MAKE q
competent city solicitor Mr.. Gardner Is now ,ni.ed
states District Attorney. The Office OF City bolcor
carries salary Of 5000, the highest IN me CITY, ou'
,r,t NJ il he must pay an assistant II he has one
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-04
1yrornG1cAL STUDENTS GRADUATED.

parccto, MAY 2 (spcclaD-'rhe closing exercises
n, tho cchtIetb annual commcnc ement Of the Prince
ton Theological seminary took place today d.
Abraham Gosmnn. president Of the Board OF Drectos'
opened the exercises bv reading from the scriptures
and PRAYER Dr. j. r. Icftwtch. Of baltimore. fol-
lowed with an address 70 the graduating Class. Dr.
Gosrnan then called the graduates before him. ana
their dipomas were given them by DR.. Is. b. Warhed
Dr. william Paxton. on behalf Of the fhcuy. Followed
with IN aHcouOna,c farewell to the class In which be
alluded to the good record they had made during inc
three years The exercises closed with the singing OF
the class HMM. Those who received diplomas wero
IA follows
Maitland Alexander New York: W. G. Aver. Mary
hind: q. T. Berry. New-Jcrsey; F. +. Blessing. New
york u W R,nncn Georgia: John Calhoun. New
Jersey L. L. Cameron New York l.. G.. ColSn New
York: = s. Cungcr, New-JcrScy: A. p Cooper ONO
C. r. Davis. New jersey: II. F. Dobblns. california
C. g. H. Ettlch New-Jcrscy: W. II. Ferguson. Mis-
souri,: f. w. Fiizsimmons. Ireland: II. A. Hymes,
Texas: NJ !. Hyndman. Philadelphia: c. a. b. Jen-
nincs South Carolina w. y. Lee Philadelphia; e. W.
LYMAN. Louisiana: Joseph Macintyr, New York; T.
C. Marshall. Philadelphia \. s. Mcrshon. Princeton ;
T. NJ Morrison Avondnle: II. I. Nichols. NewJerscy ,
S J. Onquc Princeton Frederick Perkins. New
Jersey: W. A. Price. Maryland: +. W. Rand. Prince
ton j. W. Robertson. New Wilmington: r. II. Sharpe,
MELVILLE: W. A. 6hcdd Persia; W. o. shoemaker,
Kentucky: J. 4. Terhune. Princeton: f. T. living,
BROOKLYN G.. Is. TrOub Pennsylvania: G. Is. Van
dyke, New Jersey J. NJ. Waddell Illinois, G. S. VIII
iams. Michigan.
At II o'clock the annual meeting OF the Alumni
Association held In the seminary chapel. The
annual alumni dinner was hold ~ l 30 O'Clock this
afternoon In stuart Hall. Covers were laid for $50.
The officers elected by the alumni for the ensuing year
J. Addison Henry. president: Dr. George ID.
Baker, OF Philadelphia. viceprcsden's secretaries,
Dr. W. T.. scinnk. of Philadelphia and the Rev J. IT,.
Dulles. 81 Princeton: treasurer. G.. W. Fly. OF Penn
syvanla.
An important meeting Of the Bonrd Of Directors
held during the alumni meeting. at which DR..
Henry VI Booth. 81 Engewogl. y. j.. wns elected 70
deliver the annual sermon next year. with DR.. Henry
van Dyke Of New York as alternate. President Pat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-04
GENT MONUMENT FIND AND THE G. r.

Albany, May 3.-Gcneral Horace Porter president
OF the Grant Monument Association having approved
Of the suggestion Of Captain John Palmer Commander.
nt'hicf Of the g. \. r., that n repository br pro.
vidcd in the monument In which can be placed tho
autographs, bound in volumes. OF the surviving mem
bers OF the q. A. r.. with the name OF the military
or naval organization in which each served which
volumes would be accessible to all visitors Captain
Palmer has issued order In which he SAYS:
Comrades For several years the body OF our old
commander has been allowed to remain In an open
ciry park, In temporary shelter. The ashes OF the
most ilhStrious soldier Of the age twice Chief
Magistrate, "A citizen who had been exceptionally
honOred throughout the entire civilized world have not
yet received -epnlchrc worthy OF them. The amount
It'll required for the monument Is about $3.50 900
After mature reflection aud careful consultation with
II large number Of surviving comrades and finding that
the project meets with general approval, cordially
recommend that we accept the offer OF the Grant
Monument Association. and that every soldier and
sailor place his name upon the roll. Let each com
rado who onters his name contribute the sum OF 81
and after dcducting from the amount received from
this source the cost Of indexing and binding OF the
collection. the remainder Will DO devoted to the
completion Of the tomb
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-04
4 DIVIDEND on COTTON OIL PREFERRED.

The directors of the American Cotton oil Company
Yesterday declared dividend Of 3 per cent on the
preferred stock. be- paid on June TO stockholders
OF record of Nav Is The following statement was
issued for the benefit Of stockholders:
Deemng for the interests Of the company that
provision be annually made for the retirement ana cam
collation. of the outstanding debenture bonds on or be-
for, the maturity thereof. November I, 1900, the
company has appropriated for the current fiscal year
sum sufficient pay of and redeem such bonds 10
the par value OF s21O00O on or before July !, lcJ2
The capital stock Of the company rs originally author
ICED has been reduced by the retirement and cancclla-
ton OF the following amounts. VIZ: PREFERRED Stock
s437 700: common stock. Ss54,9OO total, 91,292,oOO
thus leaving the Of the capital stock outstanf