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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-26
STATE NEWS.

l
4 Bastrop has bank and railroad
i Rah for Morehouse.
4 The Lake Charles Homestead ant
loan Association sold $1,000 las
week at premium of sc IL pc
cent.
/ The River Commission VISITED
! Port Eads last week. President
Comstock goes home from New Or.
leans-by rail.
! The fight for the parish site in
Bienville parish is waxing wrathfully
warm. To all appearances Arcadis
is in the lead at present.
/ The people OF New Orleans are not
by any means in accord with the
Times Democrat and States in their
onslaughts on Mayor Fitzpatrick.
! Judge Ferguson of New Orleans,
has decided in favor OF the consti-
nationality of the seperate car law.
The case will be carried to the SUI
preme Court.
The effects of Eugene Bunch, the
robber, were bought by Mr.. Lee
Powers OF the Baton Rouge police.
He will carry the horses, rides and
pistols to the Worlds fair.
Baton Rouge will enjoy the bene-
fit of free delivery on and after De-
cember 1st, by four carriers. The
city will be divided up into four dis
tricts, carrier for each district.
We are in receipt of circular No.
5, from the Louisiana department of
Agriculture, III. G. Newsom, Com
missioner. The reports from all the
parishes in the State are of much val
ue and make interesting reading.
The entire population of Louisiana
according to the census returns is
1,41S. 5S7. Whites $50, 397, colored
560.192 The increase in the last
decade of whites was % per cent. |
colored Is per cent. There are $780,
800 males and $50, 237 females,
Secretary of State Adams wanted
dollar for eachn new Bond he attached
the seal of State to, for which de- /,
mand there is no precedent what
ever. Farmer Adams is showing up
as long, lean. hungry Cassius. He
compromised on 10 cents each.
Link Waggoner, the notorious out. |
law, is making things very uncom-
Portable in Webster parish, murder
ing and destroying property. Web
ster adjoins the Southern line of Ar
kansas which affords him convenient
place of retreat after his lnaurauding
The Picayune stands third on the
list in Newspaper classification of the
United States. The New York
World, Herald, New Orleans Pic
ayune, thus they stand. The dimin-
utive Picayune has passed away, but
the grand old paper of that naine.
now IN. the fifty-sixth year of its ex-
istence. continues TO grow in public
usefulness, popularity and prosperi-
ty. Long may it wave as land
mark of all that is trne, bright and
beautiful.
Greentille, according to the Times,
is to have box factory at an early
day in addition to its many other in
3ustries. Why not have box fac
tory at Providence? Timber, water
and every thing else needed for such
an enterprise, is nigh at hand. Box
naking,in favorable neighborhood.
where the material needed is con-
geniently close by, is said to be one
IF the best paying industries extant.
We see no good reason why such a
factory should not be established IN
Providence, the capital required is
Jut small.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-26

The. coffin trust parties were in
dicted at Jackson, Miss, by the
grand jury in the Federal Court
last week. There were forty-three
of them.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-26

Mr.. John A. Morris had thirteen
valuable race horses injured in rail-
road wreck near Cincinnati last
week.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-26

The Republican majority in the
United States Senate or the meeting
OF the Fiity-third Congress will be
wiped out. The Democracy will
control the upper House for the first
time in over thirty years.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-26

4 rich gold mine was recently dis
covered in Nova Scotia, about thirty
miles from Truro.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-26

Jerry Simpson of Kansas, has
turned over from the PopuIites to the
Democracy. He wears clean pair
OF socks every day since the change.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-26

Cholerais reported to have broken
ont anew in The north of Frace, Hol-
land and Hungary.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-26

Gen Rosecrans Gold Rosey) is Sc
riousiy i'll in Washington city and not
expected TO recover.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-26

Philosophers and staIisiians have
compared figures aud find hal ilia lin
il OF he earsh'< eapaciiy Is s 294.000.-
coo huinan beings; also hat the aunl-
Der will be reached before The Gloss Of
the Twcuty first century.Ex.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-26

Bv serving ox-iai! soup al The begin
ming Of dinner aud providing calves
head jelly tor desert, hotel keeper
can manage to make both ends meat.
--Picayune.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-26

The colored vote in Ohio, Indiana
and Illinois went largely Democratic
in the Presidential election.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-26
Not1ce.

All persons having claims against
the estate of j. NJ. Fullerton are here
By notified to present them for APP
proyal. j. u. ToMPKINs.
Ex-ofiicio Administrator.
Nov. 10 81
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-26
WANTED.

A situation as Plantation Manager for the
year 1888 by the undersigned. who has been
raised IN 2 cotton growing country. and has
had over fifteen years practical experience
~ raising the staple and general plantation
infringement. The best Of reference given.
Address.
c. II. WEBB,
IlIswsra La.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-26

The last heard OK John Sherman
he was chasing arouii Eliza Pink
ston's ghost.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-26

The Chicago Inier-Ocean is in tel
the deep busosn of the Democratic
oceaa buried
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-26

The most unkihiest cut OF all was
the boosters going back ON Ben.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-26

The Democracy in tae next Con-
gress will have a majority OF "a over
all.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-26

Clevelaal's popular plurality will
reach over half m;ilis.l.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-26

The Farmersrille Gazette, during
the Congressional campaign strong
Advocate of the claims of Judge
EGunby as a candidate, has quietly,
Fprudentiy and very properly fallen
into line. Its last issue says:
The political fight is now over in
Louisiana for while at least. aad
the State elected good Democrats
throughout. Now let. all factional
prejudices and partisan differences
in the Democratic ranks be forever
buried, and let as ell rejoice that
we have valiant Democrat for
president of this glorious nation,
and that Louisiana's representatives
in our national legislature are to a
man staunch Democrats. Though
we may have lost our fight in some
particulars, still the summing up of
the grand victory is enough to cause
general rejoicing among all Demo
cratic adhereits.
We commend to the Democracy
throughout the State the cultivation
Of the sentiments expressed by con-
frere Trimble. They breathe the
spirit of true peace and future pros
perity.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-26

s tarlay, N,1s-naer sa. 1892
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-26

/
Hon. A. d. Lafourgue, State
Superintendent of Elucat;on has
recently add,essad . c;,c,,.r - ,na
% ~.
o''oe . "''es VI the several parishes
on tne necessity OF extending and
improving the area of education III
The State. from which we Gull The
FOLLOWING sound and CLEARLY ex
P'ssseo 'ie"s.
wo great policies, one the hand
MAID Of The other, strike me as most
requiring attention. These are,
hfs', the encouragement OF lmml-
grafton; and second, the fostering OF
our pubic school system.
Our need Tor the help OF lLcreas-
ed population is seli-esident. Other
States nave felt the marvellous bene-
ats winch result from the coming III
OF an active and laoorlous popuia-
tion' VINO, Joining their destililes
win those OF the people OF their
adoption, have built up waste places,
T.. Il
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-26

su1sc'IpTioy g GO PEE YEAR,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-08-20
BE Up and Doing.

Opelousas, which up to few years
ago depended chiefly upon the cot
ton crop Of mlhe surrounding sec
ton, must arrow look for its bust
ness from different source. The
low prices now prevailing, which
at present would not net more than
$50 per bale of cotton, would give to
the business dependant upon the cotton
but very poor returns. even if we had
the prospects of good crop; whereas
this year the late rains have cut the
crop down TO less than one-half
But we have now the prospects for
the largest rice crop that has ever been
made in this section, and every point
and every merchant who appreciates
the situation completes for the business
resulting from this rice. All the rice
brought to this town is hauled by wa
gons apon the roads leading to Opelou-
sas from the west. The question of
hauling is the most important feature
in the handling of the rice crop, and the
towns that will make the greatest eff
forts, and put the roads in good condi-
tion to enable the planter to bring their
rice to the town, will have the bust
ness.
1t is well known fact that most of
the roads leading from the west are
almost impossible, and unless the pub
lic-spirited citizens of the town of Ope-
lousas will join in and give all the as
sistance they possibly can, the business
dependent upon the rice section which
Il, h r..
go to other points that give the planter
greater facilities for hauling.
Every resident Of the town is inter
ested directly or indirectly in the in
crease of its business, and each one,
whether doing large or small busi-
ness, should contribute towards the
preservation aud further increase of
that business
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-08-20
Personal.

Mr.. Simeon Ardoin, most worthy
citizen and native of our parish, paid Us
an appreciated visit last Monday.
Misses Rosa and .Tuliette Roos have
returned from their visit to Washing
ton.
Prof. Kirry, of Crowley, was in town
this week.
| Mr.. Lazare Levy and Miss Bella Cain
have returned to New Orleans.
Mr.. Jos. Lehman, of Alexandria,
was visiting friends in town this week
Mr.. Sol. Loeb left on visit to Crow
ley Tuesday.
Miss C. Godchaux, of Big Cane, is the
guest of Miss Rosa Firnberg.
Miss Fannie Loeb will leave for
Crowley on Sunday.
DR.. NJ. D: Lewis of Chataignier, was on
q short visit here this week.
Miss Julie Bloch and Jonas Jacobs
paid visit to Mount Hope Nursery,
on Sunday.
Messrs. Lucas Fontenot, Nathan
Roos and Fritz Dietlein, made flying
trip to Lafayette on Sunday last, re-
turning about four o'clock Mond ay
morning.
Misses Rosa Firnberg and Fannie
Jacobs, accompanied by Messrs. }. j..
Thompson and S. L. Hebrard, were
visiting Washington on Sunday.
Judge E. D. EstiIette and Messrs.
c.. T.. Hayes and R. II. Firnberg, re-
turned from their recuperating trip to
Sour Lake. Texas, on Friday of last
week.
A number of bellies and beau of our
sister town of Washington, paid Us a
visit 10 a tally ho ride on Wednesday
night last.
Miss Bell Erich, of New Orleans,
who has been visiting friends, in Alex
andria, past through on her way home
on Sunday. Quite number of her
friends of our town were at the depot
to bid her bon voyage.
Mrs. Ida Knox, formerly of this place,
but now a resident of Dallas. Texas,
is visiting, our town the guest of c. B.
Andrus.
Prof. Chevis contemplates opening a
dancing class at Lafayette in the near
future.
Miss Elmire Dnpr6, after a delight
full time spent in our town, as the guest
of Miss Alice Dietlein, departed for her
home on Sunday, to the regret of her
many friends aud admirers.
w. C. Lewis, ESQ, of New Orleans,
is visiting friends and relatives here.
Our former townsman T. P. Bowden,
Esq, who has been located in Rayne
for several years past has returned
among US to stay. His family arrived
last week
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-08-20
To our Friends and Patrons.

We wish to call the attention of the friends
and patrons of the COURIER to the necessity
~ their being on the alert, in the matter OF
inlieiai publications. lsheriff's sales especial
Ia. as a neglect on their part to give positive
4structions as to where they desire such
ETertisement published, is apt to result in
Ns* being deprived of the patronage that
suld otherwise be given to ns. The sheritf
N this parish has been making himself es-
pecially Jealous in the matter OF securing
sheriffs sales for the paper of which be is
director and st0ckholder, and several pubica-
sions Of that nature have appeared in that
paper which the parties interested would
have selected to be done in the CoURIER, had
they been consulted; and others have been
diverted from us at the special solicitation OF
ne sheriff or his deputies serving the papers
IN the matter of seizures.
TO those who prefer to patronize any other
PAPER In this parish we have no desire to in
serfere with their preferences, but our friends
Who wisTl to favor us with their patronage
ere 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. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-08-20

Az will be seen by the proceedings
of the Police Jury. that body has
passed new road ordinance, and will
endeavor to have our public thorough
fares put in good order without delay.
Each member of the Police Jury is con-
stitnted supervisor for his respective
ward, and is allowed compensation for
his servicea as such. The supervisor
of our ward, E. NJ. Boagni, Esq, in
forms us that while he would have pre-
ferred to be excused from serving. he
will nevertheless see that the law is
faithfully executed, and TO that end has
already notified the hands in this ward
that he will proceed Immediately to
carry oat the provisions of the ordi
nance. 1t is to be hoped that the other
supervisors throughout the parish will
be actnated by the same spirit, and
proceed at once to enforce the proyis-
ions of the new ordinance, whicl, can
not fail to operate much needed i'm
pfovement in onr public roads
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-08-20

The public road between Opelousas
and Washington needs working not
patching, but thorough overhanling.
We are informed that this important
tlloroughfare between the two towns,
and especially important To Washing
ton, can be put in tip-top order. graded
and drained in substantial and per-
manent manner, for the small sum Of
$500, and that q competent and respon
sible party wiliundertake the job at that
price. If our neighbors of Washing
ton, who are vastly more interested
than anyone else, will make up purse
of $500, we think the other 800 would
be furnished by 0pelousas, and road
built that would prove lasting benes
5fit to the parish and pnt ri, end e
the everlasting tinkering, patching, an
noyance aud expense that the road has
been for many years. What say our
neighbors TO this suggestion
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-08-20

Electric lights.

We have once before spoken of the
feasibility of having electric lights put
up here.
The towns Of Lake Charles, New
Iberia and few others have practi-
cably demonstrated the advantages re-
shifting to the people at large, and to
all the business men. The subject is
at the least, worth investigation. Why
not the Police Jury appoint commit
tee of one, two or three, to go to the
towns where these lights have been
established and examine for them
selves. To ascertain the costs, can
afford no serious trouble and to report
wonld be an easy matter.
We think it not alone. expedient,
but also duty to light up the court
house, and the public square in this
town and from the figures we have
learned of costs. therefor, from the
authorities in Lake Charles, we are
convinced the work can be done and
the lights furnished for $50 per month.
The plant once established by the
conjOint agreement of the Police Jury
and the town Councils (the latter con-
tracing for their lights) there is and
can be no donbt that, nearly all if not
every merchant of the town would
have the lights placed in his store or
place of business, thereby making it
profitable to the plant. Many of the
proprietors in private houses would
adopt the electric light and we would
have towns worth improving in other
respects. We earnestly appeal to the
Police Jury and to the town Councils
OF Opelousas and Washington to take
this suggestion up and. to cooperate
in systematic effort to get an electric
plant established. Don't postpone it..
Winter is approaching and the dreary
nights which always prevent social
gatherings, church goings ETC., etc,
may be made less hideous and pre-
venting. And let us further suggest
that by the Co operation of Washing
ton and Opelousas, the plant might be
placed about midway between the
towns. The lights could then be put
in both towns with but little additional
cost to the plant. Fuel might be more
accessible, or should it be deemed ex-
pedient to use coal, transportation by
rail would involve no greater expense
there than to Opelousas. Our sister
town would no doubt give literally to
the work Good people of the parish
aud of both towns, think the matter
over.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-08-20


1t appears to us that Laundry
might be made t, pay well here.
Families sometimes have trouble TO
get washing done, owing TO the greet
lack Of persons who have the time and
are willing to work at IL. We have
people enough who ought % be at
work to gain an honest livelihood, but
unfortunately they set ont in life with
do-nothiDg ness in< view, and have
never been able to finish up. BY the
BY, how would it answer 70 vitalize
the vagrant Law and thereby aid such
persons in finding something to do
There 10 such law, and when en-
acted, it was thought necessary one.
There is also QUE against hahitual
drunkenness. Why not try TO enfore
them2
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-08-20

Now is the time to examine yonr En-
zines, Boilers and any other machinery
which yon have to use to prepare your
crops for market. Sec what repairs
~ necessary, and call around at J..
MEYERS a. CO., who carry q full liue
IT Al kind Of machinery supplies, ft-
EAngs, rubber aud leather beltings, and
gene raj stock of hardware, which
shsE are selling at prices that will COM
pAie with any point.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-08-20

]. MEYERS & co. have just received
several carloads Of the celebrated
kItsaSLAND & DOUGLAS Threshers
abd WOOD, TABOR g. MORSE En-
glnes, which they are selling very rap
ialy Anyone requiring anything in
that line had better call on them ealiy
sIn order to have their orders filled.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-08-20

We direct attention Of those interest
ed to the advertisement Of the Louisi-
ana State Normal School of Natchi-
toches, La,. Id another column IN
der the Presidency Of Prof. Thos d.
Boyd, "A. M.. sllis institntion has built
np reputation of which the State
may we'll feel proud, and those con-
tempiatiDg taking . course 10 this
school should not fail to address the
President for full particulars
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-08-20

AS usual, that famous organization,
the Upelousas Social Club, always on
the lookout for some new feature in 1.-THE
way of entertainments have concluded,
for the benefit of those who enjoy
good hearty laugh and d huge time, to
give senses party at their hall on
Saturday night, August 9th. Admis-
sion 30 cents Ladies free.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-08-20

a Donkey Party was given at the
residence of Capt. Garland on We'd
nesday night for the amusement of the
little folks. Some sixty odd were pres
thts and all claim to have had a huge
time; Miss lucille Bloch, and Master
dardon Sandoz won the first price.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-08-20

At the astregnlar meeting Of the o..
y g. the following officers were
elected for the next ensuing term j.
Il Cain, President; N Roos, 1st Wee
PRESIDENT ] .. Thompson, 2ad Vice
PRESIDENT; M D6pres. Recording Sec
EstaFy g. Loeb, Financial Secretary ;
Il. Hebrard, Treasurer A. Loeb,
Hall manager.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-08-20

There are persons about town who
sem g zee no impropriety 10 casting
eslenelge matter Id the streets of the
Mand others who think that dead
apfse y dog should be hauled out and
ielt q decay and purify % the academy
sspuiaala adjoining the Protestant Gem
akAFx Il would be but little
ssgaols for any such persons to dig
Z sQaas 0n their lots aud there bury all
As small things that die % them.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-08-20

0or readers will find on another
page tlle letter from the staff cores
pondeut Of the N. o. Times Democrat,
from 0pelousas. It is our intention
alloftly TO reproduce Mr.. Hiliard's ad-
nirable letter from Washington, La,
also.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-08-20

The Oplousasas Social Club gave one
sof their usual hops 90 Tuesday night
at their hall. Quite number we're
present Notwithstanding the warm
weather.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-08-20

Whereas, John P Mudd, of the Parish
of ST. Landry, has applied by his pc
tition TO be appointed administrator
of the estate OF F. L. Mudd, de-
deceased, late of the Parish of st, Landry
Therefore. any person intending to make
opposition to said appointment will file the
same in writing, 10 my Office, in the town of
Opelonaas, within ten days from the present
notice. G. M. THOMPSON,
Aug i3. 1892. Clerk.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-08-20

For light running. easy, sewing and
lasting qualities, yon will find no ma
chine to compare with the White. It
commands The praise Of all users. See
advertisement 10 this issue.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-08-20

The official program for the cslebra-
alaD Of Columbus Day, Oct. IL. 1892,
Will be found On another page, togeth
y with other interesting articles on the
alscoverer of America. Owing to the
Iact that our public schools are closed
laF tbs season. it ID probable that the
proposed celebration will not be OBJ
seFFed ID this parish ON as grand scale
% nearly every other section of the
United States
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-08-20

We are still having almost daily
showers Of rain. The nights are gene
rally cool, while the sun is still hot.
We have had some north winds.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-08-20

The @. s. G.. will soon receive the
sceneries for their new stage.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-08-20

NoTIcE. Entries in Stud Race which
will take place on Opelonsas track on
0et. 2, 1892, will positively close on
lst September.
0pELousAs RACE COURSE Co.