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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-10-16

had been Ill for several days. and to-day
the physician in attendance upon her dag
nosed the case as smallpox. Most was re-
moved TO the Riverside Hospital.
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Mrs. Most Has Smallpox.

NEW YORK, oct. 15.-Johann Most. the
ked-whhskered, fiery-eyed editor OF the
snarchistic Frieheit, was again the object
OF attention on the part of the municipal
authorities to-day His wife, Lizzie, an
auburn hal hungarian OF thirty three.
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~r,s.,, w. G.. IT. II.

CHICAGO Oct, 15-Nonpartisan National
w c. II. U. convention will be held in
Chicago from Oct 81 to Nov. inclusive.
This meeting promises to be one Of rare
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Hartford Courant
What in moments OF embarrassment, the
pockets are TO the small boy, the budding
mustache TO the young man, the watch
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Ex-Cattlc King Dead.
Renewing Old Trees.

HEMPSTEAD, Tex, Oct. 10. - r. w.
Crawford, at one time the cattle king OF
south Texas, died tonight.
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business Nearly Suspended.

LONDON, pct.-A dispatch TO Lloyds
from Rio Grande do Sui says: 1.-The sail
ing OF Brazilian steamers has been prohibit
ed at all ports Business Is nearly sus-
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Ohio Dems. I'm Need of "Grease..

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Oct 15-Chairman ]. p.
Seward and Treasurer G. II. Barger. OF the
Ohio Democratic State committee, are here
consulting with Senator Brice about the
campaign against Governor Mckinley. They
report all OF the Democratic managers and
organizers discouraged, and they want some
grease to make the machine run more
smoothly.
Joseph III. Bowling. Of Dayton, who was
nominated several weeks ago to be collector
OF internal revenue sor the Dayton-Cinc
natl district, is here to see why the Senate
does not confirm him. The trouble is he was
nominated solely upon the request of ex-
Governor Campbell. and there Is no one TO
ask the Senate finance committee to act
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GENERAL WEATHER BULLETIN.

Forecast for To-Day.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15.-For Indiana and
IlinoiS-Fair: warmer; southeast winds.
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Proposed Closure Amendment.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15.-Representative
Hall, OF Minnesota, has been preparing a
constitutional amendment which he will in
troduce, proposing a form OF closure for
both House and Senate. 1t Is his idea that
the people would be glad to amend the Con-
sttution so that a vote might be reached
In either house after reasonable time A
part OF his amendment will be that no
measure shall pass either house unless a
majority OF each shall vote In favor OF II
Mr. Hall would require roll call on every
measure that passes, no matter how triy-
ial, the same as is required in the legisla-
lures OF many States. This amendment he
does not think would pass at this session.
but he hopes that IL may be the groundwork
OF some substantial reforms in legislation.
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Local Weather Report
INDIANAPOLIS. Oct. Is.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-12-23
waterworks.

Mr.. w. l.. Covel has been in town
several days with view of establish
ing system of waterwnrks here,
This is one of the pressing needs OF
Opelonsas, especially as regards fire
protection, and as Mr.. C's proposition
appears to be most liberal one. and
seems to cover all our requirements, it
is to be hoped that our Town council
will give the matter their most earnest
consideration. OF course they are NOT
expected to jump at any hasty con
clusions, but will investigate the merits
of this, as we'll as any other system
that may be available, thoroughly. and
select the one which will prove the
most advantageous to the town. Thus
far, we are free to say, Mr. CogePs
proposition presents several advantages
over any other We know of-not the
least of which is its economy.
Since the above was put in type. we
learn that the Town Council held a
special meeting Thursday night and
contracted with Mr.. Covel for a system
of waterworks, in accordance with the
of committee of
citizens. who had been appointed by
the council at a previous meeting, to
investigate the subject and report to
the Board. We have not time this
week to give the details of the contract
but will give our readers fall particulars
next week.
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NO.14.
JUDICIAL NOTICES
DUBLIC SALE.
P'o0ate Court, Parish ofSt Laudrv, No. 5258
ESTATE OF MARIE DoNATo.

by virtue of an order of the Honorable tbo
District Court in and for tho parish Of Sa;nt
Landry, there will be sold at public anction
TO the last and highest bidder, by the under
signed administrator or duly qualified auc.
tloneer' at the principal door of the court
n9use nous IN the town of Opelousas, in the par.
Ish Of st. Landry, on p"'
Netinestaay, January Sd. 1904.
the following described property, to-wit.
certain tract of wood and prairie land
situated on the south side of Bayou MoJIat
IN Acadia parish, being irregular section NJ
~ IN township z, south range west, contain.
ing 4O6 and S0Ll00 acres.
Terms and Conditions The land to Lo 4;
Hlded ed INTO four lots having such front on
bayou Mallet as will make with tho depth
OF ioi acres and half, and to be sold mon
Ihe lolloWlng terms: one third of the nur
chase price payable cash on the dav of sale
"nu ne balance payable in two equal and an
huai ihstalmonts from said date To repre
aeht these credit payments the purchasers to
give thelr notes payable as aforesaid to the
oruer OF the administrator of said succession
WIN 0 olo interest per annum from date until
Pald, anu ten per cont to be added as q nnn-
atty Tor attorneys fees in case of suit to on
dofce collection of any portion of said notes
ne ne lands SOLD to remain specially mortgaged
with vendors lien and privilege attacRed
thereto IN favor of the estate until full and
maj payment Of said notes in principal H.,
tefests and attorneys fees.
CORNELIUS DONATE.
Dec' :, 1870. Administrator
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air Elections.

The Times Democrat of the o3a
ult,, quotes with approval, from an ar.
ticle recently appearing in the R;ch.
mond Times, in which that paner nro-
tests against the election laws of the
oid dominion, and asserts the proprie.
ty OF promptly returning to fair elec-
t'ons' The Times Democrat saws:
Inc same question is forcing its way to tha
lroht IN Louisiana, and is responsible for the
present popular movement to change 0ur
voters, and to render it impossible for tboso
VINO tonapef with the ballots or indulGe in
poiitlcai trlekery to pretend that it is in the
interest OF good government We need a
new new electoral t qualification and then an cleo
non td,o that will render fraud of onu E;nd
impossible The demand for this imnroTen'ert "eu"
IS nnacerSat throughout the South. and wa
nope TO soon see Virginia and Louisiana io;n
Im!lsslsslppl III a system, which at the same
'l'he' assures white rule and prevent frauds.
Italics are ours.
Some months ago we published some
articles on about the same subject and
our local contemporary, the Clarion,
joined issue with us, and maintained
with persistence, the assertion that tLe
elections in Louisiana had all been fair.
we are pleased to see that whilst bnt
comparatively few papers in Louisiana
then came out boldly on the subject. if
mas become an asserted fact by the IT, |
u. we then said, and again saw. that
our elections have become farces. view
ed IN the light of Constitutions, elec.
lion laws, and oaths of office, taken
by commissioners of elections, We
then said, and now repeat it, that no
people can secure good government or
advance their best interests who tram.
Die their laws under foot. If we can
lot enforce them, let us abolish them
md enact such as we can live under
we trust this matter may command
Ittentlon, until something be done
'nlcil can save us from making our
elves ridiculous if not worse.
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Relics,

ln an old copy of the Opelousas Ga.
sette found in the records of the clerk =
office, we copy the following ADVERTISE
ment, verbatim, cut and ali. and will
remark that the illustration used in
this reproduction is the identical cut
that was used over SIS wears ago
the material of the Gazette office hav.
ing been purchased by the COURIER af-
ter the suspension of the Gazette over
al years ago, and the cut has been in
our Office ever since, although it was
"confiscated,' by the Federal troops
under Gen. Banks, in 1868, together
with the type, presses and other mate
rial OF this office, and taken to Ber-
wlck's Bay, where portion of the
type was recaptnred by the Confede-
rates short time after, and recovered
by the proprietor of the COURIER,
though in such terribly "scrambled''
condition, otherwise designated "pi,"
that it took months of tedious labor to
assort, and put 10 a condition to be
utilized, after which it served to con-
tInue the publication of the COURIER
until the close of the war. The follow ]
ing is the advertisement referred to \:
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-12-23

We have received from the Hamil.
ton Brown Shoe Co., of St. Louis, Mo.
beautiful chrome calender of 1894
together with facsimile of the official
ribbon (MedaD of first premium award.
cd to that company for mems and wo.
mems shoes exhibited at the Worlds
Fair at Chicago.
This calendar is entitled "The Rose
Of ST. Louis" aud is undoubtedly the
most artistic calendar we have seen
The Hamilton, Brown Shoe Co. will
send copy of this beautiful picture,
without printing, to anyone sending
them letter from their shoe dealer
with clipping and name of paper in
Mnlch they saw this offer, showing
big Line" between Dec. 25th and
Jan'y. 18th. consisting of the following
kinds: Ladies' hand sewed or 40 81
button, or gents $4.OO or $3.50 shoes.
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Important.

The New Orleans Times Democrat
in its issue of the 18th inst published
a letter from correspondent in which
i the writer asks why the bakers ot
SNew orleans are permitted to ignore
inc city ordinance regulating the
weight of bread9 The Times Demo.
crat answers and gives some interest
ing data on the subject We think the
question Is just as important here as
there. Flour is very cheap and bakers
can very we'll afford to give us more
weight 10 their bread than thew do
Inc ioaves we get appear to US smaller
than they have heretofore been,
whether they are lighter or not we
VIII not assert as a fact but one thing
10 certain which is that they are no
heavier, notwithstanding the low price
OF the very finest brands of -four. IF
there be no town ordinance on the
subject there should be, and we res
pectfuIly suggest to the city council
ehat II there be any legislation it should
De enforced and if none there should
be.
Every city legisates on the subject
because bread is an absolute necessity.
ne bakers should be allowed - fair
money making margin which under no
fluctuations in the price of flour should
be denied them. But we do think thev
being secured in their profits, the con.
sumers are entitled to protection. The
bread we get is very light and -four
was never cheaper. Bread ought to be
about as cheap here as in New Orleans
With flour at $40 barrel five cent
loaf should weigh 10 ounces, at SO
barrel IL ounces, at Sc a barrel l3
ounces, at $5 barrel IA ounces and at
- a barrel l6 ounces. With -four at
ts ls present phenomenally low price of
S5 barrel, five cent loaf ought to
Weigh IL ounces, or more than it has
or many years past. This ordinance
'lioWs most liberal profit to the
'aker, and it should certainly be insist
"a on that the bread sold ia of the
'roper weight and mealre.
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The Election Laws i'm the South.
ern States.
N. D. Times-Demoerat.

n. U. Tlmes-Democrat
| The Richmond Times has cause
/ somewhat of sensation in Virginia
J In an article which not only protest
, against the election laws of that State
J but denounces the manner in wbicl
elections have been held there. With
out declaring that the ballot boxe
have been stuffed ar the votes wrongly
counted, the Times asserts that ther.
is very general belief throughout the
State that the past elections have beer
dishonesty conducted, and it thinks
the results, as shown by the vote, in.
expllcable on any other theory.
1t insists, therefore, that, whatever
the motives that have influenced those
who have controlled the elections, the
result must be most injurious to the
State and the people " 1t is vain. >
says the Times, I" to talk of and hope
for good government if cheating and
| fraud in our elections is winked at or
tolerated. If we commence in fraud
we must end in rottenness If our
elections are unfair they must be made
fair, whether it brings negro rule upon
us or not. Negro rule is more endur-
ing than a condition which mnst end in
corrupting our people and turning
them into population of thieves and
this must result if fraud is openly
practiced and winked at and condemn
ed by ALL"
There is great deal of truth in this,
and it is true of other States than Vir-
ginia. The Times is right 10 insisting
that the present election law of the
Old Dominion !" ought to be repealed
and fair one substituted for it. 1t is
the same question which came up in
Mississippi few years ago when the
new Constitution was adopted. Sena-
tor George, who made the fight for that
Constitution on the issue of change in
the election laws of the State and in
the qualification of the suffrage, made
it on practically the same grounds as
the Times demands it in Virginia. He
insisted that it was impossible to wink
at fraud, even if that fraud was for
the purpose of keeping ignorance and
dishonesty from Office, without affect
ing, in time, the political morality of
the people; and that some way must
be devised to get rid of the negro ques-
tlOn and leave the government in the
of men capable OF administer
ing it. The same question is forcing
It's way to sie front in Louisiana and /,
for the present pop"la.
movement to change nit electoral s,.-
em to eliminate tho undesirable votes,
md to render it inpnssihir TO, thos.,
Who tamper with the ha'nis nr indulge
n political trickery to pretend that
8 in the interest of good government
Ne need new electoral qualifications,
md then an election law that will rem
Ter fraud of any kind impossible.
The demand for this improvement is
Universal throughout The South and we
Iope to see Virginia and Louisiana
DIN Mississippi in system which, at
he same time, assures white rule and
revent fraud.
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DUBLIC SALE,
PROBATE Court, Parish of 81. LANDRY, No.
ESTATE OF LUCIEN LEMELLE AND WIFE.
MARTHA LEMELLE, decd.

BY virtue of an order of the Honorable the
Probate Court in and for the parish of Saint
Landry, there will be sold at public auction,
TO the last and highest bidder, by the under
signed Administrative or a duly qualified auc
tIoneer, at the last residence of deceased on
Sa;yyt S5ay9u Teehe' e' in the parish of
4th day of Jan'y., 1894, the following des
crlbed property, belonging to the estate of
Lucien Lemelle and wife, decd. late of the
parish of st. Landry, to-wit:
house; kitchen; COWS and calves :;
l creole mare and colt; 2 hogs; l lot of
poultry; kitchen utensils; stove bed
steads; | armour; | washstand table |
clock; l sewing machine lot of glassware ::
chairs; rockers; l table; l pair bed GOV,
ers 3 quilts; table cloth; 8 towels /; |
chicken house sheets.
Terms.-Cash.
MARIANNE THERENCINE LEMELLE,
Administrative.
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Our readers will find 40 advertise
ment 10 another column of the we'll
known and popular establishment Of
J. Meyers g. Co. AS this house carries
at all times one of the largest stocks OF
goods 10 the parish and has made spe
cial provision for the holiday trade a
visit to their immense store will con-
vince the most skeptical that no other
house can afford better inducements
as TO extent and variety of stock and
low prices than j. Meyers & Co. Read
their advertisement and give them a
call.
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Assessor Swords of st. Landry. has
recently sent out notices to assessors
throughout the State, requesting their
presence at a meeting in New Orleans
IN January to eqnalize assessments or
to devise ways and means to achieve
that end. This branch of the public
service is much in need of attention.
aud We trust the assessors will find a
remedy for the defects with which it
now bristles.
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Y, Mardl Gras comes unusually early
CHS year and in consequence the social
season will be very short. Lent begins
on the 18th Of February The mystic
societies are quietly but actively at
work arranging for the elaborate street
parades that are to be given this year,
and the carnival promises to be the
most enjoyable fer several years.
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: The entertainment and ball last
tuesday night for the benefit of Hope
Hook u Ladder Co. No. |, while not as
nnmerously attended as it might have
been. was nevertheless gratifying
success. Those present enjoyed them
selves and the Firemen realized a nice
little sum for their treasury.
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j. T. Stewart wants two thousand
bushels of corn !; carries full stock of
lumber, four grades of shingles-coal
and painters supplies, and defes COM
petition. j. T. STEWART.
Oct. %. 3m
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NJ. VILAsECA,.
Is. +. ANDERSON.
l.. V. Major.
a--P<tS.TFV.EV=po

J. fo!tr 'ceehs by, our method teaching book
keep'ng is equal to t'0elre .ceeks by The old
conditions Our free" Sc and 80. nape ot cstal sI
IIo9gues will explain "all." Send for them
iD,,raughon's l, Business College and school of
Shorthand and Telegraphy, Nashville. Tenn,
cheap board. No vacation. Enter anv
Nm sIme; Address, j. F. DRAUGHON, Pres'f,
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Everything at sacrifice at Bloch's-
dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes,
furniture, groceries, saddlery, wagons,
agricnftRrial implements, etc. Bring
the cash and take the goods at yonr
own price.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-12-23

j. B. Sandoz has beautiful assort-
ment OF vehicles of all kinds and at
prices to snit every purse Get one as
holiday present, and you will have
something useful, durable and orna-
mental.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-12-23

ihe pubic, and the ladies in parti-
GUAR, are invited to inspect r. Morn
hlnvegs elegant new stock of watches.
clocks. jswelry, silverware, ETC., etc.
just what you want for Xmas.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-12-23

All our merchants appear to hav.
their stocks in good trim for the boli
day trade and the COURIER hopes they
will reap satisfactory harvest. By
consulting the advertising columns of
this paper, our readers will know where
to trade to the best advantage.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-12-23

1t will pay you to examine our stock
and prices before purchasing elsewhere,
as We are offering special low figures
during the Holidays.
CLEMENTS & HEALEY.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-12-23

Now is your time to supply YOUR
serves. ladies, with stylish hats and
oonnets for the fall and winter. You
can get just what you want of Mrs. l..
Desmarais', Prevot's old stand. She
mas everything in that line that is pref
" and becoming.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-12-23

Times have been hard all will admit,
every dime counts, particularly to
those who have to earn it. But ali will
tell yon the best place to deposit it, is
at j. x. Sandoz & Bro.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-12-23

One OF the most elegant and best
assorted stocks of fancy goods suitable
for Holiday presents, can be found at
DR.. VIM. NJ. Thompson's drug store,
adjoining the COURIER Office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-12-23
NOTICE OF TABLEAU,
District Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. i474l

CLINTON B. ANDRUs VS.. HIS CREDITORS.
Whereas, Vincent Boagni as Provisional
ana n q, detinitiye syndic Of the insolvent estate
fcation of debts, distribution of funds and
his account of receipts and expenditures as
provisional and defnitive syndic of said
estate, accompanied by his petition praying
for the homologation of the same;
:; And whereas notice of filing of said peti-
ton and tableau has been ordered by an or
der of court bearing date Dec. q. 1898.
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to
al! persons interested to make opposition to
SAID tableau, in writing, at my Office in the
town OF Opelousas, within the time required
by law, why said tableau should not be
homologated and confirmed.
Dec. %, 1898. N r CIarrk
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Have you seen that lovely lot Of
christmas and New Year goods old
Santa Claus has left at Bailey's drug.
store, for both old and young If not
go right away and take look at it.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-12-23

Our popular Jeweler, r Mornhinveg,
has his elegant establishment, under
the Opera House, stocked with the finest
assortment Of goods ever brought to
this parish. Prices to suit the times.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-12-23

The Merry go-round and the musical
medical man having folded their tents
IKE u the Arab, and silently stole away, !"
Ioung America can now devote it's an
divided attention to the firecracker and
torpedo racket for the balance of the
year.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-12-23

For fresh and frst-class groceries,
dry goods, shoes, etc, go to Clements
d Healey's. They have everything in
the line of general merchandise Won
may need cheap.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-12-23

Our people should not send else
where for goods that they can get at
home. Read the advertisements of our
local merchants and call around at
their establishments. Build up yonr
town by patronizing home industry
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-12-23

The attention of Justices of the
Peace and Notaries is called to the
fact that We keep large assortment
of blanks 10 stock, and will print to
order on short notice any style of blank
required. Give us call.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-12-23

Il you owe the COURIER any back
bills for advertising, job printing OF
subscription, visit from you Just al
present-provided you come to pay
will be highly appreciated.
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NOTICE.-U. S. Land Office, New Orleans.
l La. Nov. 13, 1S93.-Notice is hereby Civ,
en- that the following named settler has filed
notice of his intention to make final nroof in
support of his claim, and that said proof will
be made before the Clerk of the District
Court S1na at Opelousas, on Thursday, Dec. 28
l893 viz: 0'
Homer Miller,
who made Homestead entry No. l09I2, for the
81 OF ) and E of S w See. Ii Town
snip 9, IL, west, Louisiana meridian
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultiya-
tlon of said land, viz: Jos. Bourque, Sr,.
Auguste Courville, j. Bt Courville, j. Bt'
bourque, all of St, Landry Parish, Louisiana
G. Med. BRUMBY,
Nov. Is, 1893 Register