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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-03-18

The trntting stallion, Currency y
owned by MI. F, E. Stokes, formally of
The Register, now of Sunset, Lin WAS
placed in the hands of Mr.. Odell fer
about thirty days handling, preparato
ry for match race with one OF the
leading stations of Louisiana, to be
trotted over the Washington race
course on the twenty second of Fehrn,
ary, for purse of 81 900, and it should
be gratifying to Mr. odel' and to the
citizens of this section to learn that the
horse If Mr. Stokes was an easy win
n.:. The track being very heavy the
time was slow, but the gamrness OF the
horse aud his covers of endurance were
fully tested, He having travelled over
three hundred miles in Il railroad h,x
car within Thirty days of the time his
preparation Was begun for the racr.-
! Mnhie Register.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-03-18

METHODIST CHURCH.-At Opelousas, lst, Sd
and 4th Sabbaths Ii o'clock a. m. and p. m.
Bellevue, Cd Sabbath, II o'clock a. m; Sd
Sabbath $3.50 p. IN.
PRAYER Meeting every Wednesday night at 7.
Sabbath School 10 O'Clock every Sabbath.
r. s. RANDLE P C.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-03-18

D1ED.-In Riverside, California, March 8th
1893, DIR. D. G. PARKER, formerly of Opelou
sas, La.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-03-18
March 18th.

The three essentials of christian
area good aUW flowing through cor
rect understanding into a uniform life
Justice and judgement. 1t is not
enough that we mean we'll, or, kno,v our
duty, or, try to do right, for good inten-
ton is powerless without truth to guide
it Alright, and trnth in the intellect
alone, is mere winter light, without the
summer heat of love of God, and love
to man and blundering efforts-to do
our duty-are poor apologies for C7irtu-
GUS energies well directed and eff
ciently applied the three alone, our
rst-.nding and life, must be
brought into harmonious and efficient
unity in order that we may be entitled
to this high and holy appellation:
Things must not only be thought and
desired, purposed and intended, but
they must be done from love to the
Lord that He. as principle of good
ness and a principle of truth may be
flowing constantly, from the centre to
the circumference of actions. We
must practice what We know of the
truth we must live the life of our hea-
venly Fathers commandments so as
to have his goodness and truth im-
planted in us that We may strive to
walk before him in humble and willing
obedience to his laws.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-03-18
March 14th.

Ever since the fall, mankind have
been prone to extremities; not only
the religious but the irreligious por
tions of the world. 1t is greatly to be
regretted that we are SO much at the
mercy of passion and prejudice, and so
little under the guiding influence of
reason and intelligence. We were
created in the image of our Divine
Creator and have unfortunately fallen
from our high estate. The aUilE or col
mtayy principle of the mind cOnsti-
stutes our impelling power, and the un-
derstanding or reasoning faculties un-
der the light of truth, is our governing
power, if therefore, we find ourselves
loving what is not good and true, our
nationality enlightened by wisdom must
be our guide Hence our rule is this,
whatever amusements tend to fit US for
our various duties and to give US zest
in faithfully performing them, are per-
fectly proper; but amusements whose
tendency is the reverse of this are en-,
tirely improper, and we should hesl-
tate moment in abstaining from them'
however they may be approved by 9TH
ers, or sanctioned by long usage.
We must never compromise the in
terests of eternity for those transitory
eDioyments of time and sense which
are at yarience it'll the principles OF
truth and goodness. Both worlds are
best taken care 81, when they are cared
for together, an each has its attention,
according to i's Importance.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-03-18
Mdrch 18th

1t is not those who have riches in
their possession, that are really rich,
but they who possess and use them
Alright, and thereby ENJOY them. Is he
a true christian, who has bible il his
possession but does not HUe by the
bible I? Is he Il genuine christian, who
reads, but does not understand the
word, and from understanding practice
it. As well may on" say, that they are
rich, who have borrowed money from
others, or have the rrnrrrfy of others
in their possession. What in wr think
of those, who go dressed in fine
clothes, or ride IN splendid carriages,
while none of thes" things are their
own property? Ku"wieges or, truths
stored up in the memory, arc not ours
really, and truly, unless we reduce
them to practice they are like hearing
of great travellers, of which nothing
more than the sound reaches. Under
standing, does not make the man, but
understanding and doing, or living
accordingly. There must be an aPpro-
priation Of knowledge and truth-by
the affections, in deeds. or they are OF
no avail. Faith without vorks, is
/ dead! The same principle applies to
society and to a church. The duty
of both, is to practice what they teach,
and thus be able to cammand esteem
and influence as we'll as to merit them
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-03-18
March 10th

Whilst we do not profess admiration
for any religious service which is not
prompted by heartfelt zeal, we are not
of those who believe that inattention
to the correct reading of the Bible aRd
singing Of the hymns, is unimportant.
Should not the greatest and most
glorious truths be delivered in an
appropriate styleq Ii may be seriously
doubted whether religious truth can he
exalted in the eyes of non believers or,
the well-informed whether believers
or not, by communicating it in a
way that is repulsiVe to correct taste,
The Frankfort roundabout., 1893-11-11

w. Lindsey, John Rodman, Esq,
and Judge w. H. Sneed. After
hearing the argument Of counsel
on both sides the board adjourned
to meet again yesterday. When
the board met yesterday they
announced their decision not to
count the vote cast at the Gas
House, and Mr.. Berberich i'm
mediately entered his protest and
will fight the matter in the courts.
The board then proceeded to
canvass the vote of the uncon.
tested precincts. and the annexed
table is the result in the city.
The Frankfort roundabout., 1893-11-11

The election of the councilmen,
who are shown to have majorities
in the above table will be con
tested also and the whole matter
will doubtless go into the courts.
1t is very unfortunate for the
city that the tangle should have
occurred just at this time, when
the old town was beginning to
move forward and everything
looked bright for her to become a
live, prosperous and go ahead
city.
The Frankfort roundabout., 1893-11-11

Are your children subject to Group?
IF so, you should never be without a
bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy. 1t is a certain cure for Group,
and has never been known to fail. If
given freely as soon as the croupy
cough appears it will prevent the at
tack. It is the sole reliance with
thousands of mothers who have
croupy children, and never dlsap-
points them. There is no danger in
giving this Remedy in large and fre-
quent doses, as is contains nothing
Injurious. 80 cent bottles for sale by
J. w. Gayle.
The Frankfort roundabout., 1893-11-11
Programme.

Of the Franklin County Teachers
Association to be held at Bald Knob,
Saturday, November 25, 1893.
9:30-9:45. Music.
9:45-1O:15. Welcome Address-Rev.
Garrett Reed.
10:15-10:30. Reading - Vardaman
Moore, Miss Annie Yarbrough.
10:30-10:45. Recess.
1O:55-12:O0. School Grading-Wm.
Hughes, w. g. Guthrie and Misses
Ida Semones and Fannie Daily.
12:00-1:30. Noon.
1:30-2:20. Responsibility of the
teacher-Wm. Cardwell, B. D. Lee
and Lizzie McGruder.
2:20-2:45. Recess.
2:45-3:15. Physiology, when should
it be taught-Brack Dorton and Miss
Florence Semones.
3:15-4:O0. Miscellaneous business
Adjournment.
The Frankfort roundabout., 1893-11-11

resulting in the selection Of the
following gentlemen:
Police judge. N. Crutcher.
Marshall. d. Hale.
Councimen-W. L. Owens, ).
T. Pence, James Arnold and w.
M. Smith. For the fifth place
Messrs. John w. Cox, Carter
Hale and J. w. Gilpin tied. The
tie was decided by the selection OF
Mr..
The Frankfort roundabout., 1893-11-11
A CHILD ENJOYS

The pleasant flavor, gentle action
and soothing effects of Syrup Of
Figs, when in need of a laxative,
and if the father or mother be
costive or bilious, the most graft
flying results follow its use; so that
it is the best family remedy known
and every family should have
bottle on hand.
The Frankfort roundabout., 1893-11-11
Miles Nerve and Liver Pills.

Act on new principle-regulating
the liver, stomach and bowels though
the nerves. A new discovery. DR..
Miles, Pills speedily cure biliousness, /,
bad taste, torpid liver, piles, constipa-
tion. Splendid for men, women and
children. Smallest, mildest, surest.
90 doses for 20 cents. Samples free at
J. w. Gayle's, Frankfort, Ky. 45-1y
The Frankfort roundabout., 1893-11-11
THE ELECTION
Results in a Tangle Which
Makes 1t Uncertain
Who Will Govern the City
for the Next Two
Years.

The regular annual election came
off Tue esday, and all day, until after
six o'clock in the evening, the
city was almost as quiet as on Sun
day. At the polls the workers
were busy, running too and fro,
getting out the vote, but every
thing was good humored, except
that a slight disturbance occurred
at the Gas House precinct early in
the morning.
While the three parties-Dem-
ocratic, Republican and Populists
had candidates in the field for
Senator and the Democrats and
Populists had candidates for Rep.
resentative, their races were lost
sight of in the interest taken in
the election Of city officers, both
the Democratic and Republican
parties having nominated cindi-
dates for all the offices to be filled,
from Mayor down. When the
votes were counted out it was found
that Judge Ira Julian, the Demo
cratic candidate for Mayor. had
received majorities in all Of the
precincts except Vogler's and the
Gas House. These two precincts
gave Mr. Berberich, the Republi
can candidate. majorities sufficient
to overgo Judge Julian's vote in
the other precincts and elect him
by small majority, but while the
vote was being counted in the
Gas House precinct a squabble
arose between the officers of the
election which resulted in all the
ballots being crammed into the
box, which was taken possession
Of by the Democratic sheriff of the
election and carried to the County
Clerks office. A large crowd i'm
mediately assembled and every
body began to give their ideas as
to the law in the case, but no
agreement could be arrived at,
and County Clerk Smith took the
box home with him that night
He continued in charge of the
same until Thursday, when the
board, consisting of County
Judge B. G. Williams, Sheriff R.
ID. Armstrong and County Clerk
N. B. Smith met to canvass the
vote. The question having been
raised that the election officers
at the Gas House precinct having
surrendered the ballot box to the
County Clerk and adjourned, no
one could legally count the ballots,
both the candidates for Mayor
were represented at the meeting
OF the board by counsel-Judge
Julian by Senator VIM. Lindsay
and Mr.. Berberich by Gen. d.
The Frankfort roundabout., 1893-11-11
BELLEPOINT.

Great interest was taken in the
election of town officers and the
contest was warm and spirited,
The Frankfort roundabout., 1893-11-11

FoR RENT-New cottage Of six
rooms, No. a. Broadway. For
terms apply on premises. Off.
The Frankfort roundabout., 1893-11-11

For RENT - House of four
rooms. Apply at this office.
Off.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-01

William X. Wstss-czp< Billy.
we learn, 70 be givsn aplace on the Gov.
Thomas. Capt. -BilIy" i known all over
our county and wherever known Ia liked
Our congratulations
Mr. John I. Herbert. Of s.. Clements
Bay. Il travelling ST. Mars's and selling
groceries, tobacco. tinware &c fer Messrs.
Charles King & Co. Of AIexaadris. Va.
Mr.. Herbert says he sells everything in his
line Is cheap. if NOS cheaper. than any
other Drummer on the road.
Tuesday last. Mr. James j. Cough sold
at Trustees Sale the farm known As part
of Great s.. Thomas" located in Chaptico
district and containing l55 acres The
land was sold subject - . mortgage Of
$500, and was bid in for si2o.
Since bis connection with tho Maryland
Oyster Navy, Capt jefferson D. Loker, of
this county, has held high rank as com.
petent and faithful officer and his unani-
nous re appointment Is compliment of
which his friends are justly proud. We
have heard il stated By those high in au-
thority that the efficiency in the Fishery
Force is In great measure due 10 Capt. Lo-
ker's earnest work.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-01

State Fishery Feree.-At meeting Of
the Board Of Public Works May 25th, al
timo, Capt Tomas B. c. Howard was elec-
ted commander Of the Maryland Oyster
Navy, vice Gen. Joseph B. Seth resigned.
F. Louis Griffith, Of Anne Arundel, was
elected TO succeed Capt Howard on the
Gov. Thomas, and Capt Turner was re-
appointed to the McLane. Capt jefferson
ID. Loker was unanimously re elected clerk
in the fishery force Office, a position he has
ably filled under Commanders Plowman
and Seth.
In the interest of efficiency in the service
the deputy commanders were recommend
ed TO make as few changes as possible, and
this injunction, il is said, will be strictly
carried out 1t is said, however, that Capt
w. X. Watts, a veteran steamboat man,
from 81. Mary's county, viii be provided
with place on the steamer Goveror Thorn
as, under Captain Griffith. at the request
of Congressman Compton.-Sun.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-01
Loealvise and Otherwise.

The June (non;jury) term Of our Circuit
Court will convene Monday next.
The Democrats of Cecil and Hartford
counties have called their primaries.
DIR. Frank Greenwell, of Cumberland,
is visiting his relatives and friends in this
county.
Jones Bros, Of Leonardtown wharf,
have, in their garden, Irish potatoes large
enough TO eat.
The season of Monday and Tuesday last
enabled our farmers to plant goodly part
of their tobacco crop.
In card in last weeks Enterpriss ex-
Sheriff Ching declines to be q candidate
for the Republican Sheriffalty nomination.
Sunday School every Sunday at a. m.
at ST. Paul's II. z. Church, Leonardtown,
and preaching, June 4th, at 8 p. m. AL
are invited.
The army worm is on the march and
has invaded the wheat fields Of Messrs
John l.. Hilton, Dave Hammett and j.
Clarke Cawood
The St. Mary's -Confederates are re-
quested TO meet in Leonardtown, Tuesday
June 18th, instant, for the purpose Of per.
fecting an organization.
Dir. and Mrs. j. T. Abel, Of St. Mary's
county, spent few days with their son
| Mr. G. r. Abel. near ST. Thomas Church
last week.--Independent.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-01

DR.. N. ]. Davis is prominent physician
of Lewis. Cass county, Iowa, and has been
actively engaged in the practice Of medi-
cine at that place for the past thirty-five
years. On the 26th of May, while in Des
Moines. en- route to Chicago, he was sud-
denly taken with an attack Of diarrhea.
Having sold Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Dia.rhea Remedy for the past seven
teen years. and knowing its reliability, he
procured q 25 cent bottle, two doses OF
which completely cured him. The excite.
ment and change of water and diet Incl.
dent TO travelling often produce diarrhea.
Every one should procure bottle Of this
Remedy before leaving home. For sale by
VIM. +. Greenwell & Son, Leonardtown,
nd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-01
Literary Ncte.-with a fine sense

Literary Note.-With a fine sense OF
appropriateness, Romance presents this
month Especial Scandinavian Number"
with which 10 temper the heats of June
More than half the contents of this issue
arc characteristic stories of "the land of the
midnight sun" by its most noted writers,
snch as Bjornson, Boyesen, Kielland, ST.
gurd, Peter Toft and Anna Wahlenberg
The rest of the number is made up of
American, English, French and Italian
tales, several of which, as especially adapt
ell for summer reading, are delightful love
stories. Among the authors here repre-
sented are Guy de Maupassant, Lady Lind
say, Julia Schayer, Alphonse Daudent and
Prosper Merimee. This periodic>l comes
from Romance Publishing Company, Gin
:en Hall, Astor Place, New York; 25 cents
a number, $3.50 year.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-01

Death Of TT. JOHN 2. Lycr.-Our COM
~ sustained the loss Of one Of her best
known ard mos; useful citizens In the
death Of Mr.. John B. Lyon which occurred
At bis home near Newport on the 25.h
instant.
Mr.. Lyon was born in Sc. MarY'scounty
about the year 1926. but when quite .
young man removed 70 Charles and en-
gagged in farming, in which occupation. by
his industry, economy and good manage
ment, he was eminently successful
He was . member Of the Board OF Direc-
tors Of the Southern Maryland Commission
Agency, of Baltimore, as long as that cor
poration existed; and when il was re-
organized under its present name Of The
Maryland Commission Agency, he was
again made one Of the directors, which
position he held up 10 the time Of his death.
Mr.. Lyon was married three times. He
leaves o widow and six children.-His
Oldest daughter is the wife of Mr.. Marshall
Freeman Of this county, and his Oldest son
John B., married Miss Hayden Of ST.
Mary's. James, the only living child of
his second marriage, has his home in
Georgia The children Of his last marriage
are Mamie, Leech, Mortimer and Matte
Bell, aged respectively, fourteen, twelve
and eight years.
The esteem with which Mr.. Lyon was
regarded by bis fellowmen was manifested
by the large number Of friends that follow.
ed his remains TO their last resting place In
the cemetery Of the Trinity Episcopal
church near Crescent.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-01

Our Railroad.-The Washington & Po-
tomac Railroad is now running two daily
trains to MechanIcsville and publishes its
schedule in this weeks BEACON. Mr. b.
F. Patterson, manager, was in town Sun
day last, and told US that he hoped TO have
the road well down the county before Oc-
tober l, proximo. Mr.. p. says the present
management proposes to work first and
talk afterwards. Success TO tie undertak.
ing and we hope no obstacles will be
thrown in the way of an early completion
Of the road. If we could have had a rail-
road as far down as Hollywood, or even
Mechanicsvi.le, last winter, il would have
put thousands of dollars in the pockets OF
,ouI oystermen and saved our merchants
and others many an expensive haul.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-01
commissioners' court.-Tho County

Commissioners court.-The County
Con 'ulissioners were in session Monday
last an, 4 audited accounts against the coun-
ty. Mr.. q II. Garner, guardian, appeared
before the | Hoard and, through his attorney,
objected to the ratification of the report of
the commission appointed to condemn land
for a bridge over ST. Clements Bay run.
After some discussion the Court determined
to amend the report by allowing $40 for
the land taken, Mr.. Garner agreeing to
have the fence removed etc.
There being no room in the State Asy-
lums for the reception of Joseph Stevens,
insane, the Board ordered strong cell to
be built at the Almsho;lse and tn at he be
thereto remanded as soon as proper ar
Engagements for his detention and transfer
could be made.
Court adjourned to June 10, 1893
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-01

Desc ~uctive Fire.-When the Misses
Costigen, If "Summerseat," retired at about
II o'clock, ,. m, Sunday night, May 2Sth,
there was no evidence of any fire about
their stable nor had there been any near it
during the day. About 2:3O q. m. Monday,
they were awakened by dog barking
and going out found the stable enwraPped
in flames, all their horses except one dead
and that one so ba. lily burned that it short
" afterward died. The stable was new
one and with it were burned five horses
two colts, Dayton, harness, etc. Inc
loss is not less than $500. No insurance.
We are told that lucky change of winu
is all that saved the dwelling.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-01
Are YOu Insured.

Ifno;, now Is the time to provide your
self and family with bottle of Chamber
isin's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy
as an insurance against any serious results
from an attack Of bowel complaint during
the summer months. IL is almost certain
. 10 be needed and should be procured at
once. No other remedy can take its place
or do its work. 25 and 50 cent bottles for
sale by wm f. Greenwich S Son, Leonard
town, Nd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-01
Lsoting schooner.-George Poe, living

Lccting sehooner.-George Poe, living
ON ST. Georges Island, st. Mary's county,
Nd, was committed TO Jail by Commits
sioner Rogers for hearing next Friday on
the charge Of footing the schooner L. X.
McNamara while stranded at Piney Point.
Poe was arrested and brought to Baltimore
by United States Deprty Marshal Biddle-
man. The charge was made by the captain
and part owner of the schooner, Benjamin
II. Mann, 25 North Patterson Park avenue.
1t is alleged that nearly everything portable
was taken from the schooner Sun.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-01
Sui. for Damagss.-I. is reported herr

Suit for Damages: is reported here
among the legal fraternity that DR.. r. p.
Blackstone, of River Springs, intends to
sue NJ. A. Ballenger, Louis Hoge and 9TH
ers who, recently, went to the Postoffice De-
partment and made alleged slanderous
charges about the Doctors management OF
Of the PostofIice at his place. 1t is claimed
that these parties are striving to have a
Pos,office established at Colton's, and for
that purpose visited the Department and
made the charges against the conduct OF
the River Springs office.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-01

Iop7raiistie.-We have received the in
itial number the Crescent, published at La
Plata, Charles county, Maryland. The
makeup and matter Of the new journal lie
very good, but we do not well see how our
sister county can support three papers.
st. Mary's il away ahead of Charles and it
can hardly support two. Our best wishes,
however.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-01

We desire 70 call the attention of our
readers to the new advertisement Of Geo.
+. Sloan 81 Bro, Ala Light ST. wharf,
Baltimore, Md. They are one Of the Oldest
lumber firms in the City; have always paid
special attention 10 Country business; know
what is required, and propose TO give good
goods at very low prices. We suggest that
you get their prices before buying.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-01
SAINT l'jaIa ! .,SlcoIl.


Lady of The Lake.-Tke Maryland and
Virginia Steamboat Company have pur-
chased the steamer Lady OF the Lake, from
Washington parties. In few days she
viii be brought around here and fitted out
thoroughly, 10 run on the route between
this city and Washington in connection
with the steamer Sue.-HeraEd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-06-01

Licenses TO xarry.-During the month
Of May Licenses 10 marry have been issued
By the St. Mary's Circuit Court CLERK to
the following couples !
- WHITE :sSs - -.
NWinfield Scott Clarke: and Julia May
Allston; Joseph Thomas Dixon and LY-
dia A. Jones Samuel Edgar Culliscn
and Alice l. bradburn. Charles NJ. Gray
and Ann Eliza Shuharf; Samuel w. Ryce
and Hester Rencher; John Samuel Swami
and Osia Raley; Peter Henry Stone and
Hannah Abel.
BLACK:
Jos. B. CadaIl and Laura v. Speaks;
William +. Cole and Ohm Lavenia Dyson.