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The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16
The Foster Style of Reform.
The Felicianian. published at Jackso

The Felicianian, published at Jackson
makes the following serious charges:
After quoting the law on the subject
we made specific charges against that
member of the Board of Control OF the
Insane Asylum, appointed from the City
of Baton Rouge, and named three par
ticular instances, as follows:
N. The coal used at the Asylum last
year was purchased by Il member of the
Board, without competing bids /; (2)
Nearly all, if not all the lime, cement
and hardware has been furnished with
out competition by Baton Rouge firm
which has member OD the board OF
control of the asylum (3). These same
parties furnished. without competition
patent washing machine to the asylum
Again certain Baton Rouge bank, in
which this same member OF the asylum
board is largely interested, has for the
$40,000.00 of the asylum money, and nc
bonus on the deposit has been required
We stated that this member of the asy
lum board was pecuniarily interested in
the furnishing of various articles to the
asylum. These things we stated, and
these things, and more besides, we are
ready to prove.
We called Governor Fosters attention
to the matter, but the Governor seemed
not only unwilling to correct the evil
but on The contrary, appeared to be dis
posed 70 protect the evil doer; for the
only answer he made was to dismiss
from the Police Jury of this parish, Mr.
S. C. Schwing, father of the Editor OF
the Felicianian, simply because such a
relationship existed thinking no doubt
that the political decapitation of the
fatherwould silence the son.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16
Personal.

We had an agreeable call last Wed
nesday evening from Rev. Father Thi-
baut, the popular and Jealous young
priest of Point-aux Loups.
Hon. c. C. Duson left last Saturday
for business trip to New Orleans.
Our friend Ant. Dietlien has broad
smile on his countenance since last
Monday-it's girl.
Mr.. Louis Desmarais and family
have returned to Opelousas to resume
their permanent residence here.
Sheriff Lyons, of Acadia, was here
on business Tuesday.
Mr.. Fred L. Sandoz returned from
New Orleans last Sunday, whittier he
had been under medical treatment for
several weeks.
We are pleased to learn that DIR.
Shute, who has been on the sick list
for several days is gradually improving.
Clayton and Jesse Duson left Sunday
to resume their studies at college in
Salem, Va.
Mr.. Arthur Comeau left last week
for Bay st. Louis, Miss, where he will
enter the St. Stanislaus Commercial
College.
Mrs. Fannie Caliham, of Big Cane,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Agnes Burr,
of this place.
Miss @Fannie Thompson returned
home from Alexandria last Sunday, af-
ter spending some time with relatives
and frian6s in that rifv
Misses Mamie Randle and Mollie
Clifford, and Mr.. Robt. Randle. left for
Begg's Station last Saturday.
Miss Mildred Splane of Moundvile,
visited friends and relatives in town
this week.
Miss Eva Lawther, of Barbreck, re-
turned home ON Monday, after spend
ing several days with friends.
Miss Emma Clifford left on Wednes
day for a short visit TO friends near
Begg's Station.
Col L. j. Thompron returned from
brief visit to New Orleans last
Tuesday.
Messrs. jules Block and Willie Burr,
of Prairie Hayes, were ip town Tuesday
Major Frank Wharton, of Bayou
Chicot, was in town Tuesday.
Mr. Howard Saint, the enterprising
merchant of shnt9stoD, was in town
Tuesday.
Mrs DR. E. Shute aud little daugh
ter, Matte, returned home Monday
from visit to relatives in Kentucky.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16
TO The Public.

Wetake pleasure in announcing to
our friends, patrons and the public gem
erally,that our Shoe Department is now
open. Our stock is large, line complete
and just from Boston manufactures.
We are now enabled to sell at just
aboutWhat we had to pay formerly for
shoes. The close prices given will not
permit us to let out shoes on trial out
side Of store, subject to return. A neat
apartment will be fitted up where ladies
at their comfort can select and try on
their ahoes. We do not doubt for mo,
mentbut that the benefits to be derived
therefrom, the public will readily ap-
preciate.
WI would call attention also to our
new stock of General Merchandise,
Groceries, ETC., which is choice, large
and select, and is sold as formerly, at
lowest possible prices.
Thanking all for past favors which
we have appreciated. and soliciting a
continuance, we are
Very respectfully,
j. K. SANDoz & Bro.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16
The Rolioe Jury Case:

at The !. cid ifd Ss on MRaIifs, jury VI
Jury empgaDelled in the case gsSe a
verdictin favor of Adelma Guidry and
Eraste Dupre and against tho preten-
tions of IlsA Roos and DR.. Barry.
The ry of the case is this: In
June of1Ris year Gov. Foster removed
ErasteDupre and Adelma Guidry as
policaJHrors, "for cause" and appoint
ed in their stead Ike Roos and DR..
Barry.
Messrs. Gnidry and Dupr6 at once
enjoined Roos and Barry kfrom acting
as police Jurors and contested the au-
thority of the Governor to remove
them without cause. No cause or sem
blance of cause could be assigned for
the removal of Dupre and Gnidry, both
of whom are respectable and well to
do citizens cf this parish. The case
came UP before as intelligent jury as
we ever saw empanneled in this par
ish. They were reputable representa-
tive citizens; and above the average
in point of intelligence. The case was
ably presented on both sides, and the
jury were not long in setting the seal
VA SOtiuCuudGlul Oli OOf OStCt 3 HC-
tion in removing the police Jurors.
We congratulate the people of this
parish in this result 1t is the first
check given to the arbitrary exercise
of the removing power of the Governor.
Dupr6 and Guidry had been recon-
mended 10y large majority of their
wards. Acting on these recommends
tiOns Gov Foster appointed them to
office. Their only offense was that
they would not be plieht tools of the
local bosses. hence their decapitatiota
But the verdict of the jury has righted
this matter. 1t voices the opinion Of
nine-tenths of the tax payers of St.
Landry who, by this verdict, not only
retain the services of two good public
servants, but at the same time gives a
well merited rebuke to an arrogant
Executive, and spreads the pallor Of
CONSERVATION on the faces of his local
satellites
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16

NIOTICE-U. S. Land Office, New Orleans,
IS La, August 80, lS93-Notice is hereby
a;yen that the following named settler has fl
ed notice of his intention to make final proof
in support Of his claim, and that said proof
will Be made before the Clerk Ut the
District Court, at Opelousas, La, on Mon
day, October 10Th, 1888, viz:
sBOhm w. McCamm.
who made Homestead Entry No. 9l63 for the
s w Sec. "a, Township 2, south range, |
west, Louisiana Meridian.
he names the following witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon. and cultivation
of said land, viz j. B. Singletary, Jesse
King, Jas. w Russell, VIM. johnson, all OF
81 Handry parish, Louisiana.
~ CHARLES C. PALFREY,
Sent. 9. 1896. Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16

On the first of the month there were
378 Camps of q. &C. V. organized, and
about 100 applications for papers and
instructions for organizing camps had
been received. and it is expected that
tile number will reach 500 when the
re-nnion at Birmingham, Ala, takes
place on the 2d of Oct. All Confederate
veterans throughout the South are
urgently requested to organize i'm
mediately and take steps to be repre-
sented at Birmingham. At the present
time We have but one camp in st.
Landry, while there is material for or
ganizing several more, and SSe hope to
see our old soldiers awaken to a prop
er interest in the matter and organize
more camps.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16

We take pleasure in directing the at.
tentien of our readers TO the advertise
meDt of the 0pelousas Rice Mill, in an
other column. 1t will be aeen that rice
will BE- nilled for account Of owner, or
will be bought at the highest market
price. Mr.. T. ]. Thompson, the affa-
Bile manager, is gentleman with
whom It is q pleasure TO deal, and will
give any further information desired
% application to the mill. Give him 4
call before dieposing of your rice.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16
Notice F! Notice |!

Messrs. VIM. Hill & Co, cotton buy
ers, whose main Office is at Alexandria,
have opened branch Office in Opelou-
sas, which will remain one of the per-
manent fixtures of our town.
These gentlemen represent the larg-
est cotton houses in the world, and ship
direct on through bills of lading to more
than dozen different points in En-
gland, France, Italy, Spain, Germany
and Russia, besides to innumerable
New England Mills.
By this addition to our town, the
planters will always find ready mar
ket for cash for their cotton and at full
market values.
These gentlemen will have regular
travelling agent who will purchase cot
ton at the different railroad stations on
this line of the railroad. Their Office
will be upstairs over the Bank.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16

tits we'll established fact that rice
bran and polish constitute the best
aud cheapest stock feed known, being
well adapted to horses, cattle, hogs,
chickens and especially milch cows.
AS will be seen by the advertisement
in another column, the 0pelousas Rice
MILL is prepared to fill all orders and in
any quantity for this product fresh
from the mill, at the low price Of SO
per ton.
Get your supply ofstock feed while
the price is down.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16

NTOTICE.-U. S. Land Office, New Orleans
lN La, Aug. 7, I893 - Notice is hereby
given that the following named settler has
filed notice of his intention to make final proof
in support of his claim, and that said proof
viii be made before the Clerk of the District
Court, at Opelousas, La, on Monday,
September Is, 1893, viz:
ArtemOm Vidrime.
who made Homestead Entry No. 1l309 for the
w of L /, Sec %, TIP. 4, Z, Lou
isiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cnltiva-
ton of, said land, viz: German Fontenot,
Charles Lebas, Arville Ardoin, Jean Pierre
Ortego, all of ST. Landry Parish, La.
CHAS. C. PALFREY,
Aug. 10. 1893. st Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16

Some very effective work 10 preven
ting the spread of the fire in the Clar.
ion Office last Sunday night was accena.
plished by Elias Abbot, whose heroic
deeds on similar occasions Ia the pact
We have had occasion to commend ia
these columns. There were several
buildings IN near proximity TO the
burning building, and Abbot dernolisll.
ed q stable, knocking it to pieces with
: bis hacked fists, under q hot fire, and
thereby assisted in saving the resi-.
dence adjoining which was In immedi.
ate danger of being destroyed, and per
hhpB would have burned had the sta
bic not been removed. Abbot was
alightly burned on the hands and face,
and deserves credit for his display ol
courage and we'll directed efforts or
that occasion.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16

Shortly after o'clock last Sunday
morning Mr.. Ell. d. Larcade was awak
ened from sound slumber by noise
which he took to be some one trying to
force open door. He arose and after
satisfying himself that bis premises
were secure, retired to bed when the
noise was repeated very soon; this time
he located the sound as coming from
the east of his house, and raising the
shade of the window at that side dis
covered that everything was brightly
illuminated on the outside. He at
once ran out and saw that the Clarion
Office was on fire inside the building.
Running over to the engine house he
Immediately sounded the fire alarm
Several parties responded in a few
moments, but by this time the flames
were coming through the windows and
doors and sides IF the building. and il
was evident the fire could not be check
ed all efforts were then directed to
protecting the adjoining buildings,
which t0t tnnately were successful, and
the damage confined to the building in
which the fire started 1t is not known
INV thC LILO WI piiSiHatCuy uuI IL iS osl-
dent that it had been burning some
time beofre Mr.. Larcade was awaken.
ed, although it was still confined TO the
inside of the building when he gave
the alarm. It is said neither the build
ing or contents were insured and the
loss amounting to about $4,000 falls on
the stockholders of the concern, as
nothing was saved
The Board of directors of the Clarion,
as we'll as some Of the pattisans of that
paper, hFe asserted that the fire was
of incendiary origin. We are 10th to
believe that we have in our midst any
one who would be guilty of such "a
crime, and if for DO other reason than
the sake of the good name of the towh,
this slur on our community should not
be permitted to be put ia circulation
without, at least, some better reason
than the doubtful and ridiculous the
cries advanced by those giving it Cur
rency.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16

Our rice mill resumed operations last
Thursday after q short suspension dur-
ing which some important improve
ments 10 the machinery were put In
and the establishment put in apple pie
order
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16
Sheriff of the parish of st. Landry
August IL, 1898.
NOTICE OF TABLEAU.
Probate Court, Parish of ST. Landry, No. 5040.

ESTATE OF PHLoaENE CARRIERE, decd.
Whereas Marie Biegas of the parish
of st. Landry, Administrative of the above en-
titled estate, has fled final tableau of
classification of debts and distribution
of funds of said estate, accompanied by her pc
tition praying for the homologation of the
same;
And whereas, notice of filing of said peti
tion and tableau has been ordered by an or,
der of court bearing date September 7, 1893.
Now, therefore, notice 10 hereby given to all
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. -
,','> C. NJ THOMPSON,
Scntember O. 1893 Clerk
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16

McEnery is accused of saying that the
government of the state, including levee
work, could not be run on less than J
mille, vet those who howl loudest at
McEnery are applauding raise in the
assessed valuation of property that ac-
tually brings the State tax up to mills
on Valuations in McEnery's time. Don't
whip the devil about the stump in that
way, gentlemen. Come out sqqarely
and honestly and admit that MeEnery
was sfioht.--B. r. Capital Item.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16

Sl cash will answer the place of $2
ID the purchase OF goods ait Bioch's.
He must have money and is will
ling 60 sacrifice his goods to get it.
Don't delay as this offer will only hold
good until be has realized enough cash
Go relieve his wants. First come, FIRST
served.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16

Anyone requiring the services of a
stenographer and typewriter and gem
eral Office assistant, can have the ad
dress of young man seeking such a
situation, by applying at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16

Sif Sims, COL. struck Evariste Vid-
rine, white. on the head with brick
bat near the corner of Court and Belle
vue streets last Wednesday night.
Tanglefoot cansed it.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16

The 100 mile run by the members
of the Bicycle Club Of Ope'ousas will
come off tomorrow. The start will be
made with the following riders: j. T.
Skipper, Jos. Gil, j. L. Cain, f. Voor-
hies, r. Wallior, Frank Dietlein and
Albert F0ntepot.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16

BARGAINS. The entire contents Of
the store Of the late firn Of Clements &
Wilson is now being sold ont below
cost. on account of retiring from busi-
ness. as will be seen by the advertise
ment in another column. Here is a
chance seldom offered for getting real
bargains and those having the cash will
do well to call at once. See adver-
tisement in another column,
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16

An unsophisticated visitor from the
country got tanked up with whiskey
last Wednesday and taking his stand
on the Courthouse square attempted
70 make things interesting by drawing
and fonrishing his pistol, when con
stable D6jean unceremoniously inter.
rnpted the performance By taking the
pistol away from him and jugging the
GOO enthusiastic visitor.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16

A good ten horse power engine with
pump, etc, suitable for rice planting
may be bought cheap by application
to this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16

The session of the District Court
] which opened here Monday, has
brought large number of strangers
to town and enlivened the vicinity OF
the courthouse square.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16
am Paying Cash for Cotton.

DESIRE to inform my old customers, and
Il all others who may have cotton to sell,
that am not only buying all cotton brought
TO me at highest market rates-but am pay.
ing spot cash IN good money for it, Bring me
your cotton and / guarantee you can get
money for all you can bring.
LEON WOLFF,
Washington. La.
Sent 9 I893-tf1 80
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16

A disease supposed to be Scharbon
has been causing, considerable damage
to stock in the neighborhood ofDebail-
lions Bridge, near Plaisance, 10 this
parish.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16
Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No.
Esr.nE On EIrrAIrp EoNTEAAT

Probate Court, Parish OF 81 Landry, NO
Estate OF EULALIE FoNTEEoT.
Whereas, Ermile Lafenr of the parish of st.
Landry, administrator of the above entitled
estate, has filed a tableau of classification OF
the debts of said estate, accompanied by his
petition praying for the homologation OF the.
same;
And whereas, notice of filing Of said peti5
tion and tableau has been ordered by an OF
der of court bearing date September2, 1882
Now. therefore, notice is hereby given tosspi
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 tabieau should not be homologated
and confirmed. G. nj. THOMPSON,
September 9, 1893. Clerk
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16
HORSES AND MARES FOR SALE

XK7E HAVE just returned from the West
w with fine lot of buggy and draft
horses and mares, which we will sell at low
prices. Can be seen at NJ Firnberg's in
Opelousas, and at Vile Plate at Or. J.. A.
Haas HAAS g. FIRNBERG.
Sent 9, iS93
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16

Everything at sacrifice at Bloeh's-
dry goods. clothing, boots and shoes,
furniture, groceries, saddlery, wagons,
agricultural implements, etc. Bring
the cash and take the goods at yonr
own price.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16
LAURENT DUPRB.

Sherrouse Medicine Co., Limit.
This is to certify that Dr. IFchenor's an
tisepGc is the most valuable household medi-
cine we ever tried being especially good for
wounds of all kinds, and for collie, cramps,
pains &c. 1t is sure cure for fO OF evil in
stock also good for collie and bolts.
A. d. HARMANSON.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16

EPISCOPAL CHURcH.-There will be divine
service in the "Church of the. Epiphany" on
the I'd Sunday in the month at II O'Clock a.
m. and on the 4th Sunday at $3.50 p. m, the
Rev. A. r. Price officiating
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16

This number completes the fortieth
volume of the Opelousas COURIER.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16

GHERIFFS SALE.
District Court, Parish Of 81. Landry, No. l5024
JOEL B. WOLFE VS.. ULYssE JoUBERT Et AL.
By virtue of writ of fl. ia. issued out
of the District Court, il and for the parish of
st. Landry, in the above entitled suit, and to
me directed, will proceed to sell at public
auction, to the highest bidder, at the front
door of the Court House, in the town Of Opel
ousas, parish of st. Landry, on SATURDAY,
the 10th day of September, 1898, at IL o'clock
a. M, the following described property, to-wit:
certain tract of land and plantation to-
gether with the buildings and improvements
thereon situated in Plaisance in the parish
of st. Landry, containing one hundred and
fifty-two arpents of land bounded on the
north by Bayou Caron, east by Evariste Jou-
bert ct ais, west by Ernest Joubert, and
south by lands of P. T. Blackshear.
Seized in the above entitled suit.
Terms.-Cash.
T. S. FONTENOT,
Sheriff of the parish of st. Landry.
August IL, 1898.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16
Sherrouse Medicine Co., Lint,

Sherrouse Medicine Co., Lint.
have used DR.. Ifchenor's AntiSeptic in my
family for several years, and for general
household purposes, | do not know of any
thing better on the market
w. M. CULLOM.
Sherrouse Medicine Co., Lint.
| have used DR.. TichenOrs AntiSeptc fire.
quently, and know it is first-rate thing to
always have ready. We are seldom, it ever,
without it at my house.
J.w. JACKSON.
Sherrouse Medicine Co. Lint.
l have used DR.. Ifchenors AntiSeptic in my
family and on my stock, and do not hesitate
to endorse and recommend it to my friends
and the public as being o most valuable
remedy.
JOSEPH BLOCH.
Sherrouse Medicine Co., Lint
l have been using DR.. Ifchenor's Anticeptie
in my family for number of years, always
keeping a bottle of it in my house. as
we consider it Indispensable. We use it with
excellent results internally, and for cuts and
bruises and rheumatic pains.
THOS. II. LEWIS.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16
L. SWORDS,
herrouse Medicine Co., Lint

Sherrous6 medicine Co., Lint.
| may cheerfully endorse and recommend
DIR. Tichenors AntisepGc for wounds, cuts,
burns, bruises and for collie, cramps, and
pains of the stomach, also for collie, bolts,
and foot evil in stock
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16

After. couple of weeks of cool
weather, the days havea grown quite
summerish again this week.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16

Owing to the scarcity of money Mr..
Jos Bloch is offering special induce
ments to cash buyers. His stock is
large and in order to realize the cash
he is willing to make a great sacrifice.
Now is the opportunity for those need
ing goods to call and get their supplies
at cost prices or less
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16
u. T.. ".

A meeting of Il. E. Lee Camp No. IA, U G. v
will be held Mt the Courthouse, Opelousas, on
Saturday. September 10, 1893, at IL o'clock
a. m All members of this camp, and all
desiring to Join the organization, are request
ed to attend.
By order Of l.. ID. PRESCOTT,
LEoNcE SANDoZ, Commander.
Lieut.-Col and Adjutant.
BEN BLOOMFIELD. Sect'y.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16

Last Monday was the Jewish New
Year 1854, and was generally observed
by our Jewish citizens.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16

For SALE--IOO0 bushels red rust
proof seed oats. Fat hogs and lard.
One good hay press.
II. DIsfMICK,
Sept. 2 If Bellevue, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16

Beer on draught, fresh from the re-
frigerator at five cents glass at Fifn-
bergasaloOn.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16

Educate gnnr. ssJsfs suti haughtIs at
the Opelonsas Female institute j. F.
Armentrout, Principal.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16

Rice planters 10 need OF an engine
and pnmp, ETC., can get bargain ny
applying at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16

Steam engine, boiler, pump, etc, for
sale cheap Apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16

BAPTIST CHURcH.-Opeleusas, on the ist
and End Sundays of every month.
REV. PHILLIPS, Pastor.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16

Come in and pay that which you
owe rs, so that We will have something
to pay those We owe. Lets keep the
currency in circulation.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16

We print anything from full sheet
poster to visiting card, in the latest
artistic style, ata,,oderate prices.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16

E. M Boagni, Esq, has favored ua
with files of Montreal, Canada, papers
of The 9th inst.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16

At Tie request of many voters Mr.. d. y. y,
LARcADE has consented to become a candl-
date foE member Of the Board OF Pol,ee snS on sas
,by this resignation of Mr.. M. Halphen.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-09-16

Drugs, medicines, chemicals, patent
medicines, fine cigars, tooth brushes.
combs, &c, at Bailey's drugstore.