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The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29
THE UNITED VETERANS.
Arrangements for the Transfer of ehs
Remains of Jefferson Davis to
Richmond.

HEADQUARTERS LA. DIV, U. G, Y,
New Orleans. April o., 1898
General orders No 1877
l. The major general commanding announ
ces the completion of arrangements for the
transfer OF the remains OF President Jefferson
Davis from their temporary resting place in the
tomb Of the Louisiana Division Of the Army OF
Northern Virginia at New Orleans to their per-
manent sepulcher in Hollywood cemetery, at
Richmond.
II. The funeral car will leave New Orleans
with the regular limited express train on the
Louisville and Nashville Railroad at 1850 p. IN.
Sunday, May 20, and will proceed via Mont.
gomery. Atlanta and Charlotte. The renter
ment will take place in Richmond on the after
III. Transportation from New Orleans to
and from Richmond will be furnished to the
Louisiana escort. Each camp in New Orleans
will detail two men, and each camp outside OF
New Orleans will detail one man to form the
escort. Camp commanders will report the
names Of men so detailed by May 20. Should
any camp fail to have its escort detail i'll New
Orleans by the 27th the camps in New Orleans
will be called upon to fill up the escort.
". The attention OF camps located outside
general orders No. l2, Louisiana Division. the
state convention Is called to meet On the even
ing OF May az. The member selected for the es-
eort can. at the same time, II desired, represent
his camp In the state convention, and be given
the proxies Of other delegates, which will save
expense
V. Should any number, beyond the escort,
desire to accompany the funeral train, it is de-
e1rable that camp commanders should make
this known by the 10th Of May, In order that
the special rates of fare fixed by the railroad
companies may be taken advantage Of.
BY order OF
W. r. LYMAN, Adjutant General
The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29

''Advice' to q boy.

In a5iIo at tho large railroad offices in This
counir} is a comparatively young man, who
- al The head of large department. When
he entered the services Of the company, tive
years ag" lie was green aud awkward. He
Was given the poorest paid work in the
department. The very first day of his eru.
l'l"yn6nf by the company, a man who had
hre, ID! wcrk in the same room for six years
approached him and gave him little advice
Young fellow. l want 10 pat a few words in
Euur ear that will help you, This company is
soulless corporations, that regards its EN-
ployes lis 80 many machines. 1t makes no
difference how hard you work, or how well.
30 you want to do just as little as possible
and retain yo1r job. That's my advice. This
is Is slave pen, and tho man who works over.
time Dr does any specially fine work wastes
his strength, Don't you do it," The young
tnan thought over the "advice,' and after
quiet little struggle with himsslf he decided
to do the best and the most he knew how.
whether he received any more pay from the
company or not At the end of year the
company raised his wages and advanced him
TO more responsible position. In three
years he Was getting a third moro salary than
clerk III the department aud the man who had
condescended to give the green.horn "advit 81
was working under him at the same figaro
that represented his salary eleven years be.
fore This is not a story of a goody.goody
little boy who died early, but of a live young
man who exists in flesh and blood to-day, aud
is ready to give advice to other young men
just beginning to work their way into bust.
ness. And here it is; "Whatsoever thy
hand dndeth to do ,io il with thv might
Youths Companion.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29

Petty ttiesing, house entering and
breaking continues on and still no one
caught at it. 1t seems to Us, that ii
privatr understanding between the
citizens would at once bring these mis-
creants before the bar of justice, and
there he taught that these doings can
not, and will not be tolerated in our
community
Our town has always enjoyed the
reputation for peace and quiet, and We
fail TO understand why this good srder
of the past cannot be maintained
We ale aware that there is a large
class of people, particularly among the
culorrd class who have abandoned th',
tilline of the soil, and have taken
refuge in our town. Sufficient employ
meni Tor this extra influx cannot b.,
pro.nrt4si to meet with their daily re-
quir-nents, and necessarily they are
j bound to live at the expense of some
one or other We have the vagrant
law and We think it high time that ii
should be enforced. Let it be applied
to those who are able bodied, able to
earn an honest livelihood.
Our town is now fairly on the on
! ward march; everything looks bright
and the future very promising. We
have no earthly use whatever TO!
tramps and loafers, aud they should
not he permitted within our corporate
| limits Protect those who are indHs
trious aud well meaning, and it viii
not be- long before old Opelousa'
becomes what she has been destined
to be. one of the first little cities Of hs
! State.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29

The following account of the TRACED =
oil Ross mentioned last week is taken
from :. special from Alexandria to the
N. O. Times Democrat, dated April 81
The news reached here to-day from Rosa
Station, st. Landry parish, of the killing of
RusstEI Heat Il and fht wouuding of his two
brol hers, John and Owen Heath hy Charlie.
ton w. Havar'i, aged forty three years. Tie
Heat hs We're all young men. From letter tn
Sheriff Stafford the following facts were
received: The sheriff is cousin of Mr.
Hava:d
MIR. Havaul had heard that Owen Heath
sad that he intended to whip him the first
timy he saw him. Yesterday morning Owen
Heath came to his tHavard's) store, and u
the dispute Havard shot him, but, as the
surgeon pronounced the wound not fatal
Havard gave bond and was returning home.
At the same time he heard that Russell and
Johu Heath said that they would kill him on
sight Havard saw the Heaths coming in ii
buggy toward him. He got out of his buggy
and gave the rens TO his cousin, Mr.. Gala.
ham. Havard went over in the field to pre-
vent meeting the Heaths. Callahan continu,
ed driving until he met the Heaths and tried
to prevail upon them not to go down the road
ais they would meet Hayard, but they said
| they wanted to kill him and went. They con.
tiuued their way opposite to where Havard
got out "f his buggy. They dismounted and
went toward him; when they got to fence
| near to where Havard was, Russell Heath
poked bis double -barreled shotgun through
the f;'nc- and attempted to shoot Hayard, but
he was TOO quick with his Winchester rifle
and killed Heath Instantly. John Heath theu
grabbed his brothers shotgun, when Havard
shot him through the breast. 1t has not bee,
| ascertained whether the wound is dangerou,
or rot. Havard left for Opelousas to give
himself up, All parties concerned are respect,
| ed citizens
The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29
PARISH TEACHERS, INSTITUTE.

The second meeting of the Teachers rnsti.
lutte took place at the Court House on satur-
day, April 22d.
The Committee on Constitution and BYLAWS
did not report fully but asked for an extension
Of time.
On motion duly seconded, the President ap.
pointed committee to confer with Messrs
State Institute, committee consisting of Miss
B. Harmanson, Miss E. Ealer, Miss G. Hebrard
and Mr.. 8. F. Reed.
On motion duly seconded, Mr.. Z. Ortego and
Mira. settoon were elected active members Of
the Institute
Interesting essays were read by Mrs. A.
Violet on Education Mrs. L. Leake on Disci.
pline and Mr.. r. Reed on Institutes followed
by Recitation by Miss Harmanson.
Institute adjourned until May goth.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29
Fine Books, FabulousIy Cheap

Many of the choicest books ~of the world
are now being issued in styles and at prices
to delight booklovers with limited purses
john B. Alden, Publisher, 81 Rose st., New
York, who was the pioneer, aud is still the
copy of Bayard Taylor's famous and de-
lishttuI Views Afoot or Europe Seen with
Knapsack and Staff," rs sample of his half.
morocco gilt tne style, in which he publishes
some of the rorld's most famous books at
prices ranging from 80 cents to 60 cents each,
the same books being issued also in neat cloth
binding at prices ranging from IS cents up.
These books arp always in large type, printed
on fine paper, 'he cloth binding being of ex.
celIeLy quality, and The half-morocco, gilt top
style it to adorn any library. A 32page
descriptive pamphlet may be had tree, or a
lovers, may be had for 2-cent stamp. Ad
dress john B. ALDEN, Publisher, 81 RoSe
Street New York.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29
Are You Going to the Worlds
Fair

The object of the Chicago Renting Agency
is to provide quarters for Worlds Fair visi-
tors in hotels and private residences at rea.
soHable rates. 1t is estimated that 5000 900
people will visit Chicago during the Fair. and
the question of, how such u number is to be
cared for, is already Il serious one. Chicago
will as usual, prove equal to the occasion,
and there will be room for all But where
can go2' is asked by the visitor. Read our
answer. We are thoroughly established iu the
renting business and have room in private
residences, lodging houses and hotels in all
parts Of the city, besides number of places
under our personal supery yision. We claim to
be in position to serve the public in an en-
tirely satisfactory manner. Our experience
enables US to make better selections than you.
Every room will be inspected and guaranteed
just as rept esented. You run no risk of get.
ting into places of questionable reputation.
This Company is Incorporated with
q capital of 100000, and will have an
agent in each county or parish in the
Union.
The undersigned having accepted
the agency for the parish of st. Landry,
is prepared to give all necessary in.
formation and complete all arrange
, ments for those visiting Chicago. No
charge will be made for our services.
LeCCers OF inquiry Snoulu enclose O
stamp for reply. We are prepared to
issue membership certificates free of
charge, which insures lodgings to the
holder on arrival in Chicago without
unnecessary delay OF expense.
Particular attention is called to the
fact that this Company is not offering
quarters in any but permanent build
ings and private residences, aud that
every room offered will be inspected
and guaranteed.
Further information furnished on ap.
plication. Call on or address
LEoNCE SANDoz,
Courier Office, Opeloasas,
The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29
IA Good Move.

That ne are to have New Brass
Band is now settled fact. At meet
ing held on Monday last, proper COM
mittees were appointed to procure al
once the necessary instruments, music,
&c. #
The services Of Prof. BrownSas a.
structor, has been retained. and Aee
predict that ere long the boys will
come to the scratch, and give US such
music as will do them credit and which
the public in general will appreciate.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29
$3.50 PER ANNUM
WE CLUB WITH
The Worlds Columbian
Exposition illustrated.
The Great Organ to furnish authentic
Worlds Fair Information,
i. b. CAMPBELL, publisher,
l59 and l6l Adams ST., Chicago. Iii
Founded February. 1891. Sought after and
read in every civilized land.

1t contains thirty-two pages, lixl6 The
Gngravings are in copper.pate halt.tone, the
most expensive and scientific process known.
Il contains fulpage engrayings of the of.
hcials of the Fair, great men and women
visiting it from home and abroad, all Of the
leading exhibits and great attractions Of the
Exposition. Besides these artistic features,
it will contain Biographical sketches of the
officials, descriptions of the exhibits, rules of
the Exposition, and a complete History of the
Worlds Fair from its very inception until
January, 1894.
Every number is beauty Chicago Mail.
This charming number tJune) retains
those attractions that have made its predeoes-
sors SO popular. ."-Indiamapolis Sentinel.
Altogether it is not only we'll worthy of
reading. but it is invaluable to all those who
intend visiting the Worlds Fair."-San
Francisco Chronicle.
1t contains large amount of matter that
is of great interest to the public" c."-Uetroit +
Ne,os.
"The illustrations ara numerous and very
fine."-Dover IN. H. Evening Star.
The March number of this unique and
universally admired publication forms the
first number of the second voIume."-N Eeh-
vile Daily american.
"As an art work it ranks high, and as
reading matter it is intensely interesting"
-Advanee Thought ". 2.
Regular subscription price, III copes) ..S2.75
cln2Ie cnples. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. -
= Subscriptions received at this o1fcS,
sUhere sample copy can be seen.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29

A delightful hay drive was given on
Wedn esday night, by Miss Julie Bloch,
complimentary to her visiting guests,
Miss Selma Schwartz of New Orleans,
and Miss Bella Jacobs, of Washington.
Among those participating were Misses
Selma Schwartz, Bella Jacobs. Keene
Corkery, Bilelle Hebrard and Julie
Rloch. and Messrs j. L. Cain, Jonas
Jacobs. s. L. Hebrard, Jas. B. Megin-
Law. JOS. Firnberg and J. J. Perrodin.
After visiting the principal places OF ln-
terest the party adjourned to the resi-.
dence of Mrs. J. Bloch, where delicious
refreshments were served.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29

On Wednesday evening after dark fat
negro woman boarded one of the jackson
avenue electric cars. There was barely room
enough for her to squeeze into seat and her
doing so caused many quiSzical and ominous
glaDces 10 be flashed in her direction. "Olsl
Auntyr quite understood their Significance
but held her peace until the car was round.
ing iutu St. Charles avenue when an un-
expected opportunity was afforded her to
even up. The trolly left the wire whicl,
caused the lights in the Car to go out. In the
midst of the confusion and darkness, the old
negress sang out: "Dars no objections to me
now; Ee'se all Of de same color in dc d'yark.
This produced general laugh and "Old
Aunty" was not annoyed any further.-City
Item.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29

1t is surprising how enormously the
use and consumption of articles of food,
clothing, or even of Injuries, increases
with the decrease of price. This is
shown by the recent increase in the use
of sugar. When sugar was selling at
seven cents the consumption in the
United States was reckoned at twenty
five pounds year to each person.
When the price fell to five cents the
consumption rose to sixty pounds to
the person. .-Baltimere Sun, Dem.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29

Or vineless yams are novelty of great
value, exceedingly sweet and will double the
yield of any other yellow yam. They excel
all other potatoes in keeping qualities, are as
easily cultivated as row of corn on account
of the short erect tops.
Slips packed to stand four days transpor.
tation for sale at one cent each $40 and
over at cent EACH All orders for slips of
Que dollar and over prepaid. Apply to
GEO. w. HICKMAN,
Fairmount, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29
Taken I'D as an Estray,

By the undersigned at Mallet, half.amert,
can horse, about is years Old spotted white
and red, branded on the left hind hip (fac-
simile of brand at this ofice.) This horse
has been ranging in the neighborhood about
two years. The owner is requested to prove
property, pay charges and take him away, or
he will be disposed of according to law.
ALLEN MCCOY
Opelousas P. o.
April 22,-lm,
The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29
July 9

Il is not too much to hope that dur.
ing the summer the Democratic Unit.
ed States Senators will be able to ac-
cumulate q little nerve There is some
work ahead for next winter that can.
not be accomplished by bowing and
scraping to the Republican party. It
may be necessary to overlook some of
the traditions of the Senate New
York World, Dem.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29

Sheriff Fontenot assisted by NJ. L.
kwords, Esq., left on Wednesday last
9th the following named prisoners for
haton Rouge, Viz Geo. Porter tcol.
sentenced for shooting with intent TO
annfdeT, l6 months Pierre Mcdaniel,
shite) shooting with intent to kill,
II month; Jack Hardey, (col.l acces-
sorry for mnrderone intent, IL months
Mlviere Richardson, larceny, gone for
3e months.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29

Mr.. John Morl,hinveg's roosters from
last accounts are in tip top condition.
and seems very anxious 20 paUnu:s
more fun for the boys. it is connusnl-
" expected that on Sund,...y next tney
will be put in position to ba ater any
thing on the ground.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29

Last Saturday night, April 22d, at
Crowley, La, the mercantile establish
,nent Of Lawson s. Mcdonald, was
entered by burglars and their safe
blown open. It appears however, that
their pIan was somewhat frustrated.
After the l,trgiar4 had laid several
sacks of coffee an the safe, in order to
muffle the report 81 tho explosion, they
set fire to ssoa match which they had
connected to il,e safe, and then vacated
the bnilding to await the result. The
resalt was thar The report was SO loud
TINT ii atoaseI the neighbors, and the
burglars we've afraid TO enter the
building. Some $1,000 were scat
tered over the floor which was blown
out of the safe,
The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29

Messrs. Clements g. Lewis who are
tho most enterprising and progressivs
Insurance agents of this town, are hsv-
ing d neat and commodious office
erected on Landry street, which will
enable them to handle their immense
business with more convenience than
heretofore.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29
I'M NlEMOREAM.
HALL ST. LAURENT ASSOCIATION,
lPEI01rsAs. La Anril-ISQ3


OPELousAs, La, April-ls93.
Whereas, the Divine Architect and Master
of the Great Associations, built without
hands, has seen ft to remove from our midst
our beloved Brother Antoine Dejean, and
from earthly labor to refreshment eternal.
We bow in submission to his omnipotent will,
and while we mourn his loss, We feel happy
in the recognition that we are represented in
the Great Society on High;
Therefore be it Resolved, that We tender to
the relatives and friends of our deceased
brother our truest and deepest sympathies in
this their hour of afaiction, assuring them
that this society feels in their heart, the sad
void caused by his death
We mourn bis loss, but not without hope.
Resolved that ,he members wear the usual
badge of mourning for the pace of thirty
days.
J. B. G.. DONATE,
A, j. GRINsTEAD, f,ou
H. BLOCH,
EUZEB LUJENNB,
The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29

"A fight to the finish " continue on
advertising posters, but "dis Niger
is done being thumped IN the ring for
the amusement of the white folks.
This was the exclamation of q certain
darkey, aD amateur, who was in the
ring before.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29

Drummond will remove his shop
early next week to the building next
to the law Office of K. Baillio, Esq, on
Bellevue street, where he will be pre-.
pared to fill ali orders for anything 10
the line of sign painting, locksmithing,
tinWork, etc, at low rates.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29

Ths editor has gone TO witness the
opening Of the Worlds Fair at Chicago,
and we are left to do the best We can.
We are endeavoring to do 90, and any
error we may commit il performing
this ardnoas duty entrusted ~ ns. We
hope onf readers will make proper al.
lowance.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29

Forty.seven barrels of first class
whiskies, and some thirty odd boxes OF
choice case goods, were sold by the
Sheriff on the court house square on
Saturday last There being no election
on hand, the town will at least be sup
piled for b while.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29

Mr.. John Heath, who was wounded
by e. w. Havard, Esq, come days
since, died on Saturday last Mr..
Hayard was necessitated ON Monday
last, to again return to town and furn-
ish an extra bond of $500 Mr. Owen
Heath. the femaiEping wounded man,
from last accounts, is still in critical
condition.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29

On Saturday evening last disturb,
ancs created by one Geo Bostic (col.
who hred his pistol and was in for
painting the town red.n Immediate
ly followed by assistant Marshal Geo
Goodloe, who took him into custody,
and not until he was forced to use his
club, did he succeed in landing him in
the "bird cage" Credit is due Mr..
Goodloe.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29
iApril l5-6t.
Millinery and Dress.Making.

The undersigned has opened dress.mak.
street, corner Grolee. opposite j. K. Sandog
& Bros, where all work in her line will be
done on short notice and at moderate prices.
Public patronage solicited.
MARIE LAvERGNE.
March 4, 1893, 3mos,
The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29

The great Worlds Fair opens in
Chicago on the first of May. II
you are going any time during the six
mouths it will be open, call at this Of.
fce and secure your lodgings before.
hand and avoid trouble and expense.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29

Coop OPPORTUNITY TO INVEST
Opelouaas, La has need of a Good
Hotel Building aud large Livery
Stable. l have the lots suitable, and
will sell at reasonable price, and on
long terms of credit.
Fl. L. GARLAND,
July 9 Opelousas.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29

The low price of rice aud Gotten,
we are pleased to note, has not dis
heartened our planters. Planting is
energetically pursued with . vim, and
We hope this year they will be better
rsmuperated for their labor.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29

The perisbable goods belonging to the
insolvent estate of j. A. Drummonds
we're sold at public auction, by the
svn,lic, DR.. A. .. Harmonson, on We'd
nssdav 81 last. The goods brought fair
prices.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29

of St. Landry, convicted in December, 1892,
of petit larceny and sentenced to the Pen,
itentiary for six months, Pardon recon-
mended by the trial judge, Lieutenant Gov
ernor and Attorney General.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29

Surveyor Leonce E. Littell has been
busy all the week making survey OF
the town. We will not be in position
TO give 10 the public the results of liis
Iabnrs until our next issue.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29

1000 bushels of cq,.a for sale at
domicil. # A. DIMMIcK,
April %, 4t. Bellevue, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29

New Irish potatoes are On the nafFl-
at. The crop would have been abuI !.
ent but for the late cold weather. let
The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29

If the heirs of Simon Cockeroll
who are supposed TO be 10 this parish
will call at this Office or communicate
with US, they will be furnished with
important information that will be to
their advantage.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29

Money paid for rent will pay yoar
dues and interest in the st. Landry
Homestead and Loan Association and
the home will be yours.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29

The rice mill az this place, which
will be completed in about four weeks.
is three stories high. has sixty horse
power engine and will clean 300 barrels
of rice per day.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29

The man whose principal make up
is prejudice, is not much of D man after
all. If be has any influence, he is dan.
gerous to society and good order.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29

METHODIST CHuRcH.-At Opelousas, LIST, Sd
and An Sabbaths Ii o'clock a. m. and p. IN.
Bellevue. Cd Sabbath. II o'clock q. m; Sd
Sabbath $3.50 p. N.
Prayer Meeting every Wednesday night att.
sabbath School 10 o'clock every Sabbath ,
T. s. RANDLE, P. C. :.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29

Keg beer, fresh from the Brewery
transported on ice and delivered ice
cold, in kegs, half kegs or quarter kegs.
Leave your orders with HI. Crawford,
at the cold storage warehouse
The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29
Cotton Seed for Sale +!

DARTIES in need of good cotton seed for
L planting, can be supplied by calling on
BOA9NI & PUJO, Sackett Store, La, or
address them at Port Barre P. O., La.
fApril 29-tf.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29

EprscoPAL CHURcH.-There will be divine
seryice in the "Church of the Epiphany" .Fp7
tho Cd Sunday in the month st II o'clock -
n. nj and on the 4th Sunday at $3.50 p, m., tau
Rev, "A. r. Price officiating .~+s
The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29

For RENT.-The cottage on Main
Street, recently occupied by ]. T. Skip
per, Esq. For Terms apply to ]. Mey-
era e. Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-04-29

Both town and country are compar
atively healthy, but little sickness out
sidS Of the mumps.