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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-04

The public school house is under
way. The contractors are going ahead
with rapidity which at this time gives
promise of completion within the stip
nlated time. The weather thus far has
presented no impediments In the
mean time our public schools are all
mum, and must SO remain until the
building be completed. We are willing
to exercise patience in this matter, in
asmuch as when delivered up for oc
cupation we shall have the pleasure
and gratif cation Of seeing our heroic
and devoted teachers and little girls
and boys forever abandon the Esqui
maux huts in which they have taught
and been taught heretofore.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-04
Bloody Cranks.

The great and popular men of our
country, men who occupy high official
positions, appear to have become the
objects of hatred and revenge to
cranks, and such as like to be thought
cranks, once they have accomplished
the hellish desire to assassinate.
We have had two Presidents assassi-
mated, and others high in office, or
greatly rich, have been the victims or
attempted victims of such persons
The last was Mayor Carter Harrison
of Chicago. 1t would appear from such
frequent occurrences, that communities
should give more attention to the care
of persons in their midst, who give
evidence of perturbed minds. Good
and useful men should not be assassi-
mated, because cranks are permitted to
go at large. We doubt very much if
there be town Of 5000 Inhabitants in
all this country, where there is not
some such person. Uniform experience
has taught US that, as a rule, cranks
are easily excited and when SO are
very wicked. Mayor Harrison was a
popular and distinguished man, bnt on
Saturday evening last, he fell pierced
by the bullets of a crank, Eugene Pat
rick Prendergast-an assassin-who,
prior to that hour, had been considered
harmless by the citizens of Chicago,
that is, by such as noticed or knew him.
The popularity of Mayor Harrison was
not only recognized during bis life and
public services, but has been abundant
~ attested by the gloom and sorrow
his assassination has thrown over Chi
cago, and in fact the whole country.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-04
NO. 7
JUDICIAL NOTICES.
DUBLIC SALE
Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry No. o253

ESTATE OF AUGUsTIN DURoUssEAU.
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 natural tutrix or a duly qualified auo-
tioneer, at the last residence of the deceased
IN Pot Cove, in the parish of st. Landry
La, on
Wednesday,, December o. 1898,
the following described property belonging
to the estate of Augustin Durousseau decd
late of the Parish Of st. Landry, La, to-wit ::
Forty arpents of prairie land with all the
buildings and improvements thereon, situated
at Pot Cove, in the parish of st. Landry,
bounded on the north by Emile Gaubert,
south by Jules Perrodin and Sam Haas, east
by Domatilds Guillory and west by same
One brown creole horse; ono bay creole mare
and colt; two cows ond calves forty barrels
of rough rice, more or less; one hundred
bushels of corn, moro or less one bale ST co.,
ton, more or less; one lot of household and
kitchen furniture
Paraphernal property :-Forty-iv acpents
OF wood land at Big Woods, in Mallet, ~ the
parish of st. Landry, bounded on the north
by Theodose Chaeher6. south by school land,
east by same asd west by Theodose Chacher6
Terms cash.
CLARA DUROUSSEAU,
Natural TURK.
Nov. 4, 1893
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-04

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. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-04

The long contest which has been
worrying the q. S. Senate and the
American people for the past two and
half months, over the repeal of the
Sherman act, was finally brought to a
close last Monday by vote Of eleven
majority in favor of repeal, and was
undoubtedly great victory for the
administration.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-04

Business in our town seems to be
gradually improving. and frequently
we note large n1 1mbers of people from
the country trausacting business here
and making purchases from our mer-
chants
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-04

The high prices paid for cotton seed
by our local buyers has had the effect
of improving the business of the town
very perceptibly bly-Bridgevflle especially
presents lively appearance ; and both
merchants and cotton planters are
made happy by the composition in the
cotton seed business.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-04

81 cash will answer the place of go
in the pure base Of goods at Bloch's
He must have money and is will
ling to sacrifice his goods to get it.
Don't delay as this offer will only hold
good until he has realized enough cash
to relieve his wants. First come, first
corvnd
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-04

Good and kind treatment-cheap and
good goods-that this is what their
customers get has never been question
ed by any Of those who have ever
visited the spacious store OF j. K. San
d0z & Bro.
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The assessment rolls for the various

The assessment rolls for the various
parishes of the State have been COM
pleted, showing a total valuation for
1893 Of $3.50, 0,O45, ,503, or an increase
over last year of $l5,l3O, ,329 Fully
half of this total increase is in the city
of New Orleans, the total increase 10
Che country parishes over last season
being $7,792, ,722.
OF the country parishes ST Landry
stands fourth on the list in amount.
Orleans including the city of New Or
leans is assessed $l36,967 10Y 90. Cal
casieu stands at the head of the coun-
try parishes with 81 900, 40 90; Caddo
next with $5, ,305, 1890; Jackson next
with $5, l36, ,622.0O. and st. Landry fol
lows with $4, sos, 10000
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-04

The dry spesl we have been ex-
perieneing has reduced the water supply
in wells and cisterns, while many of
the small streams have completely
dried up, making water for stock scarce
and difficult to each in some sections.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-04

The third and last game for the
championship whs played between the
0pelousas and Grand Coteau Base Ball
Clubs last Sunday at Grand Coteau,
and was won blythe Opelousas team by
a score of39 to l2.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-04

Money is now plentiful but everyone
knows the value of it. Save all you can
and buy all you need at j. K. Sandoz &
Bros, where yon are sure to get the
full value of your money.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-04

Keep your eye on the advertising
columns of the COURIER. Our readers
will oblige Us by dealing with those
whose name and business are found in
this paper.
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District Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. l474l

District Court Parish of 81. Landry, No l474l
e. b. ANDRUs VS.. HIS CREDITORS.
BY virtue of an order from the Honor
able the District Court in and for
the Parish of St. Landry. there will be
sold at public auction, to the highest bidder,
by Lucius G. Dupr6 duly qualified auction
eer, at the principal door of the Court House,
in the town of Opelousas, La, ON
Wednesday, Nov. 8, 1898,
at II o'clock a. M, the following described
property belonging to the insolvent estate
of q. B. Andrus, to-wit:
A tract of land comprising three lots of
ground situated in the town of Opelousas,
La, with all the buildings and improvements
situated thereon, being the present residence
of G. B. Andrus and known as lots Nos. /, 2,
and 3 of square No. Is, bounded north by
Landry street, south by Vine st., east by Oak
ST., and west by Lombardy street.
Terms-Cash.
LUCIUS G. DUPRE,
Oct. Z, 1898. Auctioneer.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-04

Miss Minnie Pulford has been APP
pointed postmaster of Opelousas. The
young lady Isl we'll qualified for the
position has served for some time as
deputy P. M and by Her courteous
hearing and the efficient! performance
of her arduous .luties has demonstrated
her eminent fitness for the office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-04

J. T. Stewart wants two thousand
bushels of corn carries full stock OF
lumber, four grades of shiugles-coai
and painters supplies, and defies COM
petition. j. t. STEWART.
Oct. %. 3m
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-04

The weather during the. week has
been simply lovely, and all that could
be desired by our farmers for gathering
their crops
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-04
FOR R EMF.

A centrally located building suitable for
residence or business stand, situated on Belle
vue street. Apply TO Mrs. l.. Desmarais,
Main Street, Opelousas.
Nov, 4, 1893.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-04

just notice the: daily rush for shoes at
vince you that what they tell you is true.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-04

Blank forms for use of merchants
notaries, Justices of the Peace, ETC., for
sale at this office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-04

Rice planters in need of an engine
and pump, etc., can get bargain by
applying at this Office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-04

Next Tuesday; Now, elections will
be beld in Ohiot Iowa, Massachusetts
and Virginia.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-04

The next session of the District
Court for this parish will begin here
November 20tb.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-04

Everything at sacrifice at Bloch's-
dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes,
furniture, groceries, saddlery. wagons,
agricultural implements, etc. Bring
the cash and take the goods at your
own price.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-04

Save your money and spend it with
j. Il. Sandoz & Bro, where you get your
moneys worth in anything yon need in
the line of general merchandise.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-04
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 525S
ESTATE OF MARIA Donate
Whereas, Cornelius Donate, of the
parish of st. Landry has applied by his
petition to be appointed administrator of
the estate of Maria Donate, decd. late of
st. Landry parish;
Therefore, any person intending to make
opposition to said appointment will file the
same in writing, in my office, in the town of
Opelousas, within ten days from the present
notice. C. NJ. THOMPSON,
Oct. u, 1893. Clerl..
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-04

Fancy articles, staple drugs and
chemicals, popular patented remedies,
&c, at Bailey's drugstore.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-04

Beer on draught, fresh from the re-
frigerator at five cents glass at Firm
beTg's saloon.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-04

Drugs, medicines, chemicals, patent
medicines, fine cigars, tooth brushes,
combs, &c, at Bailey's drugstore.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-04

District Court now in session at
Crowley, will probably adjourn to day.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-04

FoR SALE-l0O0 bushels red rnst
proof seed oats. Fat hogs and lard.
One good hay press.
A. DIMMICK,
Sept. 2-tf Bellevue, La.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-04

} Shoes are now sold at what they for
merly cost at j. K. SandOz g. Bros.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-04

Get our prices: for job work. Price
moderate. .:
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-04

All styles of fancy printing done at
this Office on short notice at low prices.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-04

Old newspapers for sale at this Office
at 90 cents per hundred.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-04
Church Directory.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURcH.-Services at Ope-
lousas every Sd Sunday of the month at II q.
m, and 7:3O p. m: At Bellevue, the first Sun
day of each month as Ii a. IN. and 1880 p. m.
REV. GEO. FRAZER, Pastor.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-04

Our young friend Dr. w. W. Duson
is equipped with a complete outfit of
the most modetn instruments adapted
to the Treatment of diseases of the eye,
ear, nose and throat, of which he
makes speciality. He received this
week one of the latest inventions in
electrical appliances used in his pro
fasainn.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-04

The entertaiament for the benefit of
the storm suGsrers at the Opelousas
Opera House OF the 26th netted $74.15.
The collections at the Catholic Chnrcl
for the same purpose ON the 22d
amounted to $4,000. Considerable sums
from other sources have been collected
and forwarded, and taken altogether
Opelousas has done we'll in the matter
OF assisting the victims of the late
storm.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-04

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. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-04
HIGHEST MARKET PRICE.
AT THE


Our mill is in thorough
order and condition, COM
plete with all modern i'm
provements, and we respect
fully solicit a portion of your
patronage.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
For further information,
call on or address,
II. j. THOMPSON,
z. 0. Boz ISL. Proprietor
Sept. 49, 1893. OpeIOmsass La.
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METHODIST CHURca.-At Opelousas, 1st, Sd
and 4th Sabbaths IL o'clock a. IN. and p. IN.
Bellevue, I'd Sabbath, IL o'clock a. m; Sd
Sabbath $3.50 p. m.
PRAYER Meeting every Wednesday night at z.
Sabbath School 10 o'clock every Sabbath
T. S. RANDLE, P. c..
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-04

The freight trains on che Morgan
y. r. have recently been In the habit
Of obstrncting some Of the crossings on
the south Of town by leaving the cars
Tor half an hour or longer on the track
while the engine was ewitchiDg off
about the depot, in making up it's train.
Complaint has been made to the agent
here, but the evil still continues.
There is no necessity for closing the
crossings as the train can generally be
left either north or south Of the cross
ing while tho necessary switching 10
being done.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-04

BAPTIST CHURCH. .-Opelousas. on the lst
and 2nd Sundays of every month.
REV. PHILLIPS, Pastor.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-04

Mr.. t. j. Thompson, the enterprising
and popular proprietor of the Opelou
sas Rice Mill, entertained number of
his friends and neighbors last Sunday
in honor of his 37th birthday. 1t would
be superfuous to say that the genial
host had royal repast spread for his
guests, and quite useless to state that
the same was fully appreciated and On.
joyed by all present. The abundance
of choice Viandes gave evidence Of hav-
ing been manipulated by those entirely
ag fait in the culinary art, and the hos
pitable host had taken special precau-
tions to see that the liquid refresh
ments were of the choicest and most
varied kinds; as consequences the
convivality of the occasion was fully
enjoyed by all present, and many fell
citous toasts were drank to the hospi-
table host, with sincere wishes for many
happy returns of the pleasant 'event.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-04

We have time and again called at
tention to the impositions practiced
upon the property holders of this town
by the fire insurance combine, and sug-
gested that our citizens, by concert of
action, take some measures to obtain
relief The money paid out by this
town for fire insurance annually repre-
sents much more than is generally be-
lieved, and if no other means can he
found to bring the insurance combine
to terms, our property owners should
set about at once to organize local
mutual insurance company. or some
thing on the plan of a homestead and
loan association for self protection
against monopolies as we'll as fires.
Let us do something, and that with
out further delay. We publish in an
other column, clippings from the press
in other sections of the State, showing
that Opelousas is no exception to the
rule, and that the pretext of deficient
fire protection is all IA sham. We are
glad to see that the entire press of the
State appears to be awake to the i'm
portanee of correcting this crying evil.
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Sept. 2-tf
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-04
Repeal of the Sherman Law.
N. o. Picayune, Oct 81.

n O. Picayune, Oct 81.
The repeal of the Sherman law, re-
quiring the monthly purchase of Ger
tain amount of silver, was effected in
the Senate yesterday by majority
of eleven.
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SYDEC SALE.

Nov. 4, 1893.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-05-02
A Piano House that Don't Take
Notes

Those who demand notes on time
sales of pianos and organ. which
,ht y must transfer to manufacturers,
or sell, in order to raise money to
carry on business, may try to dis
tort the straight forward business
methods of reliable houses who do
not take notes. This should cause
buyers to investigate the difference
between bnying from responsible
houses who do not demand notes
and irresponsible houses who must
have them. We have been estab.
lished over twenty. seven years and
do not take notes on time sales of
pianos and organs.
THos. GoGGAN & BIO, Waco
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-05-02
DON.T ran 10 iDrHIS,

We are always tardy enough Il
recommend anything new OF stI'ng
until we have fully tested its merit
cons' quently we are ready 10 81
that DR.. Weden Smith, the speci
list, is neither quack nor humba|
but Just exactly wha. be claims
be- We know whereof We speak,
We have seen his work. We have III
in his studio and have seen and n
his diplomas. If he can cure yoa
do you any good, he will tell you !
il he cannot do you good, he 1
again honestly tell you 50. We [
satisfied that suffering humanity !
not make mistake in calling on
Weden Smith, the 81 eciallst Peep
Voice, Gatesville.
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All Free.

Those who have used DR.. King S
New Discovery know its value, and
those who have not, have
now the opportunity to try it
free. Send your name and address to
H. f Bucklen x Co, Chicago, and
get sample box of Dr.. Kings New
Life Pills Free, as well as a copy of
Guide to Health and Household In
structo!, Free. All Of which is guar
anteed to do you good and cost you
nothing, w. b. Morrlson's x Co. s
drugstore.
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M.jor Wslton SAID that in the
report Of ale was the sale OF see.
ton - b. 5 +, Copel,nd to T r.
McL-an. when vas net charle ed in
the articles OF impe schmeut a. vel
as several other ales in the report
std the defendan, 81 jected to these
bang offered in evidence. Repre-.
sentative Henderson said !. was
competent fer the state TO show the
acts of The commissioner ia regard
to lands sim lsrly situated to the
lands in question.
Ma n Walton said there was no
allegation as to corruption in that
collateral Il ter vas not admissible.
The chair ruled that the OF seton
vas we'll taken and ruled out eyi.
dence a. ID sales of land similarl s.
situated 10 the lands in question.
Ms Walton said to simplify
matters the respondent admits all of
the -ales made IN the articles of i'm.
pelchment.
The state had offered as evidence
the classification of school lands of
Harri. county, which showed that
the land commissioner recognized
tat there were detached and iso.
lated sections in Harris county and
other than de aahed sections which
we're snhiect to sale only to actual
settlers.
The defense OF ected to the evil
dence offered az irrelevant.
Senator Greer said he diff fred
from the ruling of the char al /
desired the vote ot the senate on TIE
subject. The senate sustained the
ruling of the chair.
The state here offered additional
class fcations made by the land
commissioner showing that the
commissioner himself recognized
the difference between isolate and
detached sections and those that
were not. The state contended that
it showed that the commissioner
wilfully violated the law.
The chair sustained the objection
to the class ion being offered as
evidence.
Senator limbo den called for vote
of the senate ON the ruling of the
chair, but the chair after wards
changed his ruling stating that ne
had misunderstood the affect of the
demurrers, which were sustained.
The witness was then asked to
point out the d tierent sections in
Harris county, which we're class II ed
by the COMM ssioner, which he did.
The state here ffered letter
dated January, 81 1892. The
witness from the land commissioner
asking II at certain land in Harris
county be worked as detached and
isolated sections. He did not know
without examining his correspond
ence whe ther or not the letter of
December Il, 1892, was the first
uOlICe lie ntu lSNSlfth lHat Ihc
lands were for sale to any one than
an actual settler.
Cross I.xamination-W hat he
knows about these land transactions
are contained in the papers sent him
for registration. A deputy at
tended to these transactions. The
land had been on the market long
time.
The next witness for the state
was Capt. Joe w. Davis of
Houston.
The witness said he was connected
with the land flee under r. Nj
Hall and class led the lands in
Harris ard Liber y counties.
The scho( lands in the northwest
portion of Harris are black loam.
Before the state had finished with
the witness the court 40 burned.
JNDGR McFADT% or VTOp r.
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The Old Corner.

Worlds Fair excursion tickets
are stirring up the young ladies and
gentlemen of Waco, and they are
beginning to buy them of each
other.
Best soda and fancy beverages in
Waco with each ticket at the
Famous Soda Fountain.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-05-02
WILL YOU SUFFER With Dys.
peps;a and Liver complaint Shiloh''
Vitaliser is guaranteed to cure you
Sold bv Williamson Drug 90.

The deed records of McLennan
county Will show that James l..
Moore has sold more homes IN
Waco, to its citizens, in the last ten
years than all other real estate
agents combined. He has been in
the business longer than any other,
now in the business, and he pro-
poses to keep up the record Call
and see him. Get his prices and
terms.
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Gentlemen. bring your wives and
er 10y together a swim in the pool at
the NATAToEIo-SAN AroRIuM.
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JUDGE McFADIN OF TAYLOR Trx.
Wrote as follows; " Dec. 3 80. -Gentn l
recently suffered no little from very stub
born !nfamed sores on my hands. ! bot
? bottle OF Sa1et from my druggist, and
before had taken all of II the infamme
tion DISAPPEARED ana the sores healed u1
at once.
hereby 'ertify to the correctness Of the
tAovs statement +. 7. Cook, II. n