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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-10-28

At "a ball in Old Grand Prairie ON
the 22d inst, Edgar Lafleur shot and
seriously wounded Artemon Deville.
Lafieur came to town to surrender to
the authorities, and was released on a
bond of $4,000, as the physician who
attended Deville gave certificate that
the wound was not necessarily fatal.
We have been unable to learn the par
flcnlars of the shooting.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-10-28

Our cotton compress has found it
necessary to increase its storage and
shipping facilities in order to accom-
modate it's growing business, which is
an indication that our planters and
shippers are beginning to appreciate
the advantages of the compress
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-10-28
The Bat Al Rouge Capital Item truly

The Bat A Rouge Capital Item truly
remarks:
No town ever got beyond u snails
gallop in business that had for it's
leading citizens u lot of growing,
snarling people who get jealous of and
do all in their power to discourage their
neighbor if be attempts to make inno-
vations in business methods among
them.-Per contra, go to a town where
a friendly, cordial spirit is shown by
every man and woman toward each
other, and where back biting and un-
kind words are never spoken against q
neighbor, and there you will find
emigrants and capital pouring in and
a general "get up and get" spirit per-
vading the land.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-10-28

On a recent visit to our sister town
of Washington we were pleased to OBJ
serve that our neighbors are giving
evidence of reviving prosperity. Bus
mess appears to be improving and the
town is making several needed repairs
to its bridges, streets and sidewalks.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-10-28

The Opelonsas Base Ball team
literally wiped up the earth" with
the Grand Coteau nine here last Sun
day-the game standing 48 for Opel
onsas to 10 for Grand Coteau. As this
y the second game played for the
championship, the first being won by
Grand Coteau, it will require another
game to decide. The third and last
game will be played at Grand Coteau
tomorrow at 2:3O p. m. sharp.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-10-28

At ball at Big Cane on the night of
the 22d inst, Millard Scott was killed
by John Bell who shot him three times
with pistol Sam Bell is accused of
being an accessory. The Bells are in
Jail. All parties are cOlOred.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-10-28

A car loaded with gunpowder, gaso-
line and naptha exploded in the yards
of the Mississippi Valley railroad in
New Orleans last Tuesday evening,
causing terrific noise and great excite
ment throughout the city. Fortunate
ly no one was hurt Damage estima
ted from $50, 900 to 100000
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-10-28

The reception of the Russian naval
officers in France, has been without a
parallel. The enthusiasm of the mass
es was nnbounded and manifested
itself in general outpourings of the
people wherever the Russians appear
ed, wild with cheers, the singing of the
Marsellaise and Russian national hymn
and the constant feasting of the guests
of France. These demonstrations
have brought the war feeling to the
highest pitch among the French people
and caused corresponding apprehen-
sions among the allied nations, Ger
many, Austria, Italy and England AS
an offset British squadron has been
welcomed in grand style by the Italians
at Tarenta. The prospects for the
long threatened general European war
have been greatly augmented by
these events.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-10-28

Alexander Williams, a colored man,
was found dead on the railroad track
near Sunset station on the night of the
ga inst. The coroner's jury rendered
2 verdict that deceased came TO his death
rom blow on the left side of the
nead inflicted by some blunt instru-
ment in the hands of some unknown
party Oh parties. There is no clue as
to who committed the crime. Four
tFanaps were arrested on suspicion.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-10-28

81 cash will answer the place of So
in the pure hase 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 lie has realized enough cash
TO relieve his wants. First come, first
served.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-10-28

Owing to the scarcity of money Mr.
Jos. Bloch is offering special induce.
ments to cas- 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 aud get their supplies
at cost prices or less.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-10-28
J. T. STEWART,

We direct attention to the advertise
ment of the st. Louis Cheap Store,
situated under the COURIER Office,
which will be found in another column.
Mr.. Benefited has well assorted stock
and is Offering his goods at very low
prices. Give him call.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-10-28

To THE CITIZENS OF OPELoUsAs -
We have obtained an invention that
will remove all dirt and trash that ac-
cumulates in cisterns, and we are now
we'll equipped to do any and all kinds oi
work in our line. We also clean wells,
either dug or bored See testimonials
in another column
JONES & THOMPSON
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-10-28

Everything at a 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, 1893-10-28

A sugar refinery at this place would
be worth many thousands of dollars
annually to the business of this town.
Cannot our citizens put their heads
together in an effort to secure refinery
here 2
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-10-28

Our people should not send else
where for goods that they can get at
home. Read the advertisements of our
local merchants and call around at
their establishments. Build up your
town by patronizing home industry.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-10-28

If you want something which the
more you study the less you will know
about it, send for the Press Club
Souvenir Puzzle" advertised in our
columns to aid the Press Club Building
and Charity Fund. It is creating
furor in scientific circles.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-10-28

AS we have had no rain for several
weeks the dust on our streets is almost
sitting from early dawn till late in the
night.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-10-28

The trouble between Siam and
France is not over. France does not
appear to be satisfied with the result of
the late strained condition between the
two countries, in which Siam lost SO
heavily. France is still aggressive and
it is predicted that war is likely to be
declared before it is permanently set
tled.-N. @. City Item.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-10-28

As cotton seed market Opelousas
takes the cake Our local buyers have
been and are now paying $l4 and $l5
per ton.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-10-28

Everybody's cistern will need a
cleaning out as soon as we have a rain,
and don't forget that Jones & Thomp-
son can do the job and guarantee salts
faction.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-10-28
HORSES AND MARES FOR SALE.

WKTE HAVE just returned from the West
w with a fine lot of buggy and draft
horses aud mares, which we will sell at low
prices Can be seen at NJ. Firnberg's in
Opelousas, and at Vile Plate at DR.. j. A.
Haas. HAAS d FIKNbEhU.
Sent. 9, 1893,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-10-28

Now that money is fairly in circula-
tion should be the time for our mer-
chants to send in their cards to the
COURIER.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-10-28

j. II. Stewart wants two thousand
bushels of corn carries full stock of
lumber, four grades of shingles-coal
and painters supplies, and defies COM
petition.
j. T. STEWART,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-10-28
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 5258
ESTATE OF MARIA DONATE.
Whereas, Cornelius Donate, of the
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
notice. C. NJ. THOMPSON,
Oct. %, 1893. Clerk
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-10-28
PH. HOELZEL, JR.,
Commission Merchant.
MILLER AND RICE EXPERT,
No. O. Magazine Street, New Orleans
Liberal advances made on consignments.
oct 7-4m
NOTICE.

LEoNv1LLE, La, Oct. 81, 1893:
After this date will not be responsible tor
nv notes, obligations or accounts not pear.
i az the signature of Celestine Sicily.
eserve for account OF my chlldren, seVen ~
head of cattle and one mare and colt, All
other % property belonging to Celestine Sicily. 81
Oct. 2S-lml
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-10-28

Fancy articles, staple drugs and
chemicals, popular patented remedies,
&c, at Bailey's drugstore.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-10-28

You will always find bargains at the
stores of merchant who keep a stand,
ing advertisement in the newspaper
They hny goods to sell, and by keer-
ing the firms name constantly before
the public their place nf business be-
comes byword while the merchant
that does not advertise is loat to the
nnhlic.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-10-28

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, 1893-10-28

Drugs, medicines, chemicals, patent
medicines, fine cigars, tooth brushes,
combs, &c, at Bailey's drugstore.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-10-28

Beer on draught, fresh from the re-
frigerator at five cents glass at Firm
berg's saloon.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-10-28

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, 1893-10-28

METHODIST CHURCH.-At OpelOusas, lst, Sd
and 4th Sabbaths ii o'clock d. IN. and p. NJ.
Bellevue, ID Sabbath, IL O'Clock a. M; Sd
Sabbath $3.50 p. IN.
PRAYER Meeting every Wednesday night at T.
Sabbath School 10 o'clock every Sabbath.
t. s. RANDLE. P C..
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-10-28

just received car of Texas red rus
proof oats at G. Dietlein's, cheap.
Oct. z. 4t
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-10-28

Old newspapers for sale at this Office
at 20 cents per hundred.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-10-28
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Probate Court, Parish of st. Landry, No.
ESTATE OF VIM. GORDON, SR., DECD.
Whereas, VIM. Gordon, Jr., of the par
sh of ST. Landry, has applied by his petition
to be appointed administrator Of the estate
of VIM. Gordon, Sr., 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. M. THOMPSON,
Oct. Ia, 1898. Clerk.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-10-28

For SALE-l0OO bushels red rust
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, 1893-10-28
NOTICE.

take this method of directing the atten-
tion of the public to the Engelberg Rice HUI
lers and PolishIrs for huling and polishing
rice for market number OF these machines
are now in use in Louisiana and doing good
work. Its moderate price places it within
tha reach of planters of limited means. Par
ties interested are requested to correspond
with. or apply 10 the undersigned, soliciting
State agent, fol Louisiana; a;nr.D
Lafayette, La.
Aug, l2, ls933tf
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-10-28
Wednesday, Nov. 9, 1898.

at IL o'clock a. m., the following described
of e. B. Andrus, to-wit
A tract of land comprising three lots of
ground situated in the town of Opeiousas
La, with all the buildings and improvements
situated thereon, being the present residence
of C. B. Andrus, and known as lots Nos. |, 2,
and of square No. l8, bounded north by
Landry street, south by Vine ST., east by Oak
st., and west by Lombardy street.
Terms-Cash.
LUCIUS G.. DUPRE,
Oct. 7, 1893. Auctioneer.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-10-28
MONEY TO LOAN.

Office ST. Landry Homestead and Loan. }
association,
Opelousas, Sept. 1871 1893. }
The undersigned is authorized by the Board
of Directors Of the st. Landry Home stead and
Loan Association to offer to its members loans
ut eight per centum. For particulars ap-
ply to E. D. ESTILETTE,
President st. Landry III. & l.. Assn
Sept 49, 1898.
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SKD DIG SALE.
district Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No I474l
C.S. ANDRUs VS.. HIS CREDITORS.

N'Np' ktNDNUo CKEDIIOKb.
By virtue of an order from tho 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
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-10-28
CIhnrcll Directory.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.-Services at Ope-
lousas every Sd Sunday of the month at II a.
m., and 1880 p. m. At Bellevue, the first Sun
day of each month at III a. m. and 1880 p. m.
REV. GEO. FRAZER, Pastor
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See advertisement of Clements &
Healey in another column.
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NOTICE.

w AM applying for Homestead ON the M
i of the N w / Of Sec 10 7 s of Il w La.
Mer JAMES MIzELL.
Oct. 7, 1898.
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TESTlMO ONlALSD
A, B. Hill's Patent Cistern and
Well Cleaner, Handled by
Jones a. Thompson.

This is to certify that we have had work
done in our cistein by Messrs. Jones and
Thompson using the A. b. Hill patent well
perfectly, we therefore cheerfully recommend
them to all who NAV need work in their line.
Respectfully,
CLEMENTS & HEALEY.
This is to certify that Messrs. Jones &
Thompson have ceuned out my cstern with
their new process aud the work they did gave
entire satisfaction.
JOHN MoRNHINvEG
This is to certify shat have had my cistern
cleaned with the patent as handled by Jones
g. Thompson l consider the patent q good
one. They did good work and gave me com
plete satisfaction.
j. o. RAY, M. D.
This is to certify that have seen to day
u trial of the A. B., Hill patent cistern and
we'll cleaner and that it done all that is
claimed of it. do not think that anything
better could have hoen invested for the pur-
pose. The invention was tried on both my
cistern and WE'LL it worked to my full and ell
tire satisfaction. Very respectfully,
J. LASSALLE.
This is to certify that Messrs Jones g.
Thompson have cleaned my cistern using the
find that this new process did the work per-
fectly and to my satisfaction.
r. S. FoNTENOT.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-10-28
Tulane University
OF Louisiana.

The next Annual Session of the College.
High School, and H. Sophie Newcomb Mem
orial College for Women, opens October 3D.
Entrance Examinations, September Goth
and 30th. The college is we'll equipped with
Libraries and Laboratories for Classical, Lit
erary and Scientific Work.
and Fifty Scholarships in the Collegiate and
High School Departments. Each Senator
and Representative in the State has the ap-
poinLment Of one Scholarship which cOnfers
free tuition for the whole course.
For further in ornatiOn- address
VM. o. ROGERS, Secretary.
VIM. PRESTON JOHNSTON, President,
july |, 1898 3m
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Louisiana State University
Agricultural and Mechanical College.

J.W. NICHOLSON, A. M, L.. D., Presdt.
The next session 1888 94) will open on 5th,
Oct, 1893 with a full and able c0rpsGDf Pro
fessors and Instructors. Five courses Of
Study, healthy locality, excellent discipline,
splendid equipments, tuition free. Cost of
maintenance per session of nine months,
$l31.00. Number of students last session.
1856.
For catalogue giving full information
Address, ALVAN c. READ, Secretary,
Aug. 5. Baton Rouge, La.
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CLEMENTS & HEALEY

This is to certify that Messrs. Jones &
Thompson have cleuned out my cistern with
their new process aud the work they did gave
aDtire GatisfactiOn
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EPISCOPAL CHUReH.-There will be divine
service in the "Church of the Epiphany" on
the 2d Sunday in the month at IL O'clock a.
M. and on the 4th Sunday at $3.50 p. M, the
Rev. A. r. Price officiating.
BAPTIST CHURcH.-Opelousas, on the lst
and 2nd Sundays Of every month.
REV. PHILLIPS, Pastor
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All styles Of fancy printing done at
this Office on short notice at low prices.
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Sept. 2-tf
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Oct. %, 3m
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The City Item asks, Who is going
to be Governor?" It might find out
by addressing John S. Young, of Caddo.
-Attakapas Vindicator.
Smyrna times., 1893-02-08
WHOLE NO. 1875.
Dyspepsia

1T is all very well TO taLa t,o..
lor Indigestion and to worry about d.
pePsla'' was the remark Of an o~1yl .
fenced physician, after dismissinr
!!, number OF patients the other dav.
'ut 1t would be great deal easier ..
.noS' people and better for the world
Il some little preventative mooa~.'
were taken, instead of LETTING evor'
rn'hg 80 and patching up whom oon
"''ohS become unbearable Half ~.
ooP'e know have violent attacks of
mug tSuon' because they will ner.ist
''''is nearly meals when in an ev
+'@"s'ed condition. They seem No..
"ole or willing to realize that tboSa
are 'meS when the system is in no a.
s.@'' TO grapple with a nII nal
"eS come ID tired and hungry. almost
'"'e"o'S, not thinking that mavbe
9oou zeal OF what they consider bro
ger Is gastric irritation. thew sit d..
70 a table covered with the substantiala
u me- and deliberately 90 to work 70
0'er'aX the already strained vital no,,
eFs' As rule, paradoxical as if nav
seem no person shoul eat when vory
The wise thing to do is -
iIlnk cup OF not water with tbreo
Of milk in it. sit dovn
o' i'e minutes and then begin SLOWLY
% eat' and eat very sparingly.
J.! ms conrse were followed 7 van
ore to warrant there would NOT ba ona
'a,e OF dyspepsia where now there ora
| dozen. 1t seems to be the most dim
'uI' OF all things properly to control
ne appetite. People who are NOT
great eaters are guilty. Of
erlouS indiscreuon in the time and
manner Of taking food. The oraat
nIaIake Of the day is the lack of con
Iteration ofthe laws and neces.itjas
| the human system."-Nec yaSI
eager. = o'N
Smyrna times., 1893-02-08
CHAPTER XXI.
A PRISONER.

! Dear reader, does your heart oo nit
, a-pat and thump hard and fast against
your ribs? If so, stop and draw lono
breath, whilO | tell you that it was not
the burglar that killed Mrs. Richards
VINO was III prison, but Cpronoup. nv
SELL yet 1t was not the first time. for 7
was put in prison once and in irons
Tor three years. l stayed three dave
when in my jailer's absence. I bade me
prison walls adieu without saving ex.
cuse me or pardon the liberty I take
But this last prison was different md
Will tell you how it happened. Just
aIter had finished my book writing I
went IN search of man. A little later
be was seated on ii stone fence in fro,t
OF MS house, seeming to enjoy the
shade OF tall tree, when up the road
he sa" stranger approaching. who
came directly up to him and spoke
calling him by name, then immediately
oegan to talk as though they were
good friends and had been acquainted
all their days.
1eS' he knew that there was a de-
tectlve down there then. and was ,ftar
George Bran again, and that certain
FAMILY was going to lay sono ploin
i"cts against him, yet it could not and
would not amount to anything. Sure
they had had his trial once and he did
not know that a man could be tried
twice Tor the same offence, and that he
had heard a remarkable statement
from Detective Lyon, made in The pres.
ence Of VIM. Grason, proprietor of
hotel at Rising Sun; also he knew that
well, no heresay, but facts.
Il am your friend; if you need me
let me know" We'll, who are Won pn
Never mind my name, I'll be on hand
and you will know me later. Good
day, Mr.. -"
II had passed on he might have
thought 1t chance call, but returned !,
rom whence | came. leaving him star. 8
ng into space and wondering who his !
lew found friend could be. OF course
{ was puzzle and one he was anx-
Gus to solve, so he started in pursuit.
let him shadow and track me as far Il
IS chose, and then 1 gave him the Fl
lodge and he lost me as though l had o.
lever existed. What nextP Why he al
would just go on to the next house and c'
% II they had seen a stranger around ri
o'day. was on the alert, and by the d'
ime he arrived l was in hiding up
tairs, peeping out at him.
SLOW do you do, Mrs. - Good nj
Yening, Mr.. ---." "Have you ha
een any strange man pass here to-day III,
his shirt sleeves with a black and
'hite striped shirt on ?" That Was
uostlon and plain one two. Did she ito
~ yes aud no ? She was lady, I'll Dg io9
i've you that straight, and-well, she on
new my misslon-yet either for or raj
gainst she could not lie. w
Smyrna times., 1893-02-08
A RELIABLE FRENCH suov Do,

a RELIABLE FRENCH SHOE Polish
The complaint that shoe polisbes
crack leather and ruin boots is pener-
ally due to the impurities of polishes
Ihose who will make her own need
complain no more. An excellent
French dressing for shoes is made bv
mixing two pints of the best vinegar
and one of soft water into which ,s
stirred quarter of a pound of glue
broken up, half pound of logwood
chips, quarter of an ounce of now
dered indigo, a qnarter OF an ounce of
The best soft soap and quarter of an
ounce Of isinglass. Place the mixture
on the FIRE and let it boil for ten min.
utes or more. Then strain the LIQUID.
bottle and cork it. 1t is fit for use
when cold. Apply with clean sDon We