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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-05-06
Sundays Excursion.

The excursion given under the
auspices and for the benefit of the
Hook & Ladder Co., of franklin, we
are pleased to note, was decided
success in every particular. The train
left from Thibodaux and arrived here
shortly after / o'clock, carrying along
seven we'll filled coaches, numbering
about seven hundred souls.
Proper arrangements having been
made by our citizens, who turned out
in force; our different fire companies
being we'll represented and IN uniform.
The programme was followed to the
letter and was observed as follows
lst. White Camelia Brass Band;
I'd. The Reception Committee
3rd. Hook & Ladder Co. No. |;
4th, Fire Company No. l.
The gallant and dignifed mounted
marshals being Messrs. c. Nj. Thomp-
son, H. E. Estorge and j. B. SaudOz,
who presented picture we'll suited
for the occasion D
Upon the arrival of the train the
homeward march was properly or
ganized and arriving at the Court
House in which was artistically ar
rayed and decorated with profuseness
of fragrant flowers, appeared upon the
stand Judge w. C. Perrault, who was
assigned the duty by the authorities
to tender the guests the hospitality of
our town, and as usual we'll did he
perform his duty. Following Judge
Perrault on the part of the citizens,
our silver tongued orator Laurent
Dupr6, Esq, in his welcome address
resounded with such force, that it was
plainly read in the couptenance of the
multitude, that there could be no
doubt that their welcome in our midst,
come from the heart and was sincere.
III. B. Crawford, ESQ, of St. Mary,
gentleman of noted ability responded
in behalf of the excursionlsts, and in
positive and unmistaken language,
assured our people of the appreciation
contentment and esteem they regarded
the people of Opelousas.
| Our comrades we-e then invited to
| form in line and were marched to the
Fire Departments Hall where the
necessary preparations for the inner
man had been provided.
We take pleasure II stating by the
very words of our invited guests "that
the lunch was excellent in quality anG
abundant 10 quantity, and the refresh
ments were equally So" Here it ii
appropriate to state that credit is due
our different committees who had thii
in charge.
We are sorry that the late dry spell
occasioning SO much dust, certainly
was not pleasant to our guests ant
prevented great many, particularly
the ladies (who by the way were wei
represented and appeared charming
from viewing our town in its propel
| lipht
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White Capism,

Times. Democrat.
During the last few years that sys-
TEN of cnwardly mob violence which
Indiana invented, and which has pre-.
vailed to u greater or lesser degree in
many of the Western States-known as
White Capism has spread to some por.
tions of the South. and cases of it have
been reported in Georgia, Mississippi
and Louisiana.
1t is western idea which shonld
have no toleration in this section and
we are glad to see that it is being
crushed out by the strong hand of the
law. In Georgia they seem to have
discovered just how to deal with the
White Caps, and on Tuesday no less
than ten of them, including their leader,
physician and a deacon, were con-
victed The prosecution of the crimi.
nails was vigorous and energetic, and
public opinion showed itself strongly
on the side of law and order. The
witnesses we're assured and given pro-
lection, and there seemed to be NO
difficulty 10 getting all the evidence
that was needed
In Mississippi also vigorous policy
has been adopted against these law
breakers, with every prospect OF sue
cess. and we think we can congratulate
the Southern States upon the pro
liability of being free from this violence
at an early day. We owe this to enr
selves and, the immigrants we have
invited here
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-05-06
The Rice Mill.

In another issue of our paper we
propose to give a description, some
what in detail, of the Rice Mill now
nearing completion at this place erected
by Mr. Thompson.
Right here we wish to give enc word
of advice, which we trust the rice
planters of St. Landry may cordially
heed under any and all circumstances.
They owe it to themselves to do so.
The experience of the last year, should
be to them, perpetual warning. They
worked hard, faithfully and made
heary crops nearly universally. They
got nothing for them. Whyq Because,
the demand for the rough rice, was not
equal to the PRODUCTION. The pro-
ducers had no purchasers but the de-
corticating mills. Comparatively they
were few. They purchased enough to
KEEP them supplied until the new
crop may come in, and the planter was
thereafter left without a market.
These mills, aware of the fact that the
producers must sell to them, or have
no market at all, fixed their own price
on rice The consumers buy it only
when placed on the market by the
mills, and are forced to do without, or
buy at their price. Hence it was that,
the producer lost money, although max
ing an abundant crop, while the con-
sumer pays high for his rice. Ii il
plain, the mills alone made money, and
all because they were combined, and
had no competition.
Now what we desire to say is, Mr.
Thompson has come here with his own
capital-has erected mill which, he
tells us, he will operate on fair and
living terms. The producers should
give him the hand of friendship and
welcome, and with it their business
It is very probable that other mills
may be erected on larger scale, and
it is equally probable they will ovel
bid him. The planter must remember
that should Mr.. Thompson be run out
competition will cease, and they will
be left in the same predicament they
were in last year. Therefore, if Mr.. T
will do fair business, and we fee
confident he will, keep him goinl
regardless of what other mills ma!
offer. Remember that out of the rui'
of competition, springs the demol
monopoly! That monopoly knows ant
respects no law, but that of its owl
greed. Whatever it may lose temper
arily by the effort to run out Mr.
Thompson, it will make up over,
thousand fold, if you permit him t.
fall Remember that whatever yo1
gain one year by overbidding, you les
a thousand times over, when competi
tion is destroyed. Competition is th
life of trade, because it presents an al
Tentative. The desire to choke it dow
and shut it ont, is prompted and nour
ished by the assurance of resnlte
power Of eztortion and oppression.
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General Notes.
America is worth $47 AIS, ,OOO,O

America is worth $47 AVS 100000
EralI, is new railroad town ot
iberia that is improving rapidly.
A white squirrel was killed in CIai-
borne recently by Mr. William Walker.
Hammond shipped 5,266 cases of
Strawberries in one week recently,
says the Louisiana Sun.
The Grand Lodge knights OF PS Sthias
will meet in Lake Charles Monday
May Is.
Colonel A. p. Manson, q distin
guished Confederate soldier, and former
well. known citizen of New Orleans,
died in New York last Saturday.
The secret of the success of any To-
cality, is that the people pull together,
lay personal prejudices aside, and
work for the common welfare.-B. R.
Advocate.
The Board of Assessors for the south
western parishes, met last week in La
fayette and increased the assessment of
the Southern Pacific Co. to $500 par
mile, which is an advance of $50.
The Western Union valuation was
placed at 800 mile for two wires and
$25 for every additional wire.-Mor-
gan City Review.
Exorbitant prices arc being asked for
the land desired by the engineers for
the construction of the locks at Bayou
Plaquemine. and to settle the matter, a
commission was appointed who will
apprase the property, when it will be
OK appropriated by the Government and a
fair equivalent given in retarn.-B. r.
Advocate.
Gen. W. H. Jackson, of the Tennes-
see Division of o. C. VS., has issued an
address to Confederated soldiers to aid
the family Of, Gen. Kirby Smith. Their
property iiN:Sewanee is encountered
with mortgage, and it is the desire OF
Gen jackson to have the debt remov.
ed. Gen Smith left wife and eleven
children, ahd their condition appeals
stro6gly to the generous Southern
| heart.
Before the season is many weeks
older the much vexed subject of the
crinoline aud the form it is to assume
| Will nave De6B 6tLCIeu Dy n tOluAllGtCS
of the leading dressmakers of Europe
Al present the various authorities are
divided on the subject, most of the ex'
pe,ts being dead against it, but in ia
vor of modification Of the present fiat
skirt, which falls behind in the form OF
half closed fan and out lines toe
CLOSELY the figure when the back
| hr.,Aths urp held no To prevent the ir
trailing Worth of Paris, has no
made up his mind, hut he is preparing
flonncel under skirts to be worn with
the bell shaped dress skirts he is turn
ing out The flounces are thickly
gaiheied, and extend higher than tht
kntes, and when in white muslin o.
cotton will be stiffened with starch
But it ia not thought that the crinolins
taking the form not of a stiff -hairet
cloth, but of steel hoops, can ever bs
revived in a general way.-Times
Democrat
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1t contains thrty-two pages, llxl6. The
engravings are in copper-plate halt-tone, the
most expensive and scientific process known.
1t contains full-page engravings of the of.
tcials 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 a beauty ."-Chieag0 Mail.
This charming number (June) retains
those attractions that have made it's predeoss-
sors so popular Indianapolis Sentinel.
"Altogether it is not only we'll worthy of
reading, but it is invaluable to all those who
intend visiting the Worlds Fair"-lSan
Francisco Chronicle
u" 1t contains large amount of matter that
is of great interest to the publie."-E Earoit
Ne,cs
1.-THE illustrations are numerous and very
tine."-Doyer IN. FL. Evening Star.
"The March number of this unique and
universally admired publication forms the
first number of the second voiume."-NqsA'
GAS an art work it ranks high, and as
reading matter it is intensely interesting"
-AdpGnee Thought, N. Y.
Regular subscription price, (l2 copies). sara
oiusle Copies" so. ~
p Subscriptions received at this office,
avhere sample copy can be seess
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Prize Fighting.

1t is said that history repeats itself
and it may be believed. In the prs.
historic world, and in later wears the
anclentsthad Olympic games at stated
periods.; Whilst some of the amuse.
ments ARD diversions of the people
were htaimless-others were brutal.
we, it acpears, have set about repeat
ing sorpy Of the last, by encouraging
prize tisofing It began among white
men. - has now become ENCOURAGED
amone she blacks.
TP Shat point are we drifting i?
WIZ shall we halt9 Is this progres.
sig Or, rather is it not retrogression
lgsITa4ere no law in Venice, the enforce
EosSt OF which, may put stop to this
obcious barbarism =? We have recent.
u9heard eloquent and cogent arraign-
scents of the Federal and state Govern
ansents for licensing the distilation and
oPle of liquor; it is charged that what
!, he two realize for the business, results
ourectly and unavoidably in the de-
liberalization of the masses OF the peo-
able increase of pauperism, power
Ifty, destitution and misery, and the in
Ytinite multiplication of crimes of all
grades. All this and moro Of the same
kind, is true to the letter.
Well: if the Governments should
sternly legislate against the liquor bus
mess. why not against the practice now
so fiagrantly INDUCED, of prize fights ?
Can men not find other manly sports,
innocent in themselves. equally inter
esting and amusing, and which are
not characterized by absolute brutal
ityf The ancients were possibly e.
cusable even from the modern stand
point, for the means of social enjoy
ments, the facilities for congregatiug
we're not so numerous and so great as
they now are.
Then again : the lamps of history
shed but "A feeble light upon them
whereas at the present day it blazes o.
the paths of moral duty, with the ef
fulgence of noon day unclouded sun
We can but hope that our present Leg
islature, elected as it was, on higl
sounding profession of political reform
and morality, will enact such stringent
laws, as may serve to put period t.
prize fighting.
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Louisiana's II eeds.

An honest election law.
The abolition of her barbaric pehi-
tentialy lease:
A law forbidding the dealing in fu-
lures
A law against miscegenation.
The election of her police juries by a
vote of the people direct.
A constitutional enactment limiting
the period of office, to the custodian OF
public money, TO only one term, "x-
cept by interval.
The Progress takes upon itself the
mission of using its influence t" bring
about these results, and requests other
Journals who will assist to place this al
their mast heads SO that we, and 9th
e,s engaged in the work, will know
who is friendly to the measures and
who is not.-Progress.
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Are You Doing to the Worlds
Fair 2

The object of the Chicago Renting Agency
is to provide quarters for Worlds Fair visi-
tors in hotels and private residences at rea-
sonable rates 1t is estimated that $4,000 600
people will visit Chicago during the Fair. and
the question of, how such number is to be
cared for, is already serious one. Chicago
will, as usual, prove equal to the occasion,
and there will be room for all. But where
can 90 z" is asked by the visitor. Read our
answer We are thoroughly established in 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 supervision. 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
lust as represented. You run no risk of get
ting into places of questionable reputation.
This Company is Incorporated with
capital of 100000, and will have an
agent in each county or parish in the
UnioE.
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.
Letters of inquiry should enclose a
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 or 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.
| Farther information furnished on ap'
plieation. Call on or address
LEoNcE SANDoz,
Courier Office, Opeloasas.
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Our Press Convention.

Natehitoches Enterprise.
We publish in another column the
progr ANNE of the Press Convention
which meets ~ our city on Monday,
May 9th, ais, the list of the commit
tees appointed by the Genus club to
arrange for the ball to be given by
that club on Wednesday night which
will be one of the attractions.
1t is with pleasure we note the
earnest efforts of our citizens to make
the convention II success. Recognizing
that our little city does not enjoy the
facilities possessed by some of her sis
ters for entertaining SO large and dis
tinguished an assemblage of strangers,
they have determined by united efforts
to overcome the difficulties and give to
their visitors a welcome that at least
shall not be surpassed in heartiness
They appreciate the fact that the
selection of our city for the meeting Of
the convention is an honor and pur-
pose to show their appreciation.
PROGRAMME.
Association at 12 M. Drive through towr
and suburbs, at $50 p. m. Reception by
Second Day, May 9th-vislt to Norma
School at a. m, where meeting of Associa
ton will be held. Basket Picnic at Crane
Eoore (train leaves at 1880 a. M, returning
at 4:30 D. m Normal School reception a
1880 p. m.
Third Day, May l0th-Meeting of the AS
/ ISOLATION at l2 M Drive down Cane river a
4:30 p. m. Grand Ball by the Comns Club a
9p. m.
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The man that went out to milk and
sat down on boulder in the middle OF
the pasture and waited for the cows to
come mp to him, was the eldest brother
to the man who kept a store and DID
uot advertise, because he reasoned that
the purchasing public would back to
his place when they wanted something
Harold Telephone.
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Sealed proposals will be received by the un-
dersigned until May 18th, 1893. for the erec-
ton of Store and Bank Building at Wash
ington, in accordance with plans and speeiil-
cations made for same by T. G. Chachere,
Architect, Opelousas, La. The plans can be
had on application either to the architect or
the Undersigned. The right is reserved to re-
JULIEN CLAUDE,
Washington, La.
Mar tQaa-0t
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Ouriosities About the Popes.

Eighty OF the Popes are honored as
saints, 81 as martyrs and 43 AS confes-
sors. ST. Agatho was the only Pope
that lived to be centenarian he is
also the only one after St. Peter who
may be honored with the title miracle
worker. St. Agatha died at the age of
lO7, in the year 652, after having
reigned 3 years, 6 months and Is days.
Gregory TX. died Mt the age of 90
years; Celestine III. and Gregory XII.
at the age of 90; John XXI. at the
age of 90; Clement XII. at the age of
SO, and Clement X. and Plus TX. at the
age of &c.
The Popes have been drawn from all
classes of society Nineteen were sons
or near relatives of Princes, and an
equal number came from illustrous
families. Many came from absolute
povsry and obscurity. Sixtus VII was
the son of very poor fisherman Alex
ander V. was the son of very poor and
unknown parents, the future Pope
spending all of his young life in beg
ging on the streets. Adrian, the only
English Pope, was abandoned early in
life by worthless father and had to
subsiet on charity until going as a tramp
to find an asylum in France, he enter
ed monastery or convent as a
servant. His real worth was soen
manifested in his diligence, and his
virtues and intelligence soon won foI
him the Papal tiara. Sixtus V. had
for father poor laborer, a common
servant for IL mother and laundrese
of vicious habits for sister. Celestine
| V. was the son of Il farmer of no
means and little intelligence. Bene-
dict XII. spent his childhood in bake
shop. Urban ". learned the carpen-
ter's trade from his father, as did also
Gregory VII. Five of the Popes
studied medicine before taking holy
orders. Julius III. was the son of q
famous jurisconsult Benedict X1
was the son of a poor notary. The ia
ther of Polagius |. was prefect and
the vicar of his province. The father
of Paul V. was patrician of Sienna
The fathers of Eugene ", Gregory
XII. and Alexander XII. all belonged
to the patrician families of Venice.
Catholics snumerate but 26O Popes
while some Protestant authorities give
the number as 296, which includes q
anti Popes. Of the whole number 2f
were deposed, 10 were compelled te
give up the tiara and leave Rome, g.
died violent deaths, were poisoned,
was shut up in cage, was strangled,
smethsred to death, died by having
nails driven into his temples, and
was hanged, or, as the account says
"died by moose around his neck. "
The Republic, St. Louis, Mo.
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Bear in mind that Prof. R. Mayer
can take your photograph in the high.
est style of the art by the new iDstan-
tanons process aud in any kind of
weather. Visit his art. gallery on Main
street near j. Myers & Co.'s warehouse
and examine specimens Of bis work.
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The undersigned has opened dress max
street, corner Grolee, opposite j. K. Sandoz
& 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.
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The absent Editor, who has been
drawn hither by unparalleled attractions,
and who no doubt is amazed at the
stupendous displays he has the oppor-
tunity to gaze upon, has not forgotten
us. We have received from him the
Chicago Herald of Tuesday, May I'd,
contairg a graphic and wonder -excit-
ing account of the opening OF the
Worlds Columbian Exposition, for
which we return many thanks.
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A regular meeting of Opelopsaa Fire
Co.. No. 1, which should have been
held on Tuesday last. did not meet for
want of quorum. The meeting was
Intended to be an important one, being
for the annual election of officers.
we really feel sorry that no more
interest II manifested on The part 81
its lnsmnrr-. and Tint n future they
Viii i+aiize the ilnportance which ~
tong has been neglected.
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OUR CLUBBING RATES.
Taken I'D as an EStray,

By the undersigned at Mallet, half -ameri-
can horse, about Is years old, spotted white
and red, branded on the left hind hip (fac-
simiIe of! brand at this ofice.l 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. D.
April 22-lm
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We learn that on Thursday last
Sheriff Fontenot arrested two men sup
posed to be Z. Bennett and his pal. Up
to the time of going to press we were
unable to learn as to whether they were
the right men or not.
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The District Court is still in session
at this place, and may continue fifteen
days longer. The business passed
npOn il of a civil nature exclusively.
Che Attorneys have worked indnstri-
oualy to get their cases tried as they
have been accnmulating on the docket
ioF many months. Judge Perranlt has
lad his hands and head full and after
ali many cases will have te be passed
over to another term.
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An oyster war IN Jew Orleans is
raging; one dozen opened on the half,
shell with a glass of beer for the sum Of
ten cents. We would like very much
to see our oyster shops join this fight.
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Keg beer, fresh from the Brewery,
transported on ice and delivered ice
cold, in kegs, half kegs or quarter kegs.
Leave your orders with FL. Crawford,
at the cold storage warehouse.
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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 De pre-
pared to FIJI all orders for anything 10
The line Of sign painting, locksmithlng,
tinwOrk, etc, at low rates.
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The Breaux Bridge String Band
arrived here ON Thursday last. and
serenaded our town, disclosing choicest
and sweetest music as they always do
Come again gentlemen, come eften.
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III the heirs of Simon Cockersll
who are supposed to be 10 this parish
will call at this efice or communicate
with us, they will be furnished with
important information that will be to
their advantage.