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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-11
Now For a aloorit4 Holiday.
SELLS BROTHERS MILLIONAIRE AMUsE.
MENT ALLIANCE COMING.

Our old amusement friends, the
popular Sells Brothers, are to visit
Opelousas Nov. 22d, &making their
twenty second consecutive ANIMAL tour.
The death of Adam Forepaugh and p
L. Barnum leaves them without one
managerial rival in the fed, which
they have now occupied longer than
any other, and public opinion will
heartily indOrse the assertion that in
many respects their merit is surprising.
10 their credit be it recorded that, rich
and enterprlsing as they are, they have
sturdlly refused to revolutionize the
show business by the introduction of
licentious and indecent spectacles, but
keep within the legitimate scope of
Geological and Arenic displays, and do
not sacrifice the most popular ele-
ments of tent exhibition to "innova-
tons" which have usurped the
legitimate and belong properly to Black
Crook brass and nudity This makes
their present enormous unity of Hippo
drome, Menagerie, Circus, Wild
Moorish Caravan and Spectacular Pill
grlmage to Mecca, Tropical Aquarium,
Aviary, Royal JAPANESE Troupe.
Arabian Nights Entertainment and
Street Parade altogether
the best and most satisfactory of it's
kind. 1t includes, moreover, many
exceedingly rare and interesting g sights
nowhere else exhibited, such as the
pair of huge living Hippopotami, a
whole flock of Ostrlches, the Hairless
Horse, and the pair of Liliputian Cat
tie, among scores of the greatest
performers. There are also plenty of
nirthful and funny performances for
The special benefit of the little folks. |
Pronounced by press and public the
5randest show on earth Excursion |
ates on all railroads.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-11
OPELOOsAs P IRISH OF ST. LANDRY,
Bossisnl Rebuked.

. Gov. Foster appointed Messrs. DuprG
and Guidry as Police Jurors in St.
Landry Parish, who at the time of their
appointment were Democrats, but they
had mind fruitful of thought, this the
Governor had overlooked, as appears
from subsequent events. For these
two American freemen having exercised
their mind, and as they thought their
right, they both voted the Populist
ticket at the following National cleo
ton. This the Governor took for
downright heresy and removed them
from office.
The two deposed citizens resolted to
the courts for protection and on trial
there was not tho least evidence to
show any cause why they should be
removed and consequently twelve
'good men and true" have twice re-
buked the Governor for his unwarraut-
ed action in unanimous verdict retain
ing them in office.
Justice is always done when the
people are allowed to speak. Mont
gomery Mail.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-11
1aimage on Shipping to New
York.

Inc following postal card has been
received by one of our subscribers from from
Messrs. Dan Talmage's Sons, New
YORK; 1t drops pointer " not to
snip Rough Rice to New York at Dyes-
eng, which We think of general interest
Messrs. Talmage says:
since writing in September, the relative
position OF the New York market, as COM
pared TO the South. is greatly changed
IriGes nave advanced but not at same mace
SO mat for the present, at least. YOU can net
more Tor your Rough Rice by selling at home
vi ~ new orleans. We note this lest Won
!!hlght ship to us and meet with disappoint
ing results. This turning away Of hpsinass
may seem strange but it is our desire that
you and every other planter shall sell at the
Dest possible price. Later on our market will
undouotedly resume its normal and adyanta
geous position of which, you may rest assur-
ed, we will give prompt advice.
Ne are Trying to work up trade for Rice
straw May not add much to YOUR incon,e
but every little helps What can Won hale
ana deliver for, per ton. on board of cars.
The latter suggestion is excellent
ana worthy the consideration of every
planter. Rice Straw is regarded as Of
liCtle or no value and here opens the
possibility yssof making market for It.
AT the start results might not amount
to much, but even if they were small
would it not pay to employ idle mo,
ments, and Idle stock in getting it
ready for and to market?
The Talmage firm are on the alert
ana show lively interest in every
thlng that pertains to rice.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-11
Proceedings Of Town Council.

The Council met in regular session
last Monday night with all the members
present.
Mr.. Fl. D. Larcade was sworn in as a
member and entered upon the discharge
Of his duties.
An appropriation of $25.O0 was made
to repair the apparatus of the Hope
Hook IL Ladder Co.
A committee consisting of j. B. San
doz, E. Latreyte and the town attorney
was appointed to draw up a building
ordinance, the object of which is to pro-
vide that improvements hereafter erect
ed in the corporation do not encroach
upon town streets or property.
Four hundred dollars were appro-
priated to assist in the purchase of
furniture for the Public School.
Messrs. Larcade and Stewart were
appointed committee ON sidewalks.
A petition asking for tools, ETC., for
the Public Cemetery was tabled.
The committee appointed to ascertain
the extent Of repairs needed on the Fire
Engine of No. 3, asked for further time,
which was granted.
Several bills against the town were
approved.
Town affairs are in good shape, and
the present Board expects at the close
of its administration to leave the town
clear of all debt.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-11
40 our Friends and Patrons.

We wish to call the attention of the friends
and patrons of the COURIER to the necessity
of their being on the alert, in the matter of
judicial publications, (sberiff's sales especial
ly), as a neglect on their part to give positive
Instructions as to where they desire such
advertisement published, is apt to result in
our being deprived of the patronage that
would otherwise be given to U.S. The sheriff
of this parish has been making himself es-
pecialy Jealous in the matter of securing
sheriffs sales for the paper of which he is
director and stockholder, and several publica-
tions of that nature have appeared in that
paper which the parties interested would
have selected to be done in the COURIER, had
they been consulted and others have been
diverted from us at the special solicitation of
the sheriff or his deputies serving the papers
in the matter of seizures.
To those who prefer to patrouize any other
paper in this parish we have no desire to in
terfere with their preferences, but our friends
who wish to favor us with their patronage
are earnestly requested to see that the proper
officers are instructed to have the publication
done in the CoURIER-and they are especially
warned against allowing themselves to be in
dueed to consent that the advertisement
should be done in some other paper.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-11
THE DECEMBER CONVENTION
Louisiana State Teachers Aassoc;a-
si0n.

Paflsh superlntendents and Public School
Teachers of Louisiana:
we take great pleasure in announcing that
extensive preparations are being made for a
very successful convention in December
The following gentlemen have responder ia
Vorably to an Invitation to serve on the pro
Wm: Preston johnson, Prof. Thos b. Boyd.
Prof. Alcee FOrtier, Judge JOS. A. Breanx,
Pr0f Slngletary, Prof. J. V. Calhoun, Prof K
l.. Hines, Prof. D. B. showater and others
A gentleman of national reputation will leo
ture on the nights of the 27th and 28th. A
treat is in store for us both day and night 1t
WILL De literary feast lasting two full days
Inc teachers are requested, however, to ar
rive at New Iberia not later than the after
noon train, on Dec. Goth, in order to be present
day.
New Iberia is awake and will encourage the
convention in every way. The Opera House
VIII cost but trit1e if anything. All the hotels
will offer reduced rates to members of the as
sociation and the people will open their homes.
Railroad rates will be reduced for the occasion,
lt ls hoped that there will be representative
teachers from every parish and that many will
JOIN at once by sending Two Dollars (S2 Oo) to
any member of the enrolling committee In
return, the teacher will receive a certificate of
membership which will entitle him to vote in
the convention, to tickets to all the lectures
ana to all the privileges OF the Association
. The chairman of the Executive Committee
has charge of the entert inment feature and to
him all who expect to attend should report at
their earliest convenience. We desire that
every teacher in the State shall arrange to be
present.
Parish Superintendents and principal teach
ers throughout the State are requested to have
this letter distributed to all white teachers and
to have it published in the several parish pa
pers.
This letter is sent out by authority of the
Executive Committee of the Association
FOR additional information address any
member OF the above committees.
". NJ, HOWE, Chairman,
B. L. lands, Secretary, New iberia, La
CheneyVlle La
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-11

The rich deposits of gold discovered
70 Randolph County, Ala, has resulted
10 the organization of the Goldberg
Mining Co., incorporated under the
laws Of Alabama, with a capital stock
Of 81 100000. Its Office is No. 3 South
broad street, Atlanta, Ga. As will be
seen by the advertisement in another
ssooinmn, this Company is now offering
lsy thousand shares at ten cents per
snare, worth one dollar, in order to
ssalize additional capital to commence
operations at once. Here is chance
w speculation seldom offered, and we
anvlte all interested to send for pros
gaCsns giving full particulars at once.
~ou may never be able to town a gold
mane but here ia q chance for every
0he % own an interest In one.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-11

A correspondent of the Crowley Sig
nal from Fabacher says:
Rice sold in Opelousas last week for
$l.16 per sack for pretty fair quality
OF rice. The same day at Oberlin at
1926. WHAT'S the matter here?
We have shown the above paragraph
to our rice buyers here, and they are
unanimous in pronouncing it grossly
incorrect. No rice has been bought in
Opelousas this season as low as Sl.I6
per sack, except red or wild rice which
is only suitable for stock feed. Our
local buyers are guided by the New
Orleans market and can, and generally
do, pay as high prices as any other
point. 1t is generally conceded that
the quality of rice around Oberlin is
better than that in the vicinity of
Opelousas, and consequently brings
better price, but the same rice brought
to Opelousas ought to bring fully as
much as it does in Oberlin.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-11
ESTATE OF AUGUsTIN DURoussEAU

ESTATE OF AUGUsTIN DURoUssEAU
BY virtue of an order of the Honorable tho
Probate Court in and for the parish of Saint
Landry, there will be sold at public anction
to the last and highest bidder, by the under,
signed natural tutrix or duly qualified auc
tloneer, at the last residence Of the deceased
III Pot Cove, in the parish of St Landry
La, on ~
Wednesday, December q, 1893.
the following described property beropoinr
to the estate of Augustn Durousseau dacd
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. Landrv
bounded on the north by Emile Gaubcrt
south by Jules Perrodn and Sam Haas east
by Domatilds Gullory and west bv same
One brown creole horse one bay creole marc
and colt two cows ond calves forty barrels
OF rough rice, more or less one hundred
ouShels OF corn, more or less; one bale of cot
ton, more or less one lot of household ana
kitchen furniture "''''
Paraphernal property :-Foltyfve arpenfs
OF wood land at Big Woods, in Mallet in the
parish isl, OF st. Landry, bounded on the north
by Iheodose Chacher6 south by school land
east by same and west by Theodose Chacher6,
Terms cash.
CLARA DUROUSSEAU,
NJ ,ooo Natural Tutrix
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-11

The indications are that war ia to
be waged against the secret organiza-
ton known as the American Protective
Association, and it is to be hoped that
the war will be a vigorous one. No
secret society which has for it's object
the persecution of men because of
their religion, should be permitted to
exist on American soil. The aim of
the American Protective Association is
to make war on Catholics, which is in
direct violation of the federal constitu-
tion, that guarantees to all citizens of
this country civil and religious liberty.
States
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-11

The elections last Tuesday in the
States of Iowa, Massachusetts, Ohio,
Virginia and New York resulted
against the Democrats in all but Vir-
ginia, which elected it's Democratic
ticket by $4,000 to 40. 900 majority
Local issues appear to have had
more influence in the elections than
national questions, and the result
cannot be taken as an indication of
public opinion on the great national
questions before the country.
The strength of the Populists does
not seem to have come anywhere near
to fulfilling their claims.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-11

We take pleasure in directing atten-
ton to The advertisement, in another
column, of the Washington State Bank
OF Washington, La. While this institu
ton has been but a short time in
operation, it has, thanks to its strict
business methods combined with
liberality and enterprise, succeeded in
already placing its affairs on a most
promising footing (which however is
not surprising when it is considered
that such solid and progressive men
as j. P. Russell, Leon Wolff, Geo. W.
Curtis, Phil. Jacobs, Capt. It. C. Glib
bens, Julien Claude and S. A. Knapp
are at the head of its affairs.
The first quarterly report of this
Bank will be found in another column,
and when we take into consideration
the financial panic and unsettled con
ditlon of business affairs throughout
the country, it must be admitted that
the Washington State Bank makes a
very good showing indeed for its first
quarters business
LII yon want to borrow money, or
want collections made, or have money
to place on deposit, or wish to bny or
sell foreign or domestic exchange, or
any other banking matters attended to,
give the Washington State Bank call.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-11
Personal,

Capt, L d. Prescott was on a short
visit here Tuesday.
I. j. Thompson, Esq, returned from
New Orleans Tuesday
Judge E. North Cullom went to Lake
Charles last Monday on legal business
Mr.. G. w King of Crowley is study
ing medicine under DIR. W. w. Duson
here.
We bad Il pleasant visit last Satur-
day from Mr.. 5. II. Barrett, the gentle
manly Press Agent for the famous
Sells Brothers Show.
DR.. J. H. Parker, of Vile Plate was
attending to business here Wednesday,
and gave the COURIER an appreciated
call
Rev. Randall, wife and son, of Opel
ousas, who have been here for the last
two weeks helping Rev. benson con-
ducting his meeting, returned to their
home Friday.-Abbeville Meridional.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-11

The game of base ball played in
Carencro last Sunday between the
opelousas and Lafayette clubs was
won BY 0pelousas. The two teams
got into q tangle before the game was
nnlshed, and the Lafayette club re-
used to play to a finish. Opelousas
vas ahead and was declared the win
ner.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-11
MONEY TO Loan.

Office 81. Landry Homestead and Loan
association,
OpelouSas, Sept. 18Th 1898.
The undersigned is authorized by the Board
of Directors of the st. Landry Home stead and
Loan Association to offer to its members loans
at eight per eentum. For particulars ap-
ply to E. ID. ESTILETTE,
President st. Landry Fl, & L. Assn.
Sept. %, 1898.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-11

An income tax would come off the
rich men who receive the benefits of
protection and trust. Tt would be but
just, therefore, that they should bear
the greatest expense for keeping up
government that has adopted pro
lection as tax raising scheme for
their benefit.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-11

AS the question of waterworks is one
OF great Importance to Opelousas, we
expect next week to be able to furnish
some facts and figures on the subject,
which will be of interest to our people.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-11

The beautiful weather we have been
Enjoying for several months has "gone
back on u.s. this week. We have had
some rain and cold, and generally
sloppy weather for several days.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-11

The appointment of Gen Leon JAS
tremski as Consul at Callao, Peru, will
come nearest to giving general satisfac-
ton than any appointment from this
State lately. Gen. Jastremski is emf
nently qualified to fill the position with
credit to himself and his country he is
held in the highest estimation by the
entire people of the State, and especial.
ly by the members of the Louisiana
press, who have had the opportunity
of knowing and approaching his many
sterling qualities under all circum
stancs, and have found him at all times
honorable, courteous, staunch friend
and true Democrat We congratulate
the General on his we'll deserved
reward.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-11

Sells Brothers great show which
performs here on the 22d inst, is the
only first class show which has ventur-
ed to reduce the price of admission to
% cents in the South.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-11

An income tax law is one of the sec-
essaries. Let it come. It won't hurt
ns. We have no income; and 1t can't
hurt those who have an income, as
they can we'll afford it.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-11

j. T. Stewart wants two thousand
bushels of corn carries full stock of
lumber, fonr grades of shingles-coal
and painters supplies, and defes com
petition. j.. T. STEWART.
Oct. 28, 3m
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-11

A child of Mr.. E. Durio, near town,
was accidentally scalded by falling 10
2 pot of hot lard, and while painfully
and seriously injured there is hopes of
Its recovery
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-11
TO HORSE owWRRg.

For putting horse in fine healthy con-
dition try DR.. Cady's Condition Powders.
They tone up the system, aid digestion, cure
loss of appetite, relieve constipation, correct
kidney disorders and destroy worms, giving
new life to an old or over worked horse. 25
cents per package. For sale by druggists.
j. Lasalle and Shute & Duson
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-11

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

The G. B. Andrus residence in Opel
ousas was sold at syndic's sale last
Wednesday for $4,000, cash. E. NJ.
Boagni, Esq, was the purchaser.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-11

Jos. Bloch will astonish you in low
prices. He carries full line of dry
goods, groceries, boots, shoes, ETC., and
is selling them to suit the hard times.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-11

NoTIcE.-There will be Divine Servi-
ces at the Church of the Epiphany on
Sunday, November 18th, at ii o'clock
a. m. The Rev. A. r. Price officiating.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-11

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

Only so cents is the price of admis-
sion to Sells Brothers great show which
will be here on the 22d inst.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-11

Another one of those delightful enter
tainments by the O. P. L. & d. A.,
comes off on the 18th. Don't miss it.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-11

Now is the time to lay in your sup
ply of fire wood and coal-and it is a
good time too for those dealing in wood
and coal to advertise their business.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-11
FOR R EMF.
HORSES AND MARES FoR SALE.

WE HAVE just returned from the West
Wv with fine lot of buggy and draft
horses and mares, which we will sell at low
prices. Can be seen at NJ. Firnberg's i'll
Opelousas and at Vile Plate at Dr.. j. A.
Haas. HAAS g. FIRNBERG.
Sent g. 1893,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-11

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, 1893-11-11

EPISCOPAL CHURcH.-There will be divine
service in the Church of the Epiphany" on
the I'd 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.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-11

Our grain elevator made "a test run
last Thursday and the machinery work
ed satisfactory.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-11

Our cotton compress is working up
to its full capacity.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-11

For SALE-100O 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, 1893-11-11

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

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

Jos. Bloch's is the place to leave your
small change and get some of his great
bargains.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-11

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, 1893-11-11

See advertisement of house to rent,
suitable for residence or business stand
in another column.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1893-11-11

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

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

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

T AM applying for Homestead on the E4
of w and E4 of S WI of Sec. 27 in
Township S of r w La. Mer.
Nov. IL lin. WM. CHAPELLE.