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The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-10
Washington Letter.
From Il Regular Correspondent.
M cuTH-Hn01 Nov =

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5, 1894.
Secretary Carlisle has decided in the
matter of Mr.. Morton's imported En-
glish coachman, that the man is a
domestic servant in Mr.. Morton's en-
p proyi ana a 3 tfisb &Yiss cont , taon lab tos
law. In order to arrive at that decision
it was necessary for Secretary Carlisle
to evers previous decisions made by
Secretary Window in 1890, and Assist
ant Secretary Spaulding in 1891. 1Had
he been disposed to make partisan
capital out of the case he might have
ordered the coachman deported and
cited the two republican decisions
mentioned as p%recedents for his action.
1t is probable that Congress will be
asked to amend that section of the
alien contract labor law under which
this charge vas made, as Secretary
Carlisle thinks the courts, and not the
Secretary of the Treasury, should set
tie such disputed questions.
President Cleveland has ordered
another extension of the civil service
rules. This time all clerical employees
receiving less than 5000 per annunl,
and all messengers and watchmen en-
ployed under the Government arc put
under the rules. Speaking of the mat
ter, civil service Commissioner Proctor,
who is naturally much pleased at the
extension, said: "Yon may expect
more of the same sort. There are
further extensions in contemplation
that only await the arrangement of
minor details, which will be perfected
at approaching conferences between
this Commission and the heads of the
several departments"
No democrat comes out of the cam
paign higher in the estimation of the
rank and file of the party-the men who
are always, not occasionally, found
working heart and soul for the success
Of the party, whether its candidates are
their friends or their personal enemies
than does Vice President Stevenson.
He has been wherever the fight was the
from the beginning of the cam
paign, having given up all personal
plans and for the time placed himself
entirely at the disposal Of the party
who kept him on the stump
continuously. Such willing work and
such good work isn't likely to be soon
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-10

MEGINLEY-In Opelousas, Nov. 7, 1894, at
$50 a. M, BENJAMIN F. Meginley, aged So years,
1 month and S days.
The health OF deceased had been very bad
Tor several months and his death was not un-
expected; but his untimely taking off in the
prime of life and the vigor of manhood is new
ertheless a very cruel blow to his family and
friends, for the former idolized him and the
latter were closely bound to him by the strong
est of the noble ties which bind man to his
brother man. He was an enterprising, public
spirited citizen, and as such his death is a
grievous loss to the community. He was a de-
voted husband and father and a firm and stead
last friend; and to the grief-stricken widow
whose young life is shrouded in gloom, and
the tender orphans who cannot yet realize the
immensely of their bereavement, his loss is an
Irreparable one. The high esteem in which he
was held by the community is attested by the
magnificent obsequies with which his mortal
remains were honored, the Knights Of Pythias
and Knights OF Honor with their regalia, the
HOOK q Ladder and Fire companies in full
uniform, and a vast concourse of sorrowing
friends and relatives paying the last sad tribute
to his memory. Peace to his ashes.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-10
DUBLlC SALE.
ESTATE OF LOUIS CHACHERE.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
No. 1855.

By virtue Of an order of the Honorable EIey-
enth Judicial District Court OF the State of
Louisiana, in and for the parish of St. Landry,
there will be sold at public auction to the last
and highest bidder, by the undersigned adj
minlstrat0r, or any duly qualified auction
eer, at the principal door of the Court House
In Opeiousas, in said parish of st. Landry, Oh
Thursday, November %. 1894,
the following described property or right, be-
longing to the estate of Louis Chachere. de-
ceased, late of the parish of st. Landry, to-wit /:
The undivided interest or share of one
halt in and to O certain tract or parcel OF land
containing two thousand acres, being the same
land reported by the old Board of Commission
ers at Opelousas under the number Is and let
ter b ON the 4th May. 1876. and confirmed by
the act of congress of April 90, 1916.
Also the undivided interest of one-half in
anu TO the land in sections II and Il, &c, in
Township Is north in Range IL west in the
state or Louisiana, on which sections said
claim for two thousand acres was located by
the United States, the location having been
rejected by the Surveyor General. Said claim
b 10 Tor 1000 acres appearing on page 80, vol.
. OF the American State Papers, Green's
Edition."
Terms-Cash.
j. l.. CHACHERE,
OCT. 70, 1894. Administrator
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JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
PUBLIC SALE.
ESTATE OF LASTIE f. MAN1rFI.
No. 1928.
PROBATE CoURr-PARIsu OF ST, Ian,
DRY, "A,

BY virtue of an order OF the Honorable the
Iropate Court IN and for the parish of st. Lam
cry, tnere viii be sold at public auction, to the
lasG ana highest bidder, by the undersigned
aamlnistator or any duly qualified auctioneer,
az tue iast residence OF the deceased, in Faque-
talque, In the parish of st. Landry, on
Wednesday, December 9Th, 1894,
the following described property belonging tn
the estate OF Lastie F. Manuel. deceased.
late OF the parish Of st. Landry, to-wit:
The plantation, last residence of deceased.
composed OF a tract of land measuring sixty
supernclal arpents, more or less, with all the
Dul.aings ana improvements thereon, bounded
nortn ny Luc1us Young, South by Theodore
FontenOt and Theophile Guiliory. east nv
L1clus Young and west by Arcade Gnillory.
One sOrrel horse; one grey horse one mare:
one wagon one buggy; one lot Of about nine
head OF hogs one branding iron; one SADDLE
and bride; kitchen utensils, etc. one armoir:
one bed and bedding; one feather bed; one
sewing machine; one clock; blankets, chairs.
harness, etc. one crOss-cut saw.
Terms and Conditions THE real estate.
three hundred and fifty dollars of the purchase
price cash, and balance on a credit of one and
W years. The mOvables will be sold one
third cash and the balance in one and two
years; all adjudications under five dollars to
De paid cash. On all credit payments the pur-
chaser to furnish two good and solvent seeuri-
ties to the satisfaction of the administrator
said notes to bear eight per cent per annum in,
terest from day of sale.
LUNA MANUEL,
Administrator
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TRIBUTE OF

HALL HOPE Hook & LADDER Co. No. IL
Opelousas, Nov. z, 1894.
70 the officers and members of Hope Hook g.
Ladder Co. No. l.:
Your committee would respectfully submit
the following Resolutions:
Resolved, That in the death of our borther
member, BENJAMIN F. MCKINLEY, our Compa-
ny has been bereft of one of it's most active.
Jealous and benevolent members, one who was
always Ready for Duty"
Resolved, That to his afflicted and bereaved
mother, wife, sisters. brothers and little daugh-
fers we tender n E our sincere and heartfelt sym
reminded that death likes a shining mark.
and Is no respecter of persons"
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be
published in the Opel0usas COURIER and ST.
Landry Clarion, and that a copy be forwarded
to the family of our deceased brother member ;
that the Company wear the usual badge of
mourning for thirty days; and that these reso-
lutions be spread upon a memorial page OF the
minute book.
+. ISAAC,
W. A. SANDoZ,
b. 4. ANDERSON,
Committee.
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SALE.
NJ
ESTATE OF THERESE MALLETTE.
No. 4468.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.

By virtue of an order of the Honorable til.
Probate Court, in and for the parish Of st. Lam
dry, there will be sold at public auction, to the
last and highest bidder, by the undersigned
administration, or any duly qualified auctionecr,
at the principal door of the Courthouse In Ope-
lousas, in the parish Of ST. Landry, on
Thursday, November 22, 1894,
the following described property belonging to
the estate of Theresee Mallette, deceased widow
OF Gaspard Fiollc, late OF the parish of st. Ian
dry, to-wit:
The undivided interest or share of one
half in and to q certain tract or parcel Of land
containing two thousand acres, being the same
land reported by the old Board Of Commission
ers at Opelousas under the number is and
letter b on the 4th May, 1915, and confirmed by
the act OF congress of April 30, 1916.
Also the undivided interest of one-half In
and to the land in sections IL and II, &C., in
Township Is north in Range u west in the
State OF Louisiana, on which sections said
claim for two thousand acres was located by
the United States, the location having been
rejected by the Surveyor General. Said claim
b Is for 1000 acres appearing on page SO. vol. 3
OF the American State Papers, Green's
Edition."
Terms-CasI.
J. L. CHACHERE,
oct. 2O, 1884. Administrator.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-10
The Election in st. LANDRY.

The election last Tuesday passed off
very quietly and only a small vote was
po.lea, Goi; robertson receiving 1918
votes and Maj. Wilson SOL, a majority
OF BIS for the Democratic candidate.
At Opelonsas the vote stood Robert
sen y67, Wilson Il Chicot, Robertson
l64, Wilson "a; Washington, Robertson
81, Wilson 95; Bellevue, Robertson 8,
wilson ~; the three P%laisance polls,
robertson 30, Wilson 1877; Vile Plate,
Robertson 81, Wilson 60; Chataignier,
Robertson 40, Wilson /; Leonviile, Rob,
ertson 3S, Wilson 1; Big Cane, Roberta
son 43, Wilson o; Pine Prairie, Rebel
son 0, Wilson IS; Mallet, Robertson III,
Wilson 80; Palmetto, Robertson 6, val,
son IS. Only a few more polls wire
opened and the vote cast there was Sill
smaller-quite insignificant, the Detfo-
Gratis failing to turn out, so confident
were they Of the electioncef their can
dldate; His majority in tie district is
from 5000 to 1000. Mai. Wilson carried
only n OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES he
received u majority of 115 votes.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-10
MEETING OF sTOCKHoLDERs.

Oil Co. will be held on Monday, Nov. u, at 8
p. M. at the office of the company, in the St.
Landry State Bank building, for the transac-
ton OF all business requiring the assent Of
Business of Importance will be submitted by
the board, and every stakeholder is urgently
requested to attend in person or by proxy.
Blank proxies will be furnished by the Secre-
tary to stockholders who may be unable to at
tend.
By order of the Board of Directors,
Attest: ISAAC ROOS,
l. S~ILVERBERG, President.
Secretary.
Nov, got,
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-10

Quite a number of the inmates of the
parish Jail were taken out of prison
under the provisions of the recent
ordinance of the police jury and are
now earning their bread by the sweat
of their brow.
The ordinance, while it is Il timely
law and calculated to be OF benefit to
the taxpayers Of the parish. is still i'm
perfect. It requires that the person or
persons who leases parish con victs shall
give security for the payment of the
fines imposed upon such cunvicts. 1t
should promptly be amended so as to
make the lessons Of Il convict pay the
amount of both cost and fine, thereby
making the convict pay the full bill,
thereby leaving no debt upon the par
ish. We are satisfied the police jury
will put in the needful amendment 1t
the next session Of the body.-Farner-
vile Gazette.
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JUDGMENT.
AGLAE DoUCET VS.. DOMINIQUE vID-
RINE.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH oFsT. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
JUDGMENT.
No. 1912.

nv. 1u4iS.
This is a suit by plaintiff wife against defen-
PENDANT husband for a Judgment Of separation
OF property and q dissolution OF the community
of acquets and gains, and plaintiff further prays
for the full and free administration of her par
aphernal property as we'll as the custody of
her minor children.
The petition alleges and the proof is positive
that the defendent husband by his manage
ment has caused such a disorder of his own az
fairs as to imperil and endanger the interests of
the wife.
The allegations of the petition being ample
and complete and fully sustained by the evi-
dence, and a regular judgment by default hay-
ing been previously taken and the same having
been proven up by good and competent testi-
mony, 1T ls by reason thereof, and because the
law and the evidence is in favor of plaintiff and
against the defendant, ordered adjudged and
decreed that the plaintiff do have Judgment
againstthe defendant, separating them in prop
erty. That she have the custody of her minor
children named in petition as well as the free
administration of her paraphernal property,
and that the community of acquets and gains
be dissolved and that defendant pay all cost.
Done, read and signed in open Court this
9th day Of October, 1894.
w. {. PERRAULT.
Judge 18th u Dist. Of LII
Filed October, 9th, 1894.
H. E. EsToRGE, D'y elk.
A true copy.
O. B. THOMPSON, D'y Clk.
Nov. II, 1894.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-10

Gray horses live longest roam horses
nearly as long. Cream-colored horses
are, deficient of staying power, especial
ly in summer weather. Bays, on an
average, are the best. Horses with
black hoofs are stronger and tougher
than others.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-10
FOR RENT

On the Atchafalaya river, several miles above
Melville, q well improved cotton plantation,
$50 acres open land, well fenced and ditched
good cabins; good labor on the place DESTROYS
of remaining next year. Will be rented cheap.
For further information address G.. 8. Kay,
Alexandria La.
Nov. II. ct.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-10
U. C.. VETERANS.

A meeting of r e. Lee Camp No. IA, u. C. ",
will be held at the Courthouse on Saturday
November 10th. 1894, at 12 o'clock M. 1t Is
earnestly requested that all members of the
camp should be present, as matters of impor-
lance are to be considered and q full attend
ance is desired.
By order of L. d. PRESCOTT.
LEONCE SANDOZ, Commander,
Gaarntnpu
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-10

Last Tuesday morning the house in
habited by Louis Washington, colored,
ON DR.. BOagni's place, near G~radenigO's
Island, took fire and before the flames
could be extingnished his fonr-year old
daughter was so severely burned that
she died soon afterwards.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-10
PENSIONS.

All soldiers who wish their pension claims to
receive prompt n faithful attention should
place their claims at once in the hands of Jo-
seph Fl. Hunter, Pension Attorney, Washing
ton. D. c.. as I know from experience that he
is the proper party to handle sueh cases.
RICHARD READ.
Opelousas, Oct. 20, 1894. 3m
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-10

Among the illustrated articles in
Home and Country. Corporal James
Tanner, Editor for November (Thanks-
giving number) are two which are
particularly appropriate and season.
Roger Donaldson, and my Grumpy
Uncle" by George Cable, the student
as well as the connoisseur in art and
poetry, will find much to interest them.
Also illustrated and entertainingly told
are "A Trip Through India" by Al
phonse Monset; "Woman's Life in
Western Wilds," by Ella L. Guptill ;
Among the Moslems," by Rev. Patrick
Thomas Hughes; THE Noblest Of
Weeds by Percival Lydall and "Tbe
Ice of the Ocean," by Prof. Thompson
T. Lawson.
Published by JOS. w. Kay, SO East
Tenth St., New York. Subscription
reduced to $3.50 a year.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-10

We we're mistaken last week in stat
ing that DR.. j. @. Rays horse had run
away with his buggy and killed himself.
il was DR.. w. III. Rays horse that COM
mitted that foolish act. The gentlemen
are brothers, the former living in Ope-
iOusas and the latter at Chataignler.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-10

Last Monday night Mr.. Dncoudfe f.
Dupte had the misfortune to lose his
cotton gin, situated in Prairie Ronde,
by fire, together with fourteen bales of
cotton. There was no insurance, and
the fire is supposed to have been the
work of an incendiary.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-10
PLEDGE.

VIZ have a limited number of copies
OF the COURIER of August %, 1894,
containing the address of Hon. Jno. E,
King and response Of Lieut.. Geo. w.
Hudspeth on the occasion of the pre-
sentation Of a banner to the Opelousas
Guards on June 9th, 1861 also a few
copies OF the COURIER containing a full
list ct the officers and members of this
Co, together with a list of the recruits
enlisted in the spring of 1862 and other
interesting information. Copies NAV be
had at this Office at s cents each.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-10

AZ y0n need d pair Of pants why not
get The best r
Ihe Bsckskin Brooches not only wear
reil: bnt they ft neatly and look we'll.
pairf
They are fully warranted.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-10

Dr.W. M. Thompson has removed his
drugstore to the building lately occu-
pied by Shnte 81 Dnson, OF Landry
street, adjoining Mrs. Clara Perrault's,
and nearly opposite Laconlbe's stable.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-10

y. Meyers a. Co. have just received
two carloads OF the celebrated OWENS
MORO Wagons, comprising all sizes,
both In Thimb|e Skein and Iron Axle,
whi.h they are offering at unusually low
fgurpe.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-10

A st. Louis man, writing to Governor
Fishback, of Arkansas, says: "How in
the world a the South ever prosper
when they do this: They sell the cot
ton seed to the octopus called the Cot
ton Oil Trust. 1t is ground into oil.
sent back to them in the shape Of refin-
ed lard with the addition of a little tai
low) at q big expense. Any butcher
can make refined lard at 9 cents a
pound, such as your wholesale dealers
sell at z cents. 1t is nothing but cotton
seed oil ~himflamed, and the %himfamers
dictate what it silall be sold for at Little
Rock. 1t is something which should
aud could be remedied, and save to Ar
kansas and every State millions of dol
lars q year,
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-10

Printers in need of a good newspaper
press can get q at a bargain by ap-
plying at this Office soon. r. Hoe &
Co. make will print an 8-column folio /;
is in fine condition can be seen in oper
alton and will be sold at half original
cost.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-10
DUBLIC SALE.
ESTATE OF HENRY Ebert, SIR.

No. 1894.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
By virtue OF an order of the Honorable Elev-
enth Judicial District Court OF the State OF
Louisiana, in and for the parish of ST. Landry,
there will be sold at public auction to the last
and highest bidder, by the undersigned auc-
tiODeer, at the plantation hereinafter deseril-
ed, in said parish, Oh
Wednesday, December Jsh. 1894,
the following described property, belonging to
the estate OF Henry Eilert, Sr., deceased, late of
the parish OF st. Landry, to-wit:
One plantation containing one hundred and
twenty-five acres, more or less, with all the
buildings and improvements thereon, situated
ON Bayou Petit Prairie, and bounded north by
lands OF l.. Goudchaux, east by lands OF l.. b.
Hazard, south by Mixer and Hazard, and west
by L. GOudchaux.
Ten head of horned cattle four mules; five
head Of creole horses farming utensils, house,
hold furniture, etc.
Terms and Conditions All movables cash.
The lands to be sold on a credit of one, two and
three years from day of sale, payable in three
equal installments. Purchasers to furnish good
and solvent security for the payment of princi-
pal and interest; ten per cent attorneys fees
to be added in case of suit to enforce payment,
and vendors privilege to be retained on the
property until full and final payment.
ALFRED PAVY,
Aucti0neer.
Nov. q. 1894.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-10

Plantation Arnica Liniment is sure
cure for rheumatism and all pains.
Sold by Shute g. Duson, Opelousas, CIR.
TOlson, Melville, and Blake g. burke.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-10

We acknowledge receipt of compli-
mantary tickets to the play by our local
amateurs entitled "Borderland,n on
Friday night, Nov. 9th, at the Opera
House, under the management OF G. +.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-10

Everything at a sacrifice at Bloch1s-
ary goods. clothing, boots and shoes.
,,vfnitnre, groceries saddlery, wagons,
aer ,selltnral implements, etc. Bring
the 81 sh and take tho goods at your
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-10

Jos. Bloch will astonish you i'm low
prices. He carries a full line OF dry
goods, groceries, boots, shoes, etc, and
IL selling them to suit the hard times.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-10

A most distressing occurrence is re-
lated as follows by the Washington
Post of the Stll inst:
we are sorry to learn of the painful
death OF Aleck Lazaro, son of Mark
14azaro, which occurred on the 9Th inst.
Il seems that young LazarO's death was
caused by a blow on the head received
from "a negro boy. Lazaro. in IA joke,
nag a sheet over bis head to scare the
colored boy who. it seems, in his fear
and excitement, struck him on the head
with ii stick he had in his hand.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-10
Nov. 8, 1894.
DUBLIC SALE.
ESTATE OF JEAN P. ORTEGO

No. 1924.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY,
By virtue of an order Of the Hon. the District
Court in and for the parish of st. Landry. there
will be sold at public auction, to the last and high
or any duly qualified auctioneer, at the last
residence Of the deceased, in Old Grand Prairie.
in the parish OF st. Landry, on
Wednesday, December 5th, 1894.
he following described property, belonging to
the estate OF Jean P. Ortego, deceased, late Of
the parish of st. Landry, to-wit:
A certain tract of land situated at Old Grand
Prairie, st. Landry parish, bounded north by
Bayou Crocodile, south by land of Alfred
Stage. east by land of Arthemon La1eur and
west by land of Cleophas Soileau, containing
eighty arpents. together with all the buildings
and improvements thereon.
One black mare about sixty head of hogs;
one old wagon; one old buggy; a lot OF agri-
cultural implements; household furniture:
kitchen utensils; one old gun about four bales
of cotton; abont fifty barrels OF corn.
Terms-Cash.
PAULINE J~EANSONNE,
Administrative
Nov. 8. 1894.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-10

J.B. sandoz sells the celebrated Stu
debaker wagons AID dump carts. also
q fine line of carriages. buggies. speed
ing carts and harness of all kinds.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-10

All the sale Of money by the ST. Lam
dry Homestead aud Loan Association,
last Monday night, Mr.. G. Chandez0n
secured 5000 al 81 per cent and $4O0 at
az pei cent.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-10

Dr.. Dnson, specialist, Eye. Ear. Nose
and Throat. Hours from 10 q. m. to IL
IN. Office with DR.. I. E. Shute, Landry
street. between Court and Main. Opel
Onsas. "a.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-10

The attention of rice planters 10 called
to the fact that J.. Meyers & Co. have
constantly on hand q full supply of Irri-
eating Pumps. They make q speciality
OF the celebrated Irwin Van Vie Pumps
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-10

A fresh stock of groceries, also dry
goods just received at Clements e. Hea-
~ley's-shoes a specialty-all at prices to
suit the hard times.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-10

Have Won triA3 Plantation Liver
Pills far hah;t,, q Econstipationq They
arc perfectly spie. adid and a sure cure.
Price IS cents. Sold ny Shnte 81 Dnson,
o~peiousas, G. r. Tolso,a. Melville. and
Blake & burke. Washington.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-10

Ii was d great landslide and Grover
il largely responsible for il; and it is
but Door comfort to know that be Is
with the balance Of us underneath the
dirt.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-10

Clements g. Healey have just receiv-
ed a new line of seasonabie dry goods
which they are Offering cheap.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-10

Every member of r. e. Lee Camp
No. IA Il. C. ". is requested to attend
the meeting nc the Courthouse on
Saturday, Nov. 10. 1894, at II o'clock
IN. See notice in another column.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-10

The finest line of cold weather goods.
such as Heaters, Cook Stoves and
Crates, &c, at the Hardware Store.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-10

Just received at Firnberg Bros.:-a
large stock Of Gents and Children's
clothing.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-10

Fancy paper and envelopes, albums,
toilet articles. soaps, perfumeries. ETC.,
at Bailey's drugstore.