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The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09


j. B. Beattie. the polite and worthy
Clerk of the United States Courts at
this place, and who oficiates throughout
the Western District of Louisiana. ar
rived here last Sunday. On Monday
be, with q. s. Marshal r. L. Luckett,
drew the jury venire for the court which
will begin business on Monday next
He left for home on the noon train Of
that day. He seems in better health
than we have ever 9 . him, and we
hope be maj long remain I. Robt. L.
Luckett, our Us. Marshal, was looking
in excellent condition, and he too left us
after the transaction of his business
We like their punctuality and business
facf
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09
The 4th of July.

Will the boasting patriots of our
town (and everyone declares he lie o pa
triot) celebrate the approaching 18th of
July, or will they permit it to dawn and
close without an effort to do 500 If it
is to be done, n0u is the time to set
about it. An orator or two should be
engaged in time to enable them to get
together some ideas on the subject.
The rising generation may be benefit
ted by information concerning it, and
the passing generation as q rule have
much to learn also. Let us go about 1t
in time and make a demonstration show
ing that the fires of patriotism have
not entirely died out.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09
10 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 judi
olal publications. tsherif's sales especially as
> NEGLECT on their part to give positive instTnc-
ment published, is apt to result in our being
deprived OF the patronage that would other
has been making himself especially Jealous in
tbe matter Of securing sherifps sales for the
paper Of which he is director and stakeholder,
and several publications of that nature have
appeared in that paper which the parties inter-
ested would have selected to be lone in the
COURIER, had they been consulted; and theirs
have been diverted from us at the SPECIAL soil.
citation of the sheriff or his deputies serving
Inc papers In the matter of seizures.
To those who prefer to patronize any other
naper in this parish we have no desire to IL
ferfere with their preferences, but our friends
Who wish to favor US with their patronage are
sarnestly requested to see that the proper
oflcers are instructed to have the publication
done in the couRIER-.and they are especially
duCed to consent that the advertisement
ahould be done In some other paper.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09

There was a parade of the fire aud
hook and ladder companies of our town
on Sunday last. The Mechanics Cornet
Band was In attendance and the dusty
welkin rang with it's mellifluous strains.
The boys braved the dust and went out
to Kenison's springs with about eight
kegs which some might have supposed
they would bring home full of water. as
the town had become very dry. They
had q gay time ont there, having free
access to the exhilarating water-and
lemonade--and beer, and returned be-
fore dark. We may here suggest that
the next fire we have might come nearer
extinguishment by the quantity of beer
to be found here than by any water
there lie. Citizens, establish waterworks
r it may be safely predicted, Delenda
est. ODelousGs!
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09

LLOYD CAN'T, a colore1 boy employed
at Chas. Pefferkorn's saloon. was acct
dentally shot by Theodule Font.not,
barkpeper for Pefferkorn, last Tuesday
evening with a 80 calibre pistol. CAN'T
was standing in the saloon neal The door
fronting the street, and Fontenot only a
few feet from him trying to close a pis-
toll which he held in his hand. In doing
this one of the cartridges exploded, the
glancing off a rib and ranging upward
towards the shoulder. DR.. Shute at
tended the lad, who is doing well so far,
although the wound is a dangerous one.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09

The q. s. District Court will begin
business here on Monday next. As
Judge Boarman means business, per-
o n having any in his court will do well
to give it their prompt attention
We learn that there are but few cases
of a civil nature now pending, and that
there will be no grand jury. The con-
clusion is that cases already before it
are all that will be taken up. The most
important of the civil cases before the
court is that OF the Teche r. r. Co,
which will come up on a petition asking
for the resembling of the order appoint
ing q receiver. On this point We NAV
hear some interesting and ~instructiDg
discussion.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09

On last Monday night a lawn party
ri given by the Opelousas Juvenile
Missionary Society, at the Methodist
parsonage. A very interesting program
wal rendered BY the Society and others,
after which refreshments we're served
to the goodly crowd which had assem-
bled. All seemed to enjoy themselves
and whiled away the hours in different
amusements.. Those present look for
ward To another meeting with delight.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09

NoTIcE,-The Rev. Bishop Davis Ses-
sums, Episcopal Bishop of the LOUISE
ana Diocese, will pay his annual visit
TO Opelonsas on June 18th, 1894, and
will hold Divine Service at the Church
OF the Epiphany on Friday, june 18th,
at III o'clock 8. M.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09

The Opelousas Social Club will cele-
brate the 4th Of July by a grand picnic
at Woodworth's Springs. This is very
commendable. but we hope that our cit
liens generally will enlist themselves in
a concerted movement for the proper
observance of this glorious anniversary
and that all classes of our population
may thereby be imbued with q purer
and more lofty spirit of patriotism than
obtains t0-day-we say it with reluc-
lance and in sorrow-in many sections
of our dear old State. We return our
thanks to the philosophical Club for
Invitations to attend it's picnic.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09
Ballot Reform.

The papers of the State are almost
unanimous in their advocacy of bal
lot reform, although when we be-
gar to discuss it, in u humble way,
scarcely one dared to engage in it with
us. Some of our subscribers and per-
sonal friends kindly suggested to us
that we should be very guarded in our
expressions on the subject and our
nelghbor the Clarion joined issue with
us When, in the honesty of our purpose
and the firmness of our conviction Of its
truth, we declared there had not been a
purely honest election in Louisiana
since the war. 1t went ever so far as to
mention several elections, and in their
connection to ask the COURIER if it
meant to say they were not held fairly
and in conformity with constitutional
requirements. Of late it has not dis
played such temerity in its assertions on
the subject, and We commend its reti-
enee. To-day, were it to undertake to
sustain its position, its conspicuous ri
diculousness would be amusing.
If we NEAR anything by our constitu-
tional declarations, and if we place any
importance whatever in the sanctity of
a solemn oath or in its efficacy in pro-
tecting the sacredness of truth, it be-
hooves us to SO remodel our laws that
We can afford to enforce them according
to an impartial and honest construction
of them. If men could view the sub
ject as Omniscience sees it, they could
not avoid the conclusion that although
we made the election laws of our own
free will, and have sworn that we would
obey them according to the best of our
ability and understanding. we as the
people of the State have trodden them
under our feet by Tery method of eva.
sion which ingenuity could devise, as
often as party exigency demanded. 1t
was in view of this incontrOvertibIe fact
and because we plainly saw that there
no longer existed any possible pretext
for continuing such a practice, that we
ventured to inveigh against it and to
urge the necessity for ballot reform.
The good people everywhere desire
it. They are tired of all illegal meth
DDS. Conscience dictates the absolute
necessity for immediate correction. Our
government has become a practical
fraud upon honest. undesigning people.
1t has fallen entirely into the hands of
active politicians and their unref1ecting
followers. Men of the lowest class in
our large cities control popular elections
and consequently shape legislation to a
great extent. Ii any fair-minded man
or woman fails to see this, he or she.
should consult an optician, or being un-
able to understand it, should investi-
gate and try to learn. Yet, we do find
persons in authority Directing to the de-
sired reform of the ballot. They thus
show their understanding of the means
of their elevation.
Reform is demanded everywhere
among the intelligent and better ele-
ments of the people of Louisiana, and
we sincerely hope our present rulers
may so act in the premises that in the
future we may promise ourselves a gov
eminent of law in lieu of a reign of its
evasion.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09
Something New.

The Southern Art Co., with their Pal
C Rail Road Photograph Car is now
in the city, located on the railroad track
on Landry street. Everybody is invit-
ed to visit the car and see the fine work
which they are turning out. You can
now have your photograph taken at
home without going to the city to get
f frs work. During the stay Of
very low price. Cabinet size photos
only $3.50 per dozen.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09
UNITED CONFEDERATE vETER.

A meeting of r. E.. Lee Camp No. IA will be
held at the Courthouse in Opelousas on Satur-
day, June 16, 1894, at IL o'clock NJ, to make ar
veterans of this al d adjoining parishes with a
a basket picnic at Woodworth's Springs, and to
FIX q day when and where all Confederate vet
Grams and families of Confederate veterans will
assemble. All members of the Camp are noti-
fed to be present, and all Confederate veterans
entitled t. membership are invited to join the
organization.
Id PRESCOTT, Commander.
BEN. BLOOMFIELD, Adjutant.
LEoNcE SANDoZ, Lieut. Col. and Secty.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09

The COURIER acknowledges receipt
from the Office of the Commissioner OF
Agriculture Of copies of Bnlletin,2 ~ re-
lating to horticulture, and Bulletin 2s
relating to crop cultivation and other
subjects connected Herewith.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09

There WAS an exodus Of our lawyers
TO Crowley on Monday last, and but few
remained To protect the dear people
from tho pursuit Of voracions creditors
md To innocepts from unjust arrests.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09

A few nights since the residence and
kitchen of Mr.. Jean Bite. Roy, situated
on Bayou Teche, near Leonville, were
totally destroyed by fire, with nearly all
their contents. No insurance. Only a
year or two ago Mr.. Roy was visited by
a similar misfortune. We tender him
our sympathy.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09
NOTICE.

The annual meeting of stockholders of the
Opelousas Compress Co. will be held at the
office Of Jos. Bloch at 8 p. M, Wednesday, June
18th, 1894, for election of Directors and such
other business as may come before the meeting.
{. SETTOON,
Opelousas. La, June 2, 1894. Secty.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09

The Railroad Photograph Car of the
Southern Art Co., which has been lo-
Gated on Front street for about two
months, left last week for OpelOusas.
We are informed that they did q good
business here. amounting to Y g $4,000.
-Alexandria Democrat.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09

The communication from "a Voter
on the prohibition question was receiv-
ed too late for insertion this week it
will appear next.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09

Mrs. j. Al. Gil has opened g boarding
house in the building on Court street
lately occupied as d residence by Parish
Treasurer Chacher6. Coffee at11 o'clock
daily.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09

A BARGAIN.-One of the most desira-
Bile residences in Opelousas is offered
for sale or rent on easy terms. Apply
to Mrs. G.. w. Hudspeth, Opelonsas,.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09
NOTICE

Ali warrants for labor on streets and all
other town warrants will be cashed at face
value as long as the money is in the treasury.
IKE ROOS,
May %, I'm Town Treasurer.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09

III You want to make application for
entry 0f land, call on Mai. Ben. Bloom
field, the old Confederate soldier and
United States Commissioners.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09

Almond macaro0ns, c0coanut macs
rooms and the finest French candy al
ways ON hand at Ratcliffe's C0nfectirI-
cry, under Opera House.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09

III you have to make final proof for
your homestead, call on Maj. B. Bloom
field, United States Commissioner.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09

jos. Bloch's il the place to leave your
small change and get some Of his great
bargains.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09

Beer ohrdraught, fresh from the re-
frigerator, at 8 cents a glass at Firm
berg's saloon.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09

There is no visible or accessible mon
ey about, and the greater part of the
people are living on the wealth of hope
deferred.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09

First class meals for % cents at Mrs
Clara Perrault's Restaurant.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09

The BucEskin Breechesn cost no
more than other makes of Jeans Pants.
They look better and wear better.
Every pair is warranted. Ask for them.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09

DR.. IRONS Office hours are from 10 a.
N. to / ID. m. and from 5 p. m. to 6 p. m.
On Saturdays, from 8 a. M. to p. m.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09

MI. b. +. Perley, the popular and ex-
perienced ginwright, will be in st. Lam
dry next month, June, prepared to exc
cute all work entrusted to him.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09
NOTICE.

All persons are hereby warned not to fish or
hunt on my premises, or IN any way trespass
within my enclosures, under penalty Of the
law. J. j.
June 9, 1894. I'm
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09

On Wednesday evening we had the
first shower we have had here for nearly
a mouth It was II splendid one and was
greatly needed.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09

We learn that Henry Firth who killed
Taiiaferro at Bunkie on the night of the
31st May, has been admitted to bail in
the sum of $4,000.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09

Ben Bloomfield, United States Com-
missioner, attends to Homestead entries
and Final Proofs.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09

Don't forget to have yonr Photo
graphs made while the Palace Rail Road
Photo Car is here. They will leave in
two or three weeks.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09

Spring chickens for sale at Branch
Store of j. X. Sandoz & Bro, Bridge
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09

Drugs, medicines, chemicais. patent
medicines, fine cigars, tooth brushes,
combs, &c, at Bailey's drugstore.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09
Luna 9. l49

NOTICE.- Land Office at New Orleans,
IN June /, 1894.-Notiee is hereby given that
the following-named settler has filed notice Of
his intention to make final proof in support of
his claim, and that said proof will be made be-
ousas, La, on Wednesday, August 1, 1894, viz.
ANDREW III. MOUTON,
who made HID. Entry No. 1854 for the NV /
sec. 3, Up. 6 S r / W, La. Meridian.
He names the following Witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz: Landry Rougeau, Theophile
Vidrine. Olivier Fruge and John Fruge, all OF
st. Landry parish, La. g.. MCD. BRUMBY,
June 9, 1884,. Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09

The finest and cheapest photographs
in the country at the Rail Road Photo
Car. Everybody invited to come and see.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09

When You are warm, tired and dusty,
70 to Ratcliffe's Ice Cream Parlor.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09

Drummers are not so numerous as
they have been at times, and livery sta
BILE keepers may be able to get their
horses in better condition.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09

Our public and high schools will close
In town about the 18th inst.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09

The Police Jury will meet in regular
session on Monday next.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09

The hard times are completely offset
by the low prices at Jos. Bioch's.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09

Prescriptions filed at all hours at
Bailey's drugstore.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09

Latest designs in fancy cards, envel-
opes, ETC., just received at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09

Are You a subscriber to the COURIER I
If NOT, why mott
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09

Surprisingly strange THE quantity
of shoes that j. X. Sandoz g. Bro. do sell.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09

The COURIER and Constitution one
year 81. so. Constitution alone $1.00.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09

Car load of choice feed oats just re-
ceived at j. Il. Sandoz & Bro.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09

DIED
PRICE.-In Kerrville. Tex, June 5th. 1894,
Robert L. Price, aged 20 years, 2 months and %
days.
Deceased was a brother of Mr.. w. M. Price of
this parish. He had been a resident of our
town for several years, and was a most worthy
and popular young man.. and the news of his
death will prove a shock to his many friends in
Opelousas. We offer his family our s~incerest
coincidence.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09

Now is the time to subscribe.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09
JUDICIAL ADvERTIsEMENTs

PARISH Of s. LANDRY.
Whereas, Hildeyert III. Deshotels of the par
jsh of st. Landry, has applied by his petition to
be appointed administrator Of the estate of
John Speyrer and wife Clara Thanton, decd,
late OF the parish of st Landry.
Now therefore notice is hereby given to all
parties interested to make opposition to said
appointment, to file the same In writing in my
Office in the town of Opelousas, in ten days
from the present notice.
CHARLES NJ THOMPSON,
June 9, 1894. Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-09

Trade is dull. but health is generally
0oo6
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In Nine aud Mill.

The mines and mills have been run
ming under very peculiar cifcutn.
stances lately on account OF the unccr-
tain prices Of lead and silver, and
mauy rumors are ahoat as 10 the possl-
bic chance Of most Of the work shut
ting down until something certain II
shown In the way Of the prices Of tho
metals.
The Anchor company have Informed
their men that II will DO necessary 10
cut wages again about % cents per
man, II the mine keeps running. II
tho men desire 10 accept this cut the
mine win keep working, otherwise the
management says II will nave 10 be-
shut down. The mine owners claim
that N silver reoedes two or three cents
lower than at present the mine will
have 10 shut down. Altogether, times
arc not very bright here from q mining
standpoint
The Maraao has made during the
week two shipments OF bullion, or 25
bars containing about $4,000 fino
ounces OF silver. The mill 10 running
TO it, fullest capacity.
The Refining Go. at tho Marsac m IN
received during tho week n tank Of
acid from Denver.
The new 5.stamp mill Of Varooe a
Co. on the creek below the Crescent
sampler started up this week, anu 20
far has demonstrated 10 the owners
that they viii have a good thing Ia
the enterprise II they eau continue At
work.
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First District Court.


business was transacted in Judge
smlthI court as follows
Byron Sessions, convicted Of rape,
was sentenced to Ave yearsin epeni'
Tertiary. His attorney, W. II. King,
claims TO have discovered new evil
dsnce, and on April Let will move TOT
n new trial.
webb Greene, secretary Of the Saw
ings a Investment Go. OF Utah,
withdrew his former plea Of not guilty
10 a violation OF the lottery section Of
the u. 3. postal laws, aud entered on,
OF guilty. In view " defendantH goo
character, and II appearing there hal
been no wlltul violation Of the law, lht
court merely inflicted a nominal nus
Of s25. ..
In tho case Of J. w. Beosley W l.,
II. sparks and Reed 4 Bryan, tue jury
returned n sealed verdict Of 500 fof
plaintiff.
The case Of Andrew n. Ferguson
ct al Va Equitable Life Insurance Co.
was tried, aud verdict Of tb2I lot
plainsifis returned. The suit wa
brought 10 recover the amount state !
on the ground that the Insurance
policies Of Mr.. Ferguson aud i've Others
were several months late In being de-
livefed. The fault seems TO have been
with Harry Timmons, an agent Of the
insurance company, IN not beinH
prompt In making returns.
The bends OF Fred Peterson, Peter
Peterson, William T.. Pendltton, For
rest Leach and james NJ. Martin, who
should have appeared for arraignmenti
were ordered forfeited, and bench war
rants Issued.
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Notes and Personals,

A new lodge OF the A. o. u. W. l.
about ~ be- started I'm Park CITY, anu at
present about 100 names have Deen &C.
cured IN charter members.
The Utah Central Is still tied up with
snow biookaies, but II IL expected to be
opened again tor business by Monday
morning. The closing down OF the
little road II felt as great inCOnyen.
fence by the Park City people and they
miss II very much.
kimball Bros, have been running a
stage between Park CITY anu salt Lake
daily during tue past week and have
received very liberal patronage,
every stage has had It's full complement
OF passengers.
J. J. DAILY and Ezra Thompson came
up from the city the hrat Of the week
10 pay oil their various employees.
David Keith, manager OF the Silver
King anu Anchor mines, returned from
"a business trip to Colorado, Thursday
afternoon. WILL.
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Novel Street Cleaning.

The hot water from the Ontario mill
which Il allowed 10 course itsway down
the fumes on Main street has been a
great aid In keeping the fumes free
from Ice and snow, and large amount
OF snow from Main street 10 daily
shovoled into these fumes and carried
uWaV
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PARK CITY.
rAm. orr. MAnen 0, ls0l
The Week in the Park.

This week at tho Park has been ex.
tTemely quiet, and not much going on
Of any kind. The storm has passed
and the snow IL rapidly disappearing
under tho hot rays Of the sun. The
lower part OF town IL being rapidly
illled up with water, and II the fumes
arc not looked after Immediately, srri.
Gus damage h likely ito occur from
ovsfnows.
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Dull Times.

Park City business houses-empty-
are growing more numerous every day.
No failures 10 record, but merchants
are simply winding up their business
In preference 10 keeping open vt q loss.
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Notes.

Louis Bishop, n oolored tramp who
has infested the city several days, was
collared by Marshal Knight on 5atur'
day afternoon for addressing insultlng
remarks 10 passing lady, taken before
Justice Wodgvwood and sent up for ten
days.
Mt. Bam Canman IL taking STEPS for
the organization Of company Of M
tionai guards In this city.
President George q. Cannon aud
Elders George Reynolds and George
Goddard visited the u. Y. a. Sunday
school yesterday. They were present
with tho Saints In tho meeting house
In the afternoon.
There was heavy fall Of snow on
Saturday night.
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