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The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07

On Dangerous Ground,

The press of this State which support
ed Gov. McEnery in the last campaign
has up to date been remarkably for
bearing in its criticisms of the admins
tratlon which was foisted upon the peo-
pie through perfidy, fraud and all man
ner OF denominations. Apparently i'm
Dued with the hope that the administra-
tIon was ~endeavoring as best it could to
give the people good government, and
TO thus atone in a small degree at least
Tor the ~hideousness of its origin, this
press has periodically RETAINED from
Ell embarrassing this fraudulent admins
tratlon by adverse criticisms, but on the
contrary has frequently encouraged and
commended it when its efforts were APP
parently exerted for tie public good.
When it became plain, however, that
the administration and its supporters
were Juggling with the most vital inter
ests OF he's State and were trying to fool
and hoodWink the people on the suffrage
ana ballot reform questions, these faith
ful sentlnels promptly sounded a note of
warning, lmperatively called a halt, and
plainly told the people that their I'M
faithful servants were determined to
keep them in subsection through the
same iniquitous and degrading system
by which their liberties had been sub
verted two years ago. For this the ad-
mlnistration, through its mouthpieces
in the House and in the Senate, has ar
raigned the press as mischief makers
who do not reflect the wishes OF the peo-
pie on those questions, and by parading
the skeleton of the Louisiana Lottery
hopes to arouse some of the old-time
prejudices against a portion of the State
press and thus discredit and belittle
their efforts in the interest of common
honesty and fairness in politics and in
favor of good government.
Senators Lott and Seip should have
thought twice before attempting to re-
vive the issues of the last campaign.
Good men may differ and have differed
on such questions as the rechartering of
the Lottery, but there can be no differ
ence of opinion among honest and God
fearing men as to the Nervousness of
the peridy, the %iniquity and the fraud
which these brazen and loud-mouthed
demagogues defend, uphold and apolo-
gize for, and nlayhap participated in, and
by and through which the government
that is now seeking to perpetuate itself
by the same hideous means that called
it into being was foisted upon a too sub
missive people.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07

Convent of the Immaculate Concep-
ton, Opelousas, La.

3
Special Correspondence of The INES Democrat.
Opelousas, June 29.-Quito a large
and fashionable audience assembled at
the Opera House Wednesday night 70
| witness the closing exercises of tho well
known Convent of the immaculate
Conception. Although the weather
was extremely warm, everyone took a
great interest in the evenings enter
tainment. The programme opened
with the operetta "Titania.' Miss
Ludi Veazie as Queen was handsomely
atlired, and did great credit to that
high position. Miss Blanche Payy as
the King, also did exceedingly we'll.
Mention must be made of Miss Helen
Sandoz as Martha Miller, who was real
~ a great addition to a play, as was
also Miss Agathe Lassalle as Puck.
The Butterflies had for their Queen
Miss Annie Hollier who was beautifully
attlred. representing a butterfly. Her
little attendants, numbering some
twelve or thirteen, all dressed likewise,
Together the Queens and their attend
ants formed "a beautiful tableau.
The next piece was a drama in three
acts, entitled "Rebecca's Triumph"
This was a very difficult play, but I'M
der the careful training of tho Sisters
the young ladies performed it very
creditably. Miss Esther Marks as Meg
deserves especial mention for the i'm
personation of that character. Her
acting was indeed excellent and showed
we'll her talents.
Miss Heloise Chachere as the colored
waitress had the audience convulsed
with her witty sayings and gestures.
Aention must be made of the follow
ing ladies, who also did excelIently
Miss Lucille Lacombe as Rebecca, Miss
Pearl Chachere as Mrs. Kopeman, Miss
Jennie Marks as Dora Gaines, Miss
Louise Delarue as Mrs. Delanis, Miss
Martha Andrus as Mrs. Clarissa Cod
man, the old maid, and Miss Annie
Hollier as the Irish biddies
The prizes were presented by Rev.
Father Dubourg. and consisted of
medals and books.
Below are given the ones who re-
ceived medals:
A gold medal to Miss Louise Delarue
for highest average during the full
course, silver medals to Miss Lucille
Lacombe for history, Miss Pearl Cha
chere for merit, Miss Annie Hollier for
writing, Miss Esther Marks for compo-
sition, Miss Jennie Marks for arithme-
tic, Miss Emily Bailey for duties. and
Miss Heloise Chachere for arithmetic.
Thus ended a very successful school
session of the immaculate Conception.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07
General Notes.

Ret'enchment and reform, cry the
people. Increased appropriations, re-
ply he observation-disclosures Bulletin.
Another horrible campaign under the
present election law will set back the
material development of this state five
yeara.-Mnnrne Bulletin.
Mrs. Nellie Grant SaItoIis, daughter
OF ex-Presldent Grant is shortly to mar
ry Cen. Henry Douglas, Adjutant Gen
eral of the state of Maryland.
Out of ninety-six applicants for adj
mission to the West Point Military
Academy only forty-one managed to
pass the mental examination.
Frye's army of California Industrials,
1875 strong, reached Washington on Sun
day and marched ont to the Coxey camp
at Bladensburg, Md. The men were
nearly starved.
Among the California products ex-
hibited at the Mid Winter Fair, in San
Francisco, are a peach weighing twenty
three ounces and a sweet potato that
weighs forty-four and three quarter
pounds.
Contracts were signed last week for
the construction of the first of the Alta
%lantis's buildings which C. M. Coen pro-
poses to erect on huge iron pillars in the
Atlantic Ocean just outside the jurisdic-
ton of the United States.
We met a prominent gentleman, i'm
bued with the spirit of rs, who said ::
81 don't care il cuss what sort of cleo
ton law they give us, we have got to
have an honest election next time, or
somebody will get hurt" That is the
true solution of the question .-Mon,oe
Bulletin.
The Nicaraguan Canal bill has been
completed, it is said, and will be report
ed to the House at al early day. The
new company is to issue $4,000 shares
Of stock at 300 each, of which the
United States is to take 100000, and of
the eleven directors. one each is to be
named by Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and
the Stockholders, and eight by the Pres
iaent OF the United States.
Every lawyer knows that the Austria
liam ballot system, pure and simple,
would not conflict with the constitution
of this state. The ablest lawyers in the
country and city concur in this view.
But certain men at Baton Rouge have
raised the cry of unconstitutional"
against ballot reform. This simply
means they don't want it.-Monroe
Bulletin.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07

The Supreme Court refused the writ
of %mandamus applied for by Messrs.
Thos. II. Lewis, *. Baltic and e. North
Cullom, attorneys, &c, the purpose of
which was to compel the Circuit Court
of Appeals to try the suits enJoinlng
the Sheriff of St. Landry from proceed
ing to collect the tax and local assess
ment of the Board of Levee Commits
sioners in this Leyee District. The Court
saws in 40 many words that the Lorio
case decided BY their predecessors a
mot be sustained and maintained as the
rnla in such cases. All such cases must
he carried to the Supreme Court.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07
Public Records.


The st. Landry Clarion, of Opelousas,
official paper of st. Landry parish, OBJ
jects to other papers taking copy OF
police jury proceedings until tho Clar-
ion has first made official publication.
The same claim is held by city secreta-
~ Ford Of this city concerning the
record of the city council and the Com
mercial. In fact a resolution was once
upon a time passed to the effect that
the official journal could not be used by
any other paper other than the official
paper until the latter had made the
publication. 1t is strange that such
condensed ignorance of common law
should be manifest in intelligent
sources. Any official journal of the
proceedings of any. public body be-
m d public record the moment it is
officially transcribed, aud D person
has legal right to make copy therefrom
for any purpose. The law regarding
public records is old enough to be un-
derstood. 1t is strange it is not.-Lake
Charles Press.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07
-.ug FRIENDS AND PATRONS.

IU
We wish 10 call the attention of the friends
~ natrons Of the COURIER to the necessity OF
shsir being on the alert, in the matter Of judi
a aiaI Innblications, (sherif's sales especially as
o : met lect on their part to give positive instruc-
toms a as to where they desire such advertise
mem, nam published, is apt to result in our being
deprived Of the patronage that would other,
Nos been making himself especially Jealous in
tbe matter Of securing saerif r,ssas sales stes, for the 4.
and several publications of that nature have
appeared in that paper which the parties inter
asted would have selected to be done in the
GGonRIER, had they been consulted; and Others
have been diverted from us at the special soil
citafion of the sheriff or his deputies serving
the napers in the matter of seizures.
TO those who prefer to patronize any other
tharfere with their preferences, but our friends
who wish to favor US with their PATRONAGE are
oaacers are instructed to nave the publication
done in the C~oURIER-and they are especially
sneed ito consent that the advertisement
should be done in some other paper.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07

Mayor Thompson imposed a fine of
$50 on a party for carrying IA concealed
pistol in violation Of a own ordinance.
His counsel opining that the ordinance
"a nucon stitntiOnal carried the case up
nv appeaf to the Supreme Court. On
Thursday evening Judge Breaux, as the
organ Of the Court, read a lengthy
oninion on the case in which he care
fully reviewed many authorities and
held that the ordinance is constitutional
and that Mayor Thompson did not err
in his judgment. B~y-the-by, U May,
or fills the chair with satisfaction, and
is fast earning the reputation OF a strict
disciplinarian in municipal affairs. he
evidently is determined that mo guilty
u. % shall escape the penalty of a vlo-
ia;;on of town ordinances.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07

Not only the st. Landry boys but the
st. Landry girls have been gathering in
the laurels at the schools and academies
they have been attending. Miss Ida
Vilaseca, the fair young daughter of
our fellow-citizen NJ. Vilaseca, is one
of those who has thus specially dis
tinguished herself. At the commence
meDt exercises of the Academy of the
Holy Angels, New Orleans, held last
week, she graduated in music and was
awarded a crown of honor, diploma and
gold medal. Accompanied by her just
" proud father, Miss Ida returned
home several days ago and is still re-
ceiving the congratulations Of her
many friends.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07


A meeting Of the citizens of Opelousas
was held at the Opera House Friday
evening, presided over by Mayor G. J..
Thompson. and which included nearly
all the leading business men of our town.
Resolutions were unanimously adopt
ed protesting against the proposed re-
duction of duty on unclaimed rice by
the q. S. Senate. ;The initiatory steps
towards building yn oil mill here were
taken, and the Project started under
very favorable auspices. A committee
on organization and subscriptions was
appointed, and those present started the
Opelousas Oil Mill Co., with eighteen
thousand dollars subscribed. Another
meeting will be held this evening at 7
o'clock at the Opera House, when it is
expected that different propositions will
be submitted for an oil mill.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07
c. A. Hoy.

Mr. c. A. Hoy died at Jeanerette on
the Sd inst. The death of this gentle
man is a great loss to this community.
He came here over a year ago with Mr..
Moresl. and cooperating with him put
up an ice factory which proved IA bene-
faction to all this part Of the county.
They we're fortunate in reaching an
abundant supply of the purest and most
delightful water, and in an Incredibly
short time the two young men put up
the machinery themselves and began to
supply every demand for ice. Both
proved to be sober and industrious gen
tlemen, and this community soon en-
tertained a f1attering opinion of them.
MI. Hoy, of whom it is II purpose TO
speak, was ii modest man who pushed
his business with great energy and con
stancy. We esteemed him highly and
all trusted that he would be long spared
to us. The news of his critical illness
filled the community with deep solicit
tude and his demise has caused sadness
and regret. He was a very valuable
accession to the ranks of our business
men and his future among us was bright
with f1attering promise. We need such
men,. His personal department. was
worthy of the imitation of every young
man, so exemplary was he.
We tender to his bereaved family our
sincere coincidence.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07

Monroe Bulletin We again call at
tention to the spirit of extravaganza
which seems to characterize our legisla-
tors. In spite of decreasing assess
ments, in spite Of financial depression,
the legislature has increased the gener-
al appropriation bill over $140,0 600. This
profiigacy, which is the child of Of
fetal greed, must be checked o. the
state will return to bankruptcy.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07
Prohibition.
HUI
reversed.

There is considerable stir among the
people of ST. Landry just at this time,
caused by the approaching election on
the question of prohibition. Public
sentiment seems very much divided ON
it. The good people Of Vile Plate pro-
pose to have a barbecue there on Sun
day, 10Th inst, and have invited several
of our local speakers to be present and
address them. Among them are Messrs.
E. North Cullom, G.. L. Dupre, Thos. H.
Lewis. E. T. Lewis, W. S. Frazee, and
possibly others whose names we have
not yet heard mentioned.
The question is a very important one,
and should engage the serious, candid
and honest attention of every voter.
We are informed that free discussion
will be allowed at Vile Plate, the object
being to have the question of prohibi-
ton well understood by the voters, be-
fore they cast their votes.
This is q fair way Of doing business,
and we trust they Will act wisely in the
matter. The speakers we have men
toned are Intelligent and will doubtless
present the question in its best light.
The citizens of Vile Plate will no doubt
do all they can to render the occasion a
pleasant ore.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07

We are informed that our unfortu-
nate acknowledgements, Mr.. P. Del Blu
ono, contemplates rebuilding on the lot
he owns on Main street. The company
in which he had insured his property
has not yet paid him ii dollar for his
loss caused by the fire, although every
person in the town knows that he lost
three or four times as much as his store
was insured for. Fortunately for Mr..
Del Buono he is highly esteemed among
us as a good and upright man. He is
not entirely im%pecunious and has all the
credit he needs.
II the insurance company in which
his property was insured can obtain pa
tronage or make money by the way it
treats him, it must have a patented Sc
cret in the modus operanM.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07

Bastrop Appeal: Representative
Gates, of Iberia, struck a tough custo.
mer when he awoke editor Hearsey OF
the New Orleans States. Hearsey will
amuse himself for weeks now taking
the cutaneous lining off of the anatomy
of the boisterous and cholerlc Gates.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07

On Tuesday last the long drouth we
have had was broken by a good AIN
which lasted for three quarters OF an
hour. We fear it came too late to re-
lieve and revive the early corn in this
locality. Many of our cisterns had failed
entirely. The gardens were greatly IN
iured, and the grass on the prairie was
so short that cattle could not thrive on
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07
/ d;atineuishe,a legislator was heaI

u saw sWe must kees.n the Election ma )
.hinery to count out tne popu ~ tha
4 nd that is the true sentiment u rh Tug
a uonents of ballot reform. 10y
U IL the counting machine " 81
the. ~aselves and their frlend u
And they call this honorable e u Il
~ X IS, ue Of Observation-Disclosures bnlle-
tin
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07

NOTICE. :
LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS. La. I

Ian OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS. La. I
June %, 1894.
named settler has filed notice Of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Clerk
OF the District Court, at Opelolsas, ON Mon
day. August Goth, 1894, viz:
EDGAR SAyOHE,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1916 for the
southwest / of southeast ! sect. 5 township 8.
8 r 4E., La. Mer.
He names the following witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
D6ogene Savoie, LIcien Leger. Nalsiu Legcr
and Cesaire Miller, all of st. Landry parish
Louisiana.
G.. Med. BRuMBY.
juno 30, 1891, Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07
EDGAR SAXOHE.
NOTICE.

N OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, LAX
July ., 1894.
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before 3. Bloom
field, U. S.. Commissioner at Opelousas, La, on
Wednesday, August %, 1894, viz:
JESSE REED,
who made Homestd Entry No. 112G5, for the
e ! offs e In W 3ofs e /, andn C I Of s W !, sec. sc
TIP. 8, s Il / ", La. Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
Napoleon Johnson, Joseph Clark. Ambrose
johnson. l.. i. Littell and Octave III. GuillOry,
all of st. Landry parish, La.
q. Med. BRUMBY,
Jnly 7 ct. Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07

Bastrop Appeal: In Baton Rouge,
according to the testimony of n OF
the members, are assembled the brains
of this State. II he's correct his state
ment makes q tough showing for those
people not in the Legislature.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07

Last Monday the United States SEN
ate adopted a resolution, by a vote OF
SO to 80, to make the repeal of the sugar
bounty take immediate effect instead of
nm the LIST of Jan. 1895.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07

Mr.. B. F. Perley the veteran expert
sginwright is now here prepared to o
dertake any job in his line. Orders left
at the Opelousas post Office or at this
Office will receive prompt attention.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07

DR.. w. nj. Thompson has removed his
drugstore to the building lately occu-
pied by Shute s. Dus0n, on Landry
etreet, adjoining Mrs. Clara Perraultss,
nd nearly opposite Lacombe's stable.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07

The next grand event of the season
ia the excursion from Lafayette to New
Orleans on Saturday, July 14th, 1874,
which leaves Lafayette on the morning
Of the 14tb, at 1880, and leaves New
Orleans on the return trip at 4;so p. a.,
on the 10th, giving excursionlsts the
opportunity to witness the celebration
Of the Great French F6te.. Fare from
Lafayette and return only $500.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07

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, Opelousas.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07

Plantation Arnica Liniment is sure
cure for rheumatism and all pains.
Sold by Shute g. Duson, Opelousas, CIR.
nn, Melville, and Blake e. burke.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07

u.n. yon tried Plantation Liver
pill ~ habitual constipation They
srn narfaa tiy splendid and a sure cure.
Pr;csp S 81 J. Sold by Shnte a. Duson,
OnaIonoa uonI = 3. Tolson, Melville. and
BIaho & n, = Washington.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07

Mrs. j. A. Gil has opened a poaraang
house in the building On Court e..G ;sh
lately occupied as a residence by Pa.'iS,s !.
Treasurer Chachere. Coffee at11 o'clocA
daily
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07

If you need a pair Of Jeans Pants ask
for 1.-THE Buckskin Breeches."
They are the best made, and it they
prove defective you get a new pair.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07

Messrs. Dan Talmage's Sons, New
York, the great rice dealers, advertise
their celebrated Columbia mill in this
issue.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07

j.. Meyers g. Co. have just received
two carloads Of the celebrated OWENS
BORO Wagons, comprising all s'zss,
both in Thimb|e Skein and Iron Axle
which they are offering at unusually ioW
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07

The culvert in the woods south of
town recently complained of by the
police jury is being put in proper con-
dition by the railroad bridge gang.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07

ri. nnson specialist, Eye, Ear, Nose
ana Thrnat Yours from 10 a. m. to 10
d. Office with Dr.. / p. Shnte. Landry
street, between Cour,> ana Main' opei-
Ousas. La.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07

An effort has been made to get the
Rev. Sam Jones to lecture here upon
Prohibition. His engagements are slch
that be could not come before OctoDer
-too late for the July election.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07

everything at d sacrifice at BlolshE-
NY goods, clothing, boots and sh oeS,
.aInIsure, groceries saddlery, wago.1s
skEicnltaral implements, etc. Bring
W. cash and take the goods at yon :
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07

Va. my poor back! No excuse for it
.sentation Anti-Pain Porous Plasters
masu capelcum will cure it. Sold and
sss1aateed satisfactory by Shnte & Dn-
III. Opelousas, DR. Ct. r. TolsOn, Mel
SsAles# and Blake 81 burke, Washington.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07

VIZ are indebted to our accommodat-
Young friend Lucius G. Dupre, Esq,
l an :, b. Meginley, the efficient clerk
ssnu ~ ~ S.rureme Court, for appreciated
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07

Dr.AIrion's Office hours are from 10 a.
m. to y p. m. and from 8 p. m. to 6 p. IN.
On Saturdays, from 8 a. N. to s p. m.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07

Senate bill No. 81, making it a felony
for any sheriff, clerk, constable, detect
i've, police officer or deputy to procure
legal business for attOrneys-at-laW, has
been approved by the Governor.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07

Iae attention Of ric, yars T. n have
Asotne TACT that J. Me. ,nnp,y Of Irri-
constantly on hand a full sneciaity
sstng Pumps. They make Vie Pnmps
81 tu6 celebrated Irwin Van w
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07

If you have to make final proof for
your homestead, call on Maj. B. Bloom
field, United States Commissioner.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07

We have at last had one or two re-
freshing showers ip this locality.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07

Drugs, medicines. chemicals, patent
medicines, fine cigars. tooth brushes,
combs, &c, at Bailey's drugstore.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07

Jos. Bfpch's is the place to leave your
small change and get some of his great
bargains.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07

Pineapple Lemonade, the latest drink,
It'll refreshing and delicious. Radcliffe
makes them.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07

D The hard times are completely Offset
iby the low prices at JOS. Bloch's.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07
Richard sells thread at 40 cents a doz.

Get your machinery fittings at j
Meyers g. Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07

Molasses 25 cts. a gallon at j. K. San
doz g. Bros Branch Store, Bridgevilie.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07

Spring chickens for sale at Branch
StoGe Of j.. X. Sandoz g. Bro, Bridge
u;1lh
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07

Prescriptions filled at all hours a.
Bailey's drugstore.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07

If you feel badly, drink Orange Phos.
phate. At Ratcliffe's, on Main street.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07

~. a races over the Washington.
raar u n 1l, is Race Course will come Of
81 liz 18th 0f July.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07

Latest designs in fancy cards, envel-
opes, ETC., just received at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-07

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