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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-13
U. S. Land once

U. S. Land ONCE
Grand Forks n. D.. Nov. :, 1884,
Notice 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 before the CLERK
Of the District Conr; of Cavalier county, N.
d., at Langdon, n OAK, on December u, 1894
Viz: JAMES EEKNEY, II. E. NO. 1Oc46
For the swl4 See. 10, Twp. lG3 ", Range Ga w
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
Of said land viz:
John Edwcrthy Delbert NJ. snder. William
Hc!em and Eli Montgomery, all OF Hannah
Cavalier county, n. OAK.
1919 JAS. V. BROOKE. Register
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-13
Chamberlain's Eye Ind Skin
Ointment,

Aoertain cure for Chronic Sore Eyes,
letter. Salt Rheum, Scald Head, Old
Chronic Sores, Fever Sores, Eczema,
Itch, Prairie Scratches, Sore Nipples
and Piles. 1t is cooling and soothing.
Hundreds Of cases have been cured by
1t after all other treatment had failed.
Its put up in Is and 90 cent boxes.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-13
The North Dakota Legislature
convens on the 9Th of next month.

It is understood Senator Haggart
will lead the fight in the legislature
for resubmission and lower freight
rails. Both measures are for the
best interests of Fargo.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-13

q. 5. LNEd Office.
Grand Forks N. OAK, November % 1894,
Notice is hereby given tina. the following
named set lers has filed notice ofhcir intention to
make final proof in support of their claims and
that said proofs will be made before the Clcrl,
at Langdon, n Oak. on January 4th 1891 Viz:
GuNDER OLSON. II. z. No. iO93S
1or the lot Sec 6; Twp 1G5. IL: Range IS w. and
&c names the following witnesses 10 prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation Of
said land viz:
William Edwards. Christ Larson, Ole Christ
ocicrson, forge Torgerson, all of Elkwood Cava-
licr Co.. y. Oak.
1921 JAS. V. BROOKE, Register
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-13
Land Office,

Q. >. LHNu UtfiCe.
Grand Forks, N. OAK, November 21 1884,
named settler has filed notice OF
his. intention to- make final proof
in support of his claim. ard that
said proof will be made before The Clerk
Dist CourI Cavalier co. N. Oak. at Langdon. on
January 5th 1895 viz;
ALBERT J. TIMIAN, HE. No. 1870
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
snid land viz:
John Chrchi!, John Mueller, Herman Wcndt
Jacob Eby, all of Langdon. Cavalier county.
N. Oak. JAS. V. BROOKE
16-3l Register.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-13
Sale Of Land.

State of North Dakota,
County of Cavalier. les IN COUNTY COURT,
Before Hon. Fl. E. Dorval, Judge.
In the matter of he estate of Bjnrn Bjorneon, de-
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-04-07
The Whisky War.
n. O. Free Press.

n. w. free ffeSs.
The State of Sonth Carolina has a
whisky war on her hands. Last year
the legislature of that State enacted
law making the sale of intoxicants
government monopoly, providing for
State dispensaries for their sale, and
forbidding, under heavy penalties, any
private individual dealing in liquor of
any sort.
This law was rdicn'e'! at first, and
from the time it went into effect there
was very little attention paid to it-at
least 10 certain quarters. But South
Caroliha has a governor who is deter
mined to enforce the law as he finds it,
and, as Il consequence, Gov. Tillman
has been exerting all the power vested
in him by the liquor law (and it is Iarge)
to strictly enforce it, Those who op-
pose it have resorted to force the gov
ernnr has called out the militia; "whis-
ky cnnstables" have been killed; the
telegraph has been placed under a
censorship, and South Carolina is in n
state bordering on revolution.
In this matter Governor Tillman is
clearly right This is aside from the
question of the right or wrong of the
law itself. The governor has found a
statute on the books; it is his sworn
duty to enforce it, and he has no option
in the matter. The people, through
their representatives in the legislature,
have made the law, and the governor
has no more right to disregard that par
ticular law than he has to disregard
and disobey any other one.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-04-07
Glaring Inconsistency.

Is 1t not very singular that the Cla-
ron and Church Point Advocate, both
earnest blmetallists and strong friends
OF silver, should be shouting themselves
hoarse for Mr.. Barrousse, who, if elect
ed, will doubtless cast his vote for that
uncompromising advocate Of gold bug
gerry, Don CafferyP They are virtually
advising their readers, most of whom
favor the free coinage of silver and 9TH
er measures deemed of paramount i'm
portance to the farming interests, to
vote for gentleman who will use his
position to elect to the e. S. Senate IL
man who will do his utmost to defeat
their wishes. This may seem strong
way of putting it, but it is actually a
fact. To prove this, it is anly necessary
to recall the fact that Mr.. Catft,y voted
for the unconditional repeal of the Sher-
man law that he voted against the bill
to coin the silver seigniorage, being one
OF the nine Democrats in the Senate
who voted against their party on that
question and that he is understood to
be earnestly opposed to the anti-options
bill and to other measures which the
most intelligent farmers throughout the
country conceive to be favorable to their
interests. And yet these papers have
the nerve to ask their farmer friends to
vote for man who will do what he can
to send Mr.. Caffery back to Washing
ton!
1t must be evident from the facts
above stated, that Mr.. Catfery is not in
touch with the producers. and what they
most desire is just what he will com
bat.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-04-07
AROUND THE EMPIRE PARISH.
Bayou Chicot.

April "a, 1894.
The freeze of last week done cnnsd
able damage to gardens.
Ere this issue of til" COURIER is read
by great number of subscribers Els.
E. FontenOt will b. the nnmlttr for
State Senator.
Welcome, Toup Tit! Come again,
and be more punctual. We like 10 hear
from you.
DR.. w. E. Hawkins has moved into
his elegant new residence Just above
town.
Major Frank Wharton arrived o.day
with fine lot of horses and mules from
Kansas City
The c. NJ. T. Hustlers never do things
half way. The are going to support
Buddy" in the entire ward.
Messrs. Adelma Guidry and Eraste
Dupre were in town Oh last Wednesday
and gave US pleasant call.
Gus. E. Fontenot, Esq, our next Sen
ator, and Elisha Andrus, ESQ.,, were in
town on Thursday.
Capt L. D. and Marshall Prescott,
two prominent citizens of Washington,
spent Friday and Saturday III town.
All hail to the young man from Crow
ley! Turn out on Saturday, April 7th,
cast your vote in the primaries for
Buddy"
Hon. T. H. Lewis and Hon. Geo. Pul-
ford were in town on Saturday.
Welcome again, Cal, to the "All
Around the Empire PARISH column.
Our we'll known bachelor inquiries if
you are still single. Are W
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-04-07
Steam Fire Co. No, 1,

At the regular monthly meeting of
O!pelousas Steam Fire Co. No. 1 held
last Tuesday evening. the following
new members were elected: Carlton
Ogden, John Harmanson, Lee ST. Cyr.
Homer Ventre, R. NJ. Littell, Louis Hal
phcn, VIM. Schlicer, Jos. A. Gil, J. r.
Fontenot, Willie Harmon, Clarence
Chachere, Albert Fontenot, Thurston
Mckinney. Allen Sandoz, Mason Nc
Bride, l.. Harris, B. II. Pavy, Adolphe
Jacobs and 0. Thompson.
With this infusion of young blood in
the old Company, we may expect to see
old No. assume its former position at
the head of the Fire Department of Ope-
lousas, and find its magnificent steam
engine fully manned and ready for dnty
at the first tap Of the bell.
The Company also adopted IA resolu-
ton at the same meeting to admit all
qualified applicants who will present
themselves at the next regular meeting
to be held on Tuesday, May, 1st, 1894, at
the Courthouse, without paying an ini-
tiation fee. All members admitted at
the first meeting in May will participate
in the annual election of officers which
shall take place on that day.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-04-07
The Weather.

during the closing week. wee Sunday and
Monday wese nice days. The sun shone
out and the vegetable kingdom seemed
to rejoice. Water ran off the earth rap
idly, and the farmers started their
plows, hopeful that business season
bad set in. But on Tuesday the clouds
accumulated and rain fell in abund-
ance, as none was needed. On Wedncs-
day the showers continued aud during
much Of the night Of that day rain fell
in torrents. On Thursday morning
rain continued to fall from about
o'clock until after daylight.
In the meantime the clouds were
made lurid by lightning, and the thun-
ders rolled far and near, IN sub'ime!y
deep tones, as if they were holding IL
conncil nf elemental war.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-04-07

On Tuesday night II Joyous company
met at the residence "t Mr. ). Jacobs tn
ceieb,ate the betroti,ai OF that gentle
mans lovely daughter, Miss Fannie, to
Mr.. Fred. A. Hart, Of Woodvi'lr. Miss.
The happy young compile were over
whelmed with congral ulatinn> and good
wishes, of more than usual tarnesness
and sincerity perhaps, for Miss Fannie
is il general favurite, while Mr.. Hart.
who is Il prosperous young eichant
of Woodviiie, has made IA very favOra-
BILE impression upon all our citizens who
have met him. Elegant refreshments
were served, toasts were drunk. dane
ing was INDUCED in, music lent its
cha,ms to the Joyous occasion. aud all
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Jos. Blocl:, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Meyers. Mr..
and Mrs. l.. NJ. Firnberg, Mrs. +. G.
Marks, Miss Julie Bloch, Miss Pussie
Pilot, Miss Gabrielle Hebrard, Misses
Rosa and Fannie Firnberg, Miss Alice
Dietlein, Miss Mary Litteil, Miss Ada
Sandoz. Miss Bertha Rosentt,al, Miss
Pauline Isaac, and Messrs. NJ. JOS. and
Robt. Firnberg, r. NJ. Littell, Nathan
Roos, NJ. Deples, NJ. Gnslinski, J. B.
Meginley, l. Roos, j. A. Gil, Henry
Roos, |. Silv-rberg, s. l.. Hebrard, j. Il.
Skipper. j. L. Caiu, Frank Diet!rin.
Eugene Bloch and -- Bonita.
We return thanks for appreciated
courtesies and beg to tender our best
wishes to our sweet young friend and
to the lucky swaiu who will soon rob
Opelonsas of one OF the brightest nina-
ments of its social circles.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-04-07
Port Barre.

Apiil 20, 1894
Rev. Father Andre left to-day to at
tend a retreat in New Orleans; he is
accompanied on his journey as farias
Jeanerette by his mother aud sister
He expects to be absent two weeks.
We wish him Bon Voyage.
The fruits, gardens and young corn
were considerably damaged by the
freeze last week.
The weather still continues to be dis
agreeable, and the planters are in dis
tress as they are very much helated with
field work
We are sorry to announce that the
dandy Warren has ceased running, due
to freight being too scarce. She is re-
placed by Steamer j. E. Trudeau.
The Bayou Courtableau is falling
rapidly since few days.
c. Hebert and Jules Melancun We're
in Port Barre last Thursday on Lusi
ness.
Ben Meancon visited Opelonsas again
yesterday and il appears looked quite
wishful whilst passing the home OF his
best girl.
Mrs. Numa Robin, of Lennvillc, has
been the guest of her father and moth her.
Mr.. and Mrs. d P Saizan. of Port
Barre.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-04-07
Silver Coinage.

n. o. Free Press
The President having vetoed the bill
for the coinage Of the silver seigniorago
in the treasury. the friends of silver,
and especially Representative Bland,
announce that they are going to try to
give him an opportunity to sign. or veto
a bill for the free coinage of the white
metal. We hope they will. The Dem
ocratic party is committed by the ex-
upon which President Cleveland was
elected, to silver as money, and in that
platform it bound itself, as firmly as a
party could be bound, to stand by the
white metal against any assaults of its
enemies.
1t denounced the limited coinage un-
der the Sherman act of 1878 as ga COW
ardly makeshift," and demanded its re-
peal. But it did not stop with that. 1t
went on to announce in plain and une-
equivocal terms that the Democratic
party was committed to silver as money,
of equal dignity and on a level with
gold, due allowance being made for t'e
difference in the values of the two
metals.
And the Democratic party was right.
From 1899, when the dollar or unit of
value, was fixed at 81 IA grains of
pure silver to the passage of the act of
1878 demonetizing silver, the silver dol
lar was always at par, and most Of the
time commanded premium. 1t was
the money of the country, and it was
the standard, not gold. 1t was demone-
tzed oy a trick, and at time when it
was actually at premium. This is a
fact not generally known, and it is one
to which the advocates of gold alone as
a basis are not in the habit of referring,
bnt it is fact nevertheless.
The Democratic party is pledged to
silver by its platform. The President
is pledged to it by his acceptance of the
nomination after the platform was
adopted ; he is bound by the declaration
of principles which was formulated as
the platform upon which he went to the
people. The government is Democratic
in all of its branches the house, the
senate and the executive arc all in the
hands of the Democracy for the first
time since the passage of the Sherman
act. and since the passage of the act OF
1878. The country as we'll rs the Dem
ocratic party demand the restoration of
the status of silver. Tho Democratic
members of the house and senate. are
pledged to pass measures looking to
this end and the President stands
pledged by his letter of acceptance, en-
dorsing the platform, to the approval of
such measure. We hope the friends
of silver will give him chance to show
that he is in accord with the party and
the country on this question.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-04-07

Our fellow citizen, Jei-r Stokes. Esq,
has Just reached his home near this
place, bringing with i.',n two foe trot-
ter stations with first,rate records, on
dit OF late years much has been done
to improve the breeds Of horses and
horned cattle in this community, and
the good effects of it are to be seen all
around us. These efforts should be
continued. There is every indncement,
and the wonder ia that it was not done
many years ago. 1t seems to us that
fine stock can be raised here, at less
coat than at the North or West.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-04-07
Note This.

The candidacy of Mr.. Barousse means
the support of Mr.. Don Catfery for the
U. S. Senate.
The election of Caffery to the Senate
means nothing but ii gold currency,
while the farmers contend for silver
also.
1t means support of gambling in fu-
lures, on the produce of the farmers. to
any extent; whilst they are contending
for dealings in it only to the extent Of
what is produced, and therefore no op-
ton to speculators; and that when a
product is contracted for it shall be based
on the actual existence and delivery of
it at the stipulated time, and not that
the payment of difference in the prices
of it shall suffice.
Farmers, you are being humbugged.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-04-07

The Amateur Club of Opeiousas, T.
p. Bowden manager, will give an enter
tainment next Wednesday night, the
11th inst, at the Opera House, foi the
benefit OF the Opelousas convent, on
which occasion an excellent play en-
titled "Clouds will be. rendered hy
fourteen nf its most talented members.
This interesting event has been post
puned several times but will positively
take place next Wednesday night.
Reserved seats rs cents; grotral ad-
mission so cents children 35 cents.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-04-07
The Town Election.

The election held last Monday for
members of the Board of Police or
Town Council of Opelonsas was a very
tame affair-tisere being only one ticket
in the tield-although very fair vote
was pollcd. Two hnudred and sixty
one votes were cast, one of which, be-
ing double, was not counted. The
connt as made mp stood Of follows:
C. j. Thompson 253, S. L. Hebrard
257, |. Roes 25S, E. S. Andrus 256. H. D.
La,cade 257, A. B. Chachelf 252, T. S.
1sacks, 257.
1t is understood, rs foresltadowed in
these columns last week, that Mr.. c. j.
Thompson will he elected Mayor and
Mr.. Arthur Dejean Constable. 1t is
also ,nn",td that Mr.. r. E. Lee Gar
land will h- chosen Town Attorney. Mr..
w. R. Cochran Clerk. Mr.. S. L. Hebrard
Treasurer. and Mr.. VIM. Cullom special
police officer.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-04-07
Fortune Winked.

M. A. Winkler is travelling man who
represents Schmidt & Ziegler, whole
sale grocers of New Orleans He is
known among our merchants as "Car-
load Winkler" because he seems to con-
vince his customers that they need
carload when they actually want but a
pound.
Mr.. Winkler has just received infor-
nation from Pennsylvania that, by the
death of an aunt, he had been left an
estate appraised at S150,000. Winkler
is geo,i fellow and he deserves it
Lake Charles Commercial.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-04-07

The N. O. Picayune of March 1s says
of the Mexican Typical Orchestra which
will give concert here on Monday. the
9th instant:
We,lein's music rooms were thronged
last week by the elite of the city to hear
the famous Mexican Typical Orchestra
Their remarkable playing proved such
an attraction to the ic-ioving pub
lie that at each concert it was difficult
to secure even standing room.
There is no question as to the merit of
this organization their playing and Sc
lections (many of their own compost
tion) are of the best. Every number Of
their varied programme was rapturously
encorcd, giving ample attestaton that
the large audiences were pleased.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-04-07

The Mexican Typical Orchestra will
give one grand Concert at the Opera
House Monday night, April 9th. This
Orchestra filled a six months engage
ment at the Worlds Fair and comes
highly recommended. There is no doubt
that grand musical treat is in store for
those who attend. Popular prices will
prevail.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-04-07

In another column will be found the
card Of the Opelousas Ice and Bottling
Works, Messrs Hoy and Moresi proprie-
tors. These enteiprising gentlemen
manufacture from pure aItesian water
an excellent article of ice and variety
of carbOnated drinks that cannot be
surpassed. Their prices are as cheap
if not cheaper than those of other man.
ufacturers, and being home institu-
tion it shonld be patronized by every
one who is interested in the upbuilding
of the town and surrounding country .
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-04-07

II you want the goldbugs and pluto
Gratis to tighten their hold on the coun
try's throat, vote for Barousse. He can
be depended on to do what he can to
keep Caffery in the Senate, and Caffery
can be depended on to uphold the money
power and to vote against every meas
uIe thus far proposed in the farmers in
tereSt,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-04-07
vol. Kill.
Ope|ousas d d;o"rier,
~ oUR FRIENDS AND PATRONS.

We wish to call the attention of the friends
and patrons of the GouRiFR IF to to the tn necessity OF
sial publications, (sherffs sales especially as
ne. lect on their part to give positive instruc-
sions as to where they desire such advertise
mant published, is apt to result in our being
deprived Of the patronage that would other.
wise be given to us. The g. eriff Of this parish
Ma been making himself especially Jealous in
the matter of securing sheriff's sales for the
na,per Of which he is director and stockholder,
and several publications Of that nature have
appeared in that paper which the parties inter
ested would have selected to be done in the
COURIER, had they been consulted; and Others
have been diverted from us at the special soli-
citation of the sheriff or his deputies serving
tha papers In the matter of seizures
10 those who prefer to patronize any other
paper In this parish we have no desire to in
ferfere with their preferences, but our friends
who wish to favor us witl% their patronage are
earnestly requested to See that the proper
officers are instructed to have the publication
done in the CoURIFR-and they are especially
warned against allowing themselves to be in
duced to consent that the advertisement
should be done in some other paper.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-04-07

Onr enterprising and popular tonso-
rial artist. VIM. Lima, will soon occupy
his elegant new quarters on Landry
street. near the bank, where he will
also have hot aud cold baths for use of
lis patrons. Lima is IL hustler and be-
liryes in keeping up with the progress
of the times.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-04-07

Have yon tried Plantation Liver
Pills for habitual constipation They
are perfectly splendid and sure cure.
Price 25 cents. Sold by Shute e. Duson,
Opelousas, and G. R. Tolson, Melville.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-04-07

It you should require anything in dry
goods. shoes, hats, or groceries, don't
fail to 60 to Clements g. Healey's Green
Store, where all such goods are sold at
lowest prices.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-04-07

On March SO the new Board of Direct
ors Of the st. Landry Homestead and
Loan Association organized by electIng
the following officers. viz: =. u. Esti-
lette president and attorney. Jos. Bloch
yice-president, Mrs. c.. Bailey secretary
and treasurer. The following commit
tees were also appointed: Finance-Jos.
Bloch, Jonas Jacobs and j. ). Ilomp-
son; Security-L. A. Sandoz, }. Meyers
and M. Vilaseca; Building = Geo:
m Ckinnnr
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-04-07

The old Democrat office, now at the
corner of Court and Landry streets, has
been lejuvenated and fitted up with
glass front, ornamental shelving and
elegant furniture, and will soon be oc-
cupied by Messrs. Shute e. Duson, as q
drugstore. These popular practitioners
have erected a cosy Office with hand
building, and will soon occupy it IN,
propria persona.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-04-07

Mrs. F. G.. Marks has had some ele-
CANT and substantial improvements
made On her property at the corner Of
Main and Vine streets. Good taste and
a little paint and whitewash will go a
long way in making even the humblest
home attractive. Let others follow the
good example.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-04-07

The stiffness of the night in the vi
cinity of the Courthouse square last
Thursday evening was suddenly broken
about O'Clock by II rough and tumble
et-to between two knights of The grip
in Lacombe's saloon, which jumped up
quite crowd. The belligerents were
parted before any damage was done.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-04-07

A letter from Mr.. H. A. Van der
Cruyssen, editor of the Lafayette Ad-
vertiser, says:
There will be grand excursion from
Houma to Lafayette, on Sunday, the
18th of May, 1894, and in order to make
it more attractive and agreeable to the
excursionists, grand fair combined
with theatrical performance and lnu-
steal contest will be given for the occa-
sion. Substantial meals will be served
for 30 cts. A gold medal of great value
will be awarded to the most proficient
occasion a silver medal will be given
to each band participating in the musi-
cal contest, commemorative of the con-
test. Selected impartial experts will
decide between contestants. All bands
are invited to participate and notify
me to that effect.