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The Opelousas courier., 1894-03-03

Cotton raising and raising cotton
may be two quite different things.
For instance: On last Saturday a MI.
Reed, of Shelby county, Tex, reached
Shreveport with two bales of extra
long cotton and was Immediately be-
sieged by The cotton samplers. Final
ly a bid Of III cents per pound was
made, but this fancy pfice was refused.
The sample showed the staple to
measure :" pulled " 24 inches in length.
This gentleman does not raise much
cotton but makes what be does raise
g count" since averaging a bale at
500 pounds the proceeds at the above
figures would aggregate ss6.25 per bale,
or over double what a bale Of common
cotton brings. These are facts, and
we suggest that some of III enterpris-
ing farmers emulate the example set as
it is evident that it must rebound to
their observation-disclosures Evening
News,
The Opelousas courier., 1894-03-03

One of the queerest ideas put into
practice of late years is the " Saturday
Half Holiday" The inscriptiol of 1t
can only be found in the range of the
negroes to " have some fan" sometime
after the war, when six days labor was
too much for them, and their Sunday
was rendered. inapplicable to the pur-
pose by their preachers, who kept them
10 church for nearly the entire twenty
four hours. Finally the Legislature
caught the craze and after instituting
d~raconian Sunday laws the work was
crowned by closing our banks and pub
lie institutions at IL nj. on Saturdays,
thereby gravely mountaineering all
business establishments in their week
ly settlements. Surely n day of rest
ought to be sufficient for every reason-
able mantle iconocIaslic first French
Republic judged one ID ten quite
enough, aud newspaper men commonly
do not get one in 365, or 366 when it is
leap year. This is n law the Legisla-
tnre ought to repeal, 90 far us New Or
leans is concerned.-City Item.
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a Word to the South E1aters.

The Chicago Tribune sneeringly says
that the remains of Jefferson Davis
will be greeted with as much atfec-
ton as were those of Na,mleon when
thew we're removed from 81. Helena to
Paris"
And why not? Mr.. Davis, as the
chosen leader of the sonth, WAS true TO
his trust, and for his people he wore
chains, suffered imprisonment and was
the victem of long and relentless per
section. If sontherners fail to honor
the memory of such a man they will
dishonor themselves.
There is nothing sectional or parti-
san or disloyal in the tribute Of the
south to their dead chieftain when he
is carried to his last resting place at
the capital of the confederacy. 1t is
simply a public recognition of the pat
riotism and devotion of a great man
who vicariously suffered the punish
ment that was aimed at the south.
And yet the people who will take
part in these funeral ceremonies are
among the most loyal lovers Of the
union. Not a mar among them regrets
the failure of the secession, and not
one Of them would revive that mistak-
en- doctrine. They honor their old
leader just as the northern people hon
or their illustrions war president,
whose memory the south respects.
, 1t is no time for the south haters to
come to the front. They should keep
cool and let the funeral procession pass.
They need not fear an outbreak of dis
loyal utterances. The south will turn
away from the tomb Of jefferson Davis
to continue her work Of Strengthening
and guarding the union of our fathers.
Let the south haters keep quiet while
the procession passes. The executed
crates and their sons feel that there is
now only one flag and one country, and
under no circumstances would they
have it any other way.
The event will bring the American
people closer together. The north and
the south will feel that the sorrowful
memories of each section should be re-
spected, and mutual sympathy will
take the place Of partisan bitterness
Atlanta (Ga.) Constitution.
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When the constitutional commission
failed to recommend, to the legislature
a well-defined plan of ballot reform
and a higher standard Of suffrage it
failed altogether of its purpose. That
is what the people wanted, expected
and demanded, and they are heartily
disguised with the commission. But
then there onght to be sense and pa
triotism enough to give the people
what they want without depending
upon a third-rate commission for ad-
vise.-Monroe Telegraph Bulletin.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-03-03

An exchange notices that there are
people who complain about the home
paper and say that it contains n news,
it il no good. etc. We have noticed
that i'm nearly every instance of this
kind the person who does the grumb-
ling is not a subscriber to the paper and
does o advertise in it. He borrows
his neighbours paper and when he is
asked to subscribe for the paper he
sets up the plea that he cant see to
read,n or that he "don't read much"
The world hates a liar and a hypocrite,
and such ia the man who reasons as
above. Either come out plain and say
you don't want the paper, but don't
borrow from your neighbor, or for
" after keep your peace about your
home newspaper.-Shelbyville Leader.
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FOR SALE.

WILL sell for cash or on easy terms the fol.
IL lowing described property, viz:
1. A plantation in Bellevue containing about
sixty-six arpents, all thoroughly fenced and
drained, with tenant house and outbulldings,
known as the Narcisse Richard place.
2. 4 plantation situated ca the Courtah!ea an,
containing four hundred and forty-two and
42I100 arpents, about sixty arpents under pieuX
and wlIe fence and in cultivation, with two
good tenant houses and outbuildings. The rear
of this tract consists OF cypress swamp.
3. Several tracts of wood land on the bayou
Tecle. situated between Coulon's bridge and
Barry'o Landing.
The LIST and I'd tracts are rented advan.
tageously for the year 1894, and if sold / will
transfer rent notes to purchasers.
iatetf W. G. PERRAULT.
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A farm on "a poor road is not worth
as much as a farm on a good road. The
farm on the poor road may have just
as good soil, capable of producing just
as good crops and the improvements
may be equally as good in every way
as those of the farm on the good road,
yet no man Of sense will pay as much
for it. How true it is, then, that no
class of people is SO deeply and virtual
~ interested in the improvement of
highways as the farmers themselves
Elk.
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NOTICE

OFFICE ST. LANDRY HoMEsT'D q LOAN ASSN,
Opelousas, Sept. Is, 1893.
This Association has opened a new Series
- The great advantages already reaped by
the shareholders and the public should induce
many to avail themselves of the present oppor-
tunity to become members, The laying aside
of an insignificant sum weekly will secure you
office in Bank Building, up stairs. Weekly pay
ments are only twenty-five cents per share.
L. ID. ESTILETTE,
Sept. %. 1898 President.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-03-03

People who have property for sale,
or who want to buy a residence, a bull
ding lot, a small farm or plantation,
can be accommodated By calling on
c. j. Thompson Opelousas.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-03-03

The attention of Justices of the
Peace and Notaries is called to the
Tact TINT We keep a large assortment
81 blanks 10 stock, and will print to
order on short notice any style of blank
required. Give us q cali.
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NOTICE

A STATE BANK has been organized under
"A the title of the ST. LANDRY STATE
BANK, with an incorporated capital of $75, 900.
The new bank is under the same management
as the retired bank, and succeeds to al the as
sets and assumes all the liabilities of the for
mer bank. J.T SKIPPER.
10000 Cashier
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MONEY TO LOAN.

OFFICE ST. LANDRY HOMESTEAD AND LOANl
ASSOCIATION,
OPELoUs AS, Sept. 10th, 1898.
The undersigned is authorized by the Board
OF Directors OF the st. Landry Homestead and
Loan Association to offer to it's members loans
at eight per centum. For particulars ap-
ply to E. D.. ESTILETTE,
President st. Landry H. IL L.. Assn.
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THOMAS FRANCOIS.

who made Homestead Entry No. lO54I. iur Lnt
InrtAer-l !! al NV / VI OF NJ. / and NV / Of
Sc = elton 10, Township ;. snEth, range 2
W"Sj. lolIaIaAa Meridian
He names the following witnesses 10 prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said Land, viz htiGnStin Gradneg0. san
tine GraNntgu. Anreiirn Alioin and Augusta
Where. all of 81, Landry Parish, La.
Il. Mod. BkUMBI,
Feb. l7-Gl.. Register
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DEI.yEAN.

NOTICE. Land Office at New Orleans,
~ Feb. IA, 1s94-Notice is hereby given that
the fOllowing-named settler has filed notice of
his intention to make final proof in support OF
his claim. aud that said proof will be made be
fore c. NJ. Thompson, Clerk of Court, at Opel
ousas, La, on Monday. April 9, 1894, viz:
ESS COLE,
WHO made Hid. Entry No. 1914 for the S } OF N
f quarter and n ! of Sc quarter sec 7 Tp. 3 S r
l F., La. Metidian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz: Willis Elliott, James West,
John Campbell and Patrick Donohoe, all of st.
Landry parish, La. G. lei BRUMBY,
Feb. II, 1894. Register.
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Il OF TABEEAU.
NOTICE.

IANn OFFICE At NEW ORLEANS. I
Feb. 9. 1898.
Notice * hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of hH> intention
to make final proof in Sttis,,:t "t l:is claim. and
thai sad proof vii! lh. InHIc t1einrt the Clerk
of tli&t District Court. 1t tit!uIlSaS, on Fri
day. March .Hth. 1904. W.:
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s Nj IL FARMS
For Sale at a Bargain.

Lot /. Section IS, t. S. r. L, 124 G5ll00 acres.
Lot ,, Sec. As, same L and Il, 204 7sl100 acres.
Lot s.. See. IS, same I and r, IS 96Il0o acres.
situated in Bayou thicot settlement, and
partly improved.
These lands have been patented by the Unit
ed States, January 10, 1884. under a re-surVey
executed by Geo. X. Bradford, Esq, U. S. Dep
uty Surveyor, and are choice uplands.
Will sell for part cash, balance on time.
Also W ! of NV / See "a, r q, State pat
ent to j. ID. Haggerty. Sw I of Sc / Sec 90 T3S
r W, L. S. patent No. 4245, containing ~ acres
L of Sc ! Sec IL and W ! of sw /, Sec -, T4S
r / ", containing 161 7OI1O0 acres. This is fine
timber land, and adjoins Marius Landreneau on
the west. Will sell each lot separately, or the
Whole, to SUIT purchasers. apply to
J. ID: HAGERTY,
dotfg3 Washington. La.
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Z DOLLARS
70 PER DAY
~ Easily Made.

We want many men, women, boys, and girls to
work for us a few hours daily, right in and around
their own homes. The business is easy, pleasant,
strictly honorable, and pays better than my other
offered agents. You have a clear field and no
competition. Experience and special ability un.
necessary. No capital required. We equip you
with everything that you need, treat you well,
and help you to earn ten times ordinary wages.
Women do as well as men, and boys and girls
make good pay. Any one, anywhere, can do the
work. All succeed who follow our plain and sim
pie directions. Earnest work will surely bring
you a great deal of money. Everything is new
and in great demand. Write for our pamphlet
circular, and receive full information. No harm
done if you conclude not to 60 on with the
business.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-03-03
!. NORTH


Will practice in all the Courts, State and
Federal, held in Opelousas and Crowley.
Also Commissioner of U. S. Circuit Court, in
and for the Western District of Louisiana.
AS such will attend to any business contem-
plated by the office.
Office in G.. S. Courthouse, Opelousas, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-03-03

BOARD OF DIRECT.
ST. LANDRY HOMESTEAD AND LOAN
ASSOCIATION.

The st. Landry Homestead and Loan Asso-
citation was incorporated on the 18th day OF
March, 1883, under the laws of the State of Lou
isiana, its first object being to afford, by co-ope-
ration, to those who 10 not possess them, the
means of acquiring a HOME, and to encourage
thrift, by offering a safe investment and a lib
eral profit to those who will Systematically save
their earning. Any person may become a
shareholder by subscribing for any number OF
shares, payable in weekly instruments Of Is
cents per share.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-03-03
NOTICE.
The First National Bank of Opelousas,

Located at Opelousas, in the State of Louisiana,
is closing up its affairs. All note-holders and
others, creditors of sad association, are there.
fore hereby notified to present the notes and
other claims against the association for pay
ment. j. II. SKIPPER,
Cashier.
Dated, Feb, 8, 1894.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-03-03
FOR RENT.
KNIGHTS OF

JEFFERSON DAVIS LODGE No.. 90 meets
e on the 1st and Sd Wednesday of each month
at 7 O'Clock p. NJ. Visiting knights are cordi.
ally invited to attend.
T. s. sacks, G.. C,
], L. CAIN, K. of r. IS oc1Otf
The Opelousas courier., 1894-03-03
NOTICE.

TNHE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OPEL
IL OUSAS. in liquidation, begs to announce
to its many friends and patrons that its success
sor, the ST. LANDRY STATE BANK, will as
sume all of the business of The First National
Bank, and is under the same management, with
the same stockholders, officers and directors.
The public may he assured of receiving the
careful and prompt attention from the
st. Landry State Bank as it has heretofore re-
ceived from the old bank.
Very respectfully,
ALPHONSE LEVY.
President.
Ant. DIETLEIN,
Vice-Presldent
j. SKIPPER,
Opelousas, La, Feb. 10, 1894. tt
The Opelousas courier., 1894-03-03
.uUDICEAl ADyEa eTaSEMENTs.

ESTATE OF GENEVIENE ZERI>GUE.
No. 5279.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
BY virtue of an order of the Honorable, tie
Prninatc 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
administrator, or any duly Iuallf1ed aHctionccl,
at the Court House III the town OF opel"tS'S'
parish of 81. Landry, on
Tuesday, March 18Th, 1894,
the following described property belonging to
the estate of Gcnevitvc Ztringle, deceased,
late of the parish OF st. Landry, to-Wlt:
/. A certain tract OF woodland situated Soutl
and near the town OF DpclOrSas, measuring Ten
arpents, more or less, bUuudcd north by Mrs. =:
Nj Peters, south by JEFF Johnson, Mrs. Manuel
LuunpkiuS and c. V. Richard, east by 5. NJ. Pc
tiers and west by Bayou lesson. The above
tract OF land is the same reserved to lifrSell, as
Will appear by act of donation OF said deceased
to her children, passed i'll 1854.
2. A parcel of land measuring three and three
quarters of an arpent, more or less, 3itualeu
south and near the town Of OpelousaS, bounded
north and west by Mrs. j. l.. Chacherc, south
by A. Giron. and east by public road leading
from OpelOlsaS to Bellevue.
Also. the following movablcs, which viii be
sold at the residence OF :. NJ. Peters in Opelou
Sas: -,
One Old armnir, one oil bcdsteaa, one old
sideboard, one lining table, one feather bed.
Te~rmS-tash.
4. NJ. PETERS,
Feb. 10, 1894. administrator.
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NOTICE OF FINAL TIA Ell EAU.
ESTATE OF JOHN BOONE.

PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT tDuEl
ST. LANDRY. No. 5G7n.
Whereas. Jules Perrodin, OF the parish OF 81.
Landry, ndmiHiStlatOr OF the estate of John
Boone, deceased, has filed a final tableau and
account OF distribution of said est tie. acc0mpa-
MED br his petition praying Cor the holn"i"-
cation OF the same:
And, WHEREAS, the prayer OF Saiu lelitlol mas
nneu granted BY am order OF court bearing date
February ., 1894. :,
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given I" all
persons interested to make opposition to snlti
tableau. to file SAINT in writing, in my office i'll
the town of Opelousas, within the time rcIU1r
ed by law. why the said tablcau should not be
Gomologateu and confirmed.
CHARLES NJ. THONPSDN,
Feb. 3. 1894. Ut Clerk.
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NOTICE.

LAND OFFICE N NEW ORLEANS, La,
January 18th, 1894.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof i'll support of his claim, and
that said proof will he made before the Clerk
of the District Court at Opelousas, on Mon
day, March 5til, 1894, viz:
OSCAR DE.yEAN.
who made Homestead Entry No. 1850 for the
SW4 of SCI See. Q. Up. ! south, range 3 east,
Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
Joseph Chachert, Joseph w. Bacon. Louis
Guidry and Louis ThihodeauX, all of st. Ian
dry parish Louisiana.
G. Med BRUMBY,
Jan. 27-Gt. Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-03-03

The Association does not deal in real estate,
but it is a Cooperative Savings Bank, in which
there is no privileged class, but ALL members
participating eluitably in the profits.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-03-03

Loans are made only to members, who par
ticlpate in the profits and are interested in the
success of the Association and the proper in
vestment of its funds.
Members can withdraw at any time by giving
thirty days notice to the President. This com
mends the Association to those whose earnings
MAJ vary or be uncertain.
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Fears of Bur..ing Reservoirs.

HoLLIOAYsBURG, Pa, May 22-Latsr
flood reports from different parts of Blair
county indicate that the most serious Of
fects have been felt The greater portion
of Frankstown township is bow covered
by a lake a mile wide. All traffic has
been suspended on the three branches OF
the Pennsylvania railroad centering at
this place, The county commissioners
recently constructed several new iron
bridges at an outlay of 200. The ma
iority are either down OF In diSmantled.
condition. Telegraph and telephone wires
have been badly crippled, and the fear of
bursting reservoirs is keeping the people
of GaysporJ, Duncansville, EBdorado,
aillville and Bellwood in constant alarm.
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THE WATERS REcED1Ne.
Advioss from the flooded Districts AFs
More Encouraging.

Aote
PHILADELPHIA, May 22-Advices from
the flooded districts indicate thst ths
storm has spent its force, and that the
waters have begun to fall In those locali-
ties where the danger has seemed great
est. Other places further down the swollen
streams are threatened, but the worst is
probably known.
In this city the rain fell steadily all day
yesterday, and the SChuylkill rose in pro
portion, its waters having long since left,
It's banks, to the great detriment of adja-
cent property. The Baltimore and Ohio
depot, the produce depot, and many man
ufaoturing establishments along the banks
of the Schuylkill were flooded, while boat
houses by the score have been washed
away.
Six three masted schooners and a canal
boat were carried from their moorings in
the Schuylkill river by the food and lie
iammed against South street bridge. The
Mary Lord, one of the schooners is sunk
| in mid-channel, the others are more OF
less damaged, and their weight threatens
to carry away the bridge at any minute.
Sunbury is threatened with complete
| inundation, as the water there is rising
very fast, but as the people have had
ample warning, it is hoped the damage to
| life and property Will not De serious. AT
Remove and Lock EHaven the flood Is
rapidly receding, and no further appre-
hension is felt. The same is true of Sha-
mokin, Duncannon and other points,
which have been visited by the flood. Rail
road communication, which has been
greatly impeded, is being restored, and un-
less there is fresh rainfall Of consider
able dimensions the flood in the central
portion Of the state may be said to be on
the wane
At Williamsport the Susquehanna has
made new record thirty-five feet above
low water, which was attained att o'clock
last night. For an hour after that time
, the food was stationary, and then II be
gan to recede slowly. When the flood
was at its greatest height the water stood
, eight feet deep in front of the court house
In Williamsport. The damage in that
city will, it is thought, reach 81 100000
The Western Union Telegraph com
/. pany's operator at Milton was driven out
by the food yesterday afternoon, since
which time there has been no telegraphit
j. communication north of that place Th'
= Reading railroad bridge at Muncy Il
washed away, as is the wagon bridge a
, Allenwood. The Pennsylvania and Read
ing bridges at Sunbury are still safe.
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ALLENTOWN, Pa, May 22,-The rivers
hERe overaowed their banks, necessitat-
ing the stoppage of many industries and
damaging the machinery and stocks The
new railroad depots were abandoned yes
terday afternoon, the water covering
the tracks to depth, of two feet. Pas
sengers are being carried to the old dspots
on the outskirts of the town. The electric
light plant has been forced to shut down.
The new Hokendauqna bridge, just fin
ished at an expense of $40, 900, is badly
damaged and may have to be partially re-
built. Many homes along the Tiver banks
have been abandoned.
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volume troH't the upper waters has reached
this point. More driftwood and rubbish
Is iloating than for number of previous
, floods. The creeks near here are all rag
ing torrents, while the volume of water
coming through the gorge is frightful.
Reports say the Erie railroad bridge over
Canaseraga creek between here and Mount
Morris has given way At Belfast dead
, cattle, piles of lumber and large RATS are
rushing by.
MEDINA, N. Y, May 22.-OwinR to the
recent continued and heavy rains in this
section Oak Orchard creek has nearly
reached highwater mark and is rising
rapidly. Crops on the lowlands are en-
tirely submerged and ruined. Over 600
men employed on the state Job Mt the head
OF the creek are idle, and the construction
of masonry is submerged
OLEAN, N. Y, May 22.--The river is one
foot higher than ever before, and is still
rising. Over 300 residences are under
water. Olean creek is two miles wide at
present. Five thousand logs broke from
boom above here and came down, taking
everything in their path.
MT. NORRIS, n. Y, May 22.-The food
situation at this place is alarming. The
river is higher than ever before The Dams
WIG ana MI. MOTIFS railroad has had TO
suspend operations. The highway bridge
was undermined last night and swept
partially away.
BATAVIA, y. Y, May 22.--The rain of
the past few days has caused the Tona-
wanda creek to overflow its banks in this
vicinity, doing considerable damage On
West Main street houses and small barns
have been carried away and the crops in
gardens ruined.
Lyons, N. Y, May 22.-Nearly four
inches of rain has fallen since Thursday.
Clyde river is booming. The fail Of water
resembles a cloudburst at times Prop
erty owners along jackson street and the
lower end of Catharine streets ara
drowned ont,
DUEKIRE, N. Y, May 22.-Farmers liv-
ing along the banks Of the Canadaway
creek report that many acres of valuable
garden lands have been washed into the
lake. Conservative estimates place the
loss in Dunkirk and vicinity at $50, coo or
500, 900.
LoCKPoRT, N. Y, May 22.-It has rained
here almost necessarily since Thursday.
Lowlands in the valley north of the city
are submerged, and crope have suffered
severely,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-05-22

THg New York Legislature, at its last
session, passed another excellent law. It
refers to the qualifications of teachers,
and is intel. Vied to put stop to the en-
ployment Of Tsrsons in that capacity who
are utterly wit. 1out any practical expert
ence. 1t authori. 'es the establishment of
schools or classes in every place that en-
ploys a superintendent Of schools After
The first Of January next no teacher can
be employed in any such place who has
not had three years eXperie uce in teaching
or has not graduated from some high
school, academy or institution of higher
grade and subsequently taken course of
not less than 3s weeks in some class or
school for the professional training Of
teachers. The advantages of such law
are obvious, and the wisdom of the New
York Legislature in enacting it is sub
iect for commendation and imitation.