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The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

Georgians 17shed up the opposite TANKS
Of the Federals, Strengthening, captur-
ing, dispensing as fast as they could go.
Regiment after regiment attempted to
wheel and face them, but Gordon would
hurl his men on them before they could
make the turn and scatter them with q
single blow. We captured n regi-
ment entire and took thousands OF pris-
oners. We killed two %brigadier gerer-
ais and captured two mOre. For over
one mile his men swept down tho lines
of the enemy, utterly breaking them,
and he withdrew only at nightfall.
On the 18th of May he made that re-
markable movement against Hancock,
which gained to him the title of
1.-THE MAN OF THE 18th OF MAY"
General Lee, who had already recon-
mended Gordon for promotion at once
telegraphed that he must at once be
made a major-general, and that his
commission must date from the 18th of
May. The promotion was made but the
War Department., not approaching the
significance of the day, dated it the 18th
of May.
These are simple specimen lines from
Gordon's war history. There is no
mans career so abundant with dramatic
episodes. The incidents of his soldier
life are in the histories. A soldier
once said, II never want to hear Gordon
speak before a battle"
"Whyq"
Because it always makes mo feel
like I could storm h-ll."
We all know why D. II. Hill dubbed
him "the Chevalier Bayard of the
army" We all know he seized the bril-
die of his horse at Spottsylvania court
house and forced the old hero behind
the column, refusing to let him lead a
charge of Georgians and Virginians.
To the very last Gordon vas in the front
of affairs. 1t was Gordon that held the
last lines at Petersburg, and fought
with stubborn valor for every inch of
space. 1t was Gordon that guarded the
retreat from that Inflated city, and it
was Gordon that at Appomatt0x court
house was put at the head of the 1000
troops that we're intended to cut through
%Sheridan's lines had not Lee surren-
dara1
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20
Disastrous Fire.

On Monday afternoon at about
O'CLOCK nre broke out in the large ware
house of D. Roos g. Sons, near the
Southern Pacific railroad depot, and
spreading with frightful rapidity soon
communicated to a number of loaded
freight cars standing Oh the track and
then to the depot, all of which were
entirely consumed.
The fire department were promptly
on the scene, but owing to the great
scarcity of water were unable to be of
much assistance. Had ever a small
supply of water been available, the
depot could have been easily saved.
Had Mr.. Covell's waterworks plant,
deemed by some inadequate, been in
existence, property worth more than
the cost OF the plant might have been
saved, for the fire might have been
checked in its lncipiency. Will this
lesson. too, be lost upon our people?
The fire is supposed to have originat-
ed from a spark from a passing lOcOmo-
tive dropping in the loose cotton in
Roos' warehouse, and spread so rapidly
that the entire mass was in a blaze
before anything could be done to check
1t. The flames soon communicated to
the cars on the track, and then to the
southeast corner of the roof of the rail-
road depot. The freight and express
matter was soon carried out by the
large crowd that had reached the scene
by that time, and all the freight in the
depot was saved, as we'll as the books
and papers Of the railroad and express
companies.
Six cars loaded with freight were
entirely consumed, among which was
one car of carriages for j. B. Sandoz,
and One car containing the 1876 horse
power Corliss engine for the ST. Landry
Oil Mill, and valued about $500.
Among the other losses were about
three hundred bales of cotton in Roos'
warehouse, insured in the North Ameri-
can Insurance Co. of Philadelphia for
$4,000, and Deering rice harvesting ma
chinery insured in the Caledonian
Insurance Co. of Scotland for $500.
both risks being taken through ThOmp-
o & Mays, local insurance agents.
The warehouse was insured with Lewis
& Lacombe, local agents, for $1,000
Several hundred sacks of rice belong
ing to Mr.. William Dejran, of Plaque
mine, not insured. we're also lost.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20
Rice--Its Prospects.

Within a past few days one of the
planners in this locality has received a
letter from Messrs. Dan Talmage's
Sons, New York. We select a portion
which is of general interest. They
state:
The rice growers along the Atlantic
Coast received a sorry setback in the
heavy wind and rain torn of last
week. By it the quality was impaired
and quantity reduced. at is an i'll
wind that blows nobody any good" and
the one referred to ought to rebound to
the benefit of the Louisiana product as
the Carolina people will want all they
can get for their remnant crop.
In regard to the rice market, would
say that high average range of prices
still prevails and outcome most en-
couraging for the producer, as all
aarriving, parcels offered at current rates
find ready sale. The crop is being for
ton, and SO far as we can learn,
satisfactory prices generally secured.
This certainly is the way to do it and if
planters are able to maintain such
policy good fair values will be assured.
The expected arrival of new crop has
checked imports of foreign and while
they will undoubtedly continue, the
volume is likely to be limited and they,
therefore, not nearly SO much of a com-
petitOr with home rice as heretofore.
Another encouraging feature is that
the wal in the East between Japan and
Corea has raised prices lie the far East
and it would not surprise US to see them
advance still further. Corea generally
exports a considerable quantity of rice,
but as the seat of war is located in
their rice producing sections the culture
has been generally abandoned and they
will, therefore, have to buy from other
countries, which has already had it's
due effect upon prices as noted. japan,
which is the Foreign style most largely
used in the United States, is just now
out of reach but will probably come
down somewhat with the incoming of
their new crop in November December,
ordinarily received here about Feb
ruary-MaTch. The time we speak of is
the usual harvesting period but the
scarcity of labor is likely to cause
delay, thus injuring quality and to some
extent reducing quantity.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20
The Conversational Race.
Baton Rouge Capital Item.

Baton Rouge Capital Item.
Hon. s. NJ. Robertson has an oppon-
ent in Major M. r. Wilson, Of st.
Landry, that he need not be ashamed
to meet in this contest-Major Wilson
is a veteran Of the Confederacy, a
farmer, a good citizen and as clever a
gentleman as ever wore shoe leather.
He is a true Southern gentleman and is
just the kind of a man We like to see
competing with our democratic stand
ard bearers, for, if fate should ever
decree that they should be retired, the
white people q rest assured their
rights will be safe 10 the heads of such
men as Major Wilson. While The
Item is free to say these good things of
Major Wilson (because he merits them)
it 10 also free to say it does not believe
Louisiana is yet ready for a division of
the white vote with the new party that
has grown up in late years, principally
in the Western States. 1t is complain
ed that democratic leaders have strayed
from the old land marks of the party.
Many of them have, but this does not
justify q departure from the old organ
ization. The Item is of the opinion
that it will be better for democratic
principles. better for the people and
their common country to make light
against bad leaders inside the party
run those who disagree with them out
of the party. For this reason The Item
shall support Col. Robertson. and hopes
the united white vote OF East Baton
Rouge will see its way clear to do the
same thing.
r,ho horA t;~aa Urn eomnlotelv nfTaa
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

We have a limited number of copies
Of the COURIER of August rs, 1894,
containing the address of Hon. Jno. E.
King and response of Lieut.. Geo. W.
Hudspeth on the occasion of the pre-
sentation of a banner tn the OpelOusas
Guards on June 9th, 1861 ; also a few
copies of the COURIER containing a full
list of the officers and members of this
Co., together with a list of the recruits
interesting information. Copies may be
had at this Office at s cents each.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

J.J. johnson, of New Iberia, a me-
chanical engineer, had his hand caught
ia the saws of a cotton gin on Mr.. H. G.
Colneau's place, near Opelousas, last
Wednesday, fearfully decorating that
member az we'll as the wrist. DR.. Sal
zan ampntated one of his fingers the
same day. We again repeat: Beware
of cotton gins; they are as danger
OTs as dynamite.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

Tt is natural for a merchant to push
the sale on those articles that bring the
most profit. An intelligent purchaser,
however, will insist on examining the
different makes and judge for himself.
The Buckskan Breeches have passed the
examlnation and are branded 100 per
cent. proof. Stitches double sewed,
warranted to fit and not to rip.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

The Lake Charles American has taken
occasion recently to indulge in SANDER
GUS criticisms of the Louisiana press.
Among other things it says: among
them Gournals) all outside of the cities,
there il not a bright clean face, nor ia
there an independent thought found In
their columns.n Evidently the Ameri-
can has fallen into q stagnant pool GOV
cred with SCOT and is viewing the land
scapeo out OF beclouded optics.-Shreve-
port Times.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

The Jennings fair will be held Oct. %,
"a and 25 and promises to be q grand
success. Prof. w. G. Stubs will make
an address on Tuesday, the 23d, at $3.50
a. M. instead of on the Oath, as original
II announced. We hope many OF our
n%arishioners will attend.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

NoTIcE.-A loan of $1,000 will be Of
fered to the shareholders of the st. Lam
dry Homestead and Loan Association
on Monday, November 8, at their Office
over the st. Landry State Bank, at
o. m G. BAILEY,
Oct. 90. Secretary.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

Everything at a sacrifice at Bloch's-
dry goods, clothing. boots and shoes,
furniture, groceries saddlery, wagons,
agricultural implements, etc. Bring
the cash and take the goods at your
own Urice.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

Last Tuesday night, at wedding in
Plaisance, a shooting affair occurred
in which Ben, a son of Aleide Bertrand,
a youth of II or Is. was killed and ADge-
las Landry and Lucien Castillo were
wounded. Bertrand was both stabbed
and shot. Landry came to town and
surrendered to the Sheriff the next day.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

Have You tried Plantation Liver
fiIis Tor habitual constipation They
erc perfectly splendid and a sure cure.
rrflce 26 cents. Sold by Shute 81 Dns0n,
Dpelonsas, g. r. T0ls0n, Melville, and
blake u burke, Washington.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

Misses Estelle I. Hedrick and Beulah
Buchanan, two charming young ladies
Of Floyd, La, after IN extended visit to
friends in Opelonsas, returned home on
Saturday last.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

0h, my poor back! No excnse for it
fiantAtion Anti-Pain Porous Plastere
Mith capsicnm will cure il. Sold and
e1aranteed satisfactory by Sliute q Du-
90, OpelOnsaa, DR. g. r.. T0lsOn, Mel
sllle, and Blake 81 burke. Washington,
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

Dr. w. NJ. Thompson has removed his
drugstore the building lately occu-
pled BIZ Sh1tA 81 Dns0n, on Landry
street, adjoini11k Mrs. Clara P0rranit's,
AnQ nearly Opp4 site Lac0mbe's stable.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20
An Open Challenge

BAYoU CHIcoT, Oct. 10, 1894.
Will play Bellevue at Vile Plate on
Sunday, Oct. 28th, for fifty dollars.
q. Z. ERLICH,
Manager C. M. Thompson Hustlers.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

The attention Of rice planters is called
10 the fact that j. Meyers q Co. have
constantly on hand q full supply OF irrl-
eating Pumps. They make 9 specially
Of the celebrated Irwin Van Vie Pumps
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

Rev. e. T. benson, who has been as
sisting in q p~rotracted meeting in Pat
tersOnville, reached home on Wednes-
day, where he was called by the illness
Of his wife. We are pleased to learn
that Mrs. benson is improving.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20
DUBLIC SALE.
ESTATE OF THERESE MALLETTE.
No. 4468.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.

By virtue of an order of the Honorable the
Probate Court, in and for the parish OF st. Ian
dry, there will be sold at public auction, to the
last and highest bidder, by the undersigned
administrator, OF any duly qualified auctioneer.
at the principal door Of the Courthouse in Ope-
lousas, in the parish Of ST. Landry, on y
Thursday, November ~, 1894,
the following described property belonging TO
the estate OF Theresee Mallette, deceased widow
OF Gaspard Fiolle, late OF the parish of St. Ian
dry, to-wit:
l.. The undivided interest or share of one
half in and to a certain tract or parcel OF land
containing two thousand acres, being the same
land reported by the old Board of Commission
ers at Opelousas under the number is and
letter B on the 4th May. 1915, and confirmed by
the act of congress of April 20, 1916.
2. Also the undivided interest of one-half in
and to the land in sections IL and -, &C., In
Township Is north in Range 10 west in the
State OF Louisiana, on which sections said
claim for two thousand acres was located by
the United States, the location having been
rejected by the Surveyor General. Said claim
B 10 for 1900 acres appearing on page 80. vol. 5
OF the American State Papers, Green's
Edition."
Terms-Cash.
j. l.. CHACHERE,
Oct. 20, 1894. Administrator
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

j. Meyers & Co. have just received
y q carloads Of the celebrated OWENS
h0kO Wagons, comprising all sizes,
both in Thimble Skein and Iron Axle.
wshich they are Offering at unusually low
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

a fresh stock of groceries, also dry
goods just received at Clements q Hea-
~ley's-shoes a specialty-all at prices to
snit the hard times.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

The concert at Washington on We'd
nesday next promises to be a very
brilliant affair and those who fail to
attend will regret it.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

J.B. Sandoz sells the celebrated Stu
dehaker wagons and dump carts, also
= fine line Of carriages, buggies. speed
ing carts and harness of all kinds.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

u. Dnson, specialist, Eye, Ear, Nose
and Throat. Hours from 10 .. M. to IL
". Office with Dir. /. E. Shnte, Landry
street. between Court and Main, Opel
OQeaa. In.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

Owing to the absence Of the pastor OF
the Presbyterian church, DR.. w. NJ.
Reese has kindly consented to Ill the
pulpit on Sunday, Oct. S1st. All are
cordially invited to attend the services.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

Don't fail to give Clements & Healey
q call when you need anything IN the
line of dry goods, groceries or shoes.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

Jos. Bloch will astOnish you in low
prices. He carries a full line OF dry
goods, groceries. boots, shoes, etc, and
IA selling them to suit the hard times.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

Plantation Arnica Liniment is sure
cure for rheumatism and all pains.
Sold BY Shnte & Dnsvn, Opelousas, CIR.
T0is0n, Melville, and Blake e. burke.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

DR.. Irion's Office hours are from 10 q.
n. to / D. u. and from 8 p. M. to o p. N.
On Saturdays, from 8 a. N. to p. M.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

The superb vocalization of Miss
Dorenus and the talent by which she
viii be supported will present Q pro-
gram OF unusual attractiveness-at the
Washington concert. Wednesday next.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

The finest line of cold weather goods,
such as Heaters, Cook Stoves and
Crates, &C., at the Hardware Store.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

Just received at Firnberg Bros. an
elegant line Of dress goods and latest
style trimmings.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

Save your money-and when you
spend it, get it's worth. You will surely
Get it at j. X. Sandoz e. Bro.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

Clements e. Healey have just receiv-
ed q new line of seas0nable dry goods
which they are offering cheap.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

Fancy paper and envelopes, albums,
toilet articles, soaps, perfumeries, etc.,
at Bailey's drugstore.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

Call and examine Firnberg Bros.
Gents genuine hand sewed shoes from
&2.60 mn.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

Middling cotton sold in New Orleans
last Wednesday at 8 5l8 c., and rough
rice at $1.75 to $4.15 per sack.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

Messrs. Marius Robert and Cf6ophas
Doucet, of Grand Prairie, were pleasant
callers at our Office on Tuesday.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

You can save money by making your
Fall purchases at Firnberg Bros.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

The Hardware Store =
Has no other but Pittsburg Coal.
Give us a call.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

Are you going to the concert in
Washington, Wednesday Wouldn't
miss it.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

Drugs, medicines, chemicals. patent
medicines, fine cigars, tooth brushes,
combs, &C., at Bailey's drugstore.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

II will pay o TO call and examine
Firnberg Bros fine line of Ladies',
Misses and Gents genuine "hand made"
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

If You need a cistern, give your order
to Crawford e. Hopkins, Opelousas.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20
Reception Committee.

The following ladies and gentlemen
are requested to act on the Gen. Cor
don reception committee Saturday
evening, Oct. 30, without further notice /:
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

JOS. Bloch's is the place to leave your
small change and get some of his great
bargains.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

Market price paid for cotton seed O.
Crawford 8 Hopkins' lumber yard.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

Sboes-all styles, grades and prices at
Clements e. Healey.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

Prescriptions filed at all hours at
Bailey's drugstore.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

Buy your Horse and Mule Jewelry at
HackTs Hardware Store.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

Get your machinery fittings at j.
Movers g. Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.
ESTATE OF AURELIA DAVID.
No. 1921
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT,
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.

Whereas, Dalicour Duplechain, OF the parish
appointed administrator OF the estate of Azure
ia David, late OF the parish of st. Landry.
Now therefore notice is hereby given to all
appointment, to file the same In writing in my
Office in the town of ~Opelousas, in ten days
from the present notice.
Oct. Is, 1894. Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20
JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENT.
DUBLHC SALE.
ESTATE OF LAsTTE DOUCET AND WIFE.
AMELIA DEVILLE.
NO. 531S.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST, LANDRY

By virtue of an order of the Honorable Eley-
enth judicial District Court of the State of
LOUISIANA, In and for the parish of st. Landry.
there will be sold at public auction to the las,
ana highest bidder, by the undersigned admin.
1strator. or any duly qualified auctioneer, at the
RE, in said parish. on -"
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
ESTATE OF JEAN p. ORTEGO.
No. 1924.
Whereas, Mrs. Pauline Jeansonne, of the par
ish OF st. Landry, has applied by her petition to
be appointed administrative of the estate OF
jean P. Ortego. late of the parish Of st. Landry.
Now therefore notice is hereby given to all
parties interested to make opposition to said
office in the town of Opelousas, in ten days
from the present notice.
CHARLES NJ. THOMPSON,
Oct. 10, 1894. Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

Nav II the time to subscribe.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

The hard times are completely 0ffse
by the low prices at Jos. Bloch's.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20
PENSIONS.

All soldiers who wish their pension claims to
receive prompt and faithful attention should
place their claims at once in the hands Of Jo-
seph 81. Hunter, Pension Attorney, Washing
ton. D. G., as / know from experience that he
is the proper party to handle such cases.
RICHARD READ.
ope,0usas, Oct. 20, 1894. SIN
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

Ladies, ready-made Tuxedo" suits
At Firnberg Bros. from $3.50 up.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-20

Order your ladies' hats at Firnberg
Rros. Satisfaction guaranteed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-10-03
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.

A. meeting Of the Republican Committee Of the
SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT held at
FRANKLIN Lyoeum Hall In Providence, on satur-
day Sept "a, 1894, the following resolutions were
unanimously adopted;
for the nomination of candid ate for Represent
tive in the Ffty-fourth Congress Of the United
States be held at Music Hall IN the City Of Provi
dence Thursday, October nth, 1854 at 70 ooloo
noon, or on the adjournment Of the Fret District
Convention. And the electors who favor protec-
ton TO American industries and labor and intend
70 support the nominee OF said District Convention
are cordially invited TO participate In the choice
OF del egntes.
RESOLVED That the several Republican town
and city committees In said district are hereby re-
Of electing delegates TO said cohve nen double In
NUM- or TO the REPRESENTATIONS OF said towns s.\
cities In the General Assembly And that
meeting be held at least three days previous 70 TN
day designated for holding said convention and
tnst the secretaries OF said primary meetings be
requested 10 forward copy OF the crede ntals of
delegates Immediately after their election 10 the
Secretary Of the state Central Committee, Eugene
u WarGer, Providence, r. l.
RESOLVED. That the members OF the town, city
ward committee calling the prin sry meetings 20
cities, together with the chairman and secretaries
ofssid meetings be Instructed 10 certify upon the
crofs Itiais Of the delegates " said convention
that said delegates We're elected pursuant TO q
regular call OF said town city committee, under
the direction and in conformity with the call of the
Republican Distric, Committee.
Chairman Second Congressional District.
SAMUEL w. X. ALLEN, Secretary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-10-03
POLITICAL.
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.

At meet ng OF the Republican Committee Of the
FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, held 81
FranAlin Lyoeum Hall, Ia Proyidence, on oAtuf-
day, September the x2i, 1884 the following reso-
lutlons we're unanimously adopted:
KEsoLvED, 1haf the First District Convention
for The nomiaation VI a candidate for hepresenta-
tive In Fifty fourth Congress OF the pnited states
be held ct Music Hall in the city Of Providence on
aud the electors Who favor protection TO american
Industrios and labor, and In tsnd to support the
nominee Of said District Convention are cordially
invited TO participate in the choice of delegates.
RRgoLvnD, That the several Republican town
and city nnittee In said district are hereby re-
quested to call primary meetings for the purpose
OF electine delegates 70 said convention double IN
number TO the representation OF said towns and
elites in tho General Assembly. And that said
meeting be held at least th days previous 70 the
day designated fer holding said convention and
that the secretaries 81 said primary meetnEs be
requested to forward copy OF the CREDENTIALS OF
delegates Immediately after their election 70 the
Secretary Of the State Central Comm ittee, Eugene
p. Warner, irovidence, r. /.
Resolved, That the members Of the town, CITY
and ward committee calling the primary meetil ~
10 order under the above call In the various towss
ana cities, togeth with the ehairDen and secre-
tariss Of said meetings be instructed 10 certify
upon the creder initials OF the delegates to said Con-
vent.on that said delegates were elected pursuant
10 regular call OF said town city committee
under the direction and In conformity with the
call OF the Republican District COMMITTEES.
JOSHUA WILBoUR,
Chairman First Congressional District
A. @. LANDERs, Secretary.