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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-02-22
Spoiled His Calculations.

"non't you like the room I re
you?" said the hotel clerk to the di. III
mer from Cincinnati.
Eyes, the rooms all right. What
made you ask? Do 1 look worried?"
ITO be frank, you do
"Well, ON feeling rather uncom-
Portable. You see came over on the
S. L. o. and w. road"
Got in late, suppose"
mo, we got in on time, and now
I have about two and one-half hours
on my hands that don't know what
to do with. "-Washington Star.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-02-22
A Mad Break.

Patent Medicine Man Ito editor)-You
made nice mess of that testimonial
advertisement.
Editor-IIow?
John Smith wrote: Your Live For
ever Pellets are doing me great deal
Of good. Send another box and I told
you to give it a prominent place."
II did-immediately preceding the
death notices."
Yes, and the first death on the list
was that of John Smith,"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-02-22
P pE'is:'lilNl''IFEcrIoN AFTER n,a..
Forn.lin said BY an Ennn.,
thority to be L the Hest nv,
tant. "istate3

Z : - - .
Formalin said BY nm Enru-.
thority to be IS the nc.t NV.
tant. Hiseate
The dislnfectlon of houses ,,+,. .
occurrence Of infectious ,liseasa
the London Lancet. is often !, 'a'
OF great trouble and inconycn,o..A' '
we'll Us a serious expense. and 49,
which tends to lessen these AVN.
our consideration. Under pres e
'fadons the room itself has to ha 80 g
gated with sulphurous acid ya nv .a q
floors and woodwork have to h a ~.
ed down and repapered, and fin w" u
ding has to be sent to some sne s.m o y
injector or chemical purifier d. Y
use. however. Of formalin lvhS.,
really q 40 per cent solution of ~
aldehydc In water) in the form y ho ,S.a |
vapor and spray, the bedding fns~ u%
and walls can be thoroughly dis ha
cd and rendered perfectly innoon ,s
The colors Of papers, sillas s,Sa]
pushes, etc., are quite unaffecte,I ass|
by the vapor and the spray. nm, ~ S]
adds very materially to its valuo wS NJ
the effect is aid to be stronger than =" tSa|
Of carbolic acid, s1llphurous acid c sIs|
rine or bromine. For spraying i nv, ms1
be used in the proportion Of two f s,|
or eight drains to the gallon Of vn mi
For the Immigration Of mattresses N
tie of the pure formalin should bn NIL y
ed, say on a vaporizer under tho f hal
and to prevent too great diffusion !
the yapor the lower part of,the bet,
!. e., the legs. should be thoroughly On,
cred in with paper When one sid !
thoroughly done the mattress should +
turned and the fumigation repeated
I may say that have tried this mehn
and have been satisfied with The "
suits.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-02-22
Not an All-Nirhter.

Even in great cities careful people
keep early hours.
1--WE had fine sunrise this morning"
said one New Yorker to another. Did
you see it?'
Sunrise" said the second man.
why, I'm always in bed before sun.
rise."-EX.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-02-22

Walking Walter-Aladam. will you
please give poor, sick mortal some
thing to get home with? I'm clean dis
couraged.
Mrs. Ryestraw-Yrs; can tell you're
discouraged; but lands salles, you amt
clean!-Puck.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-02-22
Not Esgs-Actly.

Sunday School Teacher-Now, you
have named all but two Of the persons
who went into the ark. Can you tell
me who they were?
Arthur-Ham.
Sunday School Teacher-That's right.
Who was the last one? Horace, your
hand is up, you may answer.
Horace rawling)-Eggs.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-02-22

Do Not Accept
A Substitute

for HOFFS GERMAN
LINIMENT, a positive cure
for pains and aches. 1t cures
bruises, sprains, rheumatism
neuralgia, sore throat, ETC.
If you are SUITE ring with sore
feet or corns aud bunions,
HoIa S German Liniment will
give you immediate reliet
when applied often after
soaking the feet in hot water
It is the best, cieanest and
cheapest liniment and house
hold medicine made. Largs
size bottles Is cents. Mani
featured only by Goodrich q
Jennings, Anoka, MINI. Send
them ten cents in stamps tot
sample bottle.
Ask your druggist f@
STRONG'S HEADACHE
CURE, it gives immediate
relief. /
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-02-22
The Season in washington.

Bridget-1f We PLACE, mum, Orll be
lawn whin me mont's up, an goin'
out DOVER bcyan' Sivintaynth strate.
Mistrcss--Vcry well, Bridget; but
why do you go over there to live?
Brldgct--Well, mum, OF overheard the
gintieman from the post-office tellin'
yc lasht noight. ut supper. thot they've
only tray mails q day delivered DOVER
thot way; an himsilf atm the fit
thot d bin cooked in this blessid house
thot day. So OF thought Ord 60 some
where to wurruk where it's not quite
SO convanyient fur company"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-02-22
A Man of Con.cI.nce.

Long-halred Customer Ito barber)-
Is there any way to shorten IL mans
hair without using the shears or clip.
haT1p
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-02-22

Barber-Ycs, sir. I've done that fol
several gentlemen since election. You
made a VOW about year ag, perhaps,
that you wouldn't have 1t cut till Har-
rlson was elected President again.
Customer-Er-yes.
Barber-That's all right. I can SINCE
1t for you.
Customer rclieveO-Thcn I wish
you would SINCE off about six inches
/ may be IL burned fool but I'm a man
with some conscience.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-02-22
He wn. Deceived.

"And what answer do you make to
my appeal?' he asked, as he knclt at
her feet
: James, I will be frank with you"
she murmured
ooh, speak," he implored, land re:
lieve me from this agony OF suspensev'
Then let me say it cannot be-
"Why not?''
Because, James. 1 do not feel able
to support husband"
eff I'd known that I'd never have
proposed in the first place."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-02-22
CURES LIS

For Severe, Lingering Coughs, Wai
Lungs, Bleeding from Lungs, BronchiA
Asthma, and Consumption, In It's eari
stages, DR.. Fierce's Golden Medical Disot
cry is 9 sovereign remedy. It not only
cures the cough but also builds up ii
strength and flesh Of those reduced bsloi
Q healthy standard by Wasting Dbeasat
VIII not make fat folks more corpulans
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-02-22
ParaphrasinE His Remark.


Miss Flypp-Oh, Miss Elder! Do
you know that Mr.. Stillingfleet thinks
you are as pretty as picture?
Miss Elder greatly pleaseO-Oh,
come now! he didn't say any thing of
the kind.
Miss Flypp-Well, he didn't use just
those words, but gathered them to
be his meaning.
Miss Elder-But tell me exactly what
he said.
Miss Flypp-He said you reminded
him of q chrome.
Begging OF. ..
Grandpa-What! Don't like fat? IF
you don't eat fat you will grow up as
thin as Il rail.
Little Grandson-When / grow ND l
want to earn lots Of money, so as to
take care Of papa and mamma and you
and grandma.
"Grandpa's own grandson, so he is!
But what has that to do with fat?'
Il can get an awful big salary as a
living skeleton, you know, grandpa
Good News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-02-22

b. +. WILEY, Of Bal
Elder, C0nuerss OIL
Wvo., writes: " h
bronchitis for twenta1
years and over, and !
could not work with
out coughing 20 hard q
to take all my ghenga
away. ! took five b.
ties Of DR.. Piercet
Golden Medical Nscovt
cry, and give you NJ
word and honor thu
] can do any work tha3
there 10 to do on M
ranch without cough
ing. j have not takea
any of the 'Goldea
Medical DbcoverJ'M
q year" |.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-02-22

tacted
bn. d
fmrn
| also
nth u
b an
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>no 81
lfHr |
four 81
ksing
Vas ed
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-02-22

Another large establishment about
to close. Life.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25
An a.Imitation" Wedding.

A simple and touching sight might
have been witnessed in a Paris church
the other day during the celebration OF
a fashionable and largely attended we'd
ding. In corner Of the edifee, observed
by few, stood q youthful couples
mulatto girl and her equally dusky
sweetheart. The two appeared intently
watching the ceremony going on in
front Of the altar and copied each move
ment made by the bride and bridegroom
whom the priest was making man and
wife. As they knelt down, SO did the
other couple kneel, and when the fault
lessly attired bridegroom placed the ring
IN his blushing brides finger the young
mulatto did Likewise, only his ring was
Of metal, and his bride was less fair. At
length, when the procession emerged
from the church, the humble couple fol-
lowed, looking as if they thought they
were quite as much married. as their
more fortunate brethren. It t~ranspired
that snch was indeed their belief. The
two lovers, who are models known to
many artists here, had no money where
with to pay the priest or the registrars
fees, SO had thought a wedding at sec
ondhand would be just as efectual and
cost them nothing Paris Correspond
emit.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25
Let the People Organize.

pacanse the Legislature adjourned
and did not do anything towards secur-
;ng 4 free vote and a fair count at cleo
t;ans hereafter, is no reason that the
annie should relax in their determine
Inn TO have honesty in elections. Re-
fnrm clubs should be organized in every
naiohborhood. These clubs should hold
saas;nns with open doors. Executive
csnniftees should be elected ques-
t;nns bearing directly how best to Sc
cnra honest elections and prevent fraud
n e0untiDg and making up returns
shonld be discussed, SO that when an
slectiun Of public officials is on the
fanis every man will know the duty as
s;cned him. The people are without
any law to protect them. They should
M law unto themselves. Strike for
yorlr rights and liberties at the ballot
hox.' but do so in an-orderly but deter
mined manner. A show of courage on
theu part OF the people will cause fraud,
and those who wish to put it in practice,
to sneak away. Organization will ac-
complish much 10 giving to the people
that which a partiZan, do-nothing Leg
islature refused, or lodged doing. Or
canize and let the world see that you
ar6 determined and you will soon have
tie satisfaction of seeing corrupt ring
ruIe driven out Of the State. Therefore.
We say let every honest man Join a club
and determine that fraud shall be
driven ont.-TheOda Independent.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25
The New Thames Tunnel.

Hitherto the work of excavating and
constructing the Blackwell tunnel has
been carried on without the safeguard
OF compressed air, the adoption Of which
has from the outset been arranged for.
The contractors, Messrs. Pearson g. Son
OF Victoria street, are, however, of
opinion that they have gone as far as it
is safe or practicable to go with ordi-
nary pumping in the tunnel itself, and
that to attempt to go farther would be
to incur great risk Of a serious settle
ment. They have therefore brought
their airlock into use and have just
commenced work under pressure.
The men engaged in the operation Of
t%unneling are practical miners, and the
mere excavation is no very serious bust
ness to them. 1t is to be feared, how
ever, that the necessity for this special
condition Of their labor will tell pain
fully upon some Of them. They have
before them about 200 feet Of tunnel
to construct actually under the river,
and at the central portion Of it they
will have above them at high tide some
where about so feet Of water and only
about seven feet Of a loose and porous
river bed To keep out this head Of
water there must be an atmospheric
pressure of about 35 pounds to the
square inch over and above the ordi-
nary pressure Of the atmosphere. This
is the theoretical necessity, at all
events, though it is said that in prac-
tice something considerably under what
theory seems to require is found suf1-
cient in such work. It is, however, a
pressure great enough to cause some
men serious distress, and of course the
undertaking is beset by peril for all en-
gagged in it. It is a satisfaction to know
that the county council has made spe-
cial provision for the insurance Of the
lives Of the workmen engaged here
London News.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25
they Want Names.

The Russell Art Publishing CO., of
0a6 Arch ST., Philadelphia. desire the
names and address of il few people in
every town who are interested in works
0f M, and to cur them they offer to
send free. Cupid Guides the Boat q
guperbly executed water color picture,
size 10 < IS inches, suitable for framing.
and sixteen other pictures same size, in
cdlass, to any one sending them at once
The names and address of ten persons
Aadniirrrs Of fine p~icturts) together with
afx tE0-cent stamps to eovei expense of
mailing, etc. The regular price Of
these pictures is $500, but they can ali
be secnred free by any person forward
sslng the names and stamps promptly.
NOTEs-The editor Of this paper has
already received copies of above pic
lures and considers them really Gems
III Aft.n
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25
King Milan.

King Milan of Seryia divorced his
wife for the sake Of the money of Nine.
Cr1st1cs. He practically sold his king.
dom to Vienna fnanciers for MONEY!
He abdicated his throne. He Invested
himself of his royal attributes, Of his
guardianship of his son, and even of his
Serv1an citizenship, in return for large
sums OF money, and, finally, in consid-
GRAFTON of several millions of rubles
donated to him by the czar and a fur
Their lump sum from the Servian treasury
he solemnly undertook never again to
set foot on Servian territory unless his
son We're on his deathbed. As O as
he exhausted all his resources he effect
ed a reconciliation with his wife, who.
some months ago, came into a yery
large fortune from her aunt, Princess
Morusi. His next step was to return to
Belgrade on the pra6ext that he had
been asked to do SO bYlhis son. There
upon a decree was issued annulling his
divorce from Queen Natalie, and now
the young king has issued another ukase
annulllng, by the mere stroke Of a pen,
the DEGREES enacted during the period Of
his minority and Of the regency affect
ing King Milan and Queen Natalie. By
this means the law Of Punishment, the
annullment Of Milan's citizenship, the
remova OF his name from the army list,
and, IN fact, every Il of the rights
which he sold for cash is restored to
him. He has become once more the
virtual ruler Of the country, and as gen.
eral in chief-the rank which has been
restored to him-he commands the
army. Moreover, young King Alexan-
de is about to undertake q foreign tour
that will last several months, and dur
ing that time Milan is to resume the
throne as regent. The general expecta-
ton is that he will resume it for good.
San Francisco Argonaut
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25
a Queer African People.

Strange stories are told of the Dokos
VINO live among the moist, warm BAN
goo woods to the south of Katfa and
susa, IN Africa. Only four feet high.
OF dark olive color, sivase a,.l naked
'hey have no fire. Thy live only on
ants, mice and ~sertynr>. ,iversiir d ly II
lew roots and fruit, They lit lG,4ir
Iatis grow long, Iik.. ~taluas, !li.. l.:,.t
10 dig for ants, an.! the moe ,~.tiiy -.
deai IN pieces ,ll"!t ~f,vor.,i =, ...,r
lH: DOkos n-t.! H.. - i'll II.
slaves, and they were taken in large
numbers. Tire slave hunters used to
hold up bright colored clothes as they
came to the bamboo woods, where these
human monkies still live, and the poor
Dokos could not resist the attractions
offered by such superior people. They
crowded round them, and we're taken
! n thousands. In slavery they were
docile, attached, obedient, with few
wants and excellent health. These
queer people have one fauIt-a love for
ants. mice and serpents, and a speaking
to Yer with their heads on the ground
and their heels in the air. Yer is their
idea of a superior power, to whom they
talk in this comical manner when they
are dispirited or angry. or tired of ants
and snakes, and longing for unknown
food.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25
Lets Have One More Count Out and
Quit.
Baton Rouge Truth.

Baton Rouge Truth.
The press Of this State is practically
i unit in admitting that ballot box
slufing and counting out has been the
rule and not the exception during the
last go years and the desire to return
TO honest methods appears to be uni
Eersal. But how are we to return I?
Why simply by having one grand and
final stnfiDg OF boxes aud a general
counting in Of the suffrage amendment,
and when this is done We will have 10
Louisiana a voting citizenship which
cannot be purchased, cajnled, intimi-
dated or counted out. Hereafter
through intelligence and property quail
i6cations will the ward striker ana the
baIl0t-box suffer be unknown aud
honest methods maintained. Let us
then by all smeaDs make one great
efnr 1T to count in the suffrage amend-
In8nt and afterwards adopt The Aus
tralian voting system.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25
The stay be- Club

OF the many curious and interesting
features to be met with in New Orleans
life there is none other more interesting
than the Stay Abed club, an organiza-
ton composed Of bedridden people. The
qualifications for membership are con.
frmed invalidism and the ability to
communicate with other members OF the
club by letter. The idea and plan Of this
singularly pathetic organization origi-
mated with a lady who for Is years has
been q bedridden sufferer. She con-
ceived the scheme Of writing down each
day her experiences, impressions and
thoughts, and this essay or letter she
exchanged with an invalid friend, re-
oeivipg. in return a similar epistle.
Presently the circle Of correspondents
grew larger, and last winter there were
IA inyalids enjoying the curious, beau
tiful benefits Of the club. Each member
writes his or her letter each day, and
this communication is passed around in
routine to the others, SO each member
has IS letters every day, and thus new
ideas are suggested, the monotony OF
the sickroom is relieved, and the in
valid's thoughts are beguiled away from
sef-Chioago Record.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25

Remember if you want to make entry
OF land for Homestead or to make final
proof and get your patent, call on the
old Confederate soldier, Major Ben
Bloomfield, US. Commissioner.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25

Ladies' fine shoes, elegant dress goods,
mems wool hats, &C., bought at a sacri-
flee, will be sold at ridiculously low pri-
ces by l.. Stuart Sandoz, at Victims old
stand. 1t will pay you we'll to call and
price these goods.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25

Tie issue is upon us. Tie iacsin of
the campaign has been son,sied. Now
~ IA tor the people to decide whether or
nOt they will longer le ensiaved by IN
Infamous system Of ~-tiectiaI frauds.
~ u the only question worthy Of a
fFeAtlat's notice. No self respecting
man will 60 to the polls aud vote when
flt hIA.ws his vote will be counted out
20 overcome by fictitious votes. 1t
would BIZ better. unless we are 10 have
TAR election, to have the governor
pfoclaim his successor without any
h1peslsr and trouble.-Monroe Bulletin.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25

ligt w D. Boyce Co, OF Chicago, want
a gt.ud Anstlips boy or girl in every town
u the United States aud Canada to sell
Heir famous weekly illustrated papers,
tlge Saturday Blade aud the Chicago
Ledger. They are TO be sold on the
e.fetas Z. IN shops, stores. ETC.. Thousands
III buys are now making money doing
s4eales ~ ~ IL All easy matter after once
$5aifiy started. No expense to begin
sssasi ltaifie ~ ahnv.. address. and re-
1--WE instructions aud Stationery.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25

All along the Morgan r. r. from
C~heneyville to Lafayette, students can
be seen jo%urneying to Acadia College
September 18th.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25

nIoOmtleld, United States Com
HUI 4sttcnds I'd Homestead entries
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25

= %s99BRIER and Consultation one
10y Constitution alone 500.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25
REFRESHING

IKE n II ESkHkNG
and Go delightful is the general verdict rem
dered in Opelousas upon our soda water. The
season. It's as certain as a desire for some
thing to drink in a temperature of Sc degrees
in the shade, that there's no beveragerso re-
freshing. pleasant and healthful as our cold
soda It moistens the parched throat. slakes
the thirst, and cools without injuring the
stomach. You can't summer it pleasantly any
where unless you have recourse to our unequal
ed hot weather beverage, favored with our
excellent syrups, and costing but five cents a
glass. We also have a full line OF fine drugs,
fancy articles, etc.
sHUTE & DUSON.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25
SMALL FARMS
For Sale at a Bargain.

Lot 1, Section As, L 8. r. l Z, 124 65l1OO acres.
Lot 2, Sec. As, same T and r, 2O4 7sI1OO acres.
Lot 3, Sec. 45, same t and R., 70 96I1OO acres.
Situated in Bayou Chicot settlement, and
partly improved.
These lands have been patented by the Unit
ed States, January Is, 1884, under q re-survey
executed by Geo. X. Bradford, Esq, u. 8. Dep
utX surveyor, and are choice uplands.
VIII sell for part cash, balance on time.
Also W ! of NV ! Sec "a, Il s L, State pat
en-: to J. d; Haggerty. sw / of Sc / Sec % Tss
Il W, Us. patent No. 4245, containing 40 acres
Il / W, containing 161 7OIlOo 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. u. HAGERTY,
d9tf93 Washington, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25

Shreveport C~anra-ian: Tie make
a!'ift. styled election law. enacted by
tats itgialature il simply the aid fraud,
amounted, painted and uain,shed TO
sassgtalse lis defects. Its pretense at
ztsfultn is 4 ~lu0ckery. The members Of
|4sfa a!eeislatnrs would have won the
s5feafd IT the people by declining to
sitfl fht old law. The mak.sfift is Il
zse'ielne devised in the interest Of job
tshis N pniitics.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25
FOR SALE.

WILL sell for cash or on easy terms the fol,
n lowing described property, viz:
/. y plantation in Bellevue containing about
s~iNty-siN arpcnts, all thoroughly fenced and
drained, with tenant house and outbuildings.
known as the Narcisse Richard place.
2. A plantation situated on the Ceurtableau,
containing four hundred and forty-two and
42lloo arpeIts, about sixty arpents under pieux
ana wire fence and i'll cultivation, with two
good tenant houses and outbuildings. The rear
OF this tract consists of cypress swamp.
B.. Several tracts of wood land on the BAYOU
Ieche, situated between Coulon's bridge and
Barry's Landing.
Tho list and Cd tracts are rented adyan-
taSeously for the year 1894, and if sold will
transfer rent notes to purchasers.
ldl6tf w. {. PERRAULT.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25

here il q time in the affairs of men
MMtaktn At the tide leads 10 fortune.
4 atls time will occur for you on Sept.
a5tIis aud 12tl. The place il Eunice.
Inv Areadefs uf the COURIER should
HksAil themselves of The low rates offer.
Eksls s,i1e csilt Il mile round Trip. ID 20 aud
ND fhis new town.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25

n4 lave for sale an improved form
&aspor contract and pledge Of crops
i'll 80 81 merchants and planters which
as near perfect as pos
neid 10 any quantities at i've
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25

designs Id fancy cards. enyol.
mat reC6fved 81 this once.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25

|#.aa Iyp1 fail To get yonr COURIER at
*sa5 ps'stsof6cs, drop us i postal card
ess5ying ns OF the failure. aud you will
-. ssl.s missing number by mail. We
~ 'efy Careful about mailing papers,
sometimes they miscarry or get
Ssk1a the general shuttle.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25

krla.tIng Office for saie-cnnsisting If
sSe.spIete Z col. newspaper aud small job
Z NV only printing office in town of
n sg1 inhabitants Price low, half cash
SSRssas,e6 IN time. Address or apply to
2sas betlrler office, Op+Iousas. La.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25
MONEY TO LOAN.

OFFICE ST. LANDRY HOMESTEAD AND LOAN }
ASSOCIATION, ;
OPELoUsAS. Sept. 18th. 1888. }
Tit undersigned is authorized by the BOARD
of Directors of the st. Landry Homestead ant
Loan Association to offer to its members loan,
at eight per centnm. For particulars ap
ply to .. p. EsTILETTE,
President st. Landry a. & L. Assn.