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The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-21

After a little interviewing Of the peo-
pie, we are satisfied that the people are
more determined for ballot reform than
the press. They say tue papers have
not said half enough about the enemies
of an honest observation-disclosures Bulletin.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-21

We a see no change ID our election
laws which amounts to any thing as a
preventive of fraud hereafter. &c is the
same old coon with one more ring on
its tail.-Theoda Independent.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-21

As an expression Of sympathy with a
mourning nation Emperor William par
doned two French spies who were
arrested at Kiel, in December last, for
spying upon the Notifications of that
place.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-21

Remember il 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, q. S. Commissioner.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-21

N. o. States, July H.: The bogus
election reform bill was passed by the
Legislature yesterday, and will be sent
to the Governor to-day for his sigma
ture. The bill is nothing more than a
miserable botch. There is not the sem-
blance of reform in it, but it will do
good in one way. It will make hon.
est elections the issue Of the campaign
of 1896, and rally the people of the State
who are mad and disguised because of
the attempt of the Legislature to cheat
and fool them. When the next election
is held the people will 90 to the polls
fully determine61to see that ballot re-
form is not colhted out by the men
who now control the election machinery
of the State, and who will, if they can,
perpetuate themselves in Office. Re-
ports from all parts of the State are to
the effect that the people are in earnest
and will put a stop to false counting
and ballot box stufing even if they
have to use force.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-21

Indianapolis News: President Debs
orders q Pullman boycott ; it is done.
President Debs orders a strike on the
Santa Fe; it is done. President Debs
orders this and orders that ; it is done.
Talk about the Gear and his serfs.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-21
LIE COURIER DEs oPE1ousAs.

L,AbOnncment sera de $500 par an pay
nee. ~" III
Lei Avis Sc paieront cinauante cents par
care pour la premiere insertion ct yingt cinu
GENTS par carre pour chaque insertion subse-
quente. Dix lignes gu moline constitueront I'm
Lee avis 9ui seront envoyes pour etre publies
MONS gull men soft autrement ordonne) JUS
qua CO que Pediteur JUICE a propos de les dis
Les candidats aux faveurs publiques devront
payer quinze piastres d'avance, sin yeulent sc
faire announcer.
Les necrologes, les lettres de remerciment.
ls reclames, les communications dun genre
personnel, etc., Sc paieront au taux des avis.
Les articles d'unen nature personnelle (quand
vingt cents Ia ligne ct d'avance.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-21

Les personnes en- retard pour lie pale
ment de leurs subscriptions au CoUR-
RIER, sont instrument prices de r6gler
l'arrier6.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-21

Monroe Bulletin Now that the
white democrats of the large negro par
ishes declare that they can take care Of
themselves in an honest election, there
is no excuse for retaining the election
machinery in the hands of the COVER
nor except to protect a few ring politi-
clans.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-21

The legislature has passed a bill al
lowing all producers to sell their pro-
duce in incorporated cities without IL
cense, and hereafter our farmers can
bring in and sell their melons. vegeta-
bles, chickens, eggs, etc. But they
must sell only what they produce.
When they buy from others they be-
come dealers and must pay a license.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-21

Ii you want to make application for
entry of land, call on Maj. Ben. Bloom
field, the old Confederate soldier and
United States Commissioner.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-21

As a result of the railroad strike the
big packing houses of Chicago have
been obliged to stop work, and 5000
men and 400 girls are rendered idle.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-21
The Alliance,
Baton Rouge Capital Item

Baton Rouge Capital Item
Wednesday night twenty-seyen men,
bers Of the general assembly, who are
members of the Alliance, met in the
Office of the Secretary of State with
Hon. W. E. WATSON, of Caddo, in the
chair.
After an interchange of views Sena-
tor Ward, of st. Landry, presented a
resolution requesting all members who
have affiliated with the third party to
join with the Alliance and make the
fight in the coming State election in the
democratic party.
Representative Brian opposed the
resolution stating that he saw no relief
for the Alliance in the democratic party
as now organized.
The resolution vas also opposed by
Senator Brian who stated that he knew
it would be adopted but he could not
accept its dictates and would therefore
withdraw from the meeting.
Representative Brian also declined
to further participate in the proceed
ings Of the meeting.
Mr.. Wards resolution, which reads as
follows, was then unanimously adopted:
Whereas, we the Alliance members
Of the legislature, realize the great i'm
portance of unity of action !; and
Whereas, we sympathize deeply with
brethren who have sought reform
through the medium of the third
party !; therefore
Resolved, That we deem it expedient
to ask of brethren who have
affiliated with the third party to join
with us and make our fight in the COM
ing State election in the democratic
party, to the end that we may purify
politics in our State.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-21

Monroe Bulletin The legislature
has adjourned without making any pro-
vision for an honest election. Now let
the people fall into line and get ready
to compel q fair and honest election.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-21

ST vous voulez faire entrer une terre,
adressez-vous a M. Ben Bloomfield,
commissaire des Etats-Unis a Opelou-
EaS.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-21

Ins6rez vOs announces dams les colon
mes du COURIER 81 vous voulez aug
menter yos affaires.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-21

House bill No. 800, making it a misde-
meanor for~the proprietor Of any saloon
or concert hall to employ women to dis
tribute wines, liquors, etc. among the
audience, has become a law. This bill
will cause a diminution in the number
of men at such places, as the chief
attraction to the average country visi-
tor to New Orleans is the beer jerking
mattresses.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-21
NOTICE.

Persons having claims against the Teche r.
r. d Sugar Co, Lim'td., arc requested to OBJ
serve that proof of them is required to be made
before me at Opelousas, La. Read the notice
given by John r. Jones, Receiver. dated May
21st, 1894. E. NORTH CuLLOM.
Commissioner, u s. Circuit Court, Western
District of Louisiana. iun26
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-21

NOTICE. Land Office at New o-,.. !
~ Jane /. lS9i.-Notice is hereby given as ny
the folIowing-named settler has filed notie VI Il
lbs intention to make final proof in support
fore B. Bloomfield, T.. s.. Commissioner ~ ~
ousas, La, on Wednesday, August /. lsel Il.
ANDREW III. MOUTON.
who made Hid. Entry No. 1854 for Tho Nm
sec. 3, TIP. G s K / W, La. Meridian,
He names the following witnesses IN nro,
his CONTIGUOUS residence upon, and cultivnatsssI|
of, said land, viz: Landry Rougeau, TheanssSsaI
Vidrine, Olivier Fruge and John Fruee. mi
st. Landry parish, La. G. Med. BRUNRY
June 9, 1894. 9 Recist,l
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-21

C'est toujours Invite qui trouve lie
cheveu dams la soupe.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-21

Les Etats- Unis ont consomm6, IAN
nee derniere, 80 millions de iivres de
th6.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-21

Les 6poux qui orient lie plus fort ne
sOnt pas ceux qui s'entendent lie mieux,
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-21

NOTICE. Land Office at NJ
~ July6th, 1884, Notice ia herahSoTw Oh
the following named settler has az lvaI
his intention to make final proof IL nos{
his claim, and that said proof win I 4 saps4
fore Clerk Of District Court at ma ae|
August IS, 1894, viz: 0poioQss1
THOMAS FRANCOIS.
Johnson P. O., La, No. 1854. ,o,
east quarter of northwest quarter ae d
northeast quarter and nortnWast" veal q
southeast quarter of section IN guatsl
south range 2 west, La. Meridian 'oRaaa|
He anne the following witnesses !.
of, said land, viz: cuitsYE
Santolne Gradnigo, Augustine ~.
Holan Leapree, Aurclie Allan, ali =, H,Iads
P. o., La. :" VI d0ha
& Med. BRuMp,
' RnoIs
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-21
Pour informations lisez le COURIER

81 vous desirez vendre GU acheter
quelque chose annoncez dams lie CoUR-
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-21
NOTICE.
TAKEN UP AS AN ESTRAT,

By the undersigned in Coulee Croche, 9 dafz
bay HORSE, about twelve years old. Witna
broken hip. Facsimile of brand may pc seq
at this off Zee. This animal has been ranging
the ~ne1ghborhood since about four years. 1ha
owner is notified to come forward, prove proge
erty and take him away or he will be dlsposea
of according to law.
June %, 1s94.-lm tSunset 7. o La
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-21

At a mass meeting held at Ruston,
Lincoln parish on the 4th of July a
resolution was adopted condemning the
action of Representative Lomax, of
that parish, for voting for Don Caffery
for United States Senator. 1t will be
remembered that Mr.. Lomax was one
of the Alliance members who jumped
his friends and cast his legislative vote
against their known wishes. This
meeting also adopted the following
resolution:
That we are in favor of a fair, free
and an untrammeled ballot, as the only
safeguard to American liberty, and
that We believe the failure Of the
legislature to pass such laws to said
end, is an invitation to revolution, and
that We pledge ourselves to stand by
our rights as American citizens.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-21
MONEY TO LOAN.

OFFICE ST. LANDRY HOMESTEAD AND LOAN
ASSOCIATION,
OPELoUsAs. Sept. 18th, 1893.
The undersigned is authorized by the Board
OF Directors OF the st. Landry Homestead and
Loan Association to offer to It's member loans
at eight per centum. For particulars ap-
ply to E. d. ESTILETTE.
President st. Landry 1t. & L. Assn.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-21
Y

who made Homestead Entry No. 1,,,s
/ of southeast / sect, s t ton. ias l
s K 4 E., La, Mer. "~hsaD
He names the following witnesses
his continuous residence upon, and cu1. n q
said land, viz: oaiueal
Deogene Savoic, Lucien Leger. ya,a,.
and Cesaire Miller, all of st. i,and.ssnn q
Louisiana. 5 pan
June 80, 1894. omnf
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-21
JESSE REED

who made Holnest'd Entry No. 11ass :.
e ! offs E al offs e /, and n e / OF q Ier V
TIP. 8, s K ", La. Meridian. sses
He names the following witnesses To ,.
of, said land, viz: 4faa3
Napoleon Johnson, Joseph Clark. ams,.,
johnson, l.. E.. Littell and Octave n nM EMMY
all of st. Landry parish, La. oualQE
July ct. Recis.5.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-21
FRANCOIS
NOTICE,

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORIp,,.
Notice is hereby given that tho =, la
named settler has filed notice of h. ioilosl
to make final proof in support of HE ,,nisa]
that said proof Will be made beforss IAN
of the District Court, at Opelousass Tue q
day, August goth, 1894. viz. 'oS, ohfl
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-21


A"a r AsH, IA.
as Al &c creditors t1d 9ns; Of said Estate are state Court
privileged for classification within IIsinneITsoa ust
this date at my Office in the town OF ,uts
c. F. CARL
Attorney of said
The Opelousas courier., 1894-07-21
NOTICE..
LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORIr.ps

LAND OFFICE AT New ORLEANS r.
Notice Is hereby given that tha tsS aa
named settler has filed notice of his iiU uasNns
to make tinal proof in support of his cIlaaiEtapas
that said proof will be made beforpe IAN D y, .
field, Us. Commissioner, at OpelousaSs = p,ess
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1894-12-27
SURPRISING an Industry.

The hard hearted legislature of the
state of New York threatened not long
ago to interfere 18th the amusement Of
the innocent maiden who thinks it good
fun to consult the astrologers and for
tune tellers that endow her for half a
dollar. more or less, with rich and ele-
CANT husband and all the other luxuries
Of life.
\ b:ll was introduced in the senate
forbidding any person for reward to tell
fortunes or forecast future events, dis
cover lost property, or evidence in re-
gard to titles, or information Of their fu-
ture affairs in this life in respect to birth,
death, marriage. divorce or other matter
or thing by means of astrology, clairvoy-
ancy, divination, spiritualism, palmistry,
trance mediumship, the black art, magic,
or by means of any other alleged Or pre-
tended supernatural or occult powers
All such persons the bill provided should
be deemed common swindlers and pun
ished on conviction by fine of $25.
This is hard on an industry which has
so many patrons from the higher walks
of hfe.-Detroit Free Press.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1894-12-27
Tho rsir Fair at Night.

A sipht more beautiful than jackson
nor,y at night cannot lie conceived, SO
liberal is the use OF electric l,nps and SO
artistically are they arranged. For lllu-
nlinating the grounds and entrances 10
The buildings lamps to the number OF
1850 are placed at intervals of from TO
to - feet, except at the extreme south
eastern part of the grounds, where dis
tances between some of the posts are IN
creased to 125 feet. Around the mann
entrances to the principal buildings clus-
ters Of lamps are placed. The arc lamps
emrloved for exterior illumination are
supported on ornamental posts designed
TO receive one. two or three lamps and,
where exped;ent, have arm-supportlng
incandescent lamps Of high candle power
inclosed within colored glass lanterns
ilat afford richly decorative erect. Il
problem OF different character was pre-
rented when the question Of aisle light
ing with arc lamps came up owing to
the varied nature Of the exhibits, the
character Of the Enclosures, the height OF
showcases and proximity of supports.
In the final allotment OF lamps I'm
round numbers) 200 were assigned to
the Manufactures building, 500 to the
Agricultural building and annex, $50
to the Transportation building proper;
Horticultural building. $50: Mines and
Mining, goo: the Fisheries, so. and the
Illinois building 81. These are all sup
piled with current by the exposition
company from the power plant, as are
also some $50 are lamps required in Ma
chinery hall.-Chicago Times.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1894-12-27
In Our Great Grandfafher's Time,

little now and then, with a gentle,
cleansing laxative, thereby removing of
Tending matter from the stomach and
bowels, toning up and invigorating the
liver and quickening its tardy action,
and you thereby remove the cause of a
multitude of distressing diseases, such as
headaches, indigestion, or dyspepsia
biliousness, pirnples, blotches, eruptions
boils, constipation, piles, fstulas and
maladleS too numerous to mention.
Ifpeople would pay more attention to
properly regulating the action of their
bowels, they would have less fire.
querlt occasion to call for their doctors
services to subdue attacks of dangerous
diseases.
That, of all known agents to accom-
plish this purpose, DR.. Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets are unequaled, is proven by the
fact that once used, they are always in
favor. Their secondary effect is to keep
the bowels open and regular, not to fur
Their constipate, as is the case with other
pills. Hence, their great popularity,
with sufferers from habitual constipation,
piles and indigestion.
A free sample of the "Pe11ets," "a to =
doses) on trial, is mailed to any address,
postpaid, on receipt of name and address
Oh postal card.
Address, WORLDS DISPENsARY MEDI-
CAL. ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N. Y.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1894-12-27
1t Isn't New.

Writers of today talk of the fapdoodle
nonsense INDUCED in by New York
women over Paderewski, the eminent
pianist, as though it were some new
thing-some novel development.
That's nonsense.
When Gottschalk was here some 25
years or more ago he was mobbed by
the fashionable people of the day pre-
cisely as Paderewski is now. 1t isn't be-
cause Paderewski is or Gottschalk was a
pianist. 1t is because he is unique in
dividual
The Prince of Wales was followed
when he was lad just the same way.
Actors go through this experience of en-
barrassment and annoyance. The late
Henry j. Montague was accustomed to
utilize private place of exit from Wal
lacks theater to avoid the silly gushers
who waited to look at him. Kyrle Bel
lew was feted in the same ridiculous di-
rection. There's nothing new under the
sun, particularly when you are treating
of long haired men or short haired wom-
sn.-Joseph Howard in New York Re-
cOrder.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1894-12-27
A, .erod Pine refoye Columbus Came.


Ever since the days Of the first set
tiers in the Pike county backwoods OF
Pennsylvania a pine tree known as the
Great Pine" had been a landmark in
Green township because CT its great
height, the tree towering far above all
the other trees in the pine forest that
then covered the Pike county noun
tains. In the clearing away Of the pine
timber, which was the main purpose OF
woodsmen for so years and more, this
lordly tree was left standing, and 30
years ago it became the sole relic IN all
that region Of the great primitive forest
Of pines. and since then has been famous
throughout northern Pennsylvania as
the ''last pine"
The natives had always regarded the
ancient tree with great generation, but
recently the land on which it stood pass
ed into the hands of alien owners, and
one day last week they had it cut down.
The tree was found to be 312 feet in
height, and the infallible record of the
rings of its stem showed its age to be
463 years. so that it was a respectable
tree GO years old when Columbus discov-
cred America. 1t was perfectly sound
from butt to tip and will cut $4,000
worth of lumber-Pike County Dis
match
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1894-12-27
A MIRACLE IN TEXAS
AN UNUSUAL STATEMENT FOR A
REGULAR PHYSICIAN.

1t Was Investigated by the Texas Chris
tian Advocate, and is Vouched for by
DIR. c. III. Stansbury.
Our representative has made a careful
investigation of the III. E. Spaulding case
at Longview, which is here published for
the first time, and which will be read
with great interest by medical men
everywhere. In reply to the Christian
Adu0cate's questions Mr.. Spaulding said :
About eight years ago while running a
locomotive | contracted sclatlc rheuma-
tism in my left side from my hip down.
1t came on slow but sure, and in few
months | lost control entirely of that
member; it was just the same as II 1t
was paralyzed; l was totally unable to
move out of my room for year and a
half, six months of which time L was
bed-ridden. | tried every remedy sug-
gested, and had regular physicians in
constant attendance on me. L was
bundled up and sent to Hot Springs,
where | spent three months under the
treatment of the most eminent special
lists, all of which did me no good, and |
came back from the springs in a worse
condition than when | went. l came
home and laid fiat on my back and suf-
fered the most eXcruciating agonies,
screaming in pain every time anybody
walked across the room, the only ease |
obtained being from the constant use OF
opiates. After three months of this kind
of agony, during which time my entire
left leg persisted away to the very bone,
my attention was called to a new remedy
called DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale
People by Mr.. Allison, who is now train
dispatcher at Texarkana, and who was
relieved of locomotor ataxia of twenty
years duration. At his urgent and re-
peated solicitation | consented to give
them trial; after taking a few doses
began to improve. l continued taking
the pills and kept right on improving
until was finally cured. My leg is just
the same size now as the other one, and
/ am sure that Pink Pills not only cured
me, but saved my life.
The reporter next visited DR.. Z. ii.
Stansbury, graduate of one of the med
ical schools of Kentucky, and a man who
enjoys the confidence of every body in
Longview. He said: " l know that Mr.
Spaulding had terribly severe attack
OF sciatic rheumatism, of which | tried
to cure him; used everything known tc
my profession in vain, and finally rec
commended him to go to Hot Springs
He came back from the springs worse
than when he went, and [ thought it was
only matter of time until his heart
would be affected and he would die.
also know that his cure is the direct re-
suit of the use of DIR. Williams Pink
| Pills"
THAT is rather an unusual statement
for a regular physician to make, DOCTOR
Il know it is, but fact is fact, anG
there are hundreds of people right here
in Longview who know what I say is
the truth. also know Mr.. Allison, anC
know that he was relieved of genuine
and severe case of locomotor ataxia o.
twenty years standing"
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1894-12-27
Excavations at Tuuis.

It is announced from Tunis that exca-
vations are now being made in the
famous two headed hill mentioned by
Virgil, which hill is situated about eight
miles from Tunis Many interesting re-
mains have already been unearthed, and
it is confidently hoped that better will
follow
A temple of Baal Saturn. which has
been almost entirely laid bare. is attract
ing particularly the attention of the
French psychologists because of its pc
culiarly interesting statues and bas-re-
liefs The building is situated at an ele-
walton of over 1.G00 feet, and this is an
other proof that the Carthaginians
practiced their religious ceremonies Oh
hills
On all the statues of the gods to which
the temple is dedicated the names Baal
and Saturn are found together, which
would seem to indicate that to fatter
their Roman conquerors the Carthagin-
ians had added to the name of their chief
god that of the highest Roman deity
Chambers Journal
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1894-12-27
The Women Know Best,

Much comment has been caused by the
official reports OF the United States and
Canadian governments, in which ars
presented the evidences of the superior
strength, purity and wholesomeness Of
the Royal Baking Powder.
1t is true that the good housewife looks
upon commentators of the Royal Bak.
ing Powder from scientists and official
sources such as these very much like
the gliding of refined gold" Her prac-
tical experience long since taught her in
the most convincing way the great use
fulness and superb rity of the Royal
article. A higher proof than this she
does not want and cannot have. Yet it
is pleasant for her to realize that the
facts established by these great competi-
tive tests, these scientific examinations
made under direction of the government,
exactly parallel those she had before
worked out in her own common-sense,
practical way.
1t does not appear that any baking
powder, when presented in competition
with the Royal, either at the govern
ment tests or before Worlds Fair iuries,
has ever received favor or award over the
Royal or made an equal showing in
purity, strength or wholesomeness.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1894-12-27
Trouble With the LADY NJana,ars

When the board of lady managers as
sembled in the Woman's building for the
regular meeting Tuesday, there was a
jolly disturbance, growing out of the
dedication ceremonies. Many of the la
dies were angry with the ceremonies
committee on account of what they were
pleased to call an objectionable slight.
The dissatisfied ladies accused the GER
emonies committee and Mrs. Mary Lo-
gan, as well as the president of the board
in particular. with assuming to run the
woman's department entirely to the ex-
clusion of the other ladies interested.
The ladies based their complaint on the
fact that none but the favored few met
the Duchess of Veragua.
No one of the other commissioners
was presented, it is alleged, and it is said
Mrs. Logan took it upon herself to en-
tertain the distinguished guests.