The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-17
The Political Outlook.

We make no pretension to the gift of
prophecy, but casting rejecting view
over the signs of the times, we see
much to canse unpleasant apprehen-
sions as to the continued existence of
the Democratic party under its present
organization, declaration Of principles
and inaugurated policy To be plain
and honest about it, the masses, as far
as we have been able to observe, are
far from being satisfied with the policy
of the party leaders. In ST. Landry
many Democrats are ouspoken CD the
subject, and they openly declare they
will vote the national Republican
ticket ut the next Presidential election
On this line of thought, what conclusion
will they come to as to the political
tenets of Congressman
The simple truth is, people are un
der the impression that they are not
really represented Their vital inter
lists are at stake. The success and
rapid increase attending the cultivation
of sugar cane has led very many to
make preparation for embarking in it..
1t was refuge from Improbable cot
ton raising. Refineries were springing
up numerously over the country and
railroad facilities were becoming in
ducing. The faith of the General Gov
ernment was, as they understood it.,
Rledged to a bounty system which gave
ample security to the sugar industry
for at least term of years. The price
of sugar was low and within the reach
of everybody and they saw no reason
for Legislative interference with it,.
And more particularly was this so,
since they understood that such inter
ference with this aud other industries
of the American people resulted in a
deficit of the necessary revenues of
the Government to the extent of about
$75, 100000 annually. The common
farmer is very practical in his way of
reasoning, and has very little sanction
for cuuningiy devised theories which
war against his personal interests.
Our politicians are pursuing these,
just as children chase butterflies, ap-
parently unmindful of the financial
ruin their persistent course is working
in the fortunes of the toiling millions
of farmers and laborers. They know
better than all the theoretical congress
men on earth, what it costs to make
crops IN the field. Congressman may
make them on paper and may talk po-
litical economy till Adam Smith rise
from his ashes and all England ring
with shouts of joy aud exultation, bnt
the brawnv farmer and laborer look at
their horny hands and their unedu-
Gated children, and realize in most
practical way, that they get no COM
pensating prices for their crops, and
find u" refuge from heavy taxes and
smothering debts.
We have heard the argument ad-
vanced by sound Democrats that, the
pending Wilson bill is the very best
creator and fosterer of monopolies. Aud
they state the case thus: Capitalists
will not venture to put UP new refner-
les, because the uncertainty that re-
suits from and broods over cane Gull
tare forbids it. As refneries will not
be increased 10 number, those already
at work may fix what price they please
On cane.-This is monopoly.
Opelousas is to be congratulated Oh
the establishment of first class nard-
ware store here. Heretofore this line
of merchandise was kept in IL more or
less limited extent by several of our
but the assortment was
necessarily incomplete. Mr.. A. Hackl,
a gentleman with long business expe
rience and ample capital has opened
in the buliding adjoining our Office and
will make hardware a speciality. Oar
community is also to be congratulated
on the accession to ia society of Mr..
Hackl and his amiable wife and inter
esting little family, and we heartily
welcome them as residents, and trust
their selection Of our town us their fu-
tnre home may prove both pleasant and
profitable.
Everything at IL sacrifice at Boch's-
dry goods, clothing. boots and shoes,
furniture, groceries, saddlery, wagons,
agricultural implements, etc. Bring
the cash and take the goods at vour
own price.
}. L. Stewart wants two thousand
bushels of corn carries a full stock of
|nmber, fnnr grades of shingles coal
and painters supplies, and defes com
petition. j. T. STEWART.
Oct %. 3m
We have il few patent single trees
bought at auction, at u bargain, which
we will-sell at half price. Only few
eft, SO if von want one, call mt once at
this office.
Red Fish, Trout, Sheephead, Oys-
rers, etc, received daily during lent at
Richards new Novelty store, Main
street, opposite COURIER office.
Jos. Bloch will astonish you in low
prices. He carries full lin. of dry
goods, groceries, boots, shoes, etc, and
IS selling them TO suit the hard times.
Drugs, medicines, chemicals, patent
fine cigars, tooth brushes,
combs, &c at Bailey's drugstore
COAL.-Pittsburg coal delivered any
where within the corporation limits
n any quantities by j. B Sandoz.
Beer on dranght, fresh from the re-
frIgeratOr at FIVE cents glass at Firm
Derg's saloon.
jos. Bloch's is the place to leave your
small change aud get some of his great
BARGAINS