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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-02-24
Just So.

The B. r. Capital Item of the 10th
inst. reproduces communication sign
ed LYNX Eye" copied from the
Shreveport Progress. in which the
writer gives warning of a "dsep laid
scheme on foot to defeat the expecta-
tions of the people in securing new
election law from the Legislature at its
next meeting in May" If the appre
tensions of the writer be authorized by
the facts, the people throughout the
State should arouse themselves with
unanimity and crush the iniquity with
out the slightest hesitancy. 1t is a
we'll recognized fact that, we have men
in Office now a days who got there by
trickery and even by worse means,
and who think to continue their tenure
of them, by the same system. But the
people are tired of making spring
boards of themselves 10 order that
vanlting politicians may leap into pow
er. The schemers have become en-
boldened by the gullibility of the hon
est meaning men, who have heretofore
left all political matters in their hands.
But the schemers have presumed too
far, and whereas the people once upon
time, thought the end justified the
means, they have ceased to see any
necessity for such policy, and are de-
termined to adopt different one. If
it be fact that the Governor has 80
far forgotten their inherent rights, as
to presume that by combination he
can disregard their wishes--and run
the State government in the channel
of his purpose, we tell him and his con
sorts in any such political infamy, that
the voters of st: Landry will not sub
nit to it. Unless we are very greatly
deceived, they intend to have the cleo
tion laws changed, and the Governor
brought to know they do not belong
to him and his obsiquious and ready
servitors.
St. Landry and Acadia will have
the election of one Senator before the
Legislature conveues, and the voters
of the District will show them whether
they are mere tools and creatures to be
used for the accomplishment of hidden
purposes.
The issue is just this, shall the Gov
ernor and his henchmen rule the peo-
pie, or, will the people have their way
by constitutional measures We have
had enough Of autocracy, and we of St.
Landry are going to have some Demo-
cracy. Democracy does not mean,
humble subserviance to the arbitrary
will Of Governors and their schemiug
coadjntors. 1t means the right of the
people constitntionally exercised, to
limi, the power and authority of off,
cials. high or low, and make.their will
the limit of Executive authority. The
people are tired of professions of politi-
cal faith, followed by usurpation and
supererrogation.
They mean to have new election
law, Foster & Fitzpatric to the con
trary. Notwithstanding.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-02-24

President Cleveland sent in the name
of Senator E. D. White, of Louisiana,
as associate Justice of the Supreme
Court of the United States last Mon
day, which nomination was promptly
confirmed by the Senate on the same
day.
Senator Edward Donglas White will
take his seat npon the Supreme Bench
as tile youngest of the Justices, with
the exception Of Justices Field and
Harlan, be will have entered at an
earlier period in life than any of the
other justices, and will have the ex-
ceptionally long term of twenty one
years to serve before retirement.
He was born in the parish of La
fouIche, La, and was forty eight years
of age last November. He was edu-
Gated at Mt. St. Mary's, near Emmetts-
burg, Md, at the Jesuit College in
New Orleans, and finally at George
town College, District of Columbia
He entered the Confederate army
and after the war, was admitted to the
bar by the Louisiana Supreme Court,
and practiced his profession during the
troubled years following the recon-
strnction period.
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District Court.

The case of the State VS.. Griffin Nash,
which was on trial when we went to
press last week, resulted in a mistrial,
the jury being unable to agree. Since
then the following cases have been
tried:
State VS.. Henry Jack, charged with
rape; guilty, without capital punish
ment.
State VS.. Evariste Louis, larceny,
guilty.
State vs.. Th6lismar Mouton, larceny,
guilty, but recommended to the ex-
treme mercy of the Court.
Thursday being legal holiday the
court was not in session.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-02-24

SUCCESSION SALE.
District Court, Parish of ST. Landry. No. 5267
SUCCESSION OF GUsTAvE DELAHoUssAYE,
DECEASED.
By virtue of commission issued from the
Honorable, the l1th District Court in and for
the parish of st. Landry, and to me directed
I will Or e
Saturday, February gath, 1884,
at the late residence of the deceased in Cou.
lee Croche in the parish of st. Landry, offer
for sale the following described property be-
longing to the estate of Gustave DelehOus-
saye, deceased, to tue last and highest bid
der, viz:
One tract of land, with the buildings and
improvements, described as follows: South
half of the Southwest quarter of section 9, in
Township 8, south of range east La merd-
ian, containing 80 and 59Il00 acres; one pair
Of oxen one creole horse and mare; one
COW and calf.
Terms.-Cash at not less than appraise-
ment.
A. B. DELAHOUSSAYE
Jan. 20, 1894 Administrator.
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From all accounts our public roads
are in worse condition now than they
have been for many years, aud are
growing beautifully worse daily. Not
withstanding th. complaints. deep and
loud, which have been made for several
months, we do not see that our parish
authorities are making any effnrts to
remedy this crying evil, but on the
contrary. seem powerless to act, or ia
different to the universal damage re-
sniting from this condition Of things.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-02-24

A slow, soaking rain set 10 last Tnes-
day evening which continued without
intermissioD during the night and part
of Wednesday.
Since Wednesday noon, the weather
has been growing colder, with frequent
showers, rendering the situation sloppy
and generally disagresable.
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NOTICE..

Having purchased the Bridgeville Store
from Mr.. Jos. Bloch and replenished the same
with fresh stock of goods, we would res
pectfully solicit share of public patronage
and a continuation of the business OF the
establishment Our prices will be very
reasonable, and we shall endeavor to give
general satisfaction.
Respectfully,
DELARUE g. MAJOR.
Feb II, 1894.
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Everything at a 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 your
own price.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-02-24

Fresh drugs, patent medicines, per-
fumeries, notions, toilet articles, sta
tionery, school supplies, oils and var
nishes, PitkiD's celebrated paints,
Blank Bros. fine candies, ETC., at DR..
WIN NJ. Thompson's Drug Store
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-02-24

The "Housewarming" at the Little
Mortar Round the Corner last Satnr-
day night was grand affair, fully en-
joysd by large number of our citi.
zens. The .teuillet saut6 aur champin-
ions. and ths freeh butter milk-and
other choice beverages were pronoun-
ced by connaisseurs to be delicious.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-02-24

(, The building opposite the West End
Store in Bridgeville to be occupied by
Harry Bloch as grocery is nearly fin
ished and will soon be opened with n
new stock of goods.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-02-24

The Governor has appointed Mr..
Jules Qu6b6deau, of Arnaudville. as q
member of the Police Jury to fill the
vacency caused by the death of Mr.. j.
B Bergeron.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-02-24

The New Enterprise is the title of a
new paper recently established in
Marksville, Avoyslles parish, T. T.
Fields as editor and R. C. Edwards
publisher. The Enterprise makes a
very creditable showing editorially
and geographically, and we hope it
will receive the encouragement its
Enterprise merits.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-02-24

The large frame building occupied
by the St. Landry Democrat as a print
ing office, will be removed next week to
the lot on the corner Of Court and
Landry streets, to be occupied as
drugstore by Shute & Dnson.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-02-24

A shuff1ing up and new deal in the
newspaper business of this parish takes
place this week. Miss Hathorn retirss
from the Washington Argus and that
paper goes into the hands Of Mr.. T. s.
Adams, Jr. The st. Landry Democrat
ceases publication after to-day and
will be consolidated with the Opelou-
sas COURIER.
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Mr. Jos. Bloch has sold his Bridge
vile store to Messrs. Delarue & Major,
two popular young business men who
will doubtless be enabled to build
up thriving and profitable business
in their new departure. See notice in
another column, and give them call
when yOu need anything in their line.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-02-24

We have few patent single. trees
bought at auction, at bargain, which
We will sell at half price. Only "A few
left, so if you want one, call at once at
this Office,
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NO.. %.

with the said ALPHoNsE LEVY as President,
ANTOINE DIETLEIN as rice President and j. Il.
SKIPPER as Cashier, to serve as such until
the second Tuesday in January eighteen
hundred and ninety-five or until their sue
cessors shall haye been duly elected and
qualified.
ARTICLE XII.
The names of the shareholders, their
places of residence and the number of shares
held by each of them is as follows, to-wit:
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Here is the way western editor puts
it: eff you have anything you don't
want or can't sell, or something your
hogs won't eat, why 10 the thunder don't
You bring it to the Office and apply it to
your subscription 2 If you don't read
and have no use for the paper, take the
stuff to the preacher, he comes next
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-02-24

One Of the features Of the mammoth
show which will be here Monday is the
5000 elephant Empress," said to
be the largest animal ON earth.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-02-24

Our neighbor Mr.. A. Hackl, is receiv
ing consignments of hardware daily
and will soon have his stock complete
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-02-24

A grand race will take place at Vile
Plate next Saturday, March Sd, on Mr..
Fremont Fusilier's race track, between
Maud s and Peachblossom for a purse
of $4,000.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-02-24

Mr.. Louis Desmarais, Jr., has opened
neat family grocery store at the cor
ner OF Main and north streets, which is
we'll filled with a select stock of fresl,
goods.
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Don't be a clam-Advertise.

T. j. Lacy g. Co., at the Mount Hope
Nursery, have lot of horses for sale.
See advertisement.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-02-24

Business doesn't show mneh OF II
disposition to improve and will not
probably until fall.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-02-24

An income tax is the only one thai
can't either directly or Indirectly be
saddlod upon the poor and laborinp
classes.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-02-24

Circus 10 town next Monday, the 26.
Two performances, l aud o'clock p.
m. Popular prices. A regular Worlds
Exposition of cardinal features. Don't
miss it,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-02-24

E. j. Clements, Esq, of Oberlin, paid
bis many friends in Opslousas short
visit this week while en- route to the
Crescent City.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-02-24

Red Fish, Trout, Sheephead, Oys
ters, ETC., received daily during lent a
Richards new Novelty store, MAR
street. opposite COURIER Office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-02-24

If you fail to get your COURIER at
your postoffice, drop as a postal card
notifying us of the failure, and you will
get the missing number by mail. We
are very careful about mailing papers.
hnt sometimes they miscarry or get
lost in the general shuffle.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-02-24

Judge E. North Cullom was called to
Lake Charles last Thursday on profes-
sional duties.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-02-24

JOS. Bloch will astonish yon 10 low
prices. He carries full line of dry
goods, groceries, boots, shoes, etc, and
is selling them to suit the hard times.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-02-24

Printers in need of good aewspa-
per press can get one at bargain by
applying at this Office soon. r. Hoe
& Co. make; will print an 8.colnmn
folio; is in fine condition; can be seen
in operation and win be sold at half
original cost.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-02-24

The F. E. Davis Grand Consolidated
Shows-museum, menagerie and grand
Roman Hippodroms will be here Mon
day
This is said to be the biggest of all
big shows at popular prices.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-02-24

When young man sends q pretty
Valentine to his girl and some other
fellow gets the credit for it, he feels
like kicking himself for not putting his
initials on it.-Ex.
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Drugs, medicines, chemicals, patent
medicines, fine cigars, tooth brushes,
combs, &c, at Bailey's drugstore.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-02-24

1t is regretable that every veteran,
and son and daughter of veteran in
Louisiana was not afforded an oppor-
tunity of hearing the Grafton of Gen.
Gordon on the last days of the Confed-
eracy. There is no history of the civil
and imperfect ideas Of the great conflict
and they know little of the trials under
gone and the valor and heroism therein
displayed hence to have heard the elo-
quent narration of one who was among
the chief actors in the great and glori-
GUS drama would have been a precious
privilege as we'll as rare delight
Pointe Coupee Banner.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-02-24

We invite correspondence from al
parts of the parish to keep us advised
of all local matters of interest.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-02-24

CoAL.-Pittsbnrg coal delivered any
where within the corporation limits
in any quantities by j. B. Sandoz
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Opelousas Opera Honse, Friday night
February 23d, the Little Mascot Spe-
cialty Co. The Wonderful LIE Heon
children. Rose Arthur, the California
magnet. Prof. Edward Le Heon. the
world renowned hypnotist and mind
reader. Admission so cents.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-02-24

The recommendations of the consti-
stutional commission, appointed by
Gov. Foster to suggest to the Legislature
amendments to the constitution, verge
on the ridiculous, and show what fool
ish measures can be formulated and de-
vised by wise men when they get their
heads together. The only sensible sug-
gestion (to our mind) it made. was re-
commanding the abolition of the circnit
courts, and every man, woman and
child in the State had agreed on that
before the commission was appointed,
Two Supreme Courts in the same State.
What folly !-Morehouse Clarion.
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Fancy paper and envelopes, albums,
toilet articles, soaps, perfnmeries, etc,
at Bailey's drugstore.
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E. NORTH CULLOM,
AttOrney.at.Law

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 conteIn
plated by the Office
5 Office in U. s. Courthouse, Opelousas, La.
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The Australian Ballot System.
Contributed.
(FrOm st. Landry DemOcrat)

(From st. Landry Democrat)
The ballots are printed by the State
and contain the names Of all the candi-
dates Of all the parties. Against the
name of each candidate the party to
which he belongs is designated, and
against each name there is a small va
cant space to be filled with cross.
At the polling place the ballots are
kept in an enclosure behind a railing,
and no ballot can hc brought outside
under pena of fine or imprisonment.
One ballot nailed against the wall
outside the iailing, so that it may be
read at leisure. The space behind the
railing is divided into separate booths
quite screened from each other. Each
booth is provided with pencil and a
convenient shelf on which to write. The
voter goes behind the railing, takes the
into one of the booths and marks cross
opposite the name of each candidate for
whom he wishes to vote. He then puts
his ballot into the box and his name is
checked off on the register of voters of
the precinct
This system is very simple; it enables
a vote to be given in absolute secrecy;
and it keeps "heelers" away from the
polls. 1t is therefore an excellent means
of checking intimidation and bribery at
elections, and insures their being en-
tirely fair.
A voter who declares to the presiding
officer (under oath if requireO that he
is blind or physically unable to mark
his ballot, can receive the assistance of
one or two of the election officers in the
marking of his ballot. If an education
al qualification should be required of
the voter, the fact that he cannot read
would of course deprive him of yoting
at all, unless exception be made in the
case of persons who were voters prior to
certain date.
The following is the form of Austria
liam ballot adopted in Massachusetts in
1889:
OFFICIAL BALLOT
for
Precinct--, Ward
of (city or town.,
November -, IS
Fac-Simile of signature of Sec'y.1
Secry. of State.
To vote for Person, make cross x in the
square at the right of the name.
Governor. for one.
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The planters are anxions for a spell
of good weather so that they can begin
farming operations.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-02-24

The foundation for a frame building
10 being put down between Shute &
Duson's drugstore and C. B. Andrus'
grocery.
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IOURIER JOB OFFICE. Every descrip-
~ ton of Job Printing; steam power; low
prices; estimates furnished. Main street.
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Latest designs in fancy cards, envel-
opes, etc., just received at this Office
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-02-24

Beer on dranght, fresh from the re-
frigerator at five cents glass at Firm
berg's saloon.
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Do not fail to see Jos. Bloch's winter
goods before buying.
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Blank forms for use of merchant
notaries, Justices of the Peace, etc., fos
sale at this office.
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The hard times are completely offset
by the low prices at Jos. Bloch's.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-02-24

Jos. Bloch's 10 the place to leave your
small change and get some of his great
bargains.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-02-24

We had an appreciated call last Mon
day from Mr.. Simeon Ardoin, one of
Old Grand Prairie's best citizens.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-02-24

Prescriptions filled at all hours at
Bailey's drugstore.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1894-02-24

A. H. Mouton. Esq, of Chataignier,
was on short visit here this week and
gave our Office an appreciated call.
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Done and passed at my office in the town
of Opelousas, La, on the day, month and
year aforesaid in presence of Jonas Jacobs
and Pierre ): Pavy, competent witnesses who
have signed with the appearers and me
notary after reading the whole.
tOriginal signed
ALPHONSE LEVY,
J.T. SKIPPER,
JULIUS MEYERS,
Witnesses: E. LATREYTE,
JONAS JACOBS, ANT. DIETLEIN,
P. j. PAvY. C.C.DUSON,
<~, o. H. TERWILLIGER,
! SEAL. Notary Public.
Having examined the above and foregoing
act of Incorporation of the "St. Landry State
Bank" am of the opinion that the objects
and purposes of the said cerpo ration as there
in set forth are legal and that none of its
provisions are contrary to law or good morals
(Signed) E. B. DUBUIsSON,
District Attorney l1th Judicial
District of Louisiana
A. ALFRED PAvY,
Deputy Clerk.
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
@" PARISH OF 81. LANDRY, {
1, Alfred Pavy, Deputy Clerk of the 1Ith
Judicial District Court. in and for the State
and parish above written, do hereby certify
that the above and foregoing is true and cor
rect copy of the original No. 5547l On file and
of record in my office Feb'y. 5th 1894.
t~, In testimony whereof |
SEAL have hereunto set my hand
wv and affixed the seal of my
office at Opelousas, La, this 5th day of Feb
ruary A. d. 1894.
ALFRED PAvY,
Deputy Clerk.
Feb. 10, 1884,
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EPISCOPAL CHURcH-There will be divine
service in the "Church of the Epiphany" on
the I'd Sunday in the month at II O'clock a.
no. and on the 4th Sunday at $3.50 p. M, the
Rev. A. r. Price officiating.
BAPTIST CHURcH.-Opelousas. on the lst
and 2nd Sundays of every month.
REV. PHILLIPS, Pastor.
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METHODIST CHURcH.-At Opelousas, lst, "a
and 4th Sabbaths ii o'clock a. M and p. m
Bellevue, I'd Sabbath, ii o'clock a. m; Sd
Sabbath $3.50 p. m.
Prayer Meeting every Wednesday night att
Sabbath School 10 O'Clock every Sabbath.
E. r. DENSON, P. G.
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VOL. XII.
0pelousas d;ouriitr. /
Chnrch Directory.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURcH.-Services at Ope-
lousas every Sd Sunday of the month at II a.
M, and 7:30 p. m. At Bellevue, the first Sun
day of each month at ii q. M and 1880 p. m.
REV. GEO. FRAZER, Pastor.