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The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-05
Ballot Reform Platform and Resolu-

The following report of the committee
on resolutions to the Ballot Reform Con-
yention held in New Orleans on July 90
was unanimously adopted
This convention, recognizing that the
purity, freedom and secrecy of the bal
lot and the integrity of the count OF the
vote lie at the very foundation of our
Democratic government, favors Il quail
~ticati0n OF the suffrage, so as to elevate
the character of the electoral body, and
to eliminate as far as practicable the I'M
fit, the ignorant and the vicious, and at
the same time to so amend our election
laws, methods and practices as to secure
the freedom, purity, secrecy and lnde
pendence of the ballot, and an abso-
lutely correct count and return of the
votes as actually cast by legal voters.
We, therefore, as an organizations,
urge upon our fellOw-citizens OF Louisl-
ana the ratification of the proposed
amendment to Article 1856 of the Cousti-
tuition. 1t does not qualify the suffrage
in the exac manner we desire, but it is
IL big step in the right direction and
opens the door wide for better things.
We advocate the adoption OF the Aus
trallan ballot INV as proposed 10y the
Ballot Reform League of Louisiana, as
the best method yet discovered to Sc
cure a secret, %unbought and independ-
ent ballot, and we urge the people to
elect to the next legislature men pledg-
cd to the support OF that measure.
We ara organized neither to favor of
oppose the nomination and election or
any particular candidate for any office.
All personal ambitions should be subor-
dinated to the great end in view and
the candidates for governor and meIn-
beers OF the legislature should be the fit
test opponents of the principles Of the
League, and expressly pledged to its
measures.
Under existing conditions in Louisi-
ana, we can to-day only hope for sue
cess III carrying u measures through
by means OF the Democratic party.
We believe that the supremacy and
integrity of the Democratic party in
Louisiana depends upon the advocacy
OF these measures. We therefore urge
that all good citizens join our league
IN every parish and ward and precinct.
That the league actively endeavor to
elect delegates to the next Democratic
convention, pledged to the policy and
measures of the Ballot Reform League,
leaving the delegates free to vote for
that citizen OF Louisiana who is the best
leader of the ballot reform movement
and heartily and earnestly in favor of
its measures.
Resolved, That a State Central Com
mlttee, to be composed Of one member
from each parish and ward in the parish
OF Orleans, and twenty-five members
from the State at large, be appointed
by the chairman of this conventions,
which committee shall meet at a time
and place to be named by the chairman
OF this convention, to select from its
a chairman, and formally open
Il Ballot Reform campaign.
Resolved, That our hearty thanks are
due to the press of the State for the able
earnest and hearty support it has
given in the past, and that we request
It's continued efforts in our behalf, and
NAT all the papers in tie State publish
these resolutions.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-05
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De justice, sur le default de precautions qu'elles
ont de ne pas donner les Instructions neces-
saires ct pOsitives pour que ces publications
soient faltes par lie journal de leur choix; celia
nous prlve, en- efet dun patronage qui nous
serait accorde. LIE sheriff de la paroisse ap-
porte. en- effet. I'm zele qui tient de lajalOusie, q
assurer au journal don't il est non settlement lie
directeur ma;s I'm des principaux actionnaires,
toutes les ventes par autorite de justice, ct GER
taines publications en- cette matiere ont apparu
dams ce journal, bien qu'elles dussent nous APP
partenir, scion Intention des parties Giles
iDemes, 81 elles n'avaient etc enlevees, a la de-
mande personnelle du sheriff on de ses deputies
au moment de la Specification des ordres de
saisie.
Ceux quI preferent ~soutenir on patroniser
tout autre journal de cette p~aroisse, sont par
taitenent libres, ct nous aurions fort mauvaise
grace q nous plaindre de semblable preference;
mails nos amis qui desirent nous accorder leur
~soutien, sOnt Instrument prizes de WELLER a ce
que les officers soient expressement requis de
bonner au Courier les publications qui peu-
vent les concerner; ct nous les engageOns aussl
particulierement, a ne pas Sc laisser infuencer
en- aucune maniere, pour les faire consentir, au
besoin les cOntraiHdre, q bonner ces publca-
lions a tout autre journal, quel quill soft.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-05
C'HICOT.
Port Barre,

Oct. l, 1898.
Wednesday, Sept. 25th, Rev. Father
Ma!liouchet, of this place, admin
istered holy communion to about sixty
children who partook of the Lords sup
per for the first time. Our Rev. Father
was ably assisted by several of his con
freres.
DR.. j.. L. Corbet left last Saturday
for the Crescent City. We are sorry to
say that the DIR. is in bad health, and is
gone to N. 0. for medical treatment. We
Sincerely hope that he viii soon return
to his post of duty enjoying the best of
health.
Mr.. Leon Dupre, a member of the
firm of w. S. Duke g. Co., was in Port
Barre last Thursday on business.
Z. Hebert vas here last week on a
business trip.
Mrs. A. Dejean and her little son
Gaby are gone to O%pelousas to attend
the Ogden-Hebert wedding which takes
place Tuesday, Oct. list.
Miss Ida Dup1G, of Washington, was
the guest last week Of her cousins,
the Misses L~amorandier, of Waxia.
Mr.. Jos. Dejean had the misfortune to
break his leg lately, but will soon be
we'll.
Weather cool, fair and windy.
The farmers are all very busy with
the harvesting of their crops.
Cotton picking is progressing fast,
and both the Dubourdieu and Saizan
gins are running.
Died. in Port Barre, Sept. Gath, infant
son of j. f. Cailiouet and FeIonise De-
jean. He who has said "Sntfer little
children to come unto me- etc, has
transplanted this fair, fragile bud to
heavens fair parterre, where it will
ever bloom in celestial purity.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-05
The Negro at Atlanta.


referring to the opening of the Cot
ton States and International Exposition
at Atlanta tie Scientific American
ACast collection of the products OF
the arts and sciences on a scale like this
has at any time or place an intrinsic
value as such but in the case of this
Southern Exposition there are circum-
stances preceding and accompanying it
that lift it above the level of the mere
spectacular and invest it with a special
historical significance and dignity. 1t
marks the coming of age, the ripening
into the full strength of robust man
hood, OF what has been aptIy called
1.-THE new South"
The inaugural exercises of the Expo
sltion were on a scale that was worthy
of the event; and, like the Exposition
itself, they were marked 10y features
that gave them an interest that was
more than spectacular /; features that
were the visible expression of deep, un-
DERIVING principles which, have long
striven for utterance, and have at last
found it in certain sigDifd (nt and new
er-to-be-forgotten events at figured in
the programme of this remarkable day.
The Atlanta Exposition will be
recorded in the history of the South
as the day of reconciliation be-
tween the whites and the ne
groes. 1t marks the close of a bitter
and openly avowed race war, and in
augurates an era of fraternal federation
and mutual confidence that will con-
solldate and enrich the South in years
to come. In the parade that marched
through the streets that were CAV with
the stars and stripes a detachmento of ne
gro soldiers marched in procession with
citizen soldiers of Georgia and Louisi-
ana. Later in the day a negro stood
upon the platform of the auditorium,
surrounded by the illustrious orators of
the day. and with native e%loauence
pleaded for the recognition of his peo-
ple,, and amid the united thunderous
applause of bis white and colored au-
dience.
Conspicuous among the many build
lngs OF the Exposition, stands one that
has been expressly built and set apart
for the exhibit of the progress in arts
and sciences Of the colored people. So
hat, just at a time when alarmists were
soretelling the disruption for a second
lime of these Southern States upon the
negro question, we find that they have
aiken hold oithe problem in a spirit
OF the best traditions of the
!; aud, realizing that call
nen are created equal" they have lifted
heir unfortunate brother to the same
of social. political and human
rightS-as themselves.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-05

La fameuse coupe reste encore aux
Americans. Apres la perte des deux
premieres courses, lie yacht anglais a
renonc6 au milieu de la troisieme ct
s'est prepare a retournerd de l'autre bord
de roc6an. M. Iselin, qui represen-
TAFT le cote AMERICAN, a tres genereuse-
ment propose d Lord Dnnraven de re-
faire les deux dernieres courses, on,
mieux encore, de recommencer la par
tie, mails ce dernier, comprenant trop
bien rinferiorit6 de son yacht, a re-
fuse poliment.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-05
Latest designs in fancy cards, envel-
opes, ETC., just received at this office.

There is one medicine which every family
berlain's Pain Balm. When it is kept at hand
the severe pain of a burn or scald NAV be
promptly relieved and the sore healed in much
less time than when medicine has to be sent
for. A sprain may be promptly treated before
inflammation sets in, which insures a cure in
about one.third the time otherwise required.
cuts and bruises should receive immediate at
Genuon, before the parts become swollen, and
when Chamberlain's Pain Balm is applied it
Will neal them without ma tier being formed.
and without leaving a scar. A sore throat NAV
dampened with this IMMINENT and bound on
over the seat Of pain, will cure lame back or
PAN 7 In the side or chest in twenty-four hours.
~ ls the most valuable. however, for rheuma-
De delighted with the prompt relief from pain
which It affords. and it can be depended upon
60 enect a complete cure. For sale by +. "a.
ehute, NJ. D., Druggist, and j. Lassalle,
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-05
Talrlage on the Rice Market.


One of the planters in this locality
gas received within the last few days a
letter from Mcssrs. Dan Taimage's Sons,
New YORK, and We take tiitrefrUm an
item, which. as it bears somewhat upon
n prices OF rice is OF general interest.
They say: "Regarding thA future OF the
market DO one at this time can predict
with absolute certainty; one thing we
know and that is that prices realized up
to the present Gearing some few fancy
sales) have been lower than warranted
by any no,mal consideration. The de-
mand Is gradul!y broadening; during
the last fortnight over 1900 barrels
cleaned rice-(equai 10000 suckS) was
distributed from New Orleans, and as
stocks throughout the country are light
1t IS safe to say went at once into con
sumption. This is noteworthy, being
quite 40 per cent aheas! OF any equal pc
Rod whole Of last year. 1T such an
amount be done wien things are dull
what may We not expect when once we
reach the full tide of Fall and Winter
demand. Values have settled more
rapidly than they should. Louisiana
had the market to itself, and as every
body likes a taste OF the new crop could
just as well have gotten one-quarter to
One-thlId more on the lice thus far sold.
We expect a further enlargement of
business as soon as we get fairly into
October. There is as - too many veg
and fruits, but when once the
frost puts these out OF the way there
should be a very much larger demand
II we hope an improvement in prices
OF rice as we'll as all other cereals"
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-05
PLACE FOR SALE.

WILL sell my place, Il miles east of Town.
Il on the Public Road west of Mr.. i. o. Cha,
chere's place. There are 70 acres in cultivation
ana under fence, and improved. A good dwell
ing, size 80 81: A good tenants house, 80 K "a.
well timbered, three miles from the
pace: The above place is well known as the
ola WIN. Bell place. For terms, &c. apply to
EUSEBE AUZINNE,
aug 91-Am' On the Place.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-05
L'Institut Industriel de Ruston.
Meschacebe de 81. Jean-Baptiste.

Moschacebe de st. Je~an-Baptiste.
II s'est ouvert, lundi dernier, dams Ii
paroisse Lincoln, n maison d'6duca.
ti0n qui sc recommande hautement
rattention des parents. C'est le Col.
l6ge Industriel de la Louisiana, cree
par I'M loi vot6e q 10 derniare session
dc Ia Legislature, pourvoyant d "P6ta.
basement dun institnt industriel ct
college pour p6dncation des enfants
blanca de 10 Louisiana dams les arts ct
les sciences, ct dams lequel ces enfants
p0urront acqu6rir une education aca-
d6mique ct litt6raire complete,o aipsi
qn'une connaissance des industries
pratiques dn steele.
C'est an milieu des piDieres du nord
de 10 Louisiana que Went d'stre con.
struite Ia n~0uvelle maison dedication.
: Huston, petite vile qui est devepue
M centre d'enseignement. C'est un
beau batiment en- briques, contenant
hnit chambres d'6tudes, un laboratoire
dc chimie, n bibliothsque, une sale
dc reunion, etc. II s'y trouve aussi nm
waste ateiier, pourvu d'outils, dams le.
quel les eleves %apprennent un meter.
Les lilies y sont admises depuis
rage dc donze D ct les garcons de.
puts quatorze D La discipline est
stricte. LIE college appartient d p6tat
ct Fenseignement est gratuit. Chaoue
eleve pale, pour Ia session de nanf|
mois, $5, destin6s q couvrir le cont des
materiaux fOnrnis, etc. La pension
coate de Do . $40 par mois ct le colr
6Aa 1ivraa dSnnnl L., r.-. |
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-05
LIE COURIER DIES oPELoUsAs

L,Abonuement sera de $2.O0 par an pay
able d'avance, GU g. o dams le courant de Tan,
nee.
Los Avis Sc paieront cinquante cents par
carr6 pour Ia premiere insertion ct vingt cling
cents par Care pour chaque insertion subse-
quente. Dix lignes on moins constitueront un
oarr6.
Les avis qui seront envoyes pour etre publies
serOnt inseres en- FEhneais ct en- Anglais Ia
moins quiz men soitSautrement Ordonne) JUS
qua ce que p6diteur JUICE q propos dc les dis
continuer.
Les candidats aux faveursaublique devront
payer quinze piastres d'avance, sill veulent Sc
faire announcer.
Les necrologes, les lettres de remerciment,
les reclames, les communications dun genre
personnel, ETC., SO paieront au taux des avis.
Les articles dune nature personnelle (quand
t~outefois lis serOnt admissibles) sc paieront
vingt cents Ia ligne ct d'avance.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-05

Dimmenses magasins de depot Sc
ront constructs au village de
Gueydan. ie terminus de Ia branche de
chemin de fer Midland, par des finan-
ciers dc Ia vile. Les rails sont possess
jusqu'au bayou Queue Tortue sur le
chemin Deuf. Messrs. Ellis, Matthews
g. Blake sont d batir un magasin de de.
pot de 40xl00 pieds de longueur.-M6-
ridional, Abt6ville.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-05

L'ex-imp6ratrice Charlotte, qui a
pave, de la perte de ga raison ct de son
mari, les beau r6ves don't ellie Sc ber-
Gait sur la reconstruction dun empire
latin sur lie continent AMERICAN, Sc
meurt tranquillement dams son chateau
de Bo%ucroute, pres de Bruxelles. Ellie
nourrit toujours une haine sauvag.
pour ses freres.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-05

Nous appelons l%'attention de tous les
votants de la paroisse a l'avis de PAS
sesseur Swords, qui commencera lundi
proclaim a faire un nouvel enregistre-
meDt pour la paroisse St. Landry. 81
vous voulez voter a la procbaine cleo
ton il faut done vous faire enregistrer
de nonVeau.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-05

L'exp6dition Peary d la recherche du
pole nord est revenue samedi a St.
Jean de Terreneuve sans avoir rien &C
compli d'important. Les Eommes ont
beaucoup souftert ct le lieutenant est
tres decourag6 de l'echec complet quill
A submi,
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-05

Mr.. J. K. Fowler, secretary and treasurer of
the Corinne Mill, Canal and Stock Co., of Co
rinne, Utah, in speaking of Chambcrlain's Cough
Remedy. says: II consider it the best fin the
market. I have used many kinds, but find
Chamberlain's the most prompt and effeetual in
giving relief. and now keep no other in my
home: When troubled with a cough or cold
give this remedy a trial, and we assure you
that you will be more than pleased with the re-
suit For sale by I. E. shute, M. D., Druggist,
and J.. Lassalle.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-05

81 votre enfant est ddlicat, ch6tif, ir,
ritable, sill "a les yeux malades GU des
olceres sur la tete, la figure ou le corps,
donnez- lui la SaIsepareille d'Ayer pour
purifier son sang. Et vous devriez
commencer tout de suite de lui donner
cette medicine. 4
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-05

Jas; Il. Houston, Jr, q un assortment
tentees, articles de toilette, etc, et+tou-
tes prescriptions sont prepares par un
droguiste experiments, M. T. B. Hop
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-05
FOR SALE,

One 5 horse power portable return tubular
bol,er on wheels, and one l6 horse power en-
makes: Will be sold cheap. Still left, a fine
lot OF Catalpa posts, cheap, Also one OF two
brood mares and colts by Bolon and Ethan
aien. Apply to JOHN NJ. WARE,
Jy2uNu ShutestOD, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-05

Printers in need of a good newspape
press can get one at a bargain by ap-
plying at this office soon. r. Hoe s.
20. make will print an S-column folio ::
Is In fine condition can be seen in oper,
alton and will be sold at half original
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-05
CURED!

| want every Stuttcrer III the United States
to write me at once. I can cure the worst ease
i'll a short tina, was once the most iuVttcratc
sufferer in the land; I know the trouble and
can relieve you %! it. / refer all Sufferers to
Doctor W. Is. Sanford, Doctor c.. q. Buiord,
Memphis. Tenn. Get your family physician to
write them. or get your lawyer 10 write Judge
j. w. Buchanan. Memphis Tenn. | have a
tering and all nervous troubles. | board all
my patients cheaply; when YOU write send
stamp for reply. cure by mail if desired.
Respectfully.
G. W. RANDOLPH
Care of 5tutt cring 1n1irlnary, Memphis. Tenn.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-05

There passed through here on Mon
day five deaf and dumb children coming
from O%pelousas on their way to the Deaf
and Dumb Institute, at Baton Rouge
Lafayette Advertiser, Sept. 90.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-05

Fiez.vous done au noms: deux files
Ladouceur vont 6tre jugees a Mon
tr6al pour avoir tue un enfant nou-
veau-n6.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-05

81 vous desirez vendre on acheter
quelque chose aDnoncez dams le CoUR-
RIER
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-05

Les p%ersonnes Ell retard pour lie pale
ment de leurs subscriptions au CoUR-
RIER, sont instrument prizes de regleI
Parri6re.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-05

Parties visiting New Orleans should
bear in mind that first class hotel ac-
c~ommodations can be had at Dene-
chaud Hotel. corner Carondelet and
PerdldO streets, at moderate prices,
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-05

Cha1nberlain'e Eye and Skin ointna5nt
Is ~unequallel for Eczema, letter, Salt
Rheum, scald Head, Sore Nipple, Chapped
Hands, Itching Piles, Burns, Frost Bites,
ChronicS Sore Eyes and Gramt!ated Eye Lids.
For sale by druggists at % cents per box.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-05

1t you have to make final proof for
your homestead, call on Maj. B. Bloom
field, United States Commissioner.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-05

81 vous voulez faire entrer une terIe,
ad~ressez-vous q M. Ben Bloomfield,
commissaire des Etats-Unis q Opelou-
sas.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-05

1nserez vOs annonces dams les colon
mes du COURIER 81 vous vouleZ aug
menter vOs affaires.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-05

Baae2zzftSS Proceedings of political meet
49, , thgnks obituary n4 u notices, cards Of
advertisements, and must be paid for 1pnnenuas
Interested will please bear this In mind. "i''es
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-05

Are you a subscriber to the C0UR1ER
1t not, why not?
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-05

Read your home newspaper and-pav
for it. s'
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-05

HoO oLC dttstlh
that did not readily yield to this
remedy. My wife had been, previ-
GUS to u marriage, an invalid for
years. She had a prejudice against
cathartics, but as soon as she began
to use Ayers Pills her health was
restored"
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-05
&C HORSE OWNERS

For putting ii horse in 81 fine healthy CON
dition try DR.. CadE's Condition Powders
They one up the system, sd digestion, cure
loss of appetite, relieve constipation, correct
kidney disorders ana destroy worn. giving
new lie TO an old or ovor-vorkcd horse. %
cents per package. i'ot sale by druggists,
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-05
Good Service Prompt Returns,
COLUMBIA
MILL,
NEW YORK.
NEW YORK.

The undersigned call the
attention Of planters and
factors to the above mill
which is among the largest
and best equipped Of its
kind in the United States;
soliciting for it a share of
patronage.
RICE MILLED ONLY ON TOLL.
If desired will make lib
eral cash advances immedi-
ately on receipt Of goods.
Shipments should be
made in strong bags apd
marked plainly so as to be
easily identified. .
Bags returned or account
ed for.
Sales guaranteed and ac-
counts rendered promptly.
DAN TALMAGE'S SONS.
lis Wall ST., New York.
New Orleans.
July 6-6m
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-05
AVER
ID d Cathartic Pills
Medal and Diploma at Worlds Fair.
10 Restore Strength. take Ayers Sarsapari!a,
NOTICE.

OFFICE ST. LANDRY HoMEsT'D & IoANAss'N.,,
Opelousas, Sept. 16, 1894.
rms Association has opened a new Series
IL, The great advantages already reaped bv
the shareholders and the public should induce
many to avail themselves Of the present oppor-
UNITY TO become members. The laying aside
VI an insignificant sum weekly will secure you
a good home. Shares to be applied for at the
Office i'll Bank Building, up stairs. Weekly nav.
ments are only twenty-five cents per share.
i. D. ESTILETTE,
Sept. %, 1894. Presiden+
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1895-10-10
OCALA HOUSE DEEDS,

J.E. Hartridge, assistant gen
eral counsel for the Southern Tx
press Company and Plant System,
executed a deed to the Ocala
House property today. The deed
was made direct to H. B. Plant.
G. T. Maughs, the Southern Ex-
press agent, is manager of the
property.
Mr.. Mitchell will continue in
charge of the hotel for the present.
There will be no change in the op-
Grafton of the hotel.
AS to the report that Mr.. Plant
will buy the geological park
grounds, it is only rumor so far.
If he needs it, he will buy it, that's s
all.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1895-10-10
1t viii Be Fifteen Per Cent, and IS
to Be Paid During This
Month,
THOUSANDS FOR OCALA

The STAR man in his rounds for
news this morning dropped into
the First National Bank to see
what he could learn.
Mr. Stapylton, the obliging re-
ceiver, gave him some very en-
couraging news.
He said they were now busy
making out checks for all accounts
that had been proven up to date,
and as soon as finished he would
send the checks on to Comptroller
Eckles at Washington, and as
quick as he could sign and return
them notice would be given for de.
rositols who had proven their &C
counts to come forward and re-
ceive checks on the United States
treasury for the Is per cent of
their deposits
Mr. StapYlton is to be congratu-
lated UPON his management of the
tangled affairs Of this bank.
.Fe said that this dividend would
>5e declared very certainly
during this month.
This will be the first of a series
Of dividends to be declared, and
great hope is felt that most, if not
all, of the deposits will eventually
be paid.
This means great deal for our
town and county. The amount
paid will probably aggregate S4o,-
900, or possibly little less, as
some =, of the claims are not yet
proven.
In>Ocala's present condition this
amount of money will help wor-
derfully to enliven business and
help out those who are in a tight
place.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1895-10-10

For Sale.-A nice young mich
cow, half Jersey, with calf two and
one half months old, cheap for
cash. Apply at this office.