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Frederick citizen., 1895-02-22
An Old Document.

Mr.. Thomas B. Preston, of Wegerton,
possesses the original documentary
deed of the transfer of Harper's Ferry,
then known as Dear Bough," 10
X 'bert Harper in 1857, by Horatio
Sharp, chief Governor of the province
of Maryland. The consideration was
ten pence sterling in gold or silver, TO
be paid upon the Feast of Assumption
and Of st. Mlchael's, at the city of ST.
Mary's. 1t is said to be in an excel
lent state of preservation.
Frederick citizen., 1895-02-22

REPUBLICAN newspapers are full of
reports from alleged financiers, no
names being given, to the effect, that
President Cleveland might have done
better than to pay 81 per cent. interest
on government bonds, and that it was
not necessary to have paid of a cent
more interest on coin" bonds than on
gold bonds. Some of these fake" fl
nanciers and bankers could have aided
the situation materially by coming out
from behind ambuscade aud taking
some of these bonds for less than 81 per
cent. interest for ''coin" or three for
gold. Last week was the time to talk.
not now.
Frederick citizen., 1895-02-22

LATEST news from Manchooria
makes a boast that the Chinese have
three times a many troops in the field
as the japanese" That probably ae-
counts for the fact that several Of them
have been hurt before they could get
out of the way of the plucky JapS.
Frederick citizen., 1895-02-22

THAT egg corner up in Minnesota
shows that at last that we'll known do
mestic fowl has come TO realize her
own Importance. In the future, in
stead Of spending her moments eack-
ling and scratching, old Biddy will be
laying deep, dark plans 10 keep up
high market for her product.
Frederick citizen., 1895-02-22

PEOPLE who don't feel rich enough
TO make a European trip can read all
about the perils OF those who cross the
''pond" and can 20 on viewing some of
the beauties of their own land.
Frederick citizen., 1895-02-22
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY -. lSs5.

THE Dallas Nocs says that it Is -
cold down in Texas that they pro
nounee blizzarl a. if it had a dozen
rs in It.
Frederick citizen., 1895-02-22
ST. 90 PER YEAR.

Henceforth (after August Srd, lSsi), the price
OF the CITIZEN will be ONE DOLLAR Isl 90
per year. Srietiv in ddUdnce. All persons de-
string to become Subscribers snouiu send their
smes in at once, so as MOTTO loseA single issue
Single copies Of the 'CIrIzEN" two ~ cents
Frederick citizen., 1895-02-22

You will do US great favor by sending US
the names OF parties who are not taxing the
~CTrIzsN.r and whom you think would APP.
preclate a sample copy.
Frederick citizen., 1895-02-22

Communications on interesting subjects
ways desired. sign name In full. not for pub
licauon, out commence. Write only on one
side OF paper
Frederick citizen., 1895-02-22
OBITUARY
Some of Those Who Have Fallen
Before the Silent Reaper.
BEAUFELTER.


Mrs. Margaret Beaufelter, an aged
resident of this city, died at her home
on East Fourth street, last Monday
morning, of general debility, in her
S7th year A number of children aud
grandchildren survive her.
The death of Nj. Jonathan A. Sta
ley, we'll known citizen, occurred
last Friday evening at his home,
Of paralysis of the brain, at the age of
IS years. He was twice married, his
first wife being Miss Elizabeth Staley,
and his second Miss Jane Lambert.
Those who knew the deceased admired
him for his sterling advocacy of right
principles of which he set a worthy
example. Seven children survive him:
Misses Clara, Grace aud Jane Staley,
and Messrs. Fleet, Chas. B., Victor and
Ira Staley His funeral took place on
Sunday afternoon.
ETCHIsoN.
Mr.. Perry B. Etchison, one of the
Oldest citizens of Damascus, Montgom-
cry County, died at his residence in
that place last Sunday, aged 81 years.
a fatal attack of pneumonia did the
bidding of Providence and took his
kindly spirit to another shore. He was
at one time an inspector of tobacco,
and was well and favoiably known in
this city He was always a strong
Democrat and his opinions on all SUBJ
jects were respected by his friends. His
funeral took place on Tuesday
MAXEL.
Lieut.. Samuel j. Maxel, formerly of
Emnitshurg. this county. died ut his
home, near little Georgetown, w. Va,
recently, from apoplexy. Information
Of his sad death reached his friends in
his former place of residence, and geu-
eral surprise and regret We're at once
manifested. He was highly respect
ed member of the community and had
wide acquaintanceship in this and
other States. During the war he served
under General Cole, 'and was one of
the first memhers of Company C, Coles
Maryland Cavalry. He was !, niemher
of Arthur Post, No. 4, G. A. r., of Em-
mltsburg.
Frederick citizen., 1895-02-22

What b u sAas D lsl.ek, vhits ana
Nd (rsadD - sswt TIM CrrxU.
Frederick citizen., 1895-02-22
FREDERICK CITY MARKETS.
A Weekly Price List of Articles
of Commerce, Revised and Cor.
rected Just Before Going
to Press.
WHEAT, FLOUR, CORN, RYE, sc.

This schedule of prices revised aud
corrected each week by Mr.. James H.
Gambril.
Frederick citizen., 1895-02-22

DeyOa rsads LEO. rsad the crr1xzx
Frederick citizen., 1895-02-22
GENERAL COUNTRY PRODUCE

Corrected for the CITIZEN every week
by Mr.. w. H. Kline, No. 81 N. Market
street.
Frederick citizen., 1895-02-22

@4iu Ntltti pioNuCAioie oI the farmer
was reduced to minimum and the
price steadily declined until il reached
the lowest point for years-in the neigh
borhood Of 80 cents per bushel. But
even at that price the percentage is
only a small amount less than when
the price was S1.0O and over. The pur-
chasing value of a dollar is far greater
than ever before, due in great meas
ure to the application of the new tariff
bill TO the needs of the situation.
Farmers should realize that it is i'm
possible to compete with the large
prairie farms in the West, where steam
su pplants the work of horses and thou
sands of acres are titled as easily. al a
proportionately less expense, than so
many hundreds in the East. 1t is like
manufacturing goods by hand against
machinery-the latter has so per cent.
advantage both as to output and cost
of production. These and many other
things tend to keep wheat at the pres
ent prices to the exclusion of good re-
suits from legislation. Ifany increase
in value or benefit in other ways can
come to the relief of the farmer, it
must be looked for from the present
tariff law, or one embodying its essen.
tial characteristics. We may safely
add that only by Democratic Congress
sustained by Democratic President,
could such measure receive the action
necessary to its adoption.
Notwithstanding the many false
The Opelousas courier., 1895-01-26
Washington Letter.
rom our Regular Correspondent.

From our Regular Correspondent.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 81, 1894.
There has been no apparent change as
to the outlook for financial legislation
during the past week. Efforts to reach
an agreement on some bill that can be
passed are still being made, but pros
poets are not encouraging.
Representative-elect Fitzgerald, of
Mass. was probably the first man to
ask President Cleveland the direct
question: "Will there be an extra ses-
sion OF Congress-" Anyway he is the
first man who has asked the question
and made known the Presidents reply
thereto, which was as follows: Il have
not yet made up my mind. Ii nothing
is done at this session of Congress, and
it, I shall not hesitate to convene Con-
gress again, without regard to any
party feeling and unintluenced by any
consideration save that of the public
good" Mr.. Fitzgerald then said to the
President: But suppose that the re-
publicans undertake to pass IL tariff bill
and send it to you to sign" To which
Mr., Cleveland answered 81 cannot be
responsible for what they do. There
are questions to he settled, and it is the
duty of Congress to legislate upon them
in it's own way. If the new Congress is
convened, my responsibility will begin
when a measure that has passed both
Houses is sent to nie for action"
The Naval appropriation bill, which
has been reported to the House, carries,
in accordance with Secretary Herbert's
recommendations $12, 900, 900 for the
construction of three coast-line battle
ships; also provision for the construc-
ton of twelve torpedo boats of from
100 to 300 tons each. The bill provides
that one of the battle-ships and three
of the torpedo boats shall be built upon
the Pacific Coast OF iu adjacent waters,
if it can be done at a fair cost abol-
ishes speed premiums, and says that
one OF the battle-sbips shall be named
Kearsarge. When the proposition to
build these battle-ships was first made
many Congressman were disposed to
oppose it on account Of the slim condi-
ton of the Treasury, but upon con
sideration of the fact that the largest
part of the money for them will be paid
for labor, thus giving needed employ
ment to many, the most of them have
withdrawn their opposition, and it is
now regarded as certain that the bill
will go through practically as reported.
Speaker Crisp, who has not been well
recently, has by advice Of his physi-
clans gone away for a few days rest.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-01-26
Communicated.

Communicated.
In commenting upon the Sylvester
Abshire case, the Rayne Tribune says:
"Up to the hour of going to press, the
judge has not passed sentence on the ac-
cused, but it is the general wish of the
people that the execution be made pub
lie"
Our friend of the Tribune forgets that
the judge has absolutely nothing to do
with the manner of execution Of the
convict, and that the law prohibits pub
lie executions, limiting the number Of
spectators at such an event.
Again, the same journal says:
THE attorneys for accused contem-
plate taking an appeal, but to us it
Gems useless, because all testimony
went to prove that the case was murder
of the most cowardly kind"
Did it never occur to the Tribune that
the guilt or innocence of an accused is a
matter Of no consequence to the Su-
preme Court that they pass Oh ques-
tions OF law alone as reserved by bills
of exceptions The deepest dyed crimi-
nal will get relief from the Supreme
Court il there was any error of law in
the ruling of the lower court. Leaders
of public opinion should not forget such
facts, for TO omit stating them might
lead the public to throw blame where
it does not belong. X.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-01-26
Personal,

j.. l.. Cain, Of Eunice, was in town on
Monday.
Miss Maude DuRoy is spending some
time in New Orleans.
N. c. Devilliers, of Notleyville, was on
our streets on Wednesday.
Joseph Frozard, of Frozard P. O.. Wis
ited Opelousas OH Wednesday.
Hon. c. G. Duson, of Eunice, was in
town the early part of the week.
Mrs. 2. Alexis Sandoz left last Sunday
ior a short visit to relatives in New Or
NJ s. +. J. Lefebvre took the moor
tralA Monday to visit friends in New
Capt. Gibbons, of Washington, was
again talking lumber on our streets last
Wednesday.
Miss Beulah Young, OF Dubnisson, a
student at the 0. F. L., left for her home
on Sunday for IL short visit.
Mrs. +. A. Voneye, of Lafayette, paid
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Cliff
ford, Il brief visit on Tuesday.
Capt. J.J. Thompson, of GinvilIe, n
OF st. Landry's most popular citizens,
CAV us a pleasant visit on Wednesday.
Judge Wm,. Hall. of Marksville, spent
several days in town this week and on
Wednesday favored us with a brief call.
Judge Perrault, District Attorney Du-
bulsson and Messrs. X. Baillio and E. P.
veazle returned from Crowley last Sun
day.
c. W. DuRoy, Esq, after a three
weeks soJourn at Crowley, in attend
ance on the District Court, returned
home on Friday of last week.
Editor w. A. Flynn, of the Post, and
L. 5. Adams, Jr., one of Washington's
Wlde-awake young business men, gave
our office an agreeable visit Thursday
evening.
Prof. Z. w McLendon made a brief
visit to Henry. Vermilion parish, and
returned on Tuesday. We regret to
learn that he will soon leave Opelousas
permanently.
MIR. Alex. V. Richard, one of the best
citizens OF the neighborhood of Sunset
and one of our oldest and most punctual
subscribers. gave us an appreciated call
on Wednesday.
On Wednesday II saDctum was grac-
ed with the presence Of two winsome
young ladies in the persous OF Miss
Trust Foster. of PIaisance, and Miss
Lula May benson, of our town. Come
again, young ladies.
A. Dimmick, Esq, took the evening
train Tuesday, to attend the meeting of
the State Agricultural Society which
was in session at Natchitoches on the
23d, Gath aud 25th inst. Mr.. Dimmick
is one of the Vice-Presidents of the So
ciety and one of its most Jealous and in
telligent members.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-01-26
The Jackson Plan,

we give in full in another column
tne plan adopted at the recent conven.
eloh OF cotton growers at Jackson. Miss.
o reducing the production of cotton
aha can q nothing better for the nres,
emf than to quote as follows from one of
our pest Louisiana exchanges:
Ine farmers of this parish should all
consider the plan mapped ont hv the
convention to reduce the acre.
age OF cotton this year. Leading planfe
efs should take the proper preliminary
Steps to ascertain the sentiment n
,Morehouse farmers and business man
VINO furnish supplies to make cotton
anu who are in consequence of that fact
'ee,lglble to membership in tile Cotton
growers Protective Association. If o.
ours TO us that there is no need of areu-
ment to convince any cotton producer
that there must be a change in our sys-
tenn OF farming. He knows that finan-
Ga ruin has resulted from the au-cot-
ton SYSTEM in the South. Less of that
product must be made and more of the
1000 products raised instead. Intelli-
gent cooperation to that end among the
great army of cotton raisers in the
southern States can accomplish the re-
suits which tho jackson convention
hoped and planned for. Let our farm
ers consider the plan, think it over and
give 1t a trial.-Bastrop Appeal.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-01-26
The Shreveport Convention.
Monroe Bulletin.

Monroe Bulletin.
On Tuesday, the 18th, Il representa-
tive body Of men met in Shreveport to
consider the condition Of the cotton
raisers. They reached substantially the
same conclusions as the Jackson con-
vention-that the proper remedy for
the present crisis is the reduction of
the cotton acreage 25 per cent, and to
that end they urge the farmers to join
the Cotton Growers Protective Asso-
citation, which requires a pledge from
eighty per cent OF the cotton planters
before it is binding. They also recon-
mend that our farmers raise plenty OF
corn, oats, hay, peas, hogs. potatoes,
cattle and mules. They joined the
jackson convention in ~denouncing
future gambling and went one step ID
advance Of the jackson meeting by
declaring that the decentralization OF
silver and q financial system inadequate
to the demands Of trade and commerce
are largely responsible for the farmers
distress.
We most heartily commend the work
Of this convention. 1t will DO great
good.
But, at last, each farmer must act
for himself, and we protest that it will
be supreme folly for any farmer TO
shape his course in this matter by what
others do. Whether ten per cent or
eighty per cent agree to it or not, 1t Is
the mart of wisdom for every farmer,
sineiy and individually, to quit planting
SO much cotton and to commence living
of home. Let each man form IL pro-
tective association for himself.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-01-26
The Right Kind of Talk.


Adrummer for a printing honse in a
certain city solicited some job work
from Mr.: B. Willer, one Of our m ea.
the order. although Mr.. Willer wanted
some work done at the time, Mr.. Will
Ter said that he preferred patronlzlng
home industry and would give his work
to this office, because those connected
with the Democrat-Journal spent their
money here and deserved patronage.
Mr.. Willer in this affair showed the
spirit Of an enterprising and public
spirited man. ene who is wiling lag.a to
Those connected with our office
spend $1,000 or $1,000 in the place yearly,
and for that reason alone. it there were
no other, they are entitled To more
recognition than they got; The paper
ia expected to work for the town, but
some Of those most interested do not
think our services are worthy OF
ecognition.-Democ journal.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-01-26
General Notes.

The Supreme Court has by a recent
decision ordered the removal from Of
fee of Sheriff Clifton Cannon, of Avoy-
Giles.
Telegraph lines throughout the world
aggregate 1909, 1913 miles; of these
America has more than half, 548,822
miles; Europe. 382 1887; Asia. 67,S75
Australasia, 47,S12, and Africa, 21,6S7
miles.
The government of the richest coun-
try on earth hard up for ready money,
keeping house on tick, contracting
debts, o%utrunning the constable! The
spectacle is ridiculous. 1t is mortify-
ing.-Hartford Courant.
1t seems to he the general impression
that the Irish language is a dead one.
This is by n means true. There are in
Ireland to-day $4,000 persons who speak
no other tongue, and $50, 900 who speak
both English and Irish.
The naval appropriation bill, which
provides for the construction of three
torpedo boats, and also containing
$780, 900 for the Algiers dry dock. has
been favorably reported to the House.
The people without distinction of
party, are rising against machine poll
ticians and ballot box stufiing. 1t is in
the air and as sure as the sun shines
Louisianians will put an end to the
regime Of dishonesty and fraud in
elections. Our people will not raise a
generation Of thieves and perjurers, no
matter what the cost of pulling down
the frauds.-Monroe Bulletin.
AdolplI Sutro, the new mayor of San
Francisco, is a millionaire aud a Popu-
list. Tom johnson, the famous single
tax champion of Ohio, is a millionaire.
Senators Jones and Stewart, both
ardent Populists, are multi millionalres
So you see that none of our political
parties are free from those misfortunes
of society, vastly rich men.-Monroe
Bulletin.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-01-26

Clara Garrigues to Leon Wolff, 30 ar
penis improved, between O%pelousas and
Washington, for $3336.58 cash.
Augusta D0ucet to Sam Haas, 140 ar
penis improved in Grand Prairie, for
$500 cash.
improved in st. Landry, 500 cash.
Louis H Young to d Guillory, so ar
penis improved in Anse B%ourbeuse, for
$3.50 cash.
Jos. Young and Louis Young, ex-
change Of land in Anse Bourbeuse.
ID Cleophas Courville to DR.. w II Ray,
one arpent improved in Faquetaique,
for $500 cash.
81 S Government to Savola Gournay,
100 acres and 78l100 in St. Landry.
Homestead.
C6lestin Ch6nier to Ovignac Dor6, 40
arpcnts improved in Petit Bots. Retro
ccssiOn.
Sam Haas to Aug. Doucet, 40 arpents
improved in Grand Prairie, for $3.50.
Leon Wolff.to AID. D6jean, 30 arpents
improved between Opelousas and
Washington, for $685.. So credit.
w c Perrault to w l. Gil, rs arpents
wood land on Bayou Teche, for $3.50.
w C Perrault to w l. Gil, II arpents
on Bayou Tecbe, for $40 credit.
w e Perrault to w l. Gil, Sc arpents
wood land 8 miles from Opelousas, for
$500 credit.
w Perrault to w l. Gil, a half in
terest in a lot with improvements in
O%pelousas IN Court street. for 800.
w c Perrault to w L Gil, 442 acres
and 42I100 improved on Bayou Courta-
bleau, for $2765.1 Is.
w C Perrault to w L Gil, a lot with
improvements in Opelousas. for $1105.
N 0 Pacific r r Co. to Robt. H Ma
son and C w Hopkins, $500 acres and
S7l100 in To, S R 1 w, for $2876. 08 cash.
Lucien 0 Bourgeois to Liiliah M Bou-
dreau, dation en- Placement, 8 acres inn
proved at %Plaquemine Point and nova
bles, for 1891.
A A Lavergne to Simeon Ardoin, so
'arpents improved in Old Grand Prairie,
for $3.50 cash.
E M Boagni to Aleck Burleigh, 40
acres improved and 5Ol100 in Coulee
Croche, for $331.40 cash.
Geo. Randall to VIM. Randall, 100
acres improved in Pine Prairie, for
1876 credit.
Simeon Ardoin to A A Lavergne, so
arpents improved in Old Grand Prairie,
for $3.50 credit.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-01-26

Palas karias, an Arab, was set upon
oy q gang OF negroes in Leblanc's store,
on me outskirts OF town, last Tuesday
dreadfully used up and is in a critical
condition from the effects of the beat
ing he received at the hands of the
crowd with hoe handles, names, &c.
The following parties were arrested,
accused OF the assault, viz: Jack Bia-
gas, Onez. Biagas, Jules Carriere and
The Opelousas courier., 1895-01-26
NOTICE OF FINAL IVA rAHIEAU.
ESTATE OF FELIX GUILLORY.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
ST. LANDRY. No. 5O42.
ESTATE OF

Whereas, Donat Guillory, Of the parish Of
Acadia, administrator of the estate of Felix
Gnillory, deceased, has filed a final tableau of
classification Of debts and distribution Of
funds OF said estate, accompanied by his petit
ton praying for the homologation Of the same;
And, whereas, the prayer of said petition has
been granted by an order of court hearing date
Jan. as, 1895. i
Now,t therefore, notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to mako opposition to said
tableau, to file same in writing, in my Office in
ed by law, why the said tabIeau should not be
hOmologated and confirmed.
CHARLES NJ. THOMPSON,
Jan. 26, 1895. 1t Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-01-26
MARRIED:

CULLOM-ROGERs-At the residence of
Judge E. North Cullom, in Opelousas, on Wed
nesday, Jan. %, 1896, at 8 p. H., Mr.. William NJ.
Cullom, Of Opelousas, to Miss Florence Rogers,
Of Alexandria.
The groom is the second son Of our worthy
townsman, Judge Cullom. He is a worthy
young man, held in high esteem by our people.
The COURIER extends its heartiest congratula-
ton to the happy couple, wishing them long
years of happiness and prosperity.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-01-26
NO.l9.
JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENTs,
F,S SALE.
d. ROOS & SON VS.. MARTIN F. DUPRE.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
No, 15466.

By virtue of an order of seizure and sale Is.
ssued out OF the Honorable the Eleventh Jul
dlclal District Court of the State OF Louisiana.
in and for the Parish of st. Landry, in the
above entitled and numbered suit, and to me-
directed, | have seized and will proceed to sell
at public auction, to the last and highest bid
der, at the principal front door of tho Court
house OF the Parish OF st. Landry, in the town
Of Opelousas, ON
Saturday, February ., 1898,
at II o'clock a. M, the following described pro-
perty, to-wit:
A certain tract of land, with all the buildings
and improvements thereon, situated in Prairie
Ronde, Plaisance, aud containing 200 two hun
dred) arpents, more or less, bounded on the
north by estate of Cl6ophas Comeau and Ho-
mer F. Dupre, south by AZenOr Durio, east by
Valsin d. Ledoux and west by Homer F. DnprG.
Terms.-To be sold ON a credit Of twelve
months, the purchaser being required to fur
nish good and sufficient joint security and spe-
cial mortgage on the property sold, bearing in
teresr from the day OF adjudication at the ratio
or eight per cent per annum, and to pay in cash
out of the price of the adjudication the amount
due for printing, the Sheriff's and Clerks fees,
as we'll as the State and Parish taxes, amount
ing to about ninety-tive dollars.
T. 8. FONTENOT,
Sheriff Parish st. Landry.
January 26, 1895. st
The Opelousas courier., 1895-01-26
NOTICE /!

LANE OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, LA.,l
January 2, 1895.
Notice is hereby given that the following.
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support OF his claim. and
that said proof will be made before the Clerk
of the District Court, at Opelousas, on Feb
ruary, 18th, 1895, viz:
JOHN L.. STEWART,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1901 for the
southwest / of northwest l, sect. II. EA nf N Ell
and 8 WI OF N Ell Sec. Is, township 2. s II l east
La. Mer.
He names the following witnesses to prove
of, said land, viz:
JOS. B. slngletary, Robt. C. Chaddeck. Tur-
key Creek P. o., La, Abel j. Siddeth, Opelou-
sas, La, Louis Devllle, ST., Turkey Creek p. O.,
La.
G. Med. BRUMBY,
Jan. S, 1895. Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-01-26
SALE

Agreeably to a resolution of the Board of
Directors OF the st. Landry Homestead and
to the highest bidder, at its office in the town of
Opelousas, at Z p. M, on MONDAY, February
4, 1895, the property owned by Jos. E. Estorge
The terms and conditions will be made known
at the time Of the sale.
G. BAILEY,
OpelOusas, Jan. 26, 1895. Secretary.