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The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

At the annual meeting of the Grand
Lodge of the knights of Honor Of the
State Of Louisiana, held in New Or
leans this week, our esteemed confrere,
Linden E. Bentley, editor of the Don
aldsonville Chief, was elected Grand
Dictator, al honor we'll bestowed. Mr..
B. F. Anderson represented Opelousas
Lodge No. 3497 on this occasion.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16
NOTICE.

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS
January 1G, 1896.
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 Charles
M. Thompson, Clerk Of District Court. at Ope-
lousas, La, on Tuesday, March 5th, 1896, VIZ:
OSCAR SAVOIE.
who made Homestead Entry No. l4257, for the
n WI Section Is, Township 8, south range 3 r..
Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
MS ~cOntlnuOusr residence upon and cultivation
OF. said land, viz: Adelma Guidry, Alc6e P0-
thier, Linyal Domingeaux and w. G Miller, all
OF Sunset P. o.
G. Med. BRUMBY,
January 19-6t. Register
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

Ainll line Of pure freA drugs. fancy
ss1lcies. and q complete assortment of
Imported liquors for medicinal purposes
NV painters materials, wall paper,
stcp cheaper than anywhere else at DR..
Wm. ID. ThOmpsOn's.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

The March number Of Home and Coun-
try, New York, Corporal James Tanner.
editor, has an exceliently executed and
appropriate TO the season fro~ntispiece,
entitled. "In Blnstery Weather" Be-
sides this, other illustrations are numer-
Gus, and not the least attractive are
those from bird Land. Published by Jos.
w. Kay, So East 10th Street, New York.
Subscription $3.50 per annum.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

Mr.. Octave C. Bodemuller, formerly
of OpelOusas, and Miss Daisy Nlcnoli, OF
Nav Orleans. were married at the resi-
dence Of the brides mother, 1918 Felicity
street. last Thursday, March "A. We
acknowledge receipt of an invitation to
attend and wish the young couple much
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

An opportunity to make a fine invest
ment-Or two of them-is offered by DR..
r. NJ. Littell, whose large q opera
house can be had at a bargain and who
also offers a half interest in the eligible
business property adjoining said opera
house. This property is situated 10 the
centre Of town and is and will always
be very desirable. See notice in aDoth-
ar eninmn.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

We have received the second number
of the Times, q neat weekly paper re-
Gently established IN Donaldsonville.
and cheerfully respond to its request to
exchange. The Times is ably edited by
Mr.. r. McCulloh. for the Times Publish
ing Co, and Mr.. Jas. Won Lotten, an ex-
ceIlent printer, ia its publisher. 1t is
Democratic. and the subscription price
ia 81 90 wear.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

Eloi Mou.on, Il highly respected citi-
zen Of Lafayette parish. died ON March
I'd. aged so years. Mrs. Edmond Mou-
ton, Of the same parish, mother Of Judge
j. q. Mouton, of St. Martin, died the
night before, aged 70 years. She was a
sitter of Cornelius VOORHEES,, who sat on
the Supreme Court bench many years
3 and was born in the parish OF Avoy-
elias in 1914
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16
NOTICE OF FINAL TABLEAU.
ESTATE OF SEVILLE CARRIERE.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
ST. LANDRY. No. 6O7l.

whereas. Justine Bertineau. of the parish of
st: Landry, testamentary executrix OF the es-
tafe OF Seville Carriere, deceased, has fled q
tlement OF said estate. accompanied By her
same;
And, whereas, the prayer of said petition has
been granted by an order OF court hearing date
Feb. 25, 1895.
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to all
tableau. to file same in writing, in my Office in
the town OF Opelousas, within the time reUuir-
ed by law, why the said tableau should nOf he
hOmOl0gated and confirmed.
CHARLES NJ. THOMPSON.
March 2, 1895. ct CLARK
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

MI, .l'olers ~ need of a good Newspaper
s sls can gst one at a bargain BY APP
E5'ak " this Office s00n. r. Hoe &
~ Iake; will print an 8-column folio
Mn NM W. condition ; can be seen ia Oper-
49, 49, and Will be sold at half original
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16
NOTICE.

OFFICE ST. LANDRY HoNEsT'D & LOAN ASSN
Opelousas. March 8. 1895.
An election for eleven directors Of the St.
Landry Homestead g. Loan Association will he
held at the Office of the Association on Monday.
the 18th March. 1895, under the supervision OF
Messrs 1. e. Shute, j. j. Thompson and NJ.
Vilaseca. The election to be by ballot and to
commence at 1880 O'Clock p. m. and to close at Q
o'clock p. m. E. D. ESTILETTF,
March 9, 1895. President.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

The annual session of the Louisiana
Press Association will be held at Dom
aldsonville, on Tuesday, April 80. A
telegram from, Donaldsonville states
that the executive committee are ar
ranging plans for an excursion for the
Association to some distant point"
next June or July. Why not have it in
May, at the close Of the annual session J
Would not that season OF the year be
more nieasaut
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

Y. Meyers q Co. have got received
slEo carloads OF the celebrated OWENS
bOkO Wagons, comprising all sizes,
oosh ~ Thimble Skein and Iron Axle,
shlcii they are Offering at unusually low
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

Leave Your orders with Cbas. D.
sS N for the best Pittsburg coal and
ls nre-Wood of various kinds, saw
y y aDy length. The coal will cost
~ enly w cents per barrel, delivered,
sau the wood ID equally cheap.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16
Dissolution of Co-Partnership.

Notice is hereby given that the partnership
OF Bailey & Houston, heretofore existing, has
this day been dissolved by mutual consent.
Opelousas, La, March 8, 1895.
F. E. BAILEY.
J. 81. HOUSTON, JR.
Having purchased the interest of Mr.. r. e.
Bailey in the drug firm Of Bailey & Houston,
the business will be continued by me at the old
stand, corner of Main and Landry streets.
Having secured the services of the wel-lknOwn
and popular druggist, Mr.. w. A. saudoz. the
public can feel confident that all prescriptions
will be properly and carefully compounded.
Prescriptions filed at any time. day or night.
J. FL. HOUSTON, JR.
Opelousas, March 16, 1895.
To my friends and the public:
Act 66 OF 1888 prohibits me from compromising
medicines. I have secured the services Of MI.
W. A. Sandoz for that purpose. I do not I'LL
prescriptions nor do intend to until legally
qualified. ]. H. HOUSTON, JR.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

Assessor Swords is preparing to retire
from public life to engage extensively
in agricultural pursuits-at least, one
would judge SO after taking a look at
the immense market garden which he
has started in the back yard Of his resi-
dence on Main street.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

ii. nsve you tried Plantation Liver
saas IOf habitual constipation They
81 perfectIy splendid and q sure cure.
XXX y cents. Sold by Shute g. Duson,
SSRssoo y g. B; TolsoD, Melville, and
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

Under Act 30 of 1894 the Police Jury
ia authorized to hire out convicts to the
highest bidder and this might prove Q
source of considerable revenue to tbs
Parish.
Why is it not donef
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

Jas. H,Houston, Jr., keeps full line of
drugs and patent medicines, perfumes,
etc. Prescription department under the
special charge of the experienced regis
tered pharmacist, Mr.. w. A. Sandoz.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

Eggs took a sudden tumble this week
and On Thursday sold on 0ur streets at
five cents O dozen. They always go
down in price (and otherwise) during
lent, but we never knew them to be SO
cheap before.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

On Tuesday evening. Joe Williams. a
colored man employed at the VI! MIL,
got his hand terribly lacerated 10 tue
TO by DR.. Thompson.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

John N. Ware, %Shuteston, has Catalpa
fence posts for sale. Apply at Onc if
you want the best and most durable
uOsts ever put upon this market.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

Plantation Arnica Liniment is sure
cure for Rheumatism and all pains.
Sold BY Sbnte e. Dnson, Opel0nsas, CIR.
Tolson, Melville, and Blake g. burke.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

Cbas. D. Stewart sells Pittsburg coal
at ninety cents per barrel, delivered ;
also, ABB, gum and oak, sawed to any
length, At very low rates.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

y. G. "A. Foote'S office at Rosa, this
paiish, was destroyed Ivy fire Monday
niRht. The origin of the fire ia a
nyetsry. Insurance $3.50.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

AT Blocks you can get a fine latest
atyle suit Of clothing at rock bottom
~fgures-f0r men or bOys-just received
md marked down low.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

m sale-A good creole horse and a
/ Az vonne mule, both suitable for farm
sk Apply at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

Our Washington letters are always
pewsy and well written, and the one we
publish to-day is nc exception to the
rnIc r
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

Mr.. David Christie Murray, the we'll
known English writer, is the author Of
the special novelette, entitled why 7
Says Gladys" contained in the March
number Of Tales from Town Topics"
With great felicity of style and refresh
ing wit, Mr.. Murray relates a story of
love that results in marriage and sepa-
ration. Gladys" the heroine, is a
strangely constituted American girl
that maIries a reformed English rake
and brings unhappiness upon herself
through her wi perversity. The story,
which is 10 dialogue, forms a delightful
introduction to q volume that is other
wise made up of the best stories,
sketches, poems and witticisms that
have appeared from time to time 10 the
regular issues Of I0Wn Topics. Town
Topics Publishing Co, 208 Fifth Ave
nue., New York City.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16
NOTICE.
Office st. Landry Homestead and Loan Ass'n.,l

Office st. Landry Homestead and Loan Assn,
Opelousas, March 7. 1895.
The holders of shares in series A are hereby
notified that the Association Is prepared to pay
a portion of said shares to those Offering the
highest premium. Members DESTROYS Of avail
ing themselves of the offer will send in their ap-
plfcations sealed, addressed to the Secretary ut
the Association, until the Sd Monday of March,
1895, when they will be opened. Applications
will be received thereafter at every regular
meeting. The premium must not be less than
ten per centum on the value Of a share, includ-
required to take the same number Of shares In
the last opened series as they surrender in Sc
ries A. z. D.
Presdt. st. Landry Honest. and Loan Assn.
Opelousas, March 9, 1895. tt
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

Dt. IRONS office hours are from 10 u.
n. 10 / b. m. and from 8 p. III. to 6 p. NJ.
0n Saturdays, from s a. III. to 6 p. M.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

ra.alps fence posts, the most durable
..o~n' for sale by John M. Ware,
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

A notice which will interest holders
of shares in series A Of the st. Landry
Homestead and Loan Association will
be found in another column.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

~ II any quantity at factory prices
i Dsl'Bnono's and lemons at III cents a
doznD.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

Pirnbsrg Bros. have just received the
l.tsst novelties for Spring wear. Call
ma iDspect these goods.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

Get yonr cotton seed meal at the st.
Landry Oil Mill and feed it to your
stock. 1t is cheap and nutritious. See
advertisement.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

Call at Bloch's it yon want to buy
ssod shoes at panic prices. Fresh and
nav stock.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

AZ A good cooking stove, almost new
can be had at q bargain on application
ut this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16
FOR SALE.

That large new store building known as the
Clements & Wilson establishment near the rail-
road, suitable for any kind Of business. For
terms, etc., apply to Hon. E. B. Dubulsson.
Opei0usas, March 2, 1895.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

Give your wife a rest. She has enough
worry without sewing on buttons and
mendiDg poorly made pantaloons.
Buy a pair of the Buckskin Brooches
and see the difference. They may wear
# thew do YOU get another pair. SeaP
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

rhora will be services at the Presby-
Ian chnrch tomorrow Sunday at
FM1 b. m.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

For Sale.-A 0ne-horse Jersey wagon
almost % good US new, for $15. Apply
ii thja 06ice.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

4, = Rloch's for a stylish hat at hard
np;ces. Mems, youths and boys.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

A~ Proceedings of political meet
ings, obituary notices. cards of
Z thanks, ETC., will be published a.
advertisements, and must be paid for. Parties
interested will please bear this in mind.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

NJ. w poor back! No exeuse for it
sI fSSs..aon Anti-Pain Porous Plasters
s.ss sape,cum will cure it. Sold and
~ ns satisfactory by Shute & Dn-
r;iisa vpelo9sas. DR.. G.. r. TOlson, Mel
~ sad Blake T. burke. Washington.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

Latest designs in fancy cards, enve-
opes, ETC., just received at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

u.rhat price paid for cotton seed at
y sford T. Hopkins lumber yard.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

n~...,;ntiops flied at all hours at
: fi.s.or;s drugstore, formerly Bailey's.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16
THE TWICE. WEEK REPUBLIC.

SPECIAL OFFER,
Good Only Until March 3lst, 1898.
Send two new subscribers with two dollars
and get one year free.
Send four new subscribers with four dollars
and receive the paper two years without cost.
do yon know a good thing when you zee It'll
A word to the wise Is sufficient"
Address THE REPUBLIC,
At. Inuja Mo
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16
FOR SALE.

For sale on easy terms SIX LOTS in the
town OF Opelonsas. in the rear Of my residence,
Bayou lesson, at $3.50 per lot, except the south
lot, for which I will ask $3.50.
Terlns-One-half cash and balance in one and
two years, with 8 per cent interest from date,
mr9-3m IRIS JOHN N. OGDEN.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16
STRATED

From the undersigned, in Prairie Ronde to
POinte Carencro, about JAN. 90, 1895, . horse
mule about 4 years old, unbr0ke, OF q brownish
color, left eye blind. A suitable reward will be
given for his recovery.
ERAsTE DUPRE.
Prairie Ronde, March 2, 1896. I'm
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

Drugs, medicines, chemicals. patent
medicines. fine cigars, tooth brushes,
combs. &c, at H%ouston's drugstore.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16
FOR SALE OR RENT.

The residence lately occupied by Benjamin F.
Meginley, at the southern extremity Of Court
street, Opel0usas, La.
For price, terms and conditions, apply to
e. D.. ESTILETTE,
President st. Landry Homestead & Loan Assn.
Opelousas, March 7, 1895.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

NoT1cE.-A loan of $1,000 will be of
fered to the shareholders of the st. Lam
dry Homestead and Loan Association
on Monday. March 18th. at their Office
over the st. Landry State Bank, at
z D. %. G.. BAILEY,
March 8. Secretary.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

IL you need q cistern, give your ordel
to Crawford & Hopkins, Opelousas.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16
FOR SALE
Littell's Opera House

Will be sold cheap for cash or on easy terms.
Also, a half interest in the eligible business
property on the corner of Main and Bellevue
streets, formerly belonging to the estate of the
late d. c. Sittig.
Apply to r. Nj. LIrTELL.
Opelousas, March 16, 1896. I'm
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

For Sale.-A second hand buggy with
out top. Apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16
Are Lies a Political Necessity {

Perhaps nothing has been printed
recently of more human interest than
Bismarck's candid statement of his
view of veracity. He believes that in
the conduct of public affairs it is "some-
times necessary to diverge publicly
from the truth"-that is to say, to lie in
a skilful and diplomatic manner.
Thinking this not only proper but
~commendable, Prince Bismarck is still
pleased to remember that his friend and
patron, the old Emperor William, could
" lie without bIushing.
Commenting the lie, he is gratified
that the emperor had conscience enough
to be ashamed of it. This contradic-
tion presents about as curious and
complicated a problem of psychology
as there is in the annals of diplomatic
mendacity since the time of Machia-
velli.
The psychologists may be left to set
tie that, but it is a matter Of some i'm
%portance to plain people to know
whether every politician, good, bad and
Indifferent, must become a liar TO uc-
coed in politics. II Prince Bismarck is
right, patriotism will require all politi-
clans to "diverge from the truth" when
the public interest requires it, and as
they alone can be the judges of when it
is required they are left practically free
to lie as much as they like.
It is sometimes feared that too many
of them do it at any rate in several
other countries besides Germany, and it
may lie true hat some of them have
lost the good old k~aiser's grace Of blush-
ing at their own mendacity.-N. 7.
World.
Flour has recently advanced fifty
cents a barrel, caused by an agreement
entered into between all the leading
millers to reduce the output of flour.
In SO doing they have decreased mill
expenses aud are reaping a profit of
fifty cents on every barrel they sell.
Cotton farmers have it in their power
to send the price OF their great staple
up if they will only cease making more
than the demand calls for. 1t is the
only sensible way to check the farmers
speed to the place where the Sheriff
takes charge of the farmers AFFAIRS
Bastrop Appeal.
Our farmers seem to he of a different
opinion, for when the hour arrived for
the cotton growers meeting called for
last Thursday. none were present. We
hope they know best.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

Get your machinery fittings at j.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

Fancy paper and envelopes, albums,
toilet articles. soaps, perfumeries, etc,
at Houston's% drugstore.
Several head of gentle work horses
will be sold cheap or traded for corn or
hogs. Apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16
WILLIAM JOEL SANDOZ.
Attorney at Law and Notary Public,

OPELOUSAS, La,
Will practice in all Courts, State and Federal,
and before the Patent and Pension Offices at
Washington, u. C.. Office on Landry street, be-
tween Messrs. Lewis and Ogden.
SHORTHAND AND TYPEWRITING
Promptly and carefully done. feb1s
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16
6pelousas donrier,

PUBLISHED ON SATURDAY BY
trnNCE g. L. A. SANDOZ.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16

A NEW sewing machine eau be had
CHEAP by applying at once at this Office.
Are you q subscriber to the CoURIER9
IL not, why nOt9
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16
! 9 9 8 9 9 9 9 {

a Delinquent subscribers and others
indebted to us are again earnestly re-
quested to come forward and settle.
We are reluctant to employ harsh meas
ures to collect our dues, but must do SO
if this appeal is %uDheeded.
4
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16
an0TIARS A YEAR IN ADVANCE.
s1.OO for Six Months.
OPELOUSAS:

s.TnRDAY, :: MARCH is, 1895.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-03-16
General Notes,

City Engineer Brown. of New Or
leans, charged with extortion in Office,
vas acquitted on Tuesday by Judge
Noise.
The record-union., 1895-06-04
ETERNAL VIGILANCE Is THE PRICE
OF SAFETY.

The United States Debris Commission
has refused licenses to five hydraulic
mines. 1t has closed up notable one
because it was permitting the debris TO
escape through tunnel into the channel
of stream. There is a very high signifi-
canoe in this latter incident. 1t shows
that this hydraulic miner had no con-
science and no morals. The man who
will wantonly and wilfully injure his
neighbours property for his own benefit
id scoundrel. We may be excused from
plain speaking. because ample justifica-
ton for that procedure is found in the
logic of the fact.
The closing up of this mine by the
Debris Commission proves that the n.y.
draulic miner. but for the restraints OF
the law, and the powers exercised by the
commission, would resume hydraulic
mining openly. He would do this in
utter disregard of the rights of men.
There is further lesson in these incl
dents. Public officials become lax in
their duties; they become Indifferent to
public welfare. The Debris Commission
itselfis composed simply of men under
the ordinary temptations of mankind,
and we do not entertain doubt but
what Indifference and lethargy on the
part of the people whose property is to
be injured by the deposition of debris
would very soon relegate all the restric-
tons into what Mr.. Cleveland has aptly
termed ''innocuous desuetude." The
course of the REooRD-UNIoN on this SUBJ
ject has value every day. The officers OF
the law will be kept up to their duty
only by watching them. This is not said
in the way Of impeachment OF these off,
GERS. They are simply ordinary men;
but it is the verdict of universal observa-
ton that public officials become lax in
the discharge of public duties. Private
interest is very strong, and presses con-
tinually for leniency. Indulgence to
small things is the entering wedge to the
liberation of greater ones. The RECORD
UNION has determined to see to it that
the provisions of the debris law are
strictly and vigorously enforced.
The safeguards which are available by
the provisions of the law shall not go
into disuse. Beyond all else the Incl
dents cited prove conclusively the ex-
istence of disposition on the part of the
hydraulic mining interest to operate
their mines regardless of the conse-
quences to the property of their neigh
bors.