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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-10-03
The New Election Law.

This law, which We lay before our
readers to- day, is q budget of intricacies
winch, III our opinion, greatly multi
plies the chances OF practical political
trickery, not at all in consonance with
the genius and spirit of real Democra-
cy. Ii this party ia distinguished for
any one thing, above all others. it is for
the heretofore simplicity of the require
ments of the voters. Contrary TO it's
time-honored teachings and practice,
the legislature has enacted IA law regn-
lating the manner of exercising the
right of voting, well devised to perpleX
the ingenuity of even a man of learn
ing to vote as it directs. CO-extensive-
ly with these perplexities, are the ex-
cuses and opportunities for practical
rascality on the part of election com
missioners. Under it, the nninformed
whites as well as blacks, are in reality
nchsed--yarnish it as you may.
1t silences the majority of the people,
and gives tn Q government to Il minority
OF them. There is no democracy in
this. How this is to be reconciled with
the emphatic language of Arts. 1876 and
1888 of our State Constitution Foster
ties may explain. but honest citizens
cannot understand. To mitigate the
rigor of this device, we suggest that
teachers be employed to instruct the
average voter hOW it may be made pos
sible for him to vote under this new
Foster law.
Oh this thing they now call Democ-
racy, is the Satyr to Hyperion it is
none the better for being sugar coated
with the name of Democracy, for under
it the masses are practically disftan-
chised, and the election commissioners
are Omni potent.
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Mr.. John Dymond, of Plaquemines, was
elected Vice President for Louisiana.
The Rocky Mountain Editor. published
in Denver, was made the official organ
of the Federation for the ensuing year.
Although the courteous officials of the
Union Pacific had kindly rendered free
transportation to all the visitors to my
point in Colorado covered by their line
the Louisiana delegation regrettnlly d.
clned the generous invitation. and left
the next morning for Nome. One night
and the best part of two days were
spent at Colorado Springs and Manitou,
many of the party going to the top OF
Pixies Peak on the cogwheel railroad
or visiting the world famous Garden
of the Gods or beautiful Cheyenne
Canon, or both.
Colorado Springs has population of
abount $4,000, and is one of the wealth
lest cities on the continent, over il score
of millionaires having their residence
there. Manit0u, six miles away, has
over 5000 inhabitants, and, like it's Sis
ter city, is surrounded by the grandest
and loveliest scenery in America. Both
places have electric lights, street cars,
fire alarm and telephone systems. water
works and sewerage, fine schools, etc;
and, like the average Colorado town,
are quite np to date in every respect.
The Louisiana party. elated at having
carried off the lions share OF honOrs in
the Federation and secured the holding
of it's next session III New Orleans, and
delighted with their grand outing,
reached their homes in safety on the
night of the Goth and on the 21st, and
buck led right down to hard work again.
Something has been added to their
store of knowledge; their ideas have
been broahencd, we hope, and another
pleasant oasis in " life's desert" the re-
memhrance of which will cheer many
a lonely hour, has been passed, we know.
For Sale-A complete newspaper out
fit for 2 or 8 column paper; also, a news
paper power press, Hoes make, in fine
order, at halfprice; also, a job printing
outfit. Apply to LeOnce Sandoz, Cour
ier office, OpelOusas, La.
-e%2&-
Advertise for business then adver-
tise to make it better; then advertise
! to keep it,
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OPEI4OUsAs, LANDRY, OCTOBER 3. 1896

stantly increasing. the curative proper
ties of the waters having been found to
cover Il wide range of diseases.
Fourteen miles up the canon is
Georgetown. The engines Uwo of
them are needed now puff and hiss and
tremble az they struggle with their
load, aud cross from one side of the
canon to the other, now dodging be-
hind a gigantic boulder, now creeping
under :, threatening ledge OF rocks,
then suddenly rushing To the other side
to get Ii foot hold on the narrow shelf
at the waters edge, crOwding closely to
the tlinty walls of the beetling cliffs
which rise hundreds of feet above the
stream aud form many dome and bat
tlement at their submits. There is no
desire Oh the part of the engineer or
passenger to make "fast timc' on this
grade. Fifteen miles an hour is the
schedule time, and no accidents have
ever been recorded on this line.
Georgetown is il handsome town, and
full of queer surprises. 1t seems
strange to find in the very heart of the
mountains IA city of nearly 1000 people
an active, busy, enterprisIng place,
where the rumbling of mills, the blast
ing of mines, as the long tunnels and
deep shafts are driven into the noun
tains, disturbing the quiet of II land
that scarce II score of years ago was
"known only to geography and to
dreams" Perched above Georgetown is
tile famous "Loop,' that wonderful
piece of engineering skill now
world famous, of which an illustration
is given herewith.
Passing above West Clear Creek, the
road runs under the great viaduct and
rises and rises until you have left the
city behind and hundreds Of feet be-
low; but, with sudden turn. it is
again seen, with the train this time
rushing toward the city and still climb
ing Again tuun and then, ninety
feet below, is seen the track just
passed !; away again on the further side
of the mountain, to the west then a
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Personal.

Miss Maymie Casse left for New Or
leans Wednesday.
Misses Rosie and Edith Dupre left
for New Orleans Wednesday to attend
school.
Misses Belle Dupre and Julia Ander-
son visited Lafayette Wednesday.
Miss Esther John left Wednesday
for her home in New Orleans.
Mr.. Emile Poi,ct, of Plaisance, gave
our office pleasant call Monday.
DR.. V. X. Irion's family left for Their
future home in New Osieans Thursday
Mr.. AugGstin Lalnnde, of Armand
vile, was ii welcome caller at our Office
on the 25th.
Francois Lalanne, II prominent
young gentleman Of Washington, At
tended court as ii Juror this week.
Paul Stagg. of Ola Grand Prairie, at,
tended court this week.
Among the many visitols tn town
this week was Laurent S!agg, nf White:
willie.
Miss BilelIe IIebrari returned from
Denver, Col, on "Wednesday, where
she spent thee months very pleasantly
with her friend Miss Pussie Ptot.
Mr.. and Mis- w. b. Lewis returned
the first of the week from visit OF
several days to friends in Acadia par.
ish
Mr.. j. NJ. Lima and family who have
been residents Of Rayne for number
of years past, left Sunday last for Ope
lousas to make that place their future
home. They will be greatly missed b,
their large number of friends. W.
wish them success in their new home.-
Rayne Tribune.
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which abounds in "the Switzerland of
America" The rise here Con the South
Park line) amounts to 200 feet per mile,
until Boreas Pass is reached, II AGO feet
above the sea. Many of the surround
ing peaks exceed IA, 900 feet in elevation.
Returning to Idaho Springs, an ele-
CANT lunch awaited the party. There
the final session of the Federation was
held, the ladies of the party being the
only ones who had an opportunity to
enjoy the carriage ride rendered by the
hospitable citizens, the gentlemen being
engaged in winding up the unfinished
business of the meeting. New Orleans
was chosen as the next place Of meeting
over Astoria. Ore, and Messrs. L. p
Bentley, Of DonaldsoDville, and L. s
Scott, of Crowley, were elected Presi-
dent and Corresponding Secretary, res
pectively. Mrs. Hasbrough, of Kansas
was elected Recording Secretary and T
F. Hensley, Of Oklahoma, Treasurer
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Races Races !!

Don't forget that the grand series of
races over the SunDyside Race Track
commences next Thursday, the 9Th inst,
and will continue the 9th, 10th and 1th.
A brilliant array of entries guarantee
the success of this meeting which will
undoubtedly prove the grapdest event
of the kind ever attempted in South
west Louisiana No effort has been
spared on the part Of the management
to provide for the comfort and enter
tainment of all who may attend, and
lovers of the sport will find pro
gramme arranged for the occasion which
il has seldom been their good fortune
to witness befort-here or elsewhere.
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NOTICE is hereby given that the partner
1V-nn11, heretofore existing between Gcnrgc
Matthias and Jules Jeanmard, under the firm
name of Matthias g. Jeanmard, ut Melville, 81.
Landry Parish, La, is hereby dissolved by
mutual consent. Mr.. Matthias will continue the
business for his own account.
GEORGE MATHAS
JULES JEANMAKD.
Having retired from the above business,
respectfully solicit for Mr.. George Matthias Il
continuance of the patronage.
JULES JEANMARD =
OpelOusas, La Sept. 10, 1896.
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members on the occasion of the Louisi
ana Press excursion to the Atlanta EN-
position, and also Chattanooga and
Nashville, in the month of October OF
last year.
Resolved, That the Louisiana Press
Association extend to the drouth suffer
ers in North Louisiana it's deepest SYM
pathy and calls the attention of our Sll-
gar planters and others who may need
labor to the condition of those unfortu-
nate people who would prefer to labor
rather than receive charities, and request
that preference in the employment of
labor be given to the sufferers in our
own State, and request all needing la
borers to write +. G. Drew, one of the
member of this Association, at Arcadia,
Bienville parish, La, for all needed ila-
borers.
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The Third Annual Fair and Races Of
the Jennings Fair and Park Assncia-
ton will be held on October 13 to II in
elusive, and promises to be one OF the
most successful yet held. Liberal
purses and premiums are offered, and
the attractinns each day are assured to
be exciting.>
The programs are ready for distrihu-
tion, and correspondence concerning
privileges, is solicited. Reduced rates
will be given on all railroads, and it Is
expected that special train will be run
from the east one day during the fair.
For programs, sale of privileges and
further particulars. address p. NJ. kOka-
nonr, secretary, jennings, La.
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NOTICE. !.

LAND OFFlCe tr EEw ORLEANS. La,
Sept %, 1896.
Notice - hereby given that the following
named yftler has filed nutice of his intention
to mak,f final proof i'll support OF his claim,
ana Hat said proof will be made before
the 4cfk of the District Court, at Opelousas,
+ sIoo November IT, 1896, viz:
Il William Chnpelle,
Who siaade Homestead Entry No. 129i9 Tor
81 of NJ, M of SW3 Sec. %, TIP, 2, K W.
He nai5es the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of, said land, viz
Jesse King, Jno. McCloud, Jos. B. Sinyletary,
&. Med BRUMBY,
Sent 96 1896 ct Register
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All interested in the patriotic move
ment to establish IL Battle Abbey OF the
South, are requested to meet at Sahdozs .
Opera House next Saturday evening.
the 3:i Of October, Mt 8 O'Clock, FOR the
purpose of arranging the prellminaries
of an entertainment to be given Tor that
purpose. The ladiee, in particular, are
earnestly invited TO attend.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-10-03

A Bryan and Sewall Silver Club was
organized at the Courthouse last Mon
day evening and the following officers
elected: j. j. Lewis, President; II. E.
Ratcliff, Vice President; Z. A. Sandoz,
Secretary; j. j. Thompson, Treasurer.
The following committees were ap-
pointed On Resolutions; To Secure
Speakers for Future Meetings, On FL
nance and to Solicit Members. The
club will meet again next Mon
day evening, Oct. 9Th, at 2 o'clock at
the Courthouse, and regularly every
Monday thereafter until the election.
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District Court

The following cases were tried in the
District Conrt during the week:
DR.. G. w. Martin, charged with mur-
der, filed II motion to quash Tuesday.
This motion was overruled. Thereup.
on the accused notified the District At
torney of his intention to apply for .
change of venue. ~
Octave Robertzon- was convicted of
petty larceny.
Armand Richard, colored, was tried
under an accusation of shooting while
lying in wait, and was acquitted.
Alexandra Simien, tried under an in
dictment for murder, was found guilty
of manslaughter.
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sudden turn to the east, then another to
the west, when all the tracks come in
view, each seeming to have no rela-
ton to its neighbor, until another val
ley in the mountains discloses the
pretty village of Silver Plume, the ter
minus.
The famous Palisades" an illustra-
ton of which is herewith presented, is
another specimen of the grand scenery
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By the change OF schedule over the
s. p. r. r., which went into effect on
the Gath Sept. the mail and passenger
trains from New Orleans pass here at
1858 p. M, and from Alexandria at 11:46
q. M. The hour OF arrival Of the morn
ing trains was given in our last issue
as 11:33 by authority OF the agent here
through mistake /; as stated above, this
train leaves here at 11:46 a. m.
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Bridgeville, after II rest OF several
months, has resumed its business ac-
kiVity the oil mill, cotton compress,
ice factory and the various warehouses
and mercantile establishments are IN
fall blast, and everything seems to he
c0a the move" from early morn TIL
dGyEy eve
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Following the Election

The famous "Sunset Limited" service
between New Orleans and San Francis
co will be resumed. making the fastest
time. and according the most luxurious
trains "a week in each direction. No
extra fare.
The change of time card Oh Septem
ber gath, 1896, for daily trains, shortens
the time to all Northern and Eastern
points and places tho Southern Pacific
in position to control the passenger
traffic east and west bound.
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Gold or Silver

Will be accepted at Firnherg Bros;
They have just received the finest ana
cheapest stock of goods ever Droneht
to our CITY,. Latest novelties I'D diess
goods aud trimmings, and i n0oby me
0f Gents neck wear, hats, shoes. etc.
1t will pay you to CALL sept 80. 81.
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Don't fail to get prices and particu-
lars for anytht-vrin the clothing line
from Aaroif bacobs, who can supply
clothing frWT WaDamaker & Browns
celebrated kArake at the lowest prices.
Call and Ab samples.
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after being locked up from Saturday
evening until Monday morning. the Ju-
ry in the Collins case returned YER
dict of "guilty of manslaughter, and
recommended the prisoner t" the mer-
ey af the cnnrf ~
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Cotton has been coming into town
10 large quantities for the last two or
three weeks, and although it has been
bringing good prices, our merchants
complain that business is slow.
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What is being done to insure good
roads during the coming winterY they
arc all right now. but look out for
squalls when the rainy season sets IN.
A stitch in time saves niDe," and now
il the time to get in that economical
Atiteh
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A nice lot of fresh dry goods. dress
goods. hats. shoes, notions, etc, just re-
ceiyed by Fred. l.. SandOz. Cheap.
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The famous Louisiana election law
passed at the last session Of the Legs
lature, under which the election next
November will be held. is given in full
in this issue of the COURIER. Read IT,
voters, and See how the machine ope-
rates
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NOTICE !!

All persons indebted to Joseph Bloch, 1nsoi.
vent. are hereby notified to come forward and
pay at once if they wish to avoid suit:
f' VINCENT BOAGNI.
syndic of insolvent estate of Joseph Bioeh.
Aug. Is, '96.
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Head of burglars and accidents 10y
placing your valuables in safety de-
post box in the St. Landry State Bank,
where you can rent one cheap.
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The Opelousas skati'tg club gave their
first bali Of the season ~ SandoZ's Opera
honse last Friday night
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The first white frost of the season
has made its appearance last Tuesday
morning.
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Are you going to the Battle Abbey
meeting tonight at Sandozs Opera
House at s O'Clock SHARPE
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The cheapest line of Ladies' and Miss
IA trimmed Hats that were ever brought
to Opeiousas. at Fjrnberg Bros. See
our Pattern Hats.
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To those who are indebted to me.
would request them also to come for
ward and settle their accounts and
thus avoid nnpleasantness.
Sept. 26, St. y. X. IRION.
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The Financial question is a puzzle to
many people, but pot more SO than now
Landau Bros. manage to sell clothing
40 cheap.
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Bicycles with Morgan aud Wright
ties at very low prices at j. Is. San
doz's. ... ... oct 8, At.
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Printers in need of a good newspaper
press can get one at a bargain by ap-
plying at this Office soon. r. Hoe d
Co. make will print an 8-column folio ;
is in fine condition can be seen IN oper,,
alton; and will be sold at half original
cost
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A Card.

respectfully announce TO my. pat
rons and the public generally that |
will move to New Orleanssc or abont
Oct. goth, and all t.osa wlksJlesire my
services, will do well tn call at my office
before that date. V. X. IRIoN,
Dentist.
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Give Aaron Jacobs your order for an
Overcoat, Macintosh or winter suit
and save money.
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Parties having job printing done at
the COURIER Office must remember that
we do work at a very low figure but We
cannot do work on credit at cash prices.
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The cotton crop in this parish is
nearly all gathered, Uoing several
weeks ahead of the udiai time.
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The Independent Lumber Yard.
We never combine to raise prices. See
ns before buying. We meet all prices
WHITE g. SKILEs.
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Gen. Euclid Borland of the Louisiana
militia and treasurer Of New Orleans:
died at Norfolk, Va, last Sunday, aged
about SO years. #
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NOTICE

High grade and low price Bicycles for
sale at j, B. Sand0z's. oct 8, 4.
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An excursion train for coiored
people goes by here Tomorrow 1of
Alexandria, La.
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HART Fl. SANDOZ.
TUDG ENT.
IMELIE RICHARD, WIFE, VS.. WILLIAM r.
COCHRAN, HUSBAND.
No. 1872.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.

In the above entitled cause, an answer hay
ing been filed, and the suit regularly tried.
and the law and evidence being in favor Of said
Emelie Richard. plaintiff. and to the satisfac-
tion of the Court, it is hereby ordered, hdjudsed
and decreed that there be Judgment in favor
of plaintiff, dlssolving the community Of ac-
quets and gains which existed with the de-
fend,nt by virtue of their marriage. and that
there be II separation of property, and it is FUR
tler ordered, adjudged and decrced that the
following described property he adiudeta aud
recognized as her own property-srpar4E
from her said husband, ,iilstin il. Coch" !
viz: certain town lot situated in the To ,,, =
Opelousas, with all the buildings ana impr'~-
ments thereon, bounded north by l,nd nI
Mary Cochran, south by land of the heirs OF
Gabban, east by Church street, and west hy
Main street, being the same property pur-
chased at the succession sale of Zelilnn Porle
lon. deceased. And it is further ordered that
said Emelle Richard resume the ministra-
tion of her own affairs and property, aud that
defendant pay the costs of this suit. Thus
- pne, read and signed in open court this
4, Nth day of February, A. D. 1874.
i(H JNO. j. MORGAN,
~ Judge sth Judicial District Court.
| IA true copy.
IN B. II. PAvY, D'y Clerk.
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YS1 U21 94
+, the undersigned, do solemnly swear that
the above statement is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
j. j. PERRoDIN, Cashier
Attest: IsAAe RA.,D Keoss R9ss' Directors
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 3Oth
day of September, 1896.
Q. II. TERWILLIGER,
Oct 3, 1896. Notary Public.
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NOTICE.

Having assumed control of the Bakery until
this date owned and managed by Mr.. Pierre
1itard at the corner of Court and--Sts. i'll
the town of Opeousas, l am prepared TO fur
nsh the public with the best bread that can be
made, using only the best flour and materials.
l therefore respectfully solicit share Of the
public patronage.
HART Fl. SANDOZ.
Having turned over my bakery to Mr.. Hart
H. SandOz, who will henceforth continue the
business for his own account, / respectfully
solicit from the citizens who havo patrOnized
me so literally heretofore continuance Of the
same for him i. TITARD.
Opelousas, La Oct. 3, 1896.
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stantly increasing. the curative proper
ties of the waters having been found to
cover wide range of diseases.
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DISSOLUTION OF PARTNEM.usr.

n ITHt COPY.
Il. II. PAVY, D'y Clerk.
Oct B. 1885,,