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Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-11

playing around the house perfectly un-
conscious of the cause Of his mothers
sorrow, or that his father, who was
lying a corpse in the front room. was
the cause of it all.
The coroner from Warsaw has not
yet arrived, but is expected at / 80 p.
M, and if nothing int erferes with the
plan of the widow and her mother
Watson's remains will he buried this
afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-11
Encamprnent Declared on.

Those of our readers who have been
keeping tab of the controversy regard
ing railroad rates To Minneapolis be-
tween the railroads and Supreme OIL
GERS, Of the X. of T., uniformed division,
will no doubt be glad to learn that the
holding OF the biennial convention at
Minneapolis has been called off. The
supreme lodge in session at Cincinnati
on Feb. 22d, issued circular stating
that the encampment will be held in
Cleveland, Ohio.
In their report they set forth the
statement made by the railroad rep
resentative to the effect: off they did
not feel inclined to pay Is cents pei
mile rate, they could walk" which of
course the officers believe is not neces
sary.
The selection of Cleveland will be re
ceived with marked satisfaction by the
Knights of Pythias throughout the en-
tire country.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-11
\ New Daily.

Owing to signs that appear upon the
horizon the Plymouth Republican will
launch a daily next Monday. While the
truthfulness Of the report can only
be verified by its appearance yet the
indications are pointing that way.
THE INDEPENDENT does not fear its
new competitor for honors in the field.
This paper arose to the needs of the
hour, believing the people would show
their appreciation i'll the matter, and
though the venture has not proven
great success financially, yet
it has proven that the proprietOrs
of TIE INDEPENDENT were progres
sive and willing to venture out upon
movement that was acknowledged
10y the greater number of our business
men to be great undertaking and OF
doubtful expediency.
THE INDEPENDENT has, however
kept up to standard rarely attained in
small daily newspaper work which Is
evidenced by the fact that no paper in
any small city in Northern Indiana has
gained so wide and reliable reputation
In SO short time. We shall continue
not only TO maintain but to elevate this
standard and to give the people Of Ply
mouth and Marshall county more for {
dollar than any other paper in The
county.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-11
The Lecture.

Hon. ii. G.. Thayer delivered one of
his popular lectures to an appreciative
audience, Sunday evening, at the u. B.
church. Although the announcement
had not been thoroughly circulated,
the commodious audience room of that
church was crowded. The lecture de-
livered was on Ireland, Scotland and
England" and Mr.. Thayer handled the
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-11
HE'D.

An old farmer living near Laporte
was killed Monday by the south
bound train on the l.. +. Il W. track.
He was in his buggy and crossing the
track just south of the city when the
engine struck him. He was killed out
right. The inquest was held at 1920
O'Clock this morning.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-11
THAT ASSAULT CASE.
Joseph snyder as defendant in "a Case OF
ProXOkin. Assaul! at bourbon.


Provoking AssauI, at bourbon.
BOURBON, Ind, March . Special to
THE INDEPENDENT Quite an excite
ment was manifested on our streets all
day Yesterday and shady stories of all
kinds were being told by almost every
man met, re ,arding The provoke case of
Joseph snyder. But the orly correct
story TO be heard was at the trial, which
took place before Justice kehler at
4. p. M, state VS.. Joseph Snyder, with
Mrs. Lovlna Miles as prosecuting wit
ness. John Thomas appeared as state
prosecutor while Jesse ID. Chaplin was
for the defendant. Mr.. Snyder was
charged with provoking an assault.
The testimony given at the trial
tended to show that Oh Wednesday of
this week Mr.. Snyder had approached
Mrs. Miles, who was alone at her home,
just before the noon hour, for immoral
purposes.
Mrs. Miles told her husband Thomas
Miles "a soon as he returned home, of
Mr.. Snyders visit, whereupon Mr..
Miles wrath arose and could only be
appeased by seeing snyder brought
before justice.
Miles met Snyder on Thursday and
asked him about the visit 10 his house,
whereupon he denied it, Miles then
nsisted on Snyder accompanying him
home to see his wife about it. When
confronted by the lady Snyder with
drew his denial and begged for forgive
ness, which was only granted yesterday
afternoon by Snyder being lined $500
and costs of suit, amounting in all TO
SlS.25. Mr.. Chaplin Immediately asked
for an appeal for his client, taking the
case to the circuit court; Snyder giving
the required bond $500 for his APP
pearance.
Only three witnesses were called
Mrs. Loyina Miles, Mr.. Thomas Miles
and Mrs. Sam Nantag, daughter of
Mrs. Miles, all appearing for the de
| tense.
INCIDENT OF TIE TRIAL.
Just before the case was called for
hearing, Mr.. Chaplin, attorney for the
defendant, noticing the crowded condi-
tion of the room and especially the
presence of young boys, asked that
all who had not arrived at the age OF
maturity, or Is years, should be elected
from the room, as he thought There
might be testimony given that would
be improper for them to hear" Hi:
honor thought SO, too, and went The
attorney one better by ordering The
room cleared and the door locked.
: 1t was only few minutes afterwarC
that cautious rap was heard at tht
; door which was answered by Constabl,
; Sherwood, who met at the door Mr.
: Lavert, of W akarusa, Ind, but a forme
; Bourbon lad. lie asked admittance OF
: the plea of being reporter for tn,
Cincinnati Post. But Chaplin hear,
the plea and ordered the constable {,
not allow that fellow within 20 feet o
the building, as they didn't care to hav
any one of the old "Bourbon TELEGRAPH
, liars" present for the purpose of report
; ing the ease.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-11
THOSE KINDLY TALKS.

"Haye you heard the news? May
Paster has become engaged at last"
What kind of a man is hep"
"Oh, he impressed me as one of those
men who can put up with anything"
Il wonder how much she had To put
up to get m!'-Brooklyn Life.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-01-04
Fair PLAY, Neighbor.

The Peoples Party Tribune, of Wash
Ington, says that it has a statement from
two gentlemen WHOM, it names, (which
shows that these gentlemen were placed
in an absolutely false position by the
CoURIER's editorial of Dec. 21st." mas
much as the Tribune does not publish
the statement referred to, and not only
does not publish the editorial complain
ed OF but does not even give it's readers
an outline thereof, we submit to all fair
minded men that it itself has, and by
rather unfair means, placed us IN u false
attitude. We gather from its rambling
and obscure article on the subject that
it was in response to letter from the
editor that this statement was sent it !;
and it seems to us that, in justice to
these gentlemen, if for no other reason,
it should have given more Ineligible
account OF the matter or refrained, until
prepared to do this, from commenting
upon it at ALL For these gentlemen
have never intimated to us that they
felt in any manner personally aggrieved
by any editorial of ours-and they live
in this town-and hence the Tribune's
ex parte and indefinite statement is cal
culated to place them, also, in false
position. We are charitable enough to
suppose that our neighboE's bad break
should be attributed rather to inexpe-
rience than to any malicious motive,
and we venture to hope that our future
relations may be characterized by at
least common fairness aud due OBJ
servance of the ordinary amenities Of
journalism.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-01-04
The Suffrage Amendment.
Iberville South.


No sane man doubts that tho Demo-
cratic State ticket will he elected by Il
handsome majority, but the Democratic
measure, known as the suffrage amend
meht, limiting, restricting and qualify
ing the suffrage, npon the adoption of
which reform of our election laws de-
pends almost entirely, will be fought
hard. not only by the combination of
POpuiists and Republicans, but also in
Democratic circles.
The regular party men of Orleans are
very hostile to the measure and in St.
Landry and Acadia the antagonism to
the measure is no less pronounced.
The qualification proposed for the
suffrage is clearly the best, il not the
only solution of the negro problem in
the South where the blacks are numeri-
caily strong and it is matter of great
surprise that among intelligent people,
there can be any difference of opinion
as to the necessity of adopting the pro-
posed amendment.
We believe that u large majority of
the parishes favor the amendment, but
it those who desire clean, free and hon
est elections are not vigilant, the meas
ure will fail through the indifference Of
its friends.
Our election laws. to use a mild ex-
preston are bad-we might say, putrid,
and we would dislike to believe that q
majority Of the white suffragans of the
State would vote against the measure
that promises relief.
Every honest man should cast bis
vote for the measure that will purify
our elections, and the only measure by
which the desired result can be accom-
plished is the suffrage amendment.
1berville promises to roll up hand
some majority. How many other par
ishes will do likewise !?
The Opelousas courier., 1896-01-04
The Nominees.
N. o. Picayune.


The denomination of Governor Muir
ply j. Foster to be his own successor
was matter of course, as there was DC
considerable opposition tc-A--n, indeed
none that was able to make any sort of
headway against him. The governor
has given the State good administra-
ton in the past, and no less will be ex-
pected Of him in the future. He used
his dominating influence, if reports are
to be believed, in securing very good
ticket, and for this ho deserves the
thanks Of the people.
Next on the ticket is Hon. X. H. Sny-
der, of Tensas, who is named for lieu
tenant governor. Mr.. Snyder has had
considerable experience in the legisla-
ture, and should be u competent parIia-
mentarian. He is II popular gentleman,
an honest man, and IL good citizen.
There is no discount on his Democracy.
The present attorney general. Hon.
M. j. Cunningham, has been compli-
mented with a denomination. Mr.. Cum
ningham is IL man of the highest char
acter, ii lawyer of much experience, who
fully understands the duties of the office
he has SO successfully managed in the
past. Gen. Cunningham halls from the
parish of Natchitocles.
ish, was nominated for treasurer. He
was put forward hy his own homo peo-
pie, and as they know him best, he is
doubtless valuable accession to the
ticket.
Hon. w. w. Heard, of Union, tho
present efficient auditor, was renomi-
mated. He has been capable and faith
fnl. and has won his second term fairly.
For Secretary of State, Mr.. John T..
Michel, of this parish, has been chosen
to grace the ticket. Mr.. Michel is a
Young man who has been more or less
associated with politics, but has always
been faithful to the trusts repnsed in
him, and has kept his name above re-
prnac|l. There is every reason to be-
lievn that he will make an efficient and
faithful Secretary of State. and justify
the high esteem entertained of him by
his friends and admirers.
Principal j. V. Calhoun, of the New
Orleans High School, has been named
for superintendent Of public education.
He is man Of culture, is an experience
ed teacher, and has been entirely dsso-
ciated from the fountains of municipal
corruption which has SO seriously be-
fouied the good name of this city.
Therefore there is only reason to expect
good from his administration of the
office
The Opelousas courier., 1896-01-04
Hew to the Line, Let the Chips Fall
Where They May.

No man should refuse to support the
nominee of his party because OF the de-
feat of his preference. He ia u poor
Democrst who will do it.-Vermilion
Star.
he is a Democrat worthy OF the name,
il he is actuated by principle and not
swayed by the hunger for spnils, he will
not only vote his party's ticket but he
will stand upon his party's platform; in
other words, he will be guided by the
grand, the noble motto, the rock upon
which our great party is founded !:
i" Principles. not men," No less man
than the peerless Lee, the noblest Chris
tian warrior who ever lived, has said
that" Duty is the sublimest word in the
English language" Democrats, do your
dutyi
The Opelousas courier., 1896-01-04
The True Doctrine.

Ihls paper has insisted all along that
suffrage reform was the most important
question before the people of Louisiana.
and has at different times given what we
conceived to be the most powerful rea-
sons Tor the faith that is in us-reasons
that from the standpoint of white man
ana Democrat, as we'll as from the
standpoint OF any man who desires to
elevate the tone of public morality by
making honest elections possible, are
absolutely unanswerable. We have al
SO insisted that the suffrage amendment.
having been submitted by Democratic
legislature, was a Democratic measure
and should therefore be Supported by
all Democrats. The Endorsement of that
measure by the recent Democratic State
Convention clinches that matter; and
tho furious opposition Of the motley ar
ray OF carpetbag thieves and corrupt
negro ieaders-the melancholy flotsam
OF the hldeOus reconstruction era-whO
have made the cry: "Vote against the
suffrage amendment" the slogan of
their campaign, proves conclusively that
they, too, keenly realize the vital impor-
lance OF the question. The lines are
clearly drawn; and the question goes
right home to every man: Will YOU vote
with the white people and the Demo-
Gratis, or will you line up with the Re-
publicans and the negroes on this vital
issueY From enlightened men who
place their conntry's welfare above
mere selfish interests-be they Demo-
Gratis or Repnblicans-there should he,
there can be, but one answer.
Referring to this matter, that staunch
New Orleans paper, the Daily States,
terseiy and pitlsily enunciates the true
Democratic doctrine as follows:
1t is growing clearer and clearer
every day that the Republicans and Pop
nlIsts are going to make a combined ef-
fort to defeat the ratification of the suf-
frage amendment. and thus tl,wart in
definitely amy substantial measure of
election reform in louisiana This is
likely to be the great issue hetwee, he
two parties in his campaign. The suf-
frage amendment is II Democratic meas
ure. proposed by Democratic commit
tee of the Legislature, ratified by a
Democratic State Convention and en-
bodied in the Democratic State plat
form. 1t is the doctrine Of the Demo-
cratic party 4; it is the edict of the law
and the prophets of the party. No Dem
ocrat, then, can vote against it. Every
Democrat must support it and leave it
to the negroes and Populists to fight it,"
The Opelousas courier., 1896-01-04
A Patriot Mym,,.

N " StatcS.
The following doggerel appears in the
New York Sun. We say doggerel, but
there is spirit that breathes through it
which touches every Southern heart and
that makes it poetry, nay, most noble
poetry. The Sun originated the scheme
to have great reunion Of the Confede-
rate and Union veterans in New York
next summer, and this poem has been
evoked, no doubt, by that patriotic and
generous suggestion OF the Sun.
Mr.. Dana is fierce and relentless
fighter, but, like all such men, he is at
heart Il brave and generous man, and
the poem, taken from, his own great
paper, thrills with the same generous
and noble impulses of his own heart.
II the reunion proposed by the Sun in
New York takes place ten thousand old
Confederate vets would like to shake
the hand of the poet right in front of
the Sun office. Here is the poem:
Fall in there, Johnnies!
You whose gray
Is rllsted just bit to-day,
Fall in Fall in
You will not march as when you marched
In serred lines to meet the blue;
For, Johnnies, you are home folks now,
And we are glad to welcome you.
dfl III CneTc, NTdy UdChS!
whose hSa 0'a Valor os's no man g. forgets, a'
Fall in Fall in
YOu will not march as when yOil marched
Where burning homes lit up the way;
But you will march amid the homes
Where We are glad you've come to stay
Fall in there RebeNx
You fought against tress sendous odds.
Fall in !! Fall in!
You will not march as when you marched
To glory and defeat.
But you will march as brothers whom
Your brothers here are glad to greet.
Fall in there. Johnnies!
Let the band
Fill up the air with I" Dixie Land"
Fall in! Fall in!
You will not march as when you marched
To bloody graves. We have to-day
One country, and its skies are blue.
And only what is past is gray.
Fall in there, Graybacks!
Let your yell
A nObler, better story tell.
Fall in! Fall in!
You will not march as when you marched
For yon are with us, of us, and
Together now We march again.
Fall in there, Rebelsi
Bless your hearts,
This country isn't one of parts.
Fall in! Fall in
You will not march as when you marched
Beneath the former stars and bars;
But you will march, thank God for that,
Beneath the glorious stripes and stars
Fall in there, Patriots
Ye whose sires
Enkindled Freedoms altar fires,
Fall in! Fall in!
Yon will not march as when you marched
Against that flag you see nnfurled
Above You now but you will march
Beneath its folds against the world!
The Opelousas courier., 1896-01-04
DUBLIC SALE
ESTATE OF MARCEL DARE,
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT,
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.

BY virtue of an order of the Honorable Elev-
enth Judicial District Court of the State of
Louisiana, in and for the parish Of st. Landry,
there will be sold at public auction to the last
and highest bidder, by the undersigned ad,
mlnistrator. or any duly qualified auction
eer, at the last residence of the deceased, in
the parish OF st. Landry, on
Thursday, January 9, 1896,
tho following described property, belonging to
the estate of Marcel Daire, deceased, late of
the parish of ST. Landry, to-wit:
The following parcels or lots of land, survey
ed and numbered according to plat made by
Leohce %. Litteh surveyor, on file in snit No
l4.S35 OF District Court, st. Landry Parish, to
be exhibited on day of sale, viz:
l. Lot No. 8, containing 100 and 6l-1OO ar
pents, situated in section 2s, township s, south
range west.
2. Lot No. 0, containing 100 and 6l-lOO ar
pents, situated III section %, township s. south
range west.
Terms and COnditions-One- third cash: hal
ance payable in one and two years from day of
sale, purchasers to execute prOmissory notes
for said price, payable as aforesaid, with 8 per
cent yearly interest from date until paid, with
clause OF 10 per cent attorneys fees. with per
sonal security to the satisfaction of the ad-
ministrator, and vendors privilege and special
mortgage to be reserved on property sold to
secure the payment of said sums.
JOS. II. FONTENOT,
Dec. 7, 1895. Administrator.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-01-04
PUBLISHERS, CARD.

The undersigned publishers of the Opelousas
Courier, ct. Landry Clarion and Washington
Post hereby agree to abide by the following
rules in all matters OF business concerning
their respective publications:
l. We agree on a uniform rate of advertising
to be strictly adhered to in every instance
2. To charge for all publications of Il politi-
cal nature, including proceedings, resolutions,
ETC., at the rate OF so cents per square OF 100
words and to exact pay in advance.
3. TO charge for all obituary notices. cards
of thanks, communications or cards of per-
words.
4. To do no work for nothing, except for a
charitable or benevolent object.
s. To charge for all judicial advertising at
the rates fixed by law.
6. To keep at all times convenient for in
spectiOn tariff of rates which is to form the
basis of this agreement.
LEONCE & l.. A. SANDOZ,
Publishers Courier.
RAYMOND BREAUX,
Publisher Clarion.
JOS AID. GIL.
nh sha
The Opelousas courier., 1896-01-04
The New York world-Thrice-a-w
Edition.

The Twice-a-week Edition of the New
York World has been converted into
the THRICE WEEK. 1t furnishes three
papers of six pages apiece, or eighteen
pages every week, at the old price of
ONE DOLLAR a year. This gives 1856 pa
pc year for One Dollar and every pa
per has pages eight columns wide or 4S
columns in all. The THR1CE-A- WEEK
WORLD is not only much larger than
any weekly or semi weekly newspaper,
but it furnishes the news with much
greater frequency and promptness. In
fact, it combines all the crisp, fresh
qualities of a daily with the attractive
special features of a weekly.
To all who pay So 65 cash in advance
the OPELoUsAs COURIER and N. Y.
Thrice a Week World will be sent post
paid for one year.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-01-04
MARRIED.. .

WALKER R-THOMPsON AT the Catholic
Church, Opelousas, Jan.2, 1896, DIR. r. L. Walker
of Rapides, and Miss Mary Adea Thompson, of
Opelousas, Rev. John Engberink officiating
The groom is a prominent young physician OF
Of our friend Capt. ]. j. Thompson, is one Of our
most charming young ladies. who has by her
gentle graces endeared herself to all Of her ac-
qua-ntances. The COURIER extends it's heart
ing them a full measure of happiness in their
future life.
DR. and Mrs. Walker left on the evening train
for their future home in Rapides, followed by
the best wishes of their friends.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-01-04
THE PROMISED LAND.
Why the Tourist, Traveller and Student
Should Visit Utah.

There are two reasons, either one of which
ought to be conclusive with every American
citizen.
First The trip from Denver to Utah via
Rio Grande Western, "Great Salt Lake Route
Is the grandest to be found anywhere on the
can compare with it in variety and grandeur
OF scenery and wealth of novel interest.
Second You should go because, when you
have made this wonderful trip, you will find
Utah at the end of it-Utah, one of the worlds
famous spots and a land of gold, silver, copper,
iron and coal; of lofty mountains and fertile
valleys; OF vineyards, fruits and flowers.
Salt Lake City, the capital, is of great interest
on account of its historical and religious asso-
Citations. Here are Hot Thermal Springs,
Warm Springs. Sulphur Springs, Sanitarium,
PHks, Drives, Canyons and the most health
full climate on earth. Great Salt Lake with the
new and beautiful Saltair Beach Resort of
Moorish design, has no equal in America.
Write to F. A. Wadleigh. General Passenger
Agent, for copies cf pamphlets. etc.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-01-04
JUDICIAL. ADVERTIsEDIE ENTh.
DUBLlG SALE.
ESTATE OF JEAN JACQUES GAURERT AND
WIFE, EUGENE HEBERT.
No. 5345,
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.

1AlsISH OF 81. LANDRY.
By virtue of an order of the Honorable EIey-
enth Judicial District Court of the state of
Louisiana in and tpr the parish of ST. Landry,
there will be sold at public auction to the last
and highest bidder by the undersigned adj
mlnstrator or any duly qualified anctioneer,
at the residence of the administrators, Emile
Gaubert, at Malet, i'll said parish, on
Wednesday, January 29il, 1896,
the following described property, belonging to
the estate of Jean Jacques Gaubert and wife,
Eugenie Hebert, both deceased, late nI the par
ish of st. Landry, to-wit:
l. Eighty.five arpents of wood land, more or
less, situated at Pot Cove, in st. Landry parish
bounded north by unknown, sonth by Hilaife
Gaubert, east by same and west by unknown.
2: Thirty-five arpents of prairie land situated
at Pot Cove, in st. Landry parish, bounded on
the north by the estate of Mrs. Jean Buptists
Gaubert, on the south by the same, on the east
hy Mis-. Joseph Gaubert, and on tile west by
the estate of Mrs. Jean Baptiste Gaubert
Terms and COnditions.-Purchaser to furnish
a twelve months bond bearing eight per cent
per annum interest from date, with good sec,l-
flty to be approved by the administrator, and
payable to his order, and mortgage and ven
doris privilege retained on property sold
EMILE GAUBERT,
Dec. ~, 1895. Administrator.