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The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

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The salary of Justices of the Peace
and Constables in this parish is fixed at
80 much for each vote cast in the ward
on election day. During the last elec-
tion regulators had full sway 10 some
Of the wards of the parish. The conse--
quence was the entire elimination OF
the negro vote. OF course under the
state of affairs these wards elected their
magistrates and cOnstables from among
the ranks Of the regulators. But when
II came to adjust the salaries recently,
aome Of the "Jndgesn and c0nstables
were dismayed to find ont that their
salaries were very smallon account OF
the smallness of the vote of 1896 But
som0 one struck q bright idea, and the
police jury was not slow in taking it up.
DC Onr parish SOlons took the vote OF
loe3 in each ward to fix the salaries OF
.nclr pets and Thus hridged the chasm.
ls Will be remembered that there were
n0 fegalat0rs in 1899. There is nothing
mali IA our FOSTER Police Jury.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

NoTICE.-Divine services will be
held in the Episcopal church at Ope-
lonsas on the 4th Sunday of each month
at p. M. in May and at II n. m. in
June, and continuing alternately each
month. Sunday school every Sunday
at $50 Il. IN.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

1t is always gratifying to receive testimonials
for Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy, and when the endorsement is from
physician it is especially s.. "There is no more
satisfactory or effective remedy than Chamber
iain's Cholfe, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy"
writes DR.. Il. E. Robey, physician and phar-
macist, of Olney, Mo-; and as he has used the
Remedy in his own family and sold it in his
drug store for six years, he should certainly
know For sale by j. H. Houston, Druggist,
l. IasSaIles.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

"Mamma, was that a sugar-plum you
Just gave mtfn asked little Mabel. mo.
dear. it was one of DR.. Ayers pills"
'"Please. may | have anOtherf" mot
now, dear; one of those nice pills is all
you need ut present, because every dose
is effective.n
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01
Terms of Court.

Judge Duple, has fixed the following
terms of Court for the District:
For st. Landry-A criminal term
commencing Tuesday. September 1st,
1896.
A civil term commencing Monday,
December 7th, 1896.
ing Monday, November 2d, 1885,
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01
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For Sale-A complete newspaper out
fit for Z or column paper; also, news
paper power press, Hoes make, in fine
order, at alf-price; also, job printing
outfit. Apply to Leonce Sandoz, Conr-
ier Office, Opelonsas, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

Printers 10 need Of a good newspaper
press can get one at n bargain by ap-
plying at this office soon. r. Hoe &
Co. make will print an 8-column folio !;
is in fine condition can be seen in oper-
alton; and will bs sold at half original
cost
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

PatrOnize your home merchants, your
home printer, your home postotice,
your home livery stable, your home
druggist, your home barber, your home
jeweler, and your home people, and help
to build up your town and parisl.-Ex.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

LET me give you pointer" said IF. Gregg,
a popular conductor on the Missouri Pacific
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cures
you when you have the stomach ache? Well, it
does" And after giving this friendly bit of ad-
vice, the jolly conductor pas sed on down the
aisle. 1t is d fact that thousands of railroad
and travelling men never take trip without a
bottle OF this Remedy, which is the best cure
for bowel disorders IN the world. 25 and SO
cent bottles for sale by j. Fl. Houston, Druggist,
j. Lassalles.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

We learn that the Washington (La.)
Post, WHICH took sudden collapse a
few weeks ago will resume publication
st ortly under the management of an ex-
perienced journalist who promises to
make the Post one of the best local pa
pers in the State.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

Parties having personals or other items
of interest who wish mention Of them
in these columns, should call or drop
us a note through the post office, al
ways giving their roal names as a guar
anty of good faith.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

B Delinquent subscribers and others
indebted to us are again earnestly re-
qnested to come forward and settle.
We are reluctant to employ harsh meas
ures to collect our dues, but must do so
it this appeal is unheeded.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

Mr.. Fred L. Sandoz's new store build
ing ia nearing completion, the hand
some glass and iron front having ar
rived this week. When finished it will
present an elegant appearance and
prove quite an accession to Bridge
ville'S improvements.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01
"A - -

Senator Chandler, of New Hampshire,
says that "unless this silver wave is
checked no power on earth can elect
Mckinley" And the Senator is stall
wart Mckinley Republican.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

Reports reach us from nearly every
part of the parish to the effect that
all growing crops are in splendid con-
diti0n with the single exception OF rice
which has suffered to some extent from
lack Of rain in certain sections.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

The Scientific American is the best
educator you can place in the hands of
your boy. Only SO per annum. We
will forward subscriptions without ex-
ira charge. Call and see sample copy.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

Greasy Jim, the notorious. negro MUIR
derer, was hung in New Orleans last
Friday. Taylor, the executioDer. wore
Il domino and mask, and the audience
consisted of about forty people.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

TAKE NoTICE.-We call the attention
of justices of the peace elect OF this and
adjoining parishes that we are prepared
to furnish them all needed forms 10
their line of business on short notice
and at reasonable prices. Write or
call and see for yourselves.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

The St. Landry Homestead and Loan
Association has opened new series and
new shares may now be purchased pay
able at the rate of % cents per share per
week. See notice in another column.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

Dandruff is due to an enfeebled state
of the skin. Halls Hair Renewer quick
ems the nutritive functions of the skin,
healing and preventing the formation
OF dandruff.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

For Sale-A secondhand carriage in
good order; will be sold very cheap,
Apply at this Office. y
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

Head off burglars and accidents by
placing your valuables in safety de-
posit box in the st. Landry State Bank,
where YOu can rent one cheap.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

Thos. H. Lewis, Jr., was stricken with
pneumonia while in Galveston aud had
to remain there. From last accounts
We are glad to hear he is some better.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

He who aids in increasing landlOrdism in
nbiic. for free government will not long survive
when few own the land and means of support,
while the many are tenants at will.
William Jennings Bryan.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

Mrs. Hudspeth's pretty cottage is
making satisfactory progress and will
be ready for occupancy shortly.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

If you need Letter Heads, Note
Heads, Bill Heads or any other kind of
job work, give us your order, and you
will be satisfied with our work and
nricp
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

aMiss Harmanson's dancing class will
give hop at Sandoz Opera House Fri
day night, July 31st, 1896.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

8 IL afflicted with scaIps diseases, hair
falling out, and premature badness, do
not use grease or alcoholic preparations,
but apply Halls Hair Renewer.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

To morrow Sunday at the Catholic
Church of Opelousas at high mass, a
sermon will he preached by an eminent
missionary.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

A shower of rain would he ia order
jnstnow to lazy the dust on our streets
and relieve US from the heat which has
been prevailing for several days.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01
FOR SALE

A residence in Opelousas, with lot 100 K 200
feet and several outbuildings, situated near Ice
Factory and Cotton Compress. Apply to j
Tujague, OpelQusas, or at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

A nice lot Of fresh dry goods, dress
goods, hats, shoes, notions, etc, just re-
ceived ly Fred. l.. Sandoz. Cheap.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

Fancy paper and envelopes, albums,
toilet articles, soaps, perfumeries, etc,
at Houston's drugstore.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

The Scientific American, has reached the
mature age OF fifty years. 1t is therefore with
commendable pride that its editors and pro-
prietors have prepared a special Anniversary
Number, with four times the usual number Of
pages, to celebrate the occasion This number
contains reviews OF the progress made in the
last fifty years in the sciences and the arts,
gives historical sketches of some OF the most
notable inventions made during this period,
and is filled with interesting illustrations,
Among the subjects treated are: The Trans
atlantic Steamship, Naval and coast Defense.
Railroads and Bridges The Sewing Machine,
Photograph, The Phonograph. Telegraph, Tel
ephone, Iron and Steel, Physics and Chemistry,
Progress OF Printing. Tie Bicycle, Electric
Engineering Telescopes. Ocean Telegraphy.
Distinguished living Inventors Portraits). Ship
yards of the United States, a large group Of
distinguished inventors, reproduced from an
old :teel engraving. is presented The An
niversary Number is provided with a charac-
teristic cover, and is printed in style fully up
to the regular issues OF the paper. 1t will
doubtless be generally preserved for future ref
erence. A very large edition OF this interesting
number is being issued. All articles have been
contributed by specialists, and are Of great
value as work Of reference. In size. this
issne is equivalent to an ordinary sized book of
442 pages: Subscription price, So per year. or
for the special, l0c. copy. Mum & Co., Pub
fishers, New York.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

Hilaire Bordelon, an old resident of
this parish, died at his home near Wy
ble's Bridge on Tuesday, aged go years.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

Chamb erlain's Collie, Cho1er q
and Diarrhoea Remedy always affords prompt
relief. For sale by ]. H. Houston, Druggist,
j. Lassalles.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

Are you a subscriber to the COURIER
Hnot, why notY
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01
MEET'Se OF cEED1To*s.
PHILLIP STEPHENS Vs. HIS CREDITORS.
NO. Ii, 1884, DISTRICT COURT, ST. LANDRY
pARTsHTA

By virtue of an order of the Hon. the 18th
Judicial District Court in and for this parish of
st. Landry, there will be held at the office Of
the undersigned Notary, in the town of Opelou
sas La, at IL O'Clock a. M, on
Monday, August 3, 1896,
q meeting of the creditors of said insolvent, in
order to accept the cession of the property of
said Phillip stephens. to appoint Syndic and to
transact such other business as may be neces-
sary in the premises.
JOHN Fl. HARMANSON,
Notary Public
July 4, 1896 Ct
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

Advertise for business; then adver-
tise to make it better; then advertise
to keep it.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

Pleachinls in the Presbyterian church
at this placs to- morrow, Aug. 2d, at II
A. NJ. and also at night, by Rev. w. j.
Agnew.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

We are informed that Miss Lula Ed
wards class will give musicale early
this month.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

Shelled corn for sale. Apply to F.
L. Sandoz, Landry street.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01
Gin Wright.

will do all work that may be offered
during the season.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

Ripans Tabules: one gives relief.
Ripans Tabules: gentle cathartn.
Ripans Tabules cure constipation.
Ripans Tabuies: for sour stomach.
Ripans Tabules: pleasant laxative.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

Dove brand hams and other groceries
Just received at Fred. l.. Sandoz's.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

Fresh eggs, chickens and all country
produce at Fred. l.. SandOz's. -
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01
JUDICIAL. ADvERT1.EmENT..
SHERIFF's SALE.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA
JAMES T. STEWART VS.. OPELOUSAs RACE
TRACK ASSOCIATION.
No. 1851.

BY virtue OF writ of seizure and sale is.
sued out OF the Honorable the Eleventh Ju-
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 the Court
house of the Parish of St. Landry, in the town
of Opelousas, on
Saturday, September jth, 1896,
at 10 O'Clock a. M, the following described pro-
perty, tO-wit:
A certain tract OF land containing twenty
fve arpents, more or less, situated in the town
of OpelOusas, st. Landry Parish, La, bounded
north by lane leading to the residence OF AL
fred Perry. south by property of Mrs. j. L.
Morris and property belonging to E. d. Es-
tilette, west by the Joel H. Sandoz properly or
-- street, and east by property OF Alfred
Perry.
Terms-Cash to an amount sufficient to nav
the sum of three hundred aud thirty-three dol
lars and thirty-fve cents 1888 35) with ea LIT per
cent interest per annum from June 18th, 1895,
and ten per cent on principal and interest for
attorneys fees, and all costs of these proceed
ings; and on terms of credit to correspond with
the maturity Of two nOtes-One for three hun
dred and thirtythree dollars and thirty.fve
cents due June II, 1897. and the other for three
hundred and thirtythree dollars and thirty
cents, due June 18th, 1898, with per cent in-
terest from June 17th, 1895, and 10 per cent for
attorneys fees,
Fl. II. DESHOTELs,
Sheriff Parish st. Landry.
Aug. l, 1896.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

All our State exchanges this week
complain of hot weather.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01
HI. f.. EsTORGE

III. e, ESTORGE,
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Office in District Clerks office. Opelollsas, La.
ALL NOTARIAL WORK
Executed promptly and accurately. An expert
enee Of many years as chief deputy clerk of the
Dist. Court affords special qualifications for the
correct execution of all notarial business.
OpelOusas. July 25, 1896.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

A Remarkable Cure of Chronic Diar-

In 1862, when I served my country as prl-
vate in Company A, l67th Pennsylvania Vol
unteers, 1 contracted chronic diarrhOea. 1t
has given me a great deal OF trouble ever since.
have tried a dozen different medicines and
several prominent doctors without any per
manent relief. Not long ago a friend sent me
a sample bottle of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy, and a3ter that bought
and took 5Ocents bottle; and now can say
that am entirely cured. l cannot be thankful
enough to you for this great Remedy, and recon-
mend it to all suffering veterans If in doubt
write me. Yours gratefully, Henry Steinberg-
er, Allentown, Pa. Sold by j. II. Houston
Druggist, j. Lassalles.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

No reform, moral or intellectual, ever came
from the upper class OF society Each @ and all
The emancipation of the working people must
be achieved by the working people themselves.
Wendell Phillips.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

Shclled corn cheap at Fred L. San
d0z's.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

] Get our prices for job work
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

ESTRAYED.
From the undersigned at Opelousas ON July
10th 1896, a dark lay MARE branded on the
right Jaw about thus: . and on the left hip
about thus: d. A suitable reward will be paid
for her return to the undersigned OF informa-
ton that will lead to her recovery.
M. CASSE.
Opelousas. July 25, 1896.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01

Now is the time to subscribe.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01
CHALLENGE.

Get clcb prices for job work.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-01
VOL. XLI1I.
Opelo.,sas Q,ourier.
PUBLISHED ON SATURDAY BY
I.rON NOE = A ~ DO 4.
TWO DOLLARS A YEAR IN ADVANCE.
S1.OO for Six Months.

OPELOUSAS:
SATURDAY. :. Aug. 1st. 1896.
NOTICE.
The firm OF Leonce e. L. A. Sand0z is dissov-
cd this day by mutual consent. J.. A. SandOz
retres from the OPELoUsAs COURIER. and the
nrnfinc and publishing business of the paper
will he continued by Leonce SandOz for his own
account All bills against the late cOnccIn will
he settled on presentation at the COURIER Of
fee and all parties indebted to same are re-
nnested to- call and settle without delay.
LEONCE SANDOZ.
l.. A. SANDoZ.
OpelOusas, May 2, 1896
The sun., 1896-10-09
"A Chinese Envoy in Now York.

An envoy from the Emperor of China has
been in this city for the purpose of making
inquiry into the condition of the thousands
of Chinese who dwell among us. Do they
live in safety Are their rights respected
DO they get fair play in our courts Are
tney permitted to carry on business' Have
they any complaint to make as to their
treatment? Is it necessary for any purpose
that the Emperor should intercede in their
behalfg
The envoy, YEN NIEU, has visited the
Chinese quarters, held conferences with the
Chinese merchants, and made all inquiries
necessary to the execution of his mission.
lie is an official who performs thoroughly
any duty to which he may be assigned by
the Pekin Government.
How pleasant, surely, will be his report
to the mighty potentate who rules China!
The Chinese live in perfect safety in New
York. All their rights are fully respected.
The sun., 1896-10-09
Sir Walter Scott on Golf,


The following letter was written by the great nov.
elist TO sir John Cundell OF Hope street. eith the
author OF the Historical Sketch OF the Game of
Golf" It was TO this effect:
"sm' should esteem myself happy II could add
anything to the elaborate account Of the game OF golf
which you were 80 good us TO transmit mo. as am
stIli nm admrer OF that manly exercise. which In for
mer days occasionally practIsed. | should doubt
much tho assertion that the word golf Is derived
from the verb TO gown. or strike hard. on the con
trary, conceive tho verb Itself Is derived from Tho
game. and that to gOwn Is TO strike sharp ami
strong as In that amusement Il were TO hazard a CON
lecture. should think the golf Is derived from
the same Teutouic expression from which the Ger
mans have cOb,' club. and the ow Dutch 'koln
which comes very near the sound OF golf The ex.
change Of the labal letter for U is n common
transformation II am right the game OF golf viii
Just signify the game OF the club am with
wishes for the sport of the Gown Club In tho field
and their conviviality In the club room very much
your md their obedient servant WALTER ScoTT.
"EpIS, y June 1894"
The sun., 1896-10-09
Cheap silver, Not Ere. Silver

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Sir: There is
one powerful argument that may already have
been used by you. but II 30 has escaped my
notice. and II is one that should be of weight
with all people of moderate means tho wide
world over. and which cannot be objected to by
far-minded people of wealth. This argument
is that wnat the people need is cheap stlrer for
tho purposes Of utility. and not free siluer
for the purpose Of coinage.
The day of the iron or brass fork and knife
and spoon. cheaply plated. should have passed
away, and with 1t the idea that they are good
enough for poor people. The idea that solid
silver is only for the rich should lie in the same
grave, and both never to rise again. Therefore
tho aim should be the cheap production OF sill
YER. allowing, Of course. the mine owner and the
miner a living profit. To lower the cost of pro-
ductton and the selling value. and not as our
free" silver bowling champions are trying TO
make the masses believe. to double even its
present price. should be the motive! Some peo-
pie may say that brass wedding rings are good
enough for poor mems brides. and plated spoons
for their children's bread and milk but the end
OF the world will have come and gone ere the
people themselves can be- made to believe such
sheer nonsense. Silver. solid silver. is for the
masses. and the lower its price the more quickly
it will reach them.
JOHN EDWARD HEAToN.
NEW HAVEN, Oct.7.
The sun., 1896-10-09
Our Guardship for the Golden Horn.

II it be true that the Porte has determined
not to allow the Bancroft to pass the Dar-
danelles, and has rested its decision on the
objection raised by Russia, we have a fur
ther illustration of the latter's growing i'm
portance at Constantinople, and Of the fact
that, whether acting as friend or foe to
Turkey. no other power is 80 potent as she
to decide the destiny of the Levant.
In casting about for the probable motive
of Russia for the position she is alleged to
have taken, we cannot suspect her of any
special discrimination against her friend,
the United States; indeed, such n suppos-
tion would be negatived by the statement
that she also denies the privilege Of guard
ship to Greece and to Holland, both Of
which have asked for it.
The presumption is that Russia nominally
bases her opposition on the ground that the
treaties reserve the privilege Of guardships
to the co-signatory powers alone. And yet
is such technical objection the sole clue to
the alleged decision? The treaty Of 1886,
signed at Paris, in closing the Dardanelles,
arranged for certain small exceptions in
favor of the co-signatories alone. But the
treaty of London, fifteen years later, in con-
firming these provisions, expressly allowed
the Sultan Ito open the said straits
in time of peace. to the ships of
friendly and allied powers, il the execution
Of the stipulations in the treaty of Paris of
March 80, 1856, should require it." The
phrase friendly and allied powers" is
vague, but we believe it has never been
interpreted to mean the signers of the
treaty alone. nor has the word "allies I"
been taken in its narrower sense. 1t would
not doubtless bar our country, which is
treated as friendly by the Porte.
But the condition that need of executing
the treaty stipulatiors should be the ground
Of the Porte's granting of the privilege
might exclude the Bancroft, IL insisted on,
since it is not pretended that her passage
of the straits has anything to do with the
enforcement of the treaty. Yet the purpose
. OF the treaty was apparently to give n
general discretion to the Porte; and
it is on that Interpretation that the
present request for the Bancroft has
been based. The surmise, therefore, is nat
ural, that If Russia objects, it is with view
to pleasing the prejUdices of the Sultan in
what she probably considers only minor
matter, there being other guardships on
the Bosporus which would shelter Ameri-
cans in need. Russia has her own larger
purposes in view, which would lead her to
strengthen her influence with the Porte
But this does not indicate that, II she has
made an objection, she would refuse to with
draw it at the request of the United States,
and thereby still further spread the impress
sion that she is the real arbter OF the Le-
want 1t is to be noted. too, that the report
both of Russia's veto and of the Porte's re-
fusal is still unofficial, and In either or both
particulars may prove to be unfounded.
Our little vessel may yet through some
means, pass the Dardanelles.