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The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04
Bicycle PIizes.

The following is correct list OF the
prize winners at tho Bicycle races last
Sunday:
First race, / mile Novice. first prize
silver medal, won by PIG. Froment; 81
prize, fine scarf, won by Nj. j. Sandoz
time, 2:47.
Second race, half mile, 1st prize. bi-
cycle shoes, won by Albert Durand Cd
prize, box fine candy, won by j. V. G.
Durand time, 1871.
Third race, one mile, 1st prize, gold
medal by G.. z. Froment 2l prize, sill
yer medal, by j. G.. Durand.
4th Race, emile handicap, lat and
highest prize of the day, $15 gold
medal, G.. A. Sandoz; 2nd prize
bicycle bell, WON by p. G. Froment
time, 5:45
5th Race, half-mile Consolation, gold
scarf pin, won by G. Lacombe Cd
prize, gold scarf pin, won by Rene
Broussard time, 1:2S.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04
Rich Discoveries of Gold

At Cripple Creek, Colo, and else
where, are being made daily, and the
production for 1896 will be the largest
ever known, estimated at Two Hundred
Million Dollars. Cripple Creek alone
is producing over One Million Dollars
a month. and steadily increasing. Min
ing Stocks are advancing in price more
rapidly than any other Stocks. and
many pay dividends of 35 to so per cent.
They offer the best opportunity to
make large profit on a small invest
mont.
JNo. l TALLMAN & Co., IA Pacific Ave,
Chicago, ILL.,, are financial agents for the
Prudential Gold Mining Co., and Others
in the famous Cripple Creek district.
They will send you free, interesting
particulars of the Mining Companies
they represent, also their bookon specu-
iation ins Stocks. Grain and Cotton. con-
tanning hRny new and important fea-
Send forShese books at once if you
are interested in any form of specula
ton or investments. They may prove
profitable to you. apis
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04
Conlmendable.


The Advocate is gratified to learn that
the newly elected officers in this judicial
district, Jndge-G. L. Dupre and district
attorney r. l.. Garland. have, to date,
exhibited commendable alertness and
activity III the discharge of the duties
incumbent upon them, respectively.
We opposed the election Of these gen
tlemen for the reason that as candi-
dates, they were not in line with the
Democratic party and were opponents
Of the nominees of the party the prin-
ciples of which we advocate. But now
jOrity of the voters of the district it is
the duty of all peace loving and law
abiding citizens, Irrespective of party,
to aid and encourage them in the
execution Of the criminal laws. We
wish them unbOunded success in this
bebalf.-Acadia Advocate.
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The Governors Special Message.

This document is before US at last.
We have read it. It is peculiar. In
deed, it is original in more than one
sense. We know of no precedent for it.
Perhaps something new nnder the sun
was aimed at, and il so. it is success.
We fiBd nothing like it in the states
mans manual and nothing similar to it
ia the unique fulminations of William
the testy. It stands alone as mental
coDception-a conglommeration of pub
lie defiance, partizan audacity, personal
selfishness and tyrannous presumption.
II the basis Of his message be correct,
sovereingty is no longer in the people.
We no longer have a Democratic Re-
publican government. for he is indeed
an oligarch.
The many must bow submissively ia
the behests of the few, aud accept what
he condescends to allow them. He can
perpetuate himself in power and au-
th0rity and command obedience by an
armed militia. How long, oh Cataline,
will you continue to abuse our patience
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04
AN ORDINANCE.


Be it ordained by the Board of Police of the
Town of Opelonsas, That bicycles he, and they
Walks Of The streets in the town ef c opeionsas, I %
La and that any person fou,F guilty of yio-
mtn. 1ating this ordinance shall Sc fined by the
in and for the town of OpeloL5as, in the sum Of
not less than s.. so for each and every such Of
Tense, and not more than $1,000 and all costs.
Be it further ordained, That the general law
OF the road requiring persons to go to the
right shall apply to persons riding bicycles,
and thai, any rider thereof failing to go to the
right, when meeting or passing anyone riding
Oh the streets of Opeousas, shall be fined in not
less than 50 SO nor more than $40 90 and all costs
Be 1t further ordained. That any and all per
sons riding on bicycles, on the streets Of Ope-
iousas at night, be, and they are hereby re-
quired to display a lighted lamp on each BIZ
cycle, and also to have bell on each bicycle
to be sounded at all crossings night or day, and
neglecting refusing to do so, shall be fined in
the sum of not lcss than $3.50 nor mole than
5000 and all costs.
C. J. THOMPSON, President.
IKE ROOS, Clerk Pro TEN.
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A Card of Thanks.

The Sisters MariaDtes of Holy Cross
return their sincere thanks to their lady
and gentlemen friends for their strenn-
Gus efforts to render the exhibition a
financial success.
The Sisters are most grateful to the
yonug ladies who attended the tables,
and to the ladies who furnished the re-
freshments. The Sisters likewise offer
their heartfelt thanks to Mr.. l.. Gose-
lin and the other members of the band
for having rendered efficient services.
To one and all they say, "May God
bless you,n
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JUDICIAL. ADVERTKsEME ENTs.
SUCCESSION SALE.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA
ESTATE OF CAROLINE VANHIIlE DE.
CEASED.
M 52S6
No. 1886.
NO.42.

By virtue of an order of the Honorable
W. G. Perranlt, Judge of the Eleventh
Judicial District Court of the State of Lou
slana, i'll and for the parish of st. Landry, there
Will be sold at public auction to the last and
highest bidder, at the last residence of the de-
ceased, i'll the town of Opelousas parish
and State aforesaid, by the undersigned admin
istrator, or any duly qualified auctioneer, on
Saturday, August LIST, 1896,
at IL O'Clock a. ln, the following described
property, to-wit:
-Four certain lots of ground situated in the
Town OF OpelOusas, La, together with all the
Dllidlngs and improvements thereon. except
one store building, the property of Henry
Bloch, situated on the southwest corner of said
square. The said lots comprise one square uf
ground, and are bounded as follows, to-wit:
north by Bellevue stl eet, east by Liberty
street. south by Landry street and west by
chestnut street, now commonly known as
railroad avenue.
Terms and COnditions-One-third of the pur-
chase price to be paid in cash on the day of
sale: The balance to be paid in two equal an
nual lnstallments from said date. To repre-
sent this credit portion the purchaser to give
nus notes, which are to bear eight per cent. per
annum interest from day of sale, and ten per
cent additional as attorney fees in case of
suit. special mortgage and vendors privi-
iege to be retained on the property sold until
full and entire payment of the purchase price
with interest and attorneys fees in case of
suit. GILLERT L. DUPRE
June ~, 1876. Administrator
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The Rt. Rev. Davis Sessums DID,,
Bishop of Louisiana, will visit the
Episcopal church on Monday, July 9th,
at 8 p. m. Service will be held on Sum
day, july 9th at 8 p. m. by Rev. w. S.
Slack. Sunday school at $50 a. N.
We trust our people will turn out
Sessuma who il one of the most pleas
ing and graceful pulpit orators in the
State.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04

OFFICE ST. LANDRY HoMEsT'D e. loan ASSN,
Opelousas, Sept. 16, 1895. )
This Association has opened new Series
the shareholders and the public should induce
many to avail themselves of the present oppOr-
tunity TO become members. The laying aside
of an Insignificant sum weekly will secure you
a good home. Shares to be applied for at the
office in Bank Building, up stairs. Weekly pay
ments are only twenty-five cents per share.
+. d. ESTILETTE,
Sept o. 1896 President.
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GHERIFF,S SALE.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
ST. LANDRY STATE BANK vs. OPELOUSAS
RACE TRACK ASSOCIATION.
&HERIFF,S SALE.
No. 1870.

By virtue of writ of fieri facias is.
ssued out of the Honorable the Eleventh Ju-
dicial 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, Oh
Saturday, July 18th, 1896,
at II O'Clock a. M, the following described pro
perty, tO-wit:
A certain tract of land containing twenty
five 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 l.. u. Es
tilette, west by the Joel H. Sand0z property Or
Perry.
Terms-Cash.
T. 8. FONTENOT,
Sheriff Parish st. Landry.
June Is, 1896.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04

Mrs Harriet Beecher Stowe is dead.
She passed away at her residence in
Hartford, Con-, on July 1st. Mrs.
Stowe was easily the foremost American
authoress. Her book, "Uncie Toms
Cabin" was perhaps more widely
read, and created II greater sensation
than any other book published in the
English language.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04

The Democratic Executive Commit
tee Of the Sixth Congressional District
has been called to meet in Baton
Rouge nu July 10th to nominate can
didate for Congress for this District
and to make arrangements for the cam
paicn,
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9he s.. and D. of C..

,sWa lais .p)easeG to note that tho SONS
and Daughters Of the Confederacy. are
ton. A movement to that effect is on
foot in Richmond. If such an organi-
cation will be the means of directing our
young people to the reading Of the histo-
ry of their own country for the past for
ty years, then the movement will have
accomplished n good purpose. There
is unfortunately lack of patriotism
in some quarters which even goes to
the extent of ridiculing things relating
to the Lost Cause and the only way to
check this evil is by dispelling the
dense ignorance from which it springs.
This can only be done by association
and historical reading.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04

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 a. M. in
June, and continuing alternately each
month"; Sunday school every Sunday
at $50 a. M.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04

On last Saturday a young son Of Mar
cisse Bihm was thrown from -bis morse
and seriously wounded. The horse
kicked the boy on the head entirely sew
ering one of his ears and fracturing bis
skull. 1t is believed that he will die.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04

4 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., 1896-07-04

The excursion given by the Train
mems Association, from Abbeville to
this point. arrived on schedule time.
There were between six and seven hun
dred persons on the train, who. after
listening tn II welcome address FROM
Mayor C. j. Thompson, responded to
by Laurent Dnpre. Esq, passed
off time by going around viewing the
beanties of our city, some visiting their
friends, others attending the Bicycle
races, A game of ball had been hooked
for the occasion. but for some reason
did not come off. There were no dis
orders; very few drnnks. Taking it
all in all, it was well behaved crowd.
AZ six o'clock the train departed
and all the excursionists seemed well
pleased at the treatment received at
the hands Of our people.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04

Widow Auguste Borme. nee Pnlche-
rie Nice, a native of Opeiousas, died on
th9 9Waxia on tbs 18th inst. at the age of
sS8 years. Deceased. who was a highly
respected old lady, lived most of her
life in OpelOusas. She was relative
Of the late Gerand Carriere. of Wash
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04
"a An q

John D. Currie. a prominent mer-
chant of Vile Plate, died Thursday
night from dose of laudanum. taken
with suicidal intent. Deceased had
heen engaged in mercantile pursuits in
Vile Plate for many years.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04
NOTICE.

Pursuant to the provisions Of Act 4s Of the
Constitution of the State Of Louisiana of the
wear 1879 notice is hereby siven of intention
to apply for and present to the General AS
sembiy of Louisiana, at it's present session,
an act to provide for and create an additional
indge in tie 11th judicial district of Louisiana.
OPELOUsAs, May 16. 1896.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04

We call tile attention of our readers
To the card OF our young friend John III.
Harmanson. Abstract0r. Real Estate
Agent and Notary Public. This young
man is u native Of this parish. is es-
teemed by all who knew him. aud is
quite competent in his line OF business.
We trust that he will receive the patro-
mage he deserves.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04

The firm Of Chachele g. Tatman have
sold out their business to Robert Cha
cher6, who has taken charge this week.
Mr.. p. ID. Tatman has been retained as
clerk in the store.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04

The Battle Abby commission met at
Richmond this week and have aboat
decided to defer the selection of the
site for that building one year more.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04

Matter intended for publication in
the COURIER should reach this office n OF
later than Thursday evening-sOoDer
preferred-to insure insertion in the is-
sue Of the following Saturday.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04

Sunday and Monday OF this week
were the hottest days of the season, the
mercury running up to SO degrees in
the shade Monday night welcome
shower refreshed the atmosphere, max
ing it possible to sleep with some COM
r.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04

1t seems that the Governor has found
law that authorizes bin to appoint ad-
ditional Police Jurors in our parish, and
accordingly he has appointed DR.. j. p.
Saizan and Messrs. Olihe Man
uel and Robert Lafleur to fill the
vacancies. The Police Jury elected
last April in this parish stood five DEM
ocrats and five Combines, thereby MAX
ing tie, but these new appointments
now make that body practically Dem
Ocratic.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04

Why pay $50 to 800 for bicycle,
when You can get a splendid $75 wheel
for $35 and Il coupon from the COURIER.
For particulars, see 4th page.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04
JUDICIAL ADvERT7sEMENTs.
MEETING OF CREDITORS.

PHILLIP STEPHENS VS.. HIS CREDITORS.
NO. Is, 1884, DISTRICT COURT, ST. LANDRY
PARISH LA.
By virtue of an order of the Hon. the 11th
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 II O'Clock a. H., on
Monday, August 3, 1896,
a meeting of the creditors of said insolvent, in
order to accept the cessOn of the property OF
said Phillip StefSens, to appoint Syndic aud to
transact such other business as may be neces
sary in the premises.
SJOHN FL. HARMANSON,
+lO Notary Public.
July 4, 1896 St
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penses, but 10 order to do SO, our people
will have to patronize them literally.
They have made efforts in getting up
this "Meet" to place before the audience
an extraordinary programme. We
learn that great many wl,eeimen from
abroad will attend, among whom some
of the hest wheelmen in the amateur
arena of Louisiana. So, don't forget
that these races will come off. and that
the treat will be one long to he rcmem-
bered. =
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04

There will be divine service at the
Presbyterian Church tomorrow eve
hing at the usual hour, Rev. Mr.. Ag-
new officiating.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04

Head off burglars and accidents by
placing your valuables in a safety de-
posit box 10 the ST. Landry State Bank,
where you can sent Que cheap.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04

Our tnterprising contemporary, the
New Orleans States, issned II handsome
ly illustrated Battle Abby edition nI
the 25th nlt
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04
NOTICE {!

My wife. Mathilde Collins, having left my
bed and board without cause, notice is hereby
given that will not be responsible for any
debts she may contract in my name.
JOSEPH GUILLORY, JR.
OPELoUsAs, LA, June 20, 1896, I'm.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04

Mr.. Leon Pitre, living at PlaquemiDe
Ridge, about seven miles west of town,
Informs us that there is q disease re-
sembling Charbon among bis stock.
One of his horses was attacked by this
disease last Monday. We have heard
it stated that Charlton is prevalent to
some extent in that section of country
east OF Bayou Benf, this parish.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04

The ball given by Miss Pearl Har-
manson's dancing class last Tuesday
was success both financially and So
ciallY.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04

A nice lot Of fresh dry goods, dress
goods, bats, shoes, notions, etc, just re-
ceiyed by Fred. l.. Saudoz. Cheap.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04
THE
F I r j.!

Which destroyed my Store a'.y contents
last Tuesday morning miU cause no in
terruption to any business. 1 haze secur
ed temporary quarters in the building
formerly occupied by II. Halphen, only
one block auest Of my former stand, ,chere
1 am prepared to serve my patrons and
the public in the same punctual and sat-
istactory manner as heretofore. :
~ My Country produce and delivery
arag0ns aciU continue to run as usual,
and my stock of general merchandise is
being rapidly brought up to the demands
Of my patrons.
FRED l.. SANDOZ.
OpelousaS, Nay 9, 1896.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04

A detachment of Capt. Cade's mill
tary company of New Iberia, lin uni
f0rm) came up on the excursion Sunday.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04

The Limited Constitutional COnven.
ton bill has passed the Legislature by a
eoad majority.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04

Gov Foster has appointed A. r.
Mitchell. District Attorney Of the Cal
casieu- Cameron District. Vice Mcdonald
deceased.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04
NOTICE

Notice ia hereby given that communication OF
sentence will be applied for in behalf of Jean
Baptiste Chevis and William Chevis.
0PELOUsAs, May 27, 1896.
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WANTED MAE1T HELP.

WANTED--Capables salesmeh to sell first
class line of lubricating oils and greases to
sugar planters, cotton ginners, etc, in the
proper party. Firstclass references required
GARLAND REFINING CO.,
june 6, 1896, Ct. Cleveland, Ohio
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04

Judge Gilbert L. DupIe and District
Attorney r. Lee Garland came up
from Crowley last Saturday. We are
glad to be able to say that the term just
held Mt Crowley by these two able and
hustling officers has resulted in clean
ing out the Acadia Jail. Give Judge
Dupr6 fair chance, and the necessity
for an additional judge will vanish like
miet
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04

We regteJ TO learn that our young
friend w. w. Bailey had the misfor-
tune to break his leg, last Sunday after
noon.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04

Some of the best amateur wheelmen
will pai ticipate on the 4th of July. 1t
will be wd4Ttl attending.
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FoR SALE

A residence in Opelousas, with lot 100 x 2OC
feet and several outbuildings, situated near Ice
Factory and Cotton Compress. Apply to j
Tujagne, opelousas, OF at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04

There is pleasure in store for the 4th
of July; the great Bicycle races come
off on that day.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04

Such riding as will take place at the
the race track on July 4,b has never
been seen before.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04

Mr.. R0uss wrote letter to the Vete-
rams at Richmond, stating that he would
agree to give half-million dollars to-
wards building the Battle Abbey, il the
South raised as much more for the same
purpose, provided the abbey was placed
in Washington, d, C..
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04
MEETING OF CREDITORS.
JOSEPH BLOCH VS.. HIS CREDITORS.

No 1854, 18th Judicial District Court, State OF
Louisiana, Parish Of St Landry.
BY virtue Of an order Of the Hon. the 11th
Judicial District Court in and for the Parish Of
st. Landry, there will be held at the office of
Perraut d Bailey, over st. Landry State Bank.
BY the undersigned Notary, in the town of
Opelonsas, La, at II o'clock a. H., on
Wednesday, July -, 1896,
a meeting of the creditors OF said insolvent in
order to accept the cession Of the property of
said Joseph Bloch. to appoint syndic and to
transact such other business as may he neccs-
sary in the premises. w. w. BAH EY,
June 20 1885, ct Notary Public.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04

Dove brand hams and other groceries
lust received at Fred. l.. SandOz's.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04
Gin Wright.

/ will do all work that may be offered
during the season.
B. f. PERLEY.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04

Fresh eggs, chickens aud all country
produce at Fred. l.. SaDdozs.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04

Why not celebrate the Glorious
Fourth by attending the Bicycle races.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04
NOTICE OF ADMINIsTRATIO
ESTATE OF FREDERIC ROBERI.
No. 54OO.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.

Whereas. Elmina Dupre Of the parish
Of ST. Landry, has applied by her petition to he
appointed administrative Of the estate Of Fred
ederic RoDeri, deceased, late Of the parish
Of st. Landry;
Now therefore notice is hereby given to all
parties interested to make opposition to said
appointment, to file the same in writing in my
office in the town of Opelousas, in ten days
from the present notice.
CHARLES NJ. THOMPSON,
June ~, 1896. Clerk.
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WIN. JOEL SANDOZ,
Attorney -at-LaW and Notary Public
Opelousas, La,

OpciOusas, La.
Will practice in all Courts, State and Fede-
raj. and before the Patent and Pension Offices
at Washington, D. c. Shorthand aid Type
writing promptly and carefully done. Office
over st. Landry State Bank, Main Street.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04

Delegates have been pouring into
Chicago, preparatory to the meeting Of
the National Democratic convention to
be held there on the 7th inst. The Ma
tional Bi-metalic League has been in
session in that city this week for the
purpose of mapping out course to be
followed by them in securing a silver
platform and a silver Democrat as can
didate for President.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04

Shelled corn for sale. Apply to F.
4. Sandoz, Landry street.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-04

y To-day is the Glorious Fourth,
and we know OF no more fitting
way to celebrate it, than by at
tending tho BICYCLE RACES
at the race track. The young
gentlemen who have gotten up
this amusement expect no pro-
6t All they ask ia tn nav ay-
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NOTICE or ADMINIsTRATION
ESTATE OF AUGUSTIN BOONE AMI
WIFE, JOSEPHINE KENNEY.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.

Olivier Arnaud, of the parish of st.
Landry, has applied by her petition to be
appointed administratrix OF the estate OF
Augustin Boone and wife, Josephine kenney,
late of the parish of st. Landry;
Therefore any person intending to make op-
position to said appointment will hle the same
In writing in my Office in the town OF Opelou-
ALFRED PAVY,
June 27, 1886, Clerk,
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Don't fail to see the Bicycle races on
the 4th Of July.