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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1896-06-24
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BALTIMORE X. Il.
IN EFFECT MAY H. 1895.
Trains leave Wilmington as follows:
For Philadelphia tcxprcss), l.si, 2.55, 40,
li.2S. il.45' a. m; .l2l6 l37, 3.Os. 311, 5.02,
$40, 5.5G. CAS- 707. s.0G and 912 y. m.
Accommodation, 900, 7O5; %, 1919 am;
n. SO. 232 $3.50. 5.15. az. and l0.40 y. m.
For Chester texpress), LII, 40. $50, 712,
$50. $50, Sl5 1905, lib, ll.41 a. mi l5l,
Accommodation. COS. 705 sos, 1855, 1l.2s
a. m. 1888. 2.32. $50, 5l5. IA aud TO- pm
For New York t.b7, 2.b5, 4.20, G.30, 750.
sO5. Sii, b.02. $40. $50, 707. 9i2 and 1910
FOR Boston without change, 1915 a. m;
For West Chester. via Lamokin, $50 a.
For Newark Center ana intermediate
Baltimore and Washington, 43s. sol,
91l, 1923 and HOO a. m, 1905, l2.4O, I'LL,
100 s56, 5.23, ''6.05, 100, IA. $40 p. m. and
Baltimore and intermediate stations.
"a 4iS. Cos p. M 1910 night.
Leave Philadelphia, Broad street, for
Wilmington (express), 800 40. 7.25, S,2l.
1920, u. % a. m. 1909 'l23l, LIZ, Nv, 5.ls,
4ie 80; a. POS ssg b s;'s, S,dh 500 los
Accommodation go, $50, 9.l2, 1913 am;
1913 s.ii, 4.o3, is1 6.22, sas, 1908 and LBS
SUNDAY TRAINS.
For Philadelphia teXpress), LII 80, ~
sou. $50, g33 1905, H. 40 a, M LII SOo 9.Oz'
$3.50, 7O1. 72i. 90G and 9.i2 y. m.
Accommodation, ZOO, $40 a. m; l2O4, 14O,
4O0, 5,i5 and 1910 p. m.
For Chester (express), 1.57, 40, $50. $3.50,
1905, ll.f5 "A. M, 1877, 3.Ob, 5.O2, 0.5B. IOI and
Accommodation. 100, $40 a. m; 1901, LAO.
1 i.O1, b.l5, 7.25, and 1910 p. m.
For New York. LIT. 200, 40, 200, 80,
q31 1905 II as a. m. 4 81 30J, 4.J5, b.O2. 0.56,
/ 7.0I, 9.l2 and 1910 y. m
For Boston, without change. $3.50 p. m.
For West Chester, via Lamokin, $50 a.
m. ana b.i5 b.. M.
Baltimore and Washington, 4SS, sol,
/ 1925 a. m. 1905, l2.i9, l5O, 5,23, "6O5, IA,
/ $40 u. M. and 1854 night.
Baltimore and intermediate stations,
/ Sos p. m. and 1900 night.
| Leave Philadelphia, Broad street, Tor
| Wilmington texpress), $50 40, LIB am.
| 1903. t12, Al 5.OS. G.55, tbs, S.35, lilo, Ills
Accommodation. S35, a12. 1895 q. M. (;
| t2.3O, 2.05, Clio SIS 1908 and 11.38 p. m.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1896-06-24
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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-13
Constitutional Convention

Appearances now flatter our hope for
tnecalilng of Constitutional Conven-
ti"h' Four years ago we advocated the
pr9prlety and necessity of it, and are
stkl for it.
Not to say anything about the suffrage
question, the present Constitution ia i'm
great need OF remOdeliDS. 1t has been
amended 80 often that it has become a
piece OF Mosaic work that no one can
understand, or even get to read it with
OUT searching through the State Legis-
azure Tor period of sixteen years.
The Democratic party is in full posses.
sion OF all the departments of the State
government, and there is absolutely
nothing IN the way of calling the Con-
vention, unless it be the fear that some,
or rather many of the officials, may be
relegated to private life We are
deeply concerned to know what kind
or election laws can be framed, which
can be successfully administered so as
to prevent frauds and false returns.
We are unable to understand how a peo-
pie VINO are not as good as their laws,
would have them can be prevented
trcm violating them. The law against
homicede is perfectly good, but men
VIII Kill one another, and so on through,
the whole criminal code. 70 success
fully avoid violations of any class of
laws, people must be willing to have
them enforced. The people must obey
willingly, or the law becomes practi
caily neutral.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-13
The Weather.

Our farmers have been highly fa-
vored this season. Timely rains have
fallen several times, and on Saturday
last they were again favored. From all
we have learned, they had just finished
working over their crops and were in
the very best condition to receive rain.
1t came, and that in sufficient quantity
to answer every purpose. There was
no wind with it. and it fell just SO that
the thirsty earth might absorb it as it
fell. The old corn had begun to need
it, and it could not have gone many
days longer without serious injury.
The young corn would have suffered
under the intense heat that pre-
vailed. The chances now are that
both the old and the young corn may
need but little more rain.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-13

OPELOUSAS, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY, 3,
Judge Dupre's Charge.

| In his charge to the Grand Jury at
| the opening of the Conrt at Crowley on
the 1st inst, Judge Gilbert l.. Dupre
said:
Gentlemen of the Jury AS the presiding
Judge of this court it is incumbent upon me
| under the law to charge you as to your duties
as members OF the grand inquest of this parish.
Before doing so, I desire to congratulate the
people of this parish upon the orderly and
quiet manner in which the election just held
was conducted. With Acadian simplicity and
Anglo Saxon tirmness your people made their
canvass upon lines of .:Equa1 rights to all, spe-
cial privileges to nOne,' and side by side in
tOuch with one another walked to tho polls
and deposited your ballots for the candidates of
your choice.
No trusty Winchester no effective Colt, no
new made graves, no nights OF vigil and hours
of dangers were necessary to the enforcement
OF this right
You recognized that the end of all govern
ment is to protect the citizen in the enjoyment
of life, liberty and property, and that when it
assumed other functions 1T was usurpatlOn and
oppression and further, that sit is only when
the laws are enforced and Obeyed, when rights
are observed and respected, and When the citi-
zen can feel that he is secure in his person and
property so long as he does no wrong to others,
that there can be peace, good order and pros
perity in the land"
In striking contrast with this witness tho
other parishes, notably the mother parish, st.
Landry, where the failure to enforce the law
converted the entire parish into military
camp, brought cOntumely and shame upon it's
people, blazoning to the world Outrages and
crimes which stand as a monument of reprOach
and everlasting disgrace to fair people
reared under the ntluenc of Christian civili-
zatiOn.
The election over, it is to he hoped that
peace broods over the land. The embers of
hate, the private animOsities engendered un
der such conditions are fast dying out, and the
earnest desire of all good citizens is that we
may never more witness such' scenes as have
characterized the last campaign in some of the
parishes
Let this serve an object lesson to our peo-
pie. Remember that no man or set of men can
violate the law without incurring a penalty
that public office il a public trust to be ad-
ministered according to law, faithfully and
impartially. with an eye single to the public
good regardless of consequences.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-13

About all that is left of the Demo-
cratic party in Louisiana is its name,
and unless the people have the moral
courage to take the bits between their
teeth and override the ling of chronic
Office holders the Office hunters that
have dominated its management for
the longest time, the party in this State
is doomed. The majority of the wffte
people who have stood by tho Dejjho-
cratic party in Louisiana in sunshine
and in shower. are disgusted with past
methods, and want a change-a change
not only of artfuI doings on the part of
the rings, but a complete change of party
managers. At the state convention to
be held in Baton Rouge on the 10th of
should he elected. Give US new deal
Give us new men and better methods
.Tuipa
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-13

The Shreveport Caucasian inquiries i:
"Why is it that SO soon as men promi-
nent in politics are defeated seat on
the Supreme bench is suggested Keep
ing in mind the record of the past, the
masses in this and other States regard
as a logical sequence a seat on the Su-
preme bench as a soother TO blasted am
bition. This reflection is not personal
nor directed to anyone. but is applied
in general sense. The Supreme Court
should ever be free from the taint of
political alliances and combinations,
and should enlist tho best legal talent
and brain in the State"
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-13
The Shreveport Caucasian says. .


''Tlie people are in earnest when they
demand an election law which will Sc
cure the counting of every vote as it is
cast. The present law is fraud and a
reploach ou the integrity and good
name of Louisiana. We want law
that will secure for all time the rule of
Intelligence aud white supremacy, and
not the domination of politicians and
time servers. If such law can be OBJ
tanned in no other way than by a con-
stitutional convention, then such con-
vention ia imperative and must be held
No sensible, practical man will waste
sentiment on the pleadings and pratings
OF the selfish politician. To resist the
peoples will is to invite revolution
which must sweep from power all men
that would impede the sOvereigns' de-
mand for reform and honest elections.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-13

An exchange gives what it calls "a
few facts" az follows: AS long as there
is life there's trouble and taxes. A
widow is never satisfied with her name.
1t is necessary to have four legs to he a
hog. Office seeks man with about as
much energy as a rogue seeks tho po-
lice. Women talk of owing other wo-
men a call in the same way as men who
owe another gtudge. A man will
fore he will let his wife sew a button
on his coat.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-13
Up to Date.

We have recently added, and will
continue to keep supplied with new and
improved type and printing material,
cards, paper, envelopes, etc, and can
promptly execute any job printing re-
quired at the lowest prices.
Give US IL call when you want ANY
THING in the JOB PRINTING line
w e can give yon the best at the Lowest
prices, and if you will call and see SAM
piles and get prices you will be con.
vinced of that fact.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-13

W. w. Duson, Esq, founder. Editor
Signal To Mr.. l.. S. Scott, who will here
several years Mr. Scott has managed
the Signal as its publisher, and it is
safe t" predict that the new editor
will keep the Signal up to its high
standard. We cannot, however. let Mr..
Dns"n pass ont of the field of Journal
ism without paying him II just tribute.
the thther of the furnishing little city
of Crowley, is also the founder of the
Signal, having started that paper about
the period of the organization Of the
town. Indeed, the Signal and Crowley
may justly be called twin sisters. Both
were started in the most modest way
the paper was small haDd-press out
fit, Crowley a little cross-rOad station.
The writer of these lines we'll remem-
bels the first term OF court there con-
vened, being an active participant, the
term being held in what is now
Schmulen's store he also remembers
the appearance of the Signal with its
modest account OF the term. To-day
Crowley is one of the principal towns
of Southwest Louisiana, and the Signal
one of the most influential I1nrnrs of the
State ontside of New Orleanstia and all
this work of magic is due to We intel
ligence, skill and perseverelGe of w.
w. Dusop, aud all evol,e from what
ten years ago was barren prHirie, a
bowling wilderness. While he well
come Bro. Scott to the tripod l<brigade,
we wish Mr.. DusOn all kineaTO good
lucE
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-13

There comes to our table every week,
what is undoubtedly one of the best
family papers of the Sonth, The Ameri-
can, published at Lake Charles, La, de-
voted to Southwest Louisiana, home cir
Gle and general news. Subscription
price, one dollar a year in advance. Send
for sample copy The american has Just
west Louisiana which everyone should
see, sent POSTPAID for seven cents.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-13

We have made ont our subscription
and other bills up to May 9, and as
there has been change in the business
management as well as in the editorial
management of the paper, We trust that
the small amounts due us will he
promptly settled. Please call and
square up or be prepared TO settle will,
our collectors.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-13
The U. S. District Court.

His honor, Judge Aleck B0arman, ar
rived in this place last Friday at noon,
and after getting the dust and coal Gin
der out of his eyes, nose mouth anu ,fail
! and off his clothes, opened the Court at
LEO p. m, empaneled petit jury, tried
one case, called over the cases on the
civil docket, granted two or three Or
ders, suspended his approval of sales of
land sold by NJ. C. Esner, special Mas
ter, last month. which lands belonged
to the Teche r. R. & Sugar Co., Limi-
ted-theD adjourned sine die-having
been in session one hour ; boarded the
up train on the Il. & Pacific local, and
of course left us. We venture to say it
was the shortest business term of the
Court ever held anywhere.
Attending upon this momentary
court were Gen. II. Il. Taylor, of Lake
Charles, NJ. G.. Elstner, of Shreveport,
Mr.. Gurley, of New Orleans. and Horace
CouviIon, of Malksville, La, and Mr..
Drew, of Lake Charles. The prince of
caterers, Austin Lacombe. had ca!cu-
lated on having the pleasure of pran-
daily entertaining these agreeable gen
telemen for at least two days-his cooks
had on their whitest attire and he his
blandest smiles. A fund of ciaste and
comic anecdotes he held in reserve in
tending to tell them after getting his
guests in a suitable humor, but all was
useless. The lightning-like expedition
of his honor thwarted all his generous
purposes, and he will have to keep all
the good things until another festive
demonstration of the little ring jnbi-
lants.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-13

A magazine writer says that Cripple
Creek got its name from trio Of pros
pectors who happened to stop on the
banks of the stream because their mule
had become lame. They discovered
signs of gold and decided to stay
awhile. While putting up shanty
one Of the men fell from the roof and
struck on the dog which they had with
them, breaking bis own arm and the
leg Of the canine. This made three
cripples in the camp; hence its name.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-13

Rev. James A. Critics arrived here last
Saturday from Florida, having been
summoned home on account of his
wife's critical illness, but unfortunately
did not reach home before his esti-
mable wife had passed away, Mrs.
Critics having died on Thursday. Mr..
Critics removed to this place from
Hastings. Nebraska. abont one year
ago, and during the shortp period of their
residence here our people learned to es-
TEEN deceased. Mrs. Critics was a ma
tive of New York City, where she was
dren-George A. Critics. editor Grant
County News, of Oklahoma. Rev. j.
L. Critics, of jacksonville, Ill, A. Ar
thur, who is student at Maryville
College, Tenn, and Misses Philena and
Ethel. We extend our sympathy to the
bereaved family.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-13
THE i
F | R E.!
THE

Wh'ch destroyed n.y. Store and contents
last Tuesday morning miH cause no IN
terruption to my business. Ihape secur-
Ell temporary quarters IN the building
formerly occupied by N. Halphen, only
one block ,cest Of my former stand, ,rheye
L am prepared to serve my patrons and
the pu6hc IN the same punctual and sat
sstacto'y manner as heretofore.
u My Country produce and delirerv
'cdgons ariN continue to run as usual,
dnd my sfock OF general merchandise is
being rapidly brought up to the demands
of my patrons
FRED l.. SANDOZ.
Opelousas, May 8, 1896.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-13

The Jeanerette News has passed out
'9t existence and is replaced by the
seanerette Democrat, established by
M6ssrs. Bailey Bros, who bought out
sae News. The Bailey boys are nephews
g tlle veteran ex-jonrnalist, of Lafa-
yette, Mr. w. B. Bailey and are practi-
cat newspaper men. We wish them
0uCcAns
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-13

Last Sunday. Rev. Father Savoure.
who has been ricaire at this place for
two years. preached his farewell SER
mon. The Rev. Father has been ap-
pointed priest OF Chenal, PoiDte Coupee
parish 1t is with regret tl.at we see
this good priest leave onr community,
because, through his upright conduct as
a man, and his piety and devotion as a
pastor, lie has eDdeared himself to his
parishoners. We wisl, him bon UOydge,
aud congratulate our neighbors OF
Pointe Conpee upon the accession of so
worthy priest to their population.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-13

Last Wednesday evening while car
in front Of Sandoz's Opera House, he
requested the by-standers to move out
from under him, as some of bis tools
might accidentally drop and someone
get hurt. Those present took his advice
and moved away, but shortly after ward
little son of Mr.. c.. Settoon came
along and was standing in the vicinity
when the carpenters hatchet fell strik
ing the lad on the head and cutting an
ugly cash through the hat. The child
was promptly attended to by DIR.
Thompson, who pronounced the wound
not necessarily fatal.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-13
-e-o0 Q

Do you wanta Bicyle7 IT so read the
advertisement of the "Indestructible
May wood" on our fourth page. You
can get the benefit Of the liberal offer
therein explained either by ordering
direct from the Cash Buyers Union or
we will order it for you.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-13

A force of workmen began last Mon
day clearing up the debris OF the late
fire of Fred L. Sandoz's store prepara-
tory to the erection of large and COM
m0dious building on the site of the old
one. 1t Is to be u modern two-stOry
structure with ornamental iron and
glass front, and will doubtless prove
quite an accession to Bridgeville's inn
DrOyementS.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-13

On to Richmond i"-The fare for the
round trip from Lafayette, La, to
Richmond. Va. for the reunion Of the
United Confederate Veterans on June
'Sgtl. and 30th and July lat, is only
$3.50. Tickets will be on sale only at
coupon ticket offices.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-13

Frederick Robert. prominent citi-
zen of Old Grand Prairie, died aud was
buried last Monday. Deceased was 45
years of age, was married and leaves
large family.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-13

On Monday morning Sheriff Foutenot
read the death warrant to Jean Baptsle
Clevls and Willie Chevis. The Sheriff
entered the prisoners cell at ten o'clock
a. M, accompanied by two other per-
sons. The Chevis boys were found in IA
corner of their cell when the Sheriff
proceeded at once to the reading of the
warrant, during which the two doomed
men stood, they We're solemn, but
showed no signs of excitement. Imme-
diately after this reading. Jean Bap-
tist Chevis asked the Sheriff il the au-
thOrities would furnish them the neces-
sary clothing t" wear on the day of the
execution, and being answered in the
affirmative, he then told the Sheriff that
he wished that they be furnished black
slippers for the execution. At this
juncture, the father OF the doomed
men entered the cell and asked the
Sheriff if the family would be allowed
to take the bodies after the execution,
and being told yes, lie then inquired
what would be done with the bodies in
the event the family did not claim
them. Jean~Baptiste Chevis is thirty
years old; his brother Willie is only
seventeen. They are unmarried. Both
are negroes, but their father was al
ways free. They We're convicted of
numbering DIR. Courtney at Coulee
CrOcbe last fall.
By Tuesday evening the gallows WAS
erected, and all preparations were made
to carry ont the sentence of the law,
but on Wednesday Gov. Foster granted
a reprieve to the two accused. Chas. F.
Garland, Esq, attorney Of the accused,
had been in Baton Rouge, and the re-
prieve is the result of his efforts. AS
we understand it, the reprieve is grant
ed in order to allow the case to be pre-
sented to the State Board of Pardons
on an application for communication of
sentence to life imprisonment in the
nenitenfiarV
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-13

A healthy appetite, with perfect d.
gestion and assimilation, may be Sc
cured by the use of Ayers Pills. They
cleanse and strengthen the whole ali
mentary canal and remove all obstruc-
tions to the natural functions of either
sex, without any unpleasant effects.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-13

One of our fair pOstmistresses says
she always thought COW bell was to
be worn by eo,c. but she knows calf
that perambuiates our streets with this
musical attachment to his bicycle.
Wonder if it's Jack?
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-13

lhe good citizens of Opelousas have
oeen Mortified for the last few days by
aerles OF most unearthly noises, which
- nnd, on inquiry, to emanate from
~ new steam whistle at the ice factory.
S s. JACK don't give us rest on that bar
esrons racket, We will get no 3 petition
g nave our peace officers "sit down.
- 1.-THE noise We mean--not the
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-13

Patronize your home merchants, your
home printer. your home postoffice,
your home livery stable, your home
druggist, your home barber, your home
ieweler, and your home people, and help
10 build up your town and parish.-Ex.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-13

BATTLE ABBEY.-The meeting which
= nas to have been held at Sandoz's
upeFa House last Saturday failed on
account OF the heavy rains. and was
spostp0ned till this Saturday evening
- tue Opera House ut O o'clock. All
nose who had been invited for last
saturday are respectfully requested
e y De present this evening without fur
tlier notice.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-13

The Annual Commencement of st.
Mary's Boys School will take place on
Wednesday, June "a, at Sandoz's Opera
House at half past seven D. M, and
that Of the Academy of the Immaculate
Conception on the 25th at the same
hour.
The Sisters hope to meet their many
friends at the hall both evenings.
Admission 05eta
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-13

We regret to learn that there are cases
of typhoid fever in town. Mrs. Walter
w. Duson is seriously ill from it, while
our young friend Peter Casse, son of
Marshall Casse, is in the grip of this
fever.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-13

White & Skiles, the popular and
wide-awake lumber dealers. have Sc
cured the contract for furnishing the
lumber for the new store building to be
erected by Mr.. Fred L. Sandoz, on the
ste OF the one recently destroyed by
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-13

Matter intended for publication in
the COURIER should reach this Office not
later than Thursday evening.-sooner
preferred-to insure insertion in the is
sue of the following Saturday.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-13

NOTIcE.-Divine services will be
held in the Episcopal church at Ope-
lousas ON the 4th Sunday of each month
at 8 D. m. in May and at II a. m. in
June, and continuing alternately each
mouth. Sunday school every Sunday
at Q.9fl i, m
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-13

If yon need Letter Heads, Note
Heads, Bill Heads or any other kind of
job work, give ns your order, and ynu
will be satisfied with onr work and
price.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-13

See advertisement in another column
OF improved town property for sale, in
cluding several fine building lots, in II
desirable DeighbOrhnod. Plat and full
particulars at this office.