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The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06
TAKEN UP AS An EsTRAY.

By the undersigned, near Pearceville, a red
COW, brown around the eyes, branded about
thus: 8 Y fac-simile Of brand can be seen at
neighbOrho0d about years, and is now with
calf. The owner Is requested to come forwatd.
prove property, pay charges and take her
away, or she will be disposed of according to
law. DIVIDE VALIANT
June 6, 1896, NO.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06

The Southern States Exposition at
Chicago is intended to s'hold the mirror
up to nature" and to show the people of
this populous territory at whose centre
the exposition will be spread, what the
South has in actual fact to attract the
capitalist and the honest laborer-what
in fields, what in crops, what in woods
and mines and in the almost endless
variety of opportunities for manufac-
ture. The assistance of every patriotic
S0utherner is solicited to make this ex-
hibit as newsy as possible, equal 10
magniticence to the natural resources
of this section, and fitting reflex of
her natural opportunities and wealth.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06
Explanatory.

In a communication in another col.
umn, L. 5. Fontenot, Esq, calls our at.
tentlOn to Il statement made in our las
issue to the effect that in the recent
election he received many negro votes
We spoke in accordance with our belief
based on one circumstance which it il
not necessary to mention. 1t is one with
which be had nothing TO do. but which
was managed by a candidate who was
on the ticket with him.
However, in all cand0r we must SAY
we have no personal knowledge of his
having been voted for by negroes. We
do know that what Mr.. Fontenot says
about his "sole reliance" is true. That
those, or rather very many of those who
supported him and other candidates
on his ticket, did openly proclaim that
their "sole reliance was the white vote,"
we readily admit That they made
heroic efforts with guns to have none
but white men to vote, is not question
able. We admit they "did not solicit
the colored votes" because the effort to
prevent them by shot gun aud Winches-
ter rifle persuasion was too manifest to
excuse any presumption that they did.
But the simple fact that they did not
solicit, is no proof that no negroes did
vote for them. Mr.. Fontenot says they
did not receive any negro votes. and it
may be that be is entirely correct, but
we Eever heard of the rejection of any.
Since he says he did not, we accept it,
without venturing to express a contra
ry opinion. We are not going to make
ourself disagresable to Mr.. F. by join
ing issue with him in matters he speaks
SO positively of, but we trust he will not
bes so nngenerOus as to object to our en-
tertainment oe private opinion about
some oft. We may have erred in the
statement we made in replying to the
Creole American, and if we did, We are
sorry for it, but before we can go the
full length of d formal reeantation. we
must hear from WhiteviIle, Big Cane
and several other places in st. Landry.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06

The model Republican House has
voted it's members $1O0 a month for
clerk hire, not only while Congress is in
session, but for all the year round. If
they want to raise their salaries on the
principle of the back pay grab, why not
go at it in manly courageous manner
As adopted, it has the appearance of
sneak thieving. The full term of SER
vice of this Congress will not exceed
nine months, and for that the mem ers
vote themselves 800 a month clerk
hire for twenty-four months.-Pitts-
burg Post, Dem.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06
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 call when you want ANY
THING in the JOB PRINTING line.
We can give You the best at the lotrest
prices, and if you will call and see sam
Piles and get prices you will be con-
vinced of that fact.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06

There comes to our table eYery week,
what is undoubtedly one Of the best
family papers of the South, 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
issued handsome Special" on South
west Louisiana which everyone should
see, sent POSTPAID for seven cents.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06

At a Democratic caucus held at Ba-
ton Rouge last Tuesday night. the fol-
lowing gentlemen were selected as
Judges OF the Courts Of Appleals for
the several Circuits of Louisiana, viz :
;1st Circuit. j. G. Pngh; I'd, E. G. Mont
gOmery 3d, j. Mouton 4th, w. w.
Leake s, r. T. BeauregaFd, and 9th,
Horace L. Dufour. These caucus nom
nations are tantainonnt to an election.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06
Communicated. i.

OPELoUsAs, La, June 1, 1896.
Editor CoURIHR:-
In your last issue the statement was made
that at the recent election and the other can
didates on the local Democratic ticket had re-
ceived considerable number of negro votes.
For the sake Of the truth of history this sur
hands The local Democratic candidates open
ly proclaimed that their sole reliance was the
white vote. They did not solicit the coOred
vote and they did not receive what they never
solicited. The statement that received about
two-thirds Of the white vote is undeniable and
may add that in 1892 / received about the
same proportion of the white vote and enough
colored votes to partly overcome the large ma
iority of colored votes cast against me.
Very respectfully,
T. s. FoNTENOT.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06
JUDICIAL. ADVERTIsEuEN
DUBLIC SALE.
ESTATE OF L. B. SANDOZ
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT,
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
No. 1895.

By virtue of an order of the Honorable Eley-
enth Judicial District Court of the State Of
there will be sold at public auction to the last
and highest bidder, by the undersigned ad
ministrator. or any duly qualified auction
ceased on Main street, Opelousas in the
parish OF st. Landry, on
Tuesday, June o, 1896,
the following described property, belonging to
the estate of L. B. Sandoz, deceased, late Of
the parish of st. Landry, to-wit:
Small and large hearse !; 2 gray horses bug
gy ; l gig; 3 sets harness saddle, brides,
whips, blanket. rope, cooler, oil stove rife,
heater. desk. shells, lamps, l large umbrella, one
lot undertakings tools, watch, 81 coffins-aa-
sorted sizes and grades a lot corn, a lot coffin
trimmings and tools, saws, etc, etc.
Terms-Cash.
j. .KOSSUTH SANDOZ,
May %, 1885, Administrator.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06
sTRAYED OR STOLEN.

From the undersigned at Opelousas. aLout the
beginning of April, 1896, Texas mare about
years old, dapple gray, branded on the left jaw
thus X she is heavy with foal and not very
well broken. A suitable reward will be paid
for her return to the undersigned or informa-
ton that will lead to her recovery.
BF ANDERSON.
Opelousas, May 2, 1895.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06

The st. Landry Oil Mill closed down
last Tuesday after very satisfactory
run OF about eight months. We pro-
pose giving in our next issue, some in
terestiDgdata OF this important industry
10 Opelousas and st. Landry.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06
NOTICE..

Pursuant to the provisions of Act 4s of the
Constitution of the State of Louisiana of the
to apply for and present to the General AS
sembly of Louisiana, at its present session,
an act to provide for and create an additional
judge in tue 18th judicial district of Louisiana.
OPELOUsAs, May 16, 1896.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06

Ex-District Judge w. C. Perranlt,
and our talented young friend w. W.
Bailey, Esq, have formed copartner-
ship for tho practice of law, under the
firm name of Perranlt s. Bailey. This
new firm has taken Offices above the St
Landry State Bank, where they are
ready to receive clients.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06
WANTED MALE HELP.

WANTED-Capable statesmen to cell first
class line of lubricating oils and greases to
sugar planters. cotton ginners, etc, in the
proper party. First-class references required.
GARLAND REFINING CO.,
june 6, 1896, st. Cleveland, Ohio.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06

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., 1896-06-06

Most coughs may be cured in few
hours or at any rate in a few days. by
the use of Ayers Cherry Pectoral. With
such prompt and sure remedy as this
at hand, there is no need OF prOl0nRiDR
the agony for weeks and months. Keep
this remedy In your house.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06

There's Millions in it"-millions for
the South and millions for the West.
The Southern States Exposition at
Chicago offers to the South OppOrtuni-
ties which promise great results
Charlestown Is. c., News and Courier.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06

The primary purpose of the Southern
States Exposition at Chicago is to make
clear that the South is the best place
for New Investments. This can be cas-
silv dona
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06
THE
F | r E.!

Which destroyed my Store and contents
last Tuesday morning ,oiN cause no in
te'ruption to my business. Ihaue secur-
ed temporary. quarters in the building
formerly occupied by N. HalpAen, only
one block acest Of my former stand, achere
L am prepared to serue my patrons and
the public IN the same punctual and sat.
istactory manner as heretofore.
B My Country produce and delivery
acagons ariU continue to 9un as us,tal,
and my stock of general merchandise is
being rapidly brought up to the demands
Of my patrons.
FRED l.. SANDOZ.
OpelOusds, May 8, 1896.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06

See advertisem ent in another column
Of improved town property for sale. in
clnding several fac b1lldlng lots. in Q
desirable neighborhood. Plat and full
particulars at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06

Thinking patriotic white men Of Lou
isiana are in no mood to be trifled with
in the matter of suffrage and ballot re-
form. Reforms are demanded they
have been promised, and the legislature
must provide for them.-Mansfield
Democrat Journal.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06

Mr.. Martin Budd brought to our
6ffice this week red cotton bloom, with
wh,..sb he says his field of several acres
IA fnll. sOme of them making their ap-
Dearance "a early as May 9th.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06

Pat CosgrOve, the new constable OF
our ward has qualified. Inasmuch as
Pat is an old Fenianr rand up to all the
tricks Of the Irish constabulary, he will
make daisy officer.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06

Ifs 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 orr work and
~
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06

Why pay $50 to 500 for bicycle,
when you can get splendid $75 wheel
for $35 anda coupon from the COURIER.
For particulars, see 4th page.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06

Eead off burglars and accidents by
placing your yaInables in safety de-
i,osit box in the st. Landry State Bank,
where YOU can rent one cheap.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06

The tlSwn is overruD by a horde of
eur dogs, making night llideous by
their yels 1t wOnld be in order for
the dog killer to make few rounds.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06

Our newly elected parish and ward
officials have received their commits
siODs, and as soon as they qualify, will
take charge of affairs for four years.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06

The Mission at the Catholic church.
which closed last Sunday was grand
success. and will. no doubt. re suit in a
good deal of good to our community.
we trust that we shall, at some future
DAY shave the pleasure of again listen
Ing 70 more of Rev. Father Knapp's
eloquent sermons.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06

An election has been ordered in the
ffth district by the Governor for the
10th of June to fill the vacancy caused
by the deposiDg of Boatner.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06

No better play has ever been present.
ed than the Little TycooD"-Sandoz's s
0pera House, June 10.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06

Ripans Tabules cure bad breath.
Ripans Tabules cure biliousness.
Ripans Tabules: one gives relief.
Ripans Tabules.
Ripans Tabules cure nausea.
Ripans Tabules: at druggists.
Ripans Tabules cure dizziness.
Ripans Tabules cure headache.
Ripans Tabules cure fatulence.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06

Word comes from all quarters that
the neatest and most satisfactory dye
for coloring the beard brown or black
is Buckingham's Dye for the Whiskers
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06

A nice lot of fresh dry goods. dress
goods. hats, shoes, notions, etc, just re-
ceived by Fred. L. Sandoz. Cheap.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06

Fresh eggs, chickens ana all country
produce at Fred. L. Sandoz's.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06

If you wish to be fashionable, go and
hear the Little Tycoon"-SaDd0z's
Opera House, june 10.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06

See the Little Tycoon" and be de-
lighted.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06
FOR SALE

residence in Opelousas, with lot 100 200
feet and several outbuildings, situated near Ice
Factory and Cotton Compress. Apply to j
Tujague Opelousas, or at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06

Advertise for business then adver-
tise to make it better then advertise
to keen it.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06

A term of the United States Circuit
Court opened here on Friday of this
week
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06

Dove brand hams and other groceries
inst received ut Fred. L. Sandoz's.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06

Howard Parker was taken to the In
sane Asylum one day this week.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06

Latest designs in fancy cards, envel-
Opes, etc, just received at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06

Are you subscriber to the COURIER
Ii not, why mott
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06

Shelled corn for sale. Apply to F.
L. Saudoz, Landry street.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06

We have made out our subscription
and other bills up to May 9, and as
there has been change in the business
management as we'll as in the editorial
management Of the paper, we trust that
the small amounts due us will be
promptly settled. Please call and
square up or be prepared td' settle with
our collectors.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06

Do you want Bicyle9 i so read the
advertisement of the "1ndestructible
haywood" 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., 1896-06-06

The costumes and scenery in the
Little Tycoon" are grand.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06

Elaberate preparations . are gong on
.gr the production of he 0perretta
Little Tycoon" which will c0me on az
nsaandOz's sa Opera House on Friuay. the
isLn instant. From the proximity oI
ouF sanctum to- the place where da.iy
...nhearsals are going on, we are 10 a posi-.
ti0n s 20 assure our reader that they will
g treated TO ostequisite music. Even
sweet notes float in through the open
window in such abundance that he al
most f0rgets his subject, t,-imagines
tnat his pencil is directors baton, and
aas come to the conclusion that the
nocklng bird ia not the only sweet
songster in Louisiana.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06

At her residence in Opelousas, at 10 IN.
O'Clock, on Thursday, June 4th, 1896, Mrs.
Eliza Critics, wife of Rev James A. critics,
aged s. years.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06

NOTICE.-Divine services will be
held in the Episcopal church at Ope-
lousas on the 4th Sunday of each NJ onth
at 8 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., 1896-06-06

! For Sale-A 8 scond hand carriage in
good order wiP be sold very cheap.
Apply at this offiae.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06
Gin Wright.

/ will do all work that may be offered
during the season.
B. F. PERLEY
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that a communication Of
sentence will be applied for in behalf OF Jean
Baptiste Chevis and William Chevis.
OPELOUsAs May 81, 1896.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06
Dead

To his own interest is the man who
buys lumber without posting himself as
to our prices. WHITE g. SKILEs.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06

Louisiana may make handsome
state appropriation to send the State
70 Chicago with a great exhibit. The
Legislature is now in, session, and ha 8
the matter in hand. The ablest men
of the Stale are urging the appropria-
uon, and the newspapers Of the State
are almost unanimous for it. Prof.
otnohs, in charge OF the sugar exhibit,
writes that il this ia donca splendid ex-
nloit Of Louisiana's sugar interests will
oe made. Look out for Louisiana next
R0ek.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06

Town residence for rent, with ample
grounds, shadeA yard, garden, orchard,
etc. Possession given Immediately.
Apply at this, office.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06
DIE

Now is the time to subscribe.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-06-06

After q lapse of several months. the
sunny Side Race track at Opelousas
VII favor the public with another of
" grand openings. upon which occa-
sion the following races will complete
the programme: First race-3. 90 class
rotor pace; I'd race, 3-acre running !;
~ race. 3 year-Old. tr0t or pace; 4th
race, 0-acre running; 9th race, 3 year
Old, tr0 or pace; 9th race-2:5O class
trot or pa,.e. See printed posters and
come to the .>Deed ring where everything
Will be done to- entertain you. Admis-
sion: 25 cents ,sar persons 10 years of
age or over; all un. der that age. free.
New-York tribune., 1896-06-21
FLOWERS FOR THE CHILDREN.
A DISTRIBUTION OF BLOSSOMS. BUDS. POT
TED PLANTS AND SEEDS.


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joyment FOR the Htte ones as thls one was 'h"fe j.
a large field for their good works I'm tho years 20
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officers or the 'hldreiis AlN society ana WIS III
tended 10 be a summer rose show. But the storms
~. .,o ,os ,-ro ,,ocle have 6cs,ro,..i many, ~ III
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less hardy varieties, and the rose snow was given
up. to be replaced by a general flower show.
,rh as,.,.,~o,,er, e,.,od .ba, tho ebo, u,.,l1 he
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tho Aouers that they knev, were inside the big brick
New-York tribune., 1896-06-21

tain.l I'm Bulletin No. Il Of the s11 sp,lcaiionsS. ~
station at Storrs and L. sent Nye ~ ~nnm,nary OF '"'
the station as above. Below Is 'ne ,,s
advice; - .., last two yeatS n,ar
caused a shortage In the nay crop the extensn,,,
ket value of the better grades ma,ter Of douonSrss
ure OF hay for dairy purposes ~ "bgh prices e o.
economy except where relatively ",,iutes ior Az w
obtained for dairy products -, Tar as possiioorss
regular hay crop should be grown as dried sodaeis
These may be used either sase ior ~. .,
The silo has proven valuable anu ssf lage crop
dairy farm Corn is probably the nave greatse.
fried but there are Others whSn len, nease can ~ ~
feeding value Soy beans ana So,hen COW mixed VIZ VIZ.
readily grown in Connecticut ana, ZEE ling vsirS
corn fodder make "A silage or h.snI crops for nes
man corn alone Among the annSa S oats and peas:
curing the most valuable seem 10 tooess and foau.,
miliet Hungarian barley ana - - crops is apouass
corn The feeding value OF all tnr the than the pes
eoual To- and in some cases hlgnr nease etc, az az
Grades Of hay The legumes. clover, ,r enrchng tns
esneciallv valuable for fodder anu To- l,sv grown anu
soil They may be most adVaht
used In the place OF the grasses
In All NJ Freeiom-"I know rs PR VRIyers hand.
~ nav e. 20 for a box of cigars sis, s and waitins
inc n ten-dollar bill to the toDatS1y y is coming on
sor hs change but the Fourth Oh Jun nv expense a..
and shall simply enter the item emnend m a. my money
connt as fireworks I'd rather spserh,cago Tribune
helm Cuba than China. anyhow
New-York tribune., 1896-06-21
4 VIRGINIA CHTRCH TO BE RESTORED

j. Frederick kernOchan. the committee OF tho
person and estate OF Marie Marshall. lunatc. has
obtained from Justice Andrews permission TO use
5000 OF his charges estate 10 restore the Bruton
Episcopal Church. In Williamsburg. Va
Miss Marshall has for twenty years been an IN
mate OF the Eastern State Hospital. at Williams
burg, Va. as an insane patient. During this time
she has attended the Bruton Church. which Mr.
Kcrnochan I'm his petition. says built in
Colonial days and was meeting place OF patriots
Here 1t was. he says. that were uttered the first
public expressions by Patrick Henry OF the sentl-
ments that led TO the war of the Revolution. This
historic building Is rapidly going 10 pieces from axe
and lack of care. 5000 being needed to restore IT,
Mr.. Kernochan AYERS that he Is certain II his
charge was in her right mind she would contribute
the $1,000 and much more 10 restore the old church.
and he asked the Courts permission to enough
of Miss Marshal's income for that purpose.
Miss Marshall has an income Of 100000 a year
which IL derived from trust funds established for
her by the will OF her father. John r. Marshall and
her mother.