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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-07
The Curse of Negro Suffrage.

The greatest injury ever done tho
people of the South was the introduc-
ton of negro slavery. The next great
est was the act of the Federal govern
ment in making the black man CO. or
dinate sovereign of the State. 1t would
| have been thousand times better for
the Southern people had they adopted
paganism or polygamy instead of negro
slavery-a thousand times better for
them and the nation at large had the
Federal government cOnfscated every
foot of soil in the insurgent States, put
the torch to every dwelling, destroyed
every factory and filled every harbor
with the wreck of railroads and the de-
bris of business blocks instead Of put
ting the ballot in the hands Of the
and torpedo could have been quickly
repaired the damage done by the XIVth
Amendment is we'll nigh irreparable.
Burning with the accursed lust for po-
litical power, the Republican party,
like another shameless Tarquin, held
the knife at the throat of the Southern
Lucille while it robbed her of her honor,
made her an object of contempt, her
name byword and reproach. Pitifulest
blnnder of all the ages Most damning
lnfamy ever perpetrated since the
dawn Of Time! Fearfulest penalty
brave men ever paid for daring death
for conscience sake
This is republic. The supreme
power is, ostensibly at least, vested in
the people. The voter is the sovereign.
Suppose that it were an absolute
monarchy ; would it not be a mistake
nparalleled, Il crime unspeakable, to
take from an ignorant, brutal slave his
shackles and place upon his stupid head
crOwn7 The Republican party did
even worse than that. A sovereign can
not long 0ppress a brave and spirited
people. Let him issue an edict that
meets with general disapprOval, and it
is laughed to scorn. Should he attempt
to enforce it he is dragged from the
throne. But the Republican party cor
rupted "A sovereign from whose edict
thbre is no appeal. 1t has debased the
great army of voters, poisoned the poll
ticM organism by injecting into it a
vast 1rnass of Ignorance destitute of even
the saving grace of virtue.
Had the negro been naturally the in
tellectual peer of the white man it
would have been a grievOus bfunder
to give him the ballot, to force po-
litical responsibility upon him until at
least a generation after his emancipa-
ton. He was an untutored savage in
his native land, making no appreciable
progress. He was captpFHesal like any
other wild beast. brought to America
and sold into slavery. Here he was
taught, not how to wisely rule, but to
servilely obey. 1t required thousand
years of education to fit the thought
fu! Saxon and the quick witted Celt for
the duties and responsibilities of Amer
lean sovereignty; the stupid Ethio
pean was fitted for them by the
scratch of pen and partisan vote!
transformed from semi-savagery to su-
per- civilization by the power of a poll
tical fiat from slave to sovereign by
the magic wand of a genii !-1cono-
clast.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-07
Personal.

Julien Clande, one of Waslington't
leading business men, was in town or
| Thursday.
Jos. III. Castillo, of Grand Coteau
spent Saturday and Sunday with friends
in Opelousas.
Col. l. D. Moore and Gen. Miller,
prominent New Orleans attorneys, were
in town on Monday.
Mrs. VIM. Naugle, of New Orleans, is
visiting Opelousas. She is the guest of
Miss Gabrielle Hebrard.
After several days snj0urn with his
family, j. B. Clements left the first of
the week on Il business trip to Ennice.
Miss Nettie Littell left Monday for
Eunlce, after IL couple of days visit
among her many friends and relatives
here.
Messrs. Joseph L. Fontenot, S. F.
Read, Max Klaus. Leon Wolff and other
WastIingtOnians were in town We'd
nesday.
Miss Keene Corkery. who has held the
position of stenOgrapher for the firm
of j. Meyers & Co., will leave for her
home in New Orleans shortly.
Sidney L. HGbrard. who for quite a
while managed the machinery depart
ment of the firm of j. Meyers g. Co.,
will take position with Mr.. A. Hackl
on next Monday
We are in receipt of card announcing
the marriage of Il former Opelousas boy,
DR.. Ashley Stephens Parker, to Miss
Grace Guffin, at Riverside, California,
on the 18th inst. The groom ia son of
DR.. P. j. Parker, who left here several
years ago, and has resided in California
ever since. They have our best wishes
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-07

Thibodaux Sentinel: Capt. Pharr
wants to be elected governor to secure
Republican congressman from this
State to help the cause of protection.
Does not the Captain and his follow
ers know by this time that with the Re-
publicans of the Union protection does
not include sugar within its scope Z
Have they forgotten that the Republi-
can committee of ways and means re-
ported in 1890 in favor Of taking off the
duty from sugar because that article did
not fall within the policy Of protection Z
Have they forgotten that in the con-
gressional campaign Of 1894 Republican
leaders arraigned the Democrats for bav-
ing put duty on sugar, for having TAX
en- away from the people the free
breakfast table," that is, free sugar,
which they. the Republicans, had given
the peoplef
In the light of these facts, which are
incontrovertible, what protection to su-
gar do Capt. Pbarr and his followers ex-
pect to get from the Republican party Z
Is it protection in the shape Of bounty :?
If yea, what childish simplicity they
display, for the bounty is deader than a
dried herring. No party will dare at
tempt to restore the bounty on sugar.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-07
Should Be Unanimously Adopted

We take it for granted that there can
be no diversity of opinion in regard to
tile propriety, wisdom or justice of ratf-
flying the constitutional amendment au-
thorizing the Legislature to appropri-
ate sufficient amount of money to pen
sion INDECENT Confederate Veterans,
who are incapacitated from performing
manual labor and thereby from earning
support for themselves and families,
on account of disabilities contracted or
wounds received while in such service.
Il will be but small return on the
part Of the State to these MANNED
and aged heroes. who voluntarily sac
rified everything bat life itself, ia the
defense of a noble, but lost cause. 1t
ought To be adopted without u dissent
ing vote. We can not conceive it p0s-
sible that even the Republican Pop
ulist coalition, which is antagOnizing
everything else emaDating from Demo-
cratic sources. will have the temeritv to
oppose it pnblicly.-Alexandria Demo-
craf.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-07
The Record.

On several national questions. nota-
bly, that of the free coinage of silver.
the Pophlists have well defined prin-
ciples, but in State politics their stock
in trade is the abuse of the Foster ad-
ministratioD. Their leaders abuse Dem
ocrats for enforcing laws which they
helped to place on tile statute books
they prate of political injustice and per-
secutiOn in such a pg griie manner as to
excite the disgust oflensible men. This
is done for the purpose of misleading
the rank and file of the party, whose
prejudlces are easily aroused, and will,
view of keeping the white people of
the State as far apart as possible. There
are numbers of honest men in the Pop
ulist party, men who place good gov
ernment above party. and for the bene-
fit of such of this class as may read our
paper we reproduce from the Colfax
Chronicle partial list of refol ms in
stituted by the Democrats:
1t has made taxes uniform.
1t has prohibited trusts.
1t has placed our public schools up
on IL cash basis.
1t has paid one million and half of
foisted upon Louisiana by Republican
misrule.
1t has promptly paid up the interest
upon the debt assumed by the people in
adopting the constitution of 1879.
1t has raised the State obligations
from so per cent. discount to par
value.
1t has enlarged the asylums of the
State, 80 that all our unfortunates are
now cared for.
1t has put down crime, suppressed
mob law and protected the rights of
both white and black.
1t has provided for the arbitration of
labor disputes.
1t has suppressed tax-dodging.
1t has encouraged immigration.
1t has provided for Confederate vete-
rams, the insane and the blind.
1t has reduced State expenses.
1t has. passed laws to prevent the
railroads from making extOrtionate
charges.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-07

The recently elected officers of Hope
Hook g. Ladder Co. No. 1, were in
stalled on Thursday night. after which
an elegant repast was partaken of by
the gallant fire laddies and a few in.
vited guests. The officers installed
were: Nathan Roos, president; B. F.
Anderson, foreman Allen Delarue.
first assistant; C. ChandezoD, second
assistant; Isidore Isaac. secretary
Fritz Dieslein, treasurer q. A. San
d0z. steward.
We acknowledge receipt of courteous
invitation to attend.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-07

In his speech here last Saturday, Capt
Pharr, the candidate of the lily white
populist-negro combine, advised his
white friends to go to the polls armed.
He also advised the colored men to go
to the polls, but to go unarmed, and to
get out of the way when the fighting
began. In his New Orleans speech
ON Tuesday he repeated the same thing
and was prOfHse in his compliments for
the negroes. Commenting upon these
facts, the N. o. Times-Democrat very
correctly says:
"It is to be feared that if Capt. Pharr
goes through Louisiana preaching the
good qualities OF the negroes and the
need Of little bloodletting to straight
en- out our politics 10 will mean some
thing very like revolution before he
gets through"
When that revolution comes, we
think the white people will be prepared
for it. In reconstruction times as good
white men as Capt. Pharr sided with
the negroes, and frequently led them
into trouble, but the mass Of white peO-
pie came out on top. Unless all the
teachings OF history are at fault, they
will always stay there.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-07
NOTICE..

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS La,
Feb. 14th, 1896. :
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Clerk
Of the District Court, at Opclousas, La,
April 9th, 1896, viz:
JOSEPH LATOUR,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1912,
for the NW4 of SW4 and Lots 4 and s, See. 10.
TIP. 6, south range west, La. Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
Dalicour Duplechain, Jr., Telesphore Fusil-
lier, Henry Rider, Hypolite DuplechaiD, all of
st. Landry parish.
G. Med. BRUMBY,
Feb. 22-Gt. Register
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-07
NOTICE {!
LAND OFFICE AT NEW OR

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, La,
Feb. 7th, 1896. {
Notice is hereby given that the following.
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim. and
of the District Court, at Opelousas, La, ON
March oath, 1896, viz:
AVENANT FONTENOT,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1896 for the
Ell OF Sec. 49, Up. 6, south range west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
Anestare GuillOry, Myrtil Rozat Armogine
Vidrine, Olin Manuel, all OF st. Landry Par
ish, La.
G. Med. BRUMBY,
Feb. Is. 1896. Register.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-07

The bicycle manufacturers have
formidable rival, now that the sewing
machine companies are going into the
manufacture of wheels It is said that
these new wheels will be pnt on the
market at $25 apiece, and that they will
be strictly first-class in every respect.
TIE price of the wheels has hitherto
put them out of the reacl, of poor pe0-
ple, aud this cut will bring this pop
uiar and healtl,fnl sport in tho reach of
nrnrv Es>dv
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-07

We are authorized to announce Mr.. MAR
TIN LEGER as q candidate for Justice of the
Peacanfor the Faquetaique ward, subject to
the nomination of the Democratic party in the
primaries OF March 21st.
We are authorized to announce JUDGE
ARTHUR SIMON as candidate for the office
of Justice Of the Peace, First Ward, Parish of
Gt Landry, at the election to take place in
Apr, 1896.
/ respectfully announce to my friends and
the public that am candidate for Justice OF
the Peace, First Ward. parish of st. Landry. at
the election to be held in April, 1896, and res
fs>s-'s 's,'o's j. E.. HOUSTON.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-07

See advertisement in another column
0i improved town property for sale, in
ending several fine building lots. in q
desirable neighb0rh0Od. Plat and full
particulars at this Office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-07

kuiss Mares and Horses at Auction.
4 viii sell car load OF mules. mares
q 1hd horses at public auction at Aguillard
pro. stables, Opelousas, to- day, Satur-
gay, March Z, at / o'clock p. M. It you
yant bargains in horse-flesil. this is your
chance. r. f. JEvONs.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-07

In the fall of 1898 son Of Mr.. T. A. McFar-
land prominent merchant of Live Oak, SUIT
ter Co., Cal, was taken with very heavy cold
The pains in mis- chest were so severe that he
had spasms and was threatened with pneumO-
MIA His father gave him several large doses
of Chamberlains Cough Remedy, which broke
up the cough and cured him. Mr.. Mcfarland
says whenever his children have Group he in
yariably gives them Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, and it always cures them. He con
siders it the best cough remedy in the market
For sale by DR.. I. E. Shute, druggist, and J.
Laaaalle.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-07

N 4. Thompson,s Drugstore. the lar
neek and most complete stock of Drugs
s9q drug sundries iD the parish always
opt 0n hand. All prescriptions COM
goanQed by physician and registered
pner4acist OF 25 years. experience.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-07

"A complete freight train OF fourteen
cars. illuminated caboose and practical
working engine, magnificent scene OF
Niagara Falls by moonlight, with real
mist, as seen from suspension bridge.
The flight OF the Fast Mail which
crosses the stage at the rate OF seventy
miles an hour, and realistic steam
boat race and explosion on the Missis-
sippi, are among the most novel scenes
and mechanical effects shown 10 Lin
coin j. Carriers scenic production.
aThe Fast MAIL which appears at the
ODera House next Monday evening.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-07

Why suffer with coughs, colds and la
grippe, when Laxative Bromo Quinine
will cure you in one days Does not pro-
duce ringing in the head like sulphate
of quinine. Put up in tablets convenient
for taking. Guaranteed to cure or money
refunded. Price Csc. For sale by /. f..
Shute, Opelousas, La. No
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-07

Carry yonrprescriptions to J.H. .Hons-
t0E's, where none but a registered phar-
macist and qualified chemist will COM
pound them.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-07
NOTICE

OFFICE sT.LANDRY HoMEsT'D & LOAN ASSN,
Opelousas, March z, 1896. )
An election for eleven directors Of the st.
Landry Homestead 81 Loan Association will be
held at the Office of the Association on Monday,
March 16, 1896. The election to be by ballot.
and to commence at O'Clock p N. and to close
at $50 o'clock p. m. e. d. ESTILETTE,
March z, 1896. President.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-07
Far Clerk Of Court.

We are authorized to announce Mr.. ROBERT
CHACHERE as a candidate for the Office of
Clerk of the District Court, subject to the noun
ination Of the Democratic party.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-07
Taken Up as an Estray.

BY the undersigned, in Piaisance, on January
27, q sorrel Creole horse, about OF years DID,
white spot on forehead and on end Of nose, one
hind leg white, branded on left thi"li-fnr simle
in neighborhood about three months. Owner
can have same by proving property and paving
charges. WM LEBLANC.
Plaisance, Feb. s, 1896. st
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-07

People with hair that is continually
falling out, or those who are bald. can
atop the falling, and get good growth
0f hair by using Halls Hair Renewer.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-07
TAKEN UP As AN EsTRAY

By the undersig gnei, near OpelOusas, ON the
18th Feb. 1896, light sorrel half american horse
COLT about IL months old black name and tail,
without brand; had been ranging iii he neigh
borhOod about two weeks. The owner is re-
quested to come forward, prove property. pay
charges and take him away, or lie will he dis
posed of according to law.
JOSEPH ZENON
OpelOnsas, March 7, 1896. lm
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-07

We have had several springlike days
this week, the thermometer rising on
Wednesday and Thursday to the neigh
borhood of so.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-07
Pure Lang.han Eggs for Ma,ching.

This celebrated breed of beautiful aud pure
black chickens, like black hogs, are best adapt
ed to the South. Mature early, make the rich
est table fowl, are good layers and hardy
Eggs for Matching CAREFULLY PACKED
and sold at 81 per setting tthirteeD,. Address
MRS. G.. HUTCHES,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-07

Town residence for rent, with ample
grounds, shaded yard, garden, orchard,
ctc. Possession given Immediately.
Apply at this office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-07

Ia his speech in Ney Orleans last
Tuesday, as reported in tiR Picayune,
Pharr said, speaking of fSt. Landry
matters: II
"The good Democrats SLY that they
don't care cent for the head of the
ticket, and if they can make ] deal for
the The, local s Of Offices t: for ,le"selv they will
The "good Democrats'kdnre Capt. rs1
fers to are the fellows who want to akt
office through Republican votes, apn
who appear to have told him contidel-
TALLY what they were willing to do in
order to get these votes. They are a
nice set for white Democrats to vote
for
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-07

An official copy of the proposed
amendments to the Constitution may
be had free on application at this Office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-07
Remember

That H0nst0n's Drug Store is the place
where none but competent and regis.
tefed Pharmacist compounds prescrip-
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-07

Drugs, medicines, chemicals, patent
medicines, fine cigars, tooth brushes,
combs, &c, at HOnston's drugstore.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-07

White e. Skiles will take corn in ex-
change for lumber at their new lumber
yard near the depot.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-07

AZ Blocll's y0n can get fine latest
atvle anti DC clothing at rock bottom
figures for men 81. b0ys-just received
and marked down low.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-07

Reports from every section of the
South are to the effect that generally
speaking, there will be decided in
crease in the cotton acreage this year
over that of last season. In other words,
the price at which cotton sold last fall
seems to have turned the heads OF many
planters. The cotton planters have 1t
in their power, by growing small crops,
to regulate the price of our great staple
but ii, 10 spite Of past experience. the
nlanters place a big crop on the mar
ket. and the price falls to four cents per
pound, they will have no ono to blame
hut themselVes
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-07

Call at Bloch's if yon want to buy
good shoes at panic prices. Fresh and
n0W stock.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-07

Measles are still quite prevalent here,
but generally of a very mild type.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-07

DR.. Irion's Office hours are from 10 a.
n. to o. m. and from p. M. to 8 p. N.
On Saturdays, from 8 a. m. to p. m.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-07

The police jury of Red River parish.
at their last session appropriated 800
annually to the Soldiers Home.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-07

Dead

To his own Interest is the man who
hnye lumber without posting himself as
n o1r prices. WHITK e SKILEs.
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Fer District Attorney.

Wa are authorized to announce HON. E. B
nTTRJTISSON as a candidate for reelection to
the Office Of District Attorney, subject to the
nnrninafion Of the Democratic party.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-07

One carload of Pittsbnrg Coal just re-
ceived by A. Hacki. The only Pitts
burg Coal in town.
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CHE RIFFS SALE.
SHERlFF'S SALE.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
MRS. MAMIE NJ. HUDSPETH VS.. JULES
PETETIN, sYNDIC.
No. 1874.

By virtue of an order of seizure and sale is
sued out of the Honorable the Eleventh Ju-
dicial District Court of the State of louisiana
i'll 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
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-07

For Sale--A second hand carriage 10
good order; will be sold very cheap.
Apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-07

60 to Bloch's for stylish hat at hard
time prices. Mems. youths and boys.
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We are authorized to announce Mr.. T. s.
FONTENOT as a candidate for reelection to
tile Office of sheriff of St. Landry, subject to
tho nomination of the Democratic party.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-07

Prescriptions filed at all hours at
Houston's drugstore, formerly Baiicy's.
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we are authorized to announce Mr.. D. w.
BASS OF Elm Bayou. as candidate for mem
ber Of the House Of Representatives, subject to
the nomination OF the Democratic party.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-07

DAVIS, WILD CHERRY AND TAR will
.cnre your Cough Or Cold. 6Oc. and @l.OO.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-07

Shelled corn for sale. Apply to F.
Il. Sandaz, Landry street.
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White men, read the article headed
"Fhe Curse of Negro Suffrage" and, if
you You'd pe1petuate the most damn
lng lnfamy ever perpetrated upon a
tefenseess people since the dawn of
time, give your cOunteDance and sup
port to the men who would strike down
the white mans party and again plunge
the State in strife and turmoil through
the instrumentality Of an ignorant,
brutal and degraded race. Intelligent
colored men, you whose political status
will not lie injuriously affected, but
rather much improved, by the elimina-
tion Of the ignorant and the shiftless
from the body of electors. can you not
see that it is your duty to do all that
lies in yOnr power to rectify this "piti-
fullest blunder of all the ages" and will
you not do it9