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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

Again has the Republican party ca
joIed some whites and all the blacks
and hurled them in solid mass against
the white people of St. Mary, this time
with new leaders-men born and raised
in our midst, with the same blood in
their veins that We have in ouls. They
have promised us much; let us
watch them and see if they can control
the terrible and awful machine that
they have put in motion. For our part
we predict that they eau not do it.
1t this result had been accomplished
by white votes. while the Banner would
have blamed, it could not despise hnt
having been accomplished by minority
OF the whites backed up by practically
the solid black vote, we say that it is d
shame and disgrace. and one to make
the white men Of St. Mary hang their
heads to hide the blusi, Of shame. St.
Mary must and shall join her sister par
ishes like Iberia aud proudly say after
every election, No negro voted in our
parish"
Let st. Mary go as she will from now
on, but she must go on il white vote,
and let tl,e white people of this parish
forever siernIy frown down on every
aud any effort by any one or any party
to vote the black mass amongst whom
we are living. The slogan Of the Ban
nar is from now OH, No negro must
vote"-St. Mary Banner.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02
Rich Discoveries of Gold

At Cripple Creek, Colo, and else
where, are being made daily, and the
production for 1896 will he The largest
ever ktinwn, estimated ut Iwo Hundred
Million Dollars. Cripple. Creek alone
is producing over one Million Dollars
IL month. and steadily increasing. Min
ing Stocks are advancing in price more
rapidly than any ether Stocks, and
many pay dividends nl 80 to so p:.r cent
They offer iEe hest opportunity l."
make u large profit on - sn'al' invest
mont.
J. Z. MORGAN & co, i5 Broadway,
New York, are financial agents for the
Prudential Gold Mining Co, and others
in the famous Cripple Creek district.
They will send y"n f:ce, interesting
particulars nf the Mining Companies
they represent, also their hoSl>on sarecn
lation in Stocks, Grain and Cuttta, CON
tanning many new and important tea-
tnleS.
Send for these books at once If You
are interested III any form of specula-
ton OF investments. They may prove
profitable to ynu. apis
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

There could be no more hiheous and
demoralizing element in the !1'oiitics Of
any country than that one-h,,hf the yot-
ing population of a great = State is so
corrupt, ignorant and beastly as that !.
holds itself for sale to the highest bill
der in all political elections. TO coL
plete the picture of political depravity,
it is only necessary to present. the poll
ticians of all parties buying up the black
cattle on the best terms attainable.
So says the New Orleans Picayune in
an able article on the lesson Of the cleo
tion. To prevent the whole State from
descending to a still lower depth of de-
pravity, corruption and general demor-
alization, a restriction ct the suffrage to
those who can at least inteliigently ex-
ercise it is absolutely necessary. The
highest and most imperative duty OF the
legislature which meets on the 11th inst.
is to enact an iron- clad australian BAL
lot ld,r
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02
o pA%

Now that the election is over, from
all parts Of the State comes wailIDg and
gnasaing Of teeth at the defeat of the
suffrage amendment Tie coyardice
aud insincerily displayed on all sides,
on this al important question, was the
most damnahe spectacle OF the cam
pagn and it will rest as II curse on this
State, until it's honest manhood rises
equal tn the emergency and rights the
self-intiicted wrnng-New Iberia En-
terp,iSt.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02
The Pharr conglomeration of patriots

The Pharr congiomeration of patriots
and State saviors voted solidly against
the amendments. Yea, even the Con
federate Veteran and educational
amendments did not escape The incisiye
pruning knife of their relentless animos-
ity, not because they lacked merit and
did not commend themselves to public
confidence, but simply for the reason
that they had emanated from Democrat
ic sources and must be defeated on that
account. They wanted neither intelli-
gent suffrage, nor an enlarged free
school system, if the Democratic party
had to stand sponsor for them.-Alex-
andria Democrat.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

WhO0pimg Cough.

There is no danger from this disease when
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is freely given
1t liquefies the tough mucus and aids its expec-
toration. 1t also lessons the severity and fre-
uuency of paroxysms of coughing, aud insures
a speedy recovery. There is not the least dan
ger in giving the remedy to children or babies,
as it contains no injurious substance. For sale
by I. E. shute, M. D., druggist. and ]. Lassaiie.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

Tie Ferris sugar refinery, situated at
BaTbreck. 10 this parish. has been sold
10 stock company. This refinery is
situated in Que of the richest cane re-
giona In the State, and with proper
management can be made to pay hand
&omelY.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

On last Saturday night shooting
scrape took place at Nose Green's coffee
house, in which Harry Girop, coIored.
was shot and severely wounded by son
Of M c Green, Tie colorcd proprietor Of the
establishment. From the conflicting
state ments of both sides. it is next to
impossible to say which OF the two com
batants was in tho wrong. A jury OF the
land will have to unravei the mystery.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

Let us have street sprinkler before
the end at the month. The dust is al
feady almost intolerable, aud for ak
SDiid months there will be no relief from
its hR0niziDg terrOrs, except such as q
kind Providence may occasionally senh,
M0leSs we ret street sprinkler.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02
1870

There comes to our table every week,
what is undoubtedly one of the best
family papers Of the South, Ihe Amert-
can, published at Lake Charles, La, de-
voted to Southwest Louisiana, home cir
Gle and general news. Subscription
price. one dollar year in advance. Send
for sample copy. The american has just
Issued handsome "Special" on South
vest Louisiana which everyone should
see. s;ant POSTPAID for seven cents.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

II appears that the single State OF
Georgia now has more manufactures
han the whole South had in 1860. .Ihis
is AN illustration of the remarkable
change that has been taking place %
industries during the past
thirty wears. That section is no longer
Giving all it's atteDtion to agriculture,
hnt ia reaching out for additional means
of prosperity, in imitation OF the North.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

Our deluded cnlored brother must go
to work now. He ia only in demand on
election day. At all other times he is 2
isewef of wood aud drawer OF water"
and will 80 remain until he is legally
deprived Of the right to continue to en-.
act the farce of casting a ballot at some
other mans dictation. - Alexandra
| Nom0cFat,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

A child was cured of Group by dose
Or two of Ayers Cherry Pectoral. a
telghbOr's child died of the same dread
dleease, while the father was getting
ready 10 call the doctor. This shows
flss necessity of having Ayers Cherry
PectOral always on hand.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02
-seSs-

Pharr's majority in st. Landry is 90
votes. Nearly every candidate on the
Democratic district and parish tickets
was defeated by over 300 votes. What
ever Democrats in other parishes-in
New Orleans, for iEstance-may have
done, the Democrats of st. Landry did
not trade off their State ticket for votes
for themselves. The New Orleans pa
pers which lampoonea the only men
who stood by the party here should note
this fact. That much may be said TO
the eternal credit OF the Democrats OF
ST. Landry.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

The new police jury which vii! pro-
bably go into office early next month
will consist of Meesra. J. 0. ChacheIe
D. Durio, Ertclus Latieur. Jules Que
hedeau. Adelma Gnidry, W. Nj. Pres
colt, Ozeme FoDtenot, 4. E. Burlelsh
and Sam Haas. Half were elected 10y
each side, and we hope and believe that
they will give us u clean and success
ful administration.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

As desperate set of hungry and viii
lainous buccaneers as ever scuttled a
ship, contemplate an armed descent up
on the State Capitol next month. If
such is tho case, the invasion must be
met aud repelled by the same agency.
If Winchester rifles are what they want
and nothing less will abate their mar
tial ardor, it is safe to assume that the
bill will be easily filled for them.-Al-
exandria Democrat.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

Pennle who are bombarded will,
t30. ton steel gun. with range OF
fifteen miles, will at least have the sat
isfaction Of knowing that each charge
costs $4,75O, and that the Sl9o,VoO gun
Is useless after sixty shots. Ieace soci.
more mare Of 4 financial luxury than ever
Globe Democrat.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02
sTRAYED OR STOLEN.

FROM the undersigned at Opelonsas. aR"nt the
years old, dapple gray, branded on the left jaw
thus K she is heavy with foal and not very
we'll broken. suitable reward will he PAID
for her return to the undersigned or informa-
tlon that will lead to her recovery.
il. T. ANDERSON.
Opelousas, May Q, 1895.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

Why suffer with coughs, colds and la
grippe, when Laxative Brolno Quinine
will cure you il, one day Does not pro-
duce ringing in the head like suiphate
of quinine. Put up in tablets convenient
for taking. Guaranteed to cure or money
refunded. Price Csc. For sale by |. L.
Shute, Opelousas, La. n2
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

A special from Baton Rouge, under
date of April IS, says: Auditor Heard
has issued a call of the commissioners
appointed under act SO Of 1888 to assess
railroad, telegraph and telephone lines
throughout tie State to meet at the fol-
lowing places Donaldsonville May );
LAFAYETTE and Shreveport, May 4; Ken
ner and Gibsland, May 6; Monroe, May
I: Rayville, Alexandria and Slaughter
house in st. Bernard. May 8; Gretna,
Nav II.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02
NOTICE {.

All those having claims against the late H. h.
SandoZ will please present same at earliest con-
venience to the undersigned who are settling
his Estate. Those indebted will please come
forward and settle as soon as praciicahit
J. X. SANDoZ 4 BRO.
ODeluusas Nav 9, 1896.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

See advertisement in another column
Of improved town property for sale. in
Guiding several fine building lots. in q
desirable neighborhOod. Plat aud full
particulars ut this office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

While in Stockton. Cal, some time ago, Thos.
verv severely with cramps and diarrhRa. BE
chaneed to meet Bfr. C. NJ. Carter, whe was
Similarly afflicted. He says: told hlm OF
Sshamherlain's Collie, Cholera and DiarrhHa
Remedy, and we went to the Holden drugstore
ana nTocured q bottle OF it. 1t gave MT. Carter
,srom.,f relief and can vauch for its having
cnred me" For sale by ]. f. Shnte, N. p,
druggist, and J.. Lassalle.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02
. SO q

Our JOY over the election of Foster is
only eqnaled by the satisfaction that
we feel because OF tho defeat of War
moth for the Legislature. This old
carpet bagge,'s presence in the Gene
raj Assembly would have been a dis
grace to the State Of Lonisiana.-Lala
yette Gazette.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02
TT q KEN UP

BY the undersigned at Leonviit, ON April
90, one black mare about or9 years old brand
ed on hip one black horse about same age ana
branded with same brand-fac simr Of brand
to he seen at COURIER Office; and one roam
mare 10 or II years old and branded on mp
about thus: NJ All had been in n.lgEborh"oa
about one month. Owner Will prove property,
pay charges and take same away.
May 2-5t. +. C. CARRIEhh.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

Jas. II. Houston, Jr., keeps a full line OF
drugs and patent medicines. perfumes.
etc. Prescription department under the
special charge of the experienced regis
tered pharmacist, MIR. T. b. Hopkins.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

BuckiDgham's Dye for the Whiskers
can be applied when at home, and IS
uniformly successful in cOlorIng a
brown or black. Hence its great popu-
aarity
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

Three companies Of i, =" "a o th;s week
litia we're sent to NatchitOcn, 'nio .s;,a III of
to preserve the peace, but at the enu ror -
two days their services were no lob
needed and they have gone home.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

Judge Estilette is having an addition
put 10 his residence on Court street.
When this work is completed the
Judges dwelling will be- among the
finest in town.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02
NOTICE

meeting of the stockholders Of The Orelou-
sas Compress Company will be held at its office
at the Compress on Monday, May ls, 1896. for
the purpose of electing five directors TO serve
for the term of one year
Opelousas La, May q 1896
IKE ROOS, Secretary.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02
I'd Z H % /:

SANDOZ-In Opelousas. April 20, 1896. Louis
Benjamin SandoZ, aged rs years, mouth and
- days.
Deceased was a member of one of our
best and most influential families, and
the high esteem in which he was held
hy all classes in onr community was
slrikingly attcsteh hy the immense pro-
portions of the sorrowing throng which
attended his obsequiesson Thursday.
To the bereaved family, and especially
to the venerable aud devoted mother
mother can mourn haG her first born,
and cannot be comforted. we tender our
heartfelt sympathy.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02
Perpetuating a Cu'se.

Picayune.
Ii the election which has just been
had in this city teaches any lesson
whatever, it is the overpoweilng and
most urgent need that the iiliterate and
shiftless population, chiefly, bnt not
wholly, made up Of the negro element,
should be eXpunged from political con
iiiti0ns.
Despite their cry for white supreua-
cy, the white people of Louisiana have
deliberately rejected and discarded Il
measure which would have given real
relief from the greatest evil that curses
Louisiana, and this relief, which should
have been aud could have been secnred
in Tuesdays eiectioneis lost.
Every reasonable anuaatriotic citizen
seen it for years but when the opnor-
tunity to get rid of it forever was of
fered, there were not enough citizens
who voted for it to show that there eS-
lists the slightest objection to the negro
as an element in politics /; but, on the
contrary, the election would seem to
show that the negro vote is a most val
ued political possession, although, as
every sane person in the entire South
knows, it is most accursed and unmlil-
gated evil.
1t is to be hoped that when the peo-
pie of Louisiana shall get back to their
sober senses they will realize this fact.
and agree on some measure OF relief
that will meet Il better fate than did
the suffrage amendment which has just
been so ANONYMOUSLY cast ont.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

Town residence for rent, with ample
grounds, shaded yard, garden, orchard,
stc. Possession given Immediately.
AnpIg at this office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

Head off burglars and accidents by
nlaeipe your valuables in safety de-
nosit mi box in the St. Landry State Bank.
where you can rent one cheap.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

Carry your prescriptions to J.H:Hous-
INNS. where none but registered phar-
alal5st and qualified chemist will COM
noI,ld them.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

Fosters majority is over $4,000, and
Narmoth and the other Radical thieves
will haI 8 lots of fun trying to count
him out
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

Let us have a street sprinkler by al,
means. We cannot afford to wait unti'
We have waterwurks to get rid OF the
abominable dust. We must have a
street sprinkler right away.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

aWant any bairies 7" is the cry that
oreets the ear early of mornings now.
DsWberries are plentiful and the juve-
Mia darkey of both sexes is happy.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

Drnes. medicines, chemicals, patent
medicines, tine cigars. tooth brushes
eombs, &c, at Houston's drugstore.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

Mr.. Martin BegDaud, a merchant, at
Scott, in Lafayette parish, was murder
ed in his store. on Thursday night OF
last week and robbed of $1,000. The
victim was gagged and the murder
committed with dirk, there being fifty
stab wounds in the neck and chest OF
the victim. The crime is shrouded ID
the deepest mystery with no clue to the
naEnatratOES.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

MI ARSH.tE.'S SALE.
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT, WEST
EHN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA.
NO. la
A. BALDWIN VS. HENRY Nj PAYNE

A. BALDWIN vs.. HENRY NJ. PAYNE.
By virtue of v lit of seizure and sale TO me
directed i'll the above entitled and numbered
suit and issued from the Honorable U 5. CircEit
Court for the Western District of Louisiana, /
have seized and taken into my possession. and
Will sell ut public auction for cash with the ben
eft OF appralsement according to law, within
the legal hours for sales at the principal front
door OF the United States Court House 1T Opel
ousas, st. Landry parish, La, on
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

On to Rloch's for stylish hat at hard
.;me nrices. Mems, youths and boys.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

praachipg at the Presbyterian church
i. .morrow at II Il. m. 10y Rev. j. W..
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

fall at Bloch's it you want to buy
good shoes at panic prices. Fresh and
new stock.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

J. Far Sale-A secondhand carriage in
rood order; will be sold very cheap.
Apply at this office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

The Taber Cotton and Corn Planter
~ a. ED at A. Hackns Hardware store.
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49, -
DEAD

rh;a avn interest is the man who
h,.s ,a.,,t,.r r.. without posting himself as
= pus -. : .unioe. .;' WHITE e. SKILEs.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

! snriukler. a sprinkler-let lis have
. street sprinkler!
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

Are you subscriber 60 the COURIER
If not, why not
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02
Ramamber

That Houston's Drug Store is the place
where none but competent and regis
tered pharmacist compounds prescrlp-
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

Fancy paper and envelopes, albums,
toilet articles, soaps, perfumeries, ETC.,
at Houston's drugstore.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

p,oseriptions filled at all hours at
uonston's drugstore, formerly Bailey's.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

SIelled. corn for sale. Apply 20 8.
i. SandOz, Landry street.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

A street sprinkler is one thing tDat
Onelonsas needs right away.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02
FOR RENT.

desirable and well improved town property
being the late residence of Mr.. w. J. Truman,
embracing about two acres of ground; consist
ing of a very comfortable little c"itaSe. WIN
GARDEN stable etc Price $40 per month
Apply to JAo- IL. h'oSiotES'
Opelonsas, March %, 1896. Il
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

s0nspiete stock of
a: aGrade Paints
I -, sns \ kinds Varnishes,
80 ~ n n mt Brushes
Hardware Sto ~
5pelOnsas. La. ooods
Tome and see m, -
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

Read yonr home newspaper and-pay
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

Seed potatoes, cheap, at F. L. sandoz.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02
I0ytIo,'sss Q,o"rier.
OpELOUSAS:
NOTICE.

& The hIin It'll he mutual consent. l.. A. Sandoz
ss from the If na ana aneg 1ne
prn!ibs an.;nned a nv Leonce SandOz for his own
VII DO All bills against the late conceIn will
sccoatld ccsaialed on presentation at the COURIER Of
% se.s'd md ali parties indebted to same are re-
Qnesio" :" IEONCE SANDOZ.
l.. A. SANDOZ.
.oo,ousas May 2, 1886.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

DR.. Irion's office hours are from 10 a.
m. to p. m. and from p. III. to p. m.
On Saturdays, from s q. III. to D p. ID.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

At Blochs you can get fine latest
style suit of clothing at rock bottom
figures-for men or boys-jiust received
and marked down low.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-05-02

Opelousas, May 2, 1886
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-26
MePHEE & K1sER.

McPhee a1aiKiser's big dramatic and
speciality company will open tsse nights
engagementoommencing Fridayevening
Nov. %, producing on Friday revening
the great Mehdrama entitled 31he Gold
King" showis.g the great prison 1auaries
and interior ad Portland jail. Oa Satur-
day evening the company will conclude
their engagesasnt with the comedshrama
entitled, "A Noble Outcast," thnplay is
replete with comedy and pathos and is
one that appeals to all classes This is
undoubtedly the largest and strongest
dramatic conspany touring this section
OF the country, numbering IS people
travelling in their own cars with fine
band and 0s6hestra and carrying all
complete scenery for each pieceproauced.
Seats are now an sale at the Post office.
Admission so oents, children 25 oexts.