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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14

We have learned that some Of the
leading colored politicians of our par.
ter over Pharr. The refusal of the
combine executive committee to rec
ognize the colored mans rights ia said
to form the basis Of the objection to
Pharr. They say, aud with truth, that
they know where to place Gov. Foster !;
that he has been good governor for
their race that the sugar planters are
just little too high-toned for them,
and that they prefer to stand by their
neighbors and friends to proving false
to them 10 the interests of men who care
nothing for their welfare beyond their
votes. DeSoto will march near the
Democratic band wagon when the pro-
cessioD starts.-Mansfeld Democrat
Journal.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14

The Lake Charles American pays the
following high compliment to Judge G..
A. Fournet of the 12th judicial district.
Judge Fournet is man Of fine ability
and Democrat OF the old school. He
is a brother to Hon. A. V. Fournet, nom-
inee for treasurer. The American says !:
Judge Fournet is now on the bench.
He values his position as be does his
life, and as his educated conscience in
sists on the purity Of the one, so it also
insists on the purity Of the other. The
people know the value of an upright
and industrious judge and will make it
easy for the incumbent to hold his seat.
One of the American citizens most val
ued prerogatives is in faultfnding with
the holders of public offices. This priv
ilege is used most freely and sometimes,
we regret to say, with justice. Here,
however. we have a surprising ex-
cantion.H
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14
PUBLIsHERs, CARD.

The undersigned publishers of the Opelousas
Courier, st. Landry Clarion and Washington
Post hereby agree to abide by the following
rules in all matters OF business concerning
their respective publications:
l. We agree on q uniform rate Of advertising
to be strictly adhered to in every instance.
2. To charge for all publications of a politi-
cal nature, Including proceedings, resolutions.
ETC.. at the rate Of so cents per square OF 100
words and to exact pay In advance.
s. To charge for all obituary notices, cards
of thanks, communications or cards of a per-
sonal nature at the rate OF so cents per 100
words.
/. To do no work for nothing, except for a
charitable or benevolent object.
S. To charge for all judicial advertising at
the rates fixed by law.
g. To keep at all times convenient for in
spection tariff of rates which is to form the
basis OF this agreement.
LEONCE & L. A. SANDOZ,
Publishers Courier.
RAYMOND BREAUX.
Publisher Clarion.
JOS. AD. GIL,
Publisher Post
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14

1t may be true, as alleged, that the
ratification of the suffrage amendment
will have the effect of DISTINGUISHING a
small percentage of deserving white
men, but that is no reason why it should
be stricken to death in the house of it's
pretended friends. 1t is all iDmutable
and inexorable law of nature, as an
cient and inf1exibIe as the laws of the
good of the many. Besides, the few
who will be deprived of the ballot by
it's adoption, can soon place themselves
within it's alternative provisions, either
by the acquisition of two hundred dol
lars worth of property or by learning
to read simple article Of the Constitu-
tion in their mother tongue.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14

In another column will be found the
announcement OF Hon. Geo. Pulford as
a candidate for re-elaction to the House
of Representatives, subject to the NOM
inatiOn of the Democratic party in the
primaries to be held next Saturday.
The experience gained by Mr.. Palford
during his four years term which is
about to expire, will enable him to be of
still greater service to his constituents
should they bestow upon him u renom-
inatiop, and thus manifest their ap-
probation of his official integrity, party
faaliy and services.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14
For Justice Of the Peace.

We are authorized to announce FRANCOIS
RICHARD, JR., as a candidate for the office
81 Just SO Of the Peace OF the First Magistrates
ward, f1bject to the action of the white Demo-
cratic primaries on March 81.
We are authorized to announce MR.. MAR
TIN LEGER as a candidate for Justice of the
Peace for 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 q candidate for the Office
of Justice of the Peace, First Ward, Parish OF
st Landry, at the election to take place in
April, 1896.
respectfully announce to my friends and
the public that I am a candidate for Justice Of
the election to be held in April, 1896, and res
1s--'' j. E. HOUSTON.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14

The Louisiana press spoke of Pharr
very kindly before lie began his mise
rable and depraved speeches through
out the State, but now the boys, as all
other decent people must, look upon
bis course With disgust. The following
from the Baton Rouge Advocate is a
fair sample of opinion entertained of
him by the papers: without the abili-
ty, natural or acquired. to entitle him to
the mean distinction even of dema-
gogue, this ignorant and low bred boor
proceeds from place to place scattering
his tirebrands among the rabble and ex-
citing the baser passions of the popu-
lace to deeds of violence and blood
she'd y
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14

We aremuch gratified to be able to
state, on the authority of President Bo-
agni, of the St. Landry State Bank, that
that institution has made arrangements
to secure all the funds necessary to re-
sumo business aud pay off its depositors
if they call for their money. The funds
will come from New Orleans and are ex-
pected in time for the Bank to reopen it's
doors next Monday morning.
The Board of Directors, by dint of
hard work, has succeeded in placing this
institution on solid foundation, and
for this it is justly entitled to the graft
tude not only OF the citizens OF Opelou-
sae but of all the parish.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14

In the fall of 1888 son Of Mr. T. A. McFar-
land, prominent merchant Of Live Oak, sut-
ter Co.. Cal, was taken with q very heavy cold.
The pains in his chest were so severe that he
had spasms and was threatened with pneumo-
of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, which broke
up the cough and cured him. Mr. Mcfarland
says whenever his children have Group he in
variably gives them Chambe rlain's Cough
Remedy, and 1t always cures them. He con
siders it the best cough remedy in the market.
For sale by DR.. I. E. shute, druggist, aud ].
LaeSalle.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14

Judge s. D. McEnery made rousing
Democratic speech at Monroe, his old
home, last week. which should be read
by all the recreant Democrats who are
conspiriDg with the enemies of the party
to turn this State over to the mOngrel
crew beaded by Capt. John N. Pbarr.
We give this magnificent oration almost
entire in our supplement. All should
carefully read it.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14
NOTICE.

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS. LA,
Feb. 14th, 1896. s
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 Opelousas, La, on
April 9th, 1896, viz:
JOSEPH LATOUR,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1912,
for the NW3 OF SW4 and Lots and 5, Sec. 10,
Up. 6, south range west, La. Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
of, said land, viz:
Dalicour Duplechain, Jr.. Telesphore Fusil-
lier, Henry Rider, Hypolite Duplechain, all Of
st. Landry parish.
G. Med. BRUMBY,
Feb. 22-6t. Register.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14

A Chicago and Cotton States Expof
sition. as it has been Damed, will opeh
in Chicago August first and run three
months. The plan is that the Southern
States will collect their exhibits, bring
them to Chicago and install them at
their expense. Chicago will provide
buildings for the exposition, with not
less than 100000 square feet of floor
space, and will pay all costs of main
tanning the exposition.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14
Tha ola Bark.

Wild Cherry, commanded by Capt
Davis, is cruising among the dangerous
shoals of Consumption. ready to save
any who will get aboard. Consump-
ton in its early stages can be cured BY
DAVIS WILD CHERRY AND TAR. II
you have a Cold, Asthma, Bronchitis, 1t
the children have q Group or Whoop,,
ing Cough, DaUis' Wild Cherry and
Tar will cure. Sos. and 81 per bottle. 3
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14
NOTICE !!

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, LA.:l
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
that said proof will be made before the Clerk
Of the District Court, at Opelousas, La. on
March oath, 1896, viz:
AVENANT FONTENOT,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1896 for the
N Ell OF Sec u, TIP. 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
Vitlrine, Olin Manuel, all OF st. Landry Par
ish, La. -
&. Med. BRUMBY,
Feb 49, 1886. Register.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14

Why suffer with coughs, colds and la
grippe, when Laxative Bromo Quinine
will cure you in one day. Does not pro-
duce ringing in the head like sulphate
of quininc. Put up in tablets convenient
for taking. Guaranteed to cure Or money
refunded. Price Csc. For salepoy l. E..
Shute. Opelousas, La. D2
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14

I, IRuLY AsToNIsHING.-Miss Annette
3. 81 MOcn. Fountain, Mimi, says ayers
merry Pectoral has had q wonderful
eject 10 curing my brOther's children
g : severe and dangerous cold. 1t was
sLlly astonishing how speedily they
.9lno relief after taking this prepara-
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14

The announcement of Mr.. Francois
Richard, Jr., as candidate for Justice
of the Peace, first ward. at the Demo-
cratic primary on the 21st inst. will be
found in our first column. He is a
staunch Democrat and would make a
conscientious officer
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14

See advertisement in another colum u
o. improved town property for sale, in
eIuding several fiUe building lots, in q
deslrable neighborhood. Plat and full
particulars at this office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14

A fair election between white men is
the watchwOrd in this parish now.-
Natchitoches Enterprise.
And that is the battle-cry of the un-
terrified Democracy of St. Landry,
Lafayette, Iberia, etc. Let there be no
mistake about what that means.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14

y. N, Thompson's Drugstore. the lar
kess and most complete stock Of Drugs
Sno drug sundTies in the parish always
keDt On hand. All prescriptions com.
poanded by physician aud registered
pnafmacist Of 26 years' experience.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14

No true Democrat in this parish will
hesitate to submit gracefully to the will
of Il majority Of the white people fairly
expressed. No true white man will
ever submit to the rule of the negro in
this parish Observation-Disclosures Enter-
prise.
That is the sentiment all, over the
State, and no man, whatev his color,
should lose sight of it. Capt. Pharr
did it with his little speeches in St.
Landry when lie advised few white
men to take up arms, aud With the me-
groes override the masses of tie white
people.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14

~ Delinquent subscribers and others
indebted to us are again earnestly re-
qaested to come forward and settle.
We are reluctant to employ harsh meas
ures to collect our dues, but must do SO
If this appeal is unheeded.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14

A stimulant is often needed to nour-
Job and strengthen the roots and to
Keep the hair natural color. and II It is
not 20 already, use BuckiDgbam's Dye
and appear tidy.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14

Dne Of the OpelOusas business men, 10
Masing his rounds for collections, i'm
sqediate!y after the closing of the St.
landry State Bank, discovered that his
9eoeofs had just $720, ,0O0. 900 deposited
y tne Bank. How could they payff
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14
TAKEN up ASIAN EsTRAY

By the undersigned, near Opelonsas, ON the
18th Feb. 1896, a light sorrel half american horse
COLT about 18 months old, black name and tail,
without brand; had been ranging i'll the neigh
borhood about two weeks. The owner is re-
quested to come forward, prove property, pay
charges and take him away, or he will be dis
posed of according to law.
JOSEPH ZENON.
OpelOusas, March z, 1896. lm
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14

The Scientific American is the best
educator you can place in the hands of
your boy. Only So per annum. We
will forward subscriptions without ex-
ira charge. Call and see sample copy.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14

The Republicans may defeat the sui
frago amendment, bnt they have MOTH
ing to gain by doing so. AS long as
the negro remains factor in politics,
lust % long will present white meth
DDS prevail.--Iberviile South.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14

Garry your prescriptions to J.H. .Hous-
tons, where none but registered phar-
nlaciat and qualified chemist will COM
pOund them.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14

Town residence for rent, with ample
gtoands. shaded yard, garden, orchard,
etc. Possession given Immediately.
q Apply at this office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14

Judge Perrault has announced that
~ u 20 longer in the field as q candi-
cate tor District Judge. This leaves
Mr. Frazee without any known oppo-
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14

AT Bloch's you can get fine latest
style suit Of clothing at rock bottom
fienrss-fcr men or boys-just received
and marked down low.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14

To his own interest is the man who
buys lumber without posting himself as
to our prices. WHITE & SKILEs.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14

For Sale-A second hand carriage in
good order will be sold very cheap.
Apply ut this Office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14

Or. Irion's Office hours are from 10 q.
n. TO p. m. and from p. m. to 9 p. M.
On Saturdays, from 8 a. NJ. to 9 p. IN.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14

Drugs, medicines, chemicals, patent
medicines, fine cigars, tooth brushes,
combs, &C., ut Honston's drugstore.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14

We are authorized to announce HON. GEO.
PULFORD as a candidate for re election to
The House of Representatives., subject to the
nomination of the Democratic party in the
primaries Of March 2lst. 1896.
We are authorized to announce Mr.. D. W.
BASS, Of Elm Bayou, as candidate for men,
ber OF the House of Representatives., subject to
the nomination OF the Democratic party.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14

The Taber Cotton and Corn Planter
at ~ 10 at a. Hackls Hardware store.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14

White & 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, 1896-03-14
GHERIFF,S SALE.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
MRS. MAMIE M. HUDsPETH vs.. JULES
PETETIN, SYNDIC.
No. 1874.

By virtue of an order of seizure and sale Is
ssued out of the Honorable the Eleventh Ju-
dical District Court of the State of Louisiana,
in and for the Parish of St. Landry, in the
above entitled and numbered suit, aud 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 Opeousas, on
Saturday, March 14th, 1896,
at IL o'clock a. NJ, the following described pro
perty, to-wit:
certain tract of land situated near Bayou
Carencro with all the buildings and improve
ments thereon, bour led north by prop rty of
Jules Petetin, acquired from Joseph Busy,
from Onez1a Guilbeau and from Mrs. Jeau Be
MOTT, south by Madison Briscoe, Alcide Jean
and other property of MORTGAGE acquired from
you Carencro, ETC., and west by other property
Of mortgage acquired from estate OF Onezia
Gullbeau, being same property acquired Ivy
mortgage from Mentor A1drus on Ja1. Goth.
1885, as per act recorded in Conveyance Book
No. 2, at pages 81, 50 and 49, containing 1886
(three hundred and thirty-tive) arpents.
Terms-To be sold OH credit OF twelve
months, the purchaser being required to fur
nish good and sufficient joint security and spe-
cial mortgage on the property sold, bearing In
terest from date of adjudication at the ratio Of
eight per cent per annum, and to pay in cash
out OF the price of the adjudication the amount
due for printing, the Sheriffs and Clerks fees,
ETC., amounting to about five hundred dollars.
rs. FONTENOT,
Sheriff Parish St. Landry.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14

Call at Bloch's il you want to bny
rood shoes ut panic prices. Fresh and
nav af0ck
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Remember

Tiat Honston's Drug Store il the place
where none but competent and regis
iefed pharmacist compounds prescrip-
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14

Il An official copy Of the proposed
;amendmcnts to the Constitution may
be had free on application at this office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14

Shelled corn for sale. Apply to F.
i, Eandoz, Landry street.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14

DAVIS, WILD CHERRY AND TAR Will
cure your Cough or Cold. Soc. and $1.OO.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14

Go to Bloch's for a stylish hat at hard
time prices. Mems, youths and boys.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14

Prescriptions filed at all hours at
Houston's drugstore, formerly Bailey's.
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NOTICE..

for sis666 dollars, signed by Benjamin
schexneider, payable to his own order, aud by
him endorsed in blank, and dated September
10, '95, paraphed me Varietur" by Jules Gil,
Notary Public-said notes being due in 1, and
years from Sept. 1s, 1895. with per cent.
from respective dates.
The public Is hereby warned not to trade or
negotiate for said notes as same have not been
paid or settled. CHARLES SAVOY.
March II, 1895, limo.
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0ptlonsas q Courier
PUBLISHED ON SATURDAY Br
sANDoZ, Editor and Publisher.
TW0 DOLLARS A YEAR IN ADVANCE.
S1.OO for Six Months.
OpELOUSAS:
SATURDAY, MARCH IA. 1895
nrMoCRATIC STATE TICKET

For Governor:
MURPHY J. FOSTER, OF st. Mary.
For Leutenant-Governor:
RoBT. H. SNYDER, JR.. of Tensas.
For Auditor:
". W. HEARD. of Union.
For Treasurer:
A, v. FOURNET, of st. Martin.
For Secretary of State:
JOHN T. MICHEL, of Orleans.
For Attorney General:
N T. CUNNINGHAM, of Natchitoches.
For superintendent Of Public Education
". CALHOUN. Of Orleans.
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For sheriff.

Wa are authorized to announce Mr.. T. g..
FONTENOT as a candidate for reelection to
lie Office Of Sheriff of st. Landry, subject to
tha nomination OF the Democratic party.
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Pure Langshan Eggs for Hatching.
This celebrated breed of beautiful and pure
black chickens. like black hogs, are hest adapt
ed to the South. Mature early, make the rieh-
est table fowl, are good layers and hardy.
Eggs for Matching CAREFULLY PACKED
and sold at 81 per setting tthirteenl. Address
MRS. C. HUTCHES,
One!Ousas La.
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Fer District Attorney.

We are authorized to announce HON. e. B.
pIIBUIsSON as candidate for reelection to
the Office OF District Attorney, subject to the
nomination of the Democratic party.
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For Clerk Of Court.

We are authorized to announce Mr. ROBERT
CWACHERE as candidate for the office of
clark OF the District Court, subject to the NOM
nation of the Democratic party.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14

Seed potatoes, cheap, at F. L. Sandoz.
See advertisement on 4th page, OF auc-
ti0n sale of horses, mules and jacks.
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CANDID ATES.
For District j Jud ge.

We are authorized to announce W. 8.
rpkZEE. ESQ, as candidate for the Office of
I1istrict Judge subject to the nomination of the
Democratic party.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-03-14

At the general meeting of the credit
ors of j. Meyers g. Co held on Tuesday
and Wednesday of this week, the fact
was made known that the assets and
liabilities of the firm were about equal,
and the opinion was expressed that uu-
der the system adopted Of settling the
affairs, and with careful management,
the creditors would realize nearly all OF
their money. Tho plan adopted by the
creditors is that three liquidators be ap-
pointed and qualified according to law,
Messrs. j. Meyers, Henry Newman and
J. T. Stewart having been named. This
is regarded by all parties interested as
the best possible way out Of the difficult
situation. and promises the best results.