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The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-22
GHERaFE,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.
dlciai District Court of the State of louisiana
ill and for the Parish OF St. Landry in the,
above entitled and numbered suit, ana to me
directed, have seized and will proceed to sell
at public auction, to the last and h..EpSt bpl
der, at the principal front door ct the Court
house of the Parish of st. Landry, in the town
or Opelousas, on
Saturday, March Iiih, asoG,
at IL O'Clock Il. M, the following described pro
perty, to-wit
certain tract of land situated near ffnvou
Carencro, with all the buildings and improve
ments thereon, bounded north by prop. ri, of
Jules Pctctin. acquired from losrph BIissy,
from Onezla Guilbelu and from MrS. Jean Be
mott, south by Madison Briscoe, AIci,lc Jean
and other property of mortGa gee acquired iruln
estate OF Oneza Guilbeau east by r.ilrund B;-
you Carencro. etc, and west by other property
or mortgage acquired from estate of Onczia
Guilbcau, being same property acquired by
mortSaSee from Mentor Andrus on .jap. 26lli,
1885, as per act recorded in Convey lnce Book
II NO. 2, at pages 81, 50 and SO, containing 335
three hundred and thirty tive) arpents
Terms-To he sold on u credit of twelve
months, the purchaser being required to fur
nlsl good and sufficient joint security and spc-
clal mortgage on the property sold hearing IN
tcfest from date OF adjudication at the rate of
elght per cent per annum, and to pay in cash
out OF the price of the adjudication the amount
due for printing, the Sheritfs and Clerks fees,
etc, amounting to about five hundred dollars
Il. s. FONTENOT,
Sheriff Parish st. Landry
Feb % 1906
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For Fiftv Years

The old Cough remedy, DAVIS, Wild
CHERRY AND TAR has been selling in
yonr country on it's merits. Once tried,
y ~ found to cure the cough. Cold,
asthma, Bronchitis, Group, or Whoop-
Ing Cough. If You have not used it.
when required, give it fair trial, and
you will be convinced Of its merit. Ask
TOT DaUis' Wild Cherry and Tar SOC.
and 81 per bottle. 4.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-22

Three Populist papers denounce the
combine and refuse to desert Booth.
They are the Lake Charles New Road,
the FarmersvilIe Advocate and the
Lakeside Review of Cameron Parish.
These papers are aetuated by princi-
ple and have no axes to grind. They
favor straight out fight, and prefer de-
feat with their party organization pre-
served to the remote possibility of VIC
tory with it tdisrupted.-Mansfield Dem
ncrat- journal.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-22

WIN. Thompson's Drugstore. the lar
gest aud most complete stock of Drugs
ana drug sundries in the parish always
Kept on hand. ALI prescriptions COM
Dounded by a physician and registered
pharmacist Of 25 years. experience.
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Two weeks ago we demonstrated con-
clusively that either the editor of the
Washington Tribune was too ignorant
a man to inspire confidence as a public
instructor or that he had deliberately
attempted to deceive and mislead his
readers. We quoted his own words and
then cited undeniable facts to disprOve
them, thus leaving him in IA position
from which there was no honorable es-
cape, ontside of IA candid admission of
error Instead of having the manliness
to make this admission. he lodges the
question completely; but i'll his blind
rage at being detected and exposed he
hurls at us his scurrilons,atta on an
other paper, referring NJ: far a reply. to
tho Tribune of Feb. 6, whin " contained
that attack, and adding "lqf him snbsti
tute COURIER for Clarion h that reply
and he is answered" That reply has
received scathing answcrl from the
Clarion, and if there was noWI anything
left Of the man to whom it vAs address
ed we might have tho le-Rlessness -
ask him to read it over and take it fpr
our answer II
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HALL OF OPELoUsAs LODGE No. 3497, K. OF H.,
Opeousas La, Feb. 10, 1895. s
Inasmuch as it has plea sed Almighty Ged to
remove from our midst brother William Az Ad-
ans. one of our most worthy members ok Of
II. Lodge No. 3497, therefore be it
Resolved, That we deeply deplore the loss Of
our highly esteemed brother. in whom we rec
ognized the most sterling qualities as a man
and citizen, an affectionate husband, a loving
father and a devoted brother to the principles
and charities of the Knights of Honor, to which
he was always trne, honest and devoted. Be it
further
Resolved, That we tender to the widow and
family of our beloved brother our heartfelt
sympathies in their great bereavement, and
that the members OF this organization wear
mourning for the period of thirty days. out of
respect to the memory of Brother Adams, and
that a copy of these resolutions be furnished
the family of the deceased.
ct. B. BROOKS,
fFRANK ANDERsoN
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A little daughter of Mr.. II. E. Estorge
met with o painful accident last Thurs
gay, by falling down stairs and cutting
ner tongue very badly. DR.. B. A. Lit
tell sewed up the wound, and the little
sufferer is doing as we'll as could be
expected,
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Death of a Talented Woman.

Death has again invaded the precincts
of the New Orleans Picayune and this
time has takeraway its remaining pro-
prietor. Mrs. Eliza j. Nicholson, relict
of the late Mr.. George Nicholson, who
departed this life on the 9Th inst. She
died Saturday morning.
The suddeDness of her taking away
following closely as it did that of her
husband shocked the community. Mrs.
Nicholson was not only Il shrewd and
successful business woman but she was
ii beautiful aud gifted writer and one of
the most talented women III the South,
and by all who knew her her death will
pc most deeply aud painfully regretted.
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Shortly after noon last Sunday the
roof of the Ealer building, next to the
COURIER Office, was discovered tobe on
fire. A few buckets of water, judicious-
" applied, soon aver ted all danger OF
coDflagration. On the following day
another alarm was given, fire having
broken ont at the convent; but 1t was
extiDguished before any damage was
hnnn
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A son of Mr.. Mizzi, about 13 years of
age. had one of his hands crushed while
working a job press in Bodemuller's
printing Office last Thursday. tits fear
ed that four of his fingers on the right
hand will have to be amputated.
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Taken Up as an Estray.

BY the undersigned. in Plaisance, on January
27, a sorrel Creole morse, about or years old,
white spot on forehead and on end OF nose, one
hind leg white branded on left thigh-fac-slmile
of brand to be seen at Courier office. Has been
in neighborhood about three months. owner
can have same by proving property and paying
charges. "M. 1+EbLANe'
Plaisance, Feb. 8, 1895. st
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Jas. H. Houston, Jr., keeps full line OF
drugs and patent medicines, perfumes,
etc. Prescription department under the
special charge of the experienced regis
tered pharmacist, Mr.. T. B. Hopkins.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-22

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 quinine. Put up in tablets convenient
for taking. Guaranteed to cure or money
refunded. Price Csc. For sale by /. E..
Shute, Opelousas, La. No
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-22

Nearly all women have good hair,
though many are gray. and few are
bald. Halls Hair Renewer restores the
natural color, and thickens the growth
of the hair.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-22

Mrs. C. Hutches offers for sale eggs Of
the fine Langshan variety of fowls at 81
Der setting Of 13. Langshans are hardy,
prolific layers, grow almost as large as
turkeys and make delicious table fowl
Sec notice.
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DUBLIC SALE.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LA NDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
ESTATE OF RALPH J. SMITH.
No. 1894.

No. 1884.
BY virtue of an order of the Honorable Elcv-
enth Judicial District Court OF the State OF Lou
slana. in and for the parish of st. Landry, there
will be sold at public auction to the last and
highest bidder. by the undersigned natural tu-
triX or any duly qualified auctioncer, at the
last residence of deceased, in Bellevue, in said
parish, on
Wednesday, February 20, 1896,
the following described property, belonging to
the estate of Ralph j. Smith, deceased, late
of the parish of st. Landry, to-wit:
l. certain tract of land with the buildings
and improvements. situated in the parish of St.
Landry La, containing about one hundred
and thirty-five acres, more or less, bounded
on the north by land of o. P. DAILY, south by
land of Mcdowell, east by public road and
west by public road.
2. The undivided one half of Il certain tract
Of land with the buildings and improvements
situated thereon, in the parish Of St Landry,
containing thirty-tive arpents, more less.
bounded north by public road south by land
formerly belonging to Alex. V. Ric hard, east
by Bayou BOurbeux, and west by public road.
3. Four cows and calves; 3 cows; I'M
broken mules; 4 creole mares; one creole
horse.
Terms-Cash.
Aida PETETIN.
JAN %, 1896. Natural TuIriX.
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See Advertisement in another column
of improved town property for sale. in
cluding several fine building lots, in
desirable neighborhood. Plat and full
particulars at this office.
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Garry your prescriptions to J.H; Hous-
toms, where none but registered phar-
macist and qualified chemist will COM
p0und them
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-22

Buy Caleabv Crate Coal from J K.
Cottingham-Yard with Crawford d
Hopkins, Opelousas.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-22

At Bloch's you can get a fine latest
style suit of clothing at rock bottom
fgures-fOr men or boys-just received
and marked down low.
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Renernber

That Houston's Drug Store is the place
where none but competent and regis
tered pharmacist compounds prescrlp-
tinns
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This celebrated breed of beautiful and 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
aud sold at 81 per setting tthirteenl. Address
MRS. C. HUTCHES,
OpelOusaS, La.
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An official copy of the proposed
amendments to the Constitution may
be had free on application at this ONCE.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-22

DR.. Irion's Office hours are from 10 a.
m. to / p. m. and from .. NJ. to 6 o. m.
On Saturdays, from 8 a. III. to 6 p. m.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-22

Peach trees are now in full bloom.
They usually bloom much earlier-some-
times at the latter end of January.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-22

White g. Skiles will take corn in ex-
chsSge for lumber at their new lumber
yarN near the depot.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-22

Physicians, lawyers and judges highly
recommend the Royal Reception g1Oc
Havana Cigar.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-22

One carload of Pittsburg Coal just re-
ceived by A. HackI. The only Pitts
burg Coal in town.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-22

Drugs, medicines, chemicals. patent
medicines, fine cigars. tooth brushes,
combs, &C., at HOuston's drugstore.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-22

Be sure to see that the band is on each
and every Royal Reception Cigar. None
genuine without it.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-22

Call Mt Bloch's if You want to buy
good shoes at panic prices. Fresh and
new stock.
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Fence Wire.

Baker Perfect Steel Barb Wire will
70 further than any other.
For sale by J. Is. SANDoz. .
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Prescriptions filed at all hours at
HoustOn's drugstore. formerly Bailey's.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-22

Shelled corn for sale. Apply to f.
L. Sandoz, Landry street.
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~~
Dead

To bis own interest is the man who
buys lumber without posting himself as
to our prices. WHITE e. SKILEs.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-22

Another Populist convention is talked
of. The simon-puIe PopnIists, men who
are Populists from conscientious con-
victions, are talking OF calling conven-
ton at Monroe for the purpose OF en-
aorsing Booth aud denouncing the un-
heard of conduct of the State Populist
executive committee. The Populists
who want another convention will not
support the Pharr ticket. They be-
lieve, as the Democrats do, that the ue-
gro should never again be made an i'm
portant factor in Louisiana politics;
They will not swallow the ticket fixed
up by the black and white Republican
convention recently assembled in New
O;leans.-Shrevepor Judge.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-22

If you want to enjoy an excellent lOc
Cigar, ask for the Royal Reception.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-22

For Sale-A secondhand carriage 10
good order; will be sold very cheap.
Apply at this Office.
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HN MEMORIAM.

DAVIS WILD CHERRY AND TAR will
cure your Cough or Cold. soc. and $1.O0.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-22

u All first class dealers sell the Royal
Reception Cigars.
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JOSEPH LATOUIs.

who made Homestead Entry No. l29l2.
for the NWa of SW4 and Lots and s. See. 10.
TIP. 6, south range west, La. Meridian.
He names the following witnesses 10 prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
Dalicour Duplechain, Jr., TGlespBorc Fusis-
lier Henry Rider, Hypolite Dupltchain, all of
st. Landry parish.
G. Med. BRUMBY,
Feb. 22-6t. REGISTER.
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Royal Reception 10c Havana Cigar is
hand made and leads them all.
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For Justice Of the Peace.

Wecare authorized to announce JUDGE
ARTHUR SIMON as candidate for the office
of Justice of the Peace, First Ward, Parish OF
st. Landry, at the election to take place III
April, 1896.
respectfully announce to my friends and
the public that am a candidate for Justice of
the(Peace, First Ward. parish Of st. Landry. at
theElection to be held in April, 1896, and res
poo' J. E. HOUSTON.
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Baled hay for sale by ]. B. Sandoz.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-22

The Democratic party of Louisiana
has made 1T possible to live at peace
with the negro race. When the Dem
ocrats secured control of Louisiana in
they '70s, they found it quagmire of po-
litical corruption, and the public debt,
State and parish, mountain high The
State is now paying cash for all ex-
penses, nearly all the parishes are out
of debt and great many have money
on hand. 1t would be stupendous folly
for the white people of Louisiana to
elect Il man like Pharr for governor,
who is linked politically with War
white and black rascaIs who got rich
stealing money collected in the way of
taxes from the people Of this State
Alexandria Town Talk.
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Wednesday, February 20, 1896,
NOTICE..

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, La
Feb. 4th, 1886. )
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof i'll support of his claim, ana
that said proof will be made before the Clerk
of the District Court, at Opclonsns, La, on
April 9Th, 1886, viz:
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-22

TAKEN UP AS AN ESTRAY,
Near Gradney's Island, sorrel HORSE with
white spot in the forehead, no visible brand,
about 9 years old. The owner is requested to
come forward, prove property, pay charges and
take him away OF he will be disposed OF accord
ing to law. Apply to F. l.. SANDOZ,
Feb. %, 1s96-lm Opel0usas.
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What it Means.

Stripped OF its technicalities and
stated in plain words the question for
settlement in this campaign is: Shall
the White man continue to g0ue,n Louis
lana, on shall the negro again dominate
in state affairs? The election of the
Pharr ticket aud the defeat of the
amendment means the probable return
of the negro to power four or at the
longest eight years hence. 1t is of no
and PopuIists, being white men, would
prevent this. For how long. we ask
To paraprase an expression of Senator
Catfery's, like a limpid, gurgIing noun
tain streamlet, they will be swallowed
up in the great ocean of nigger, and
sink beneath the black waves of cor
ruption like Il shell cast into the raging
sea-" Negro government was once
backed by federal bayonets in Louisiana
who shall say it cannot occur again
To dislOdge them once cost the blood
of good men aud true"-who shall say
that those scenes of turmoil and strife
cannot be re-enacted ? The suffrage
amendment proposes peaceful and
legal and just solution of this grave
problem. 1t proposes limitations to the
franchise which will have no respect
for race, color or previous condition of
SGEFltuhe. III says Ill cHcct, "Dat every
thinking man knows, that universal
suffrage is an ''irdescent drean,' and
if enacted into law will place iDtelli-
geDce securely at the helm of state.
Let white men everywhere irrespec-
tive OF party at1ilation give it their
earnest support. The white people of
state cannot and must not divide until
the balance of power now held by the
negro is taken awayTIrum him-when
that shall have been dIne. the citizens
of Louisiana can vote as Reason and
judgment dictate upon the great ecu
nomic issues yet to be settled.-Lake
Charles Commercial.
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The Mexican weevil.

The ravages of cotton insect pest
known as the Mexican weevil were so
great in Southern Texas last year that
fears are entertained that it may extend
depredations to all the cotton states.
The cotton interests are aroused to the
Importance of the matter, and the
adoption of remedies for the destruction
of the pest are being sought after.
Poison which destroys other insects has
no effect on this one,. hence it has ex
tended rapidly. The Picayune says Of
the subject:
How to arrest tho ravages OF the new
enemy of the fleecy staple is the prob
lem which is worrying the cotton in
terests. The legislature has been ap-
pealed to authorize an investigation
with a view to ascertaining the best
means of com batting the pest, but has
as yet doue nothing. Now it is pro-
posed to appeal to the federal govern
ment, The Mexican weevil, while as
yet confined to IL portion of Texas, is
actually menace to the entire cotton
belt, hence it is considered that the mat
ter is IA fiji subject for national legisla
ton, if indeed special legislation is
necessary. No doubt the national agri-
cultural department will feel called
upon to fully investigate the Mexican
weevil and its ravages, and ultimately
to suggest the best means Of figi,ting1t
and keeping it away from the sections
not yet attacked.
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NOTICE {!

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS. La. I
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. Oh
March Ath 1896, viz:
AVENANT FONTENOT,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1926 for the
E4 of Sec. 49, 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
Vidrine, Olin Manuel, all of st. Landry Par
ish, La.
G.. Med. BRUMBY,
Feb Is 1896 Register.
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J.B. Sandoz sells the cheapest coal
in town.
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For District Attorney.

We are authorized to announce HON. E. B.
DITBUIsSON as q candidate for reelection to
the office of District Attorney, subject to the
nomination of the Democratic party.
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NOTICE OF ADMINIsTRATION
ESTATE OF JEAN BITE. ZACHARIE.
No. 5376.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
DADTcu nEGT JANnpv

tIV1 COUhI
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
Whereas, JAS H. Houston, Jr., of the parish
of at. Landry, has applied by his petition to be
appointed administrator of the estate of Jean
Baptiste Zacharie, deceased, late OF the parish
of st. Landry
Now therefore notice is hereby given TO all
parties interested to make opposition to said
appointment to file the same in writing in my
office in the town of Opelousas, in ten days
from the present notice.
CHARLES M.THOMPSON,
Feb. %, 1896. Clerk.
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For 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 nom
nation of the Democratic party.
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For District Judge,

We are authorized to announce W. 5:
FRAZEE, ESQ., as candidate for the office OF
District Judge subject to the nomination OF the
Tam marty.
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Seed potatoes, cheap, at +. l.. Sandoz.
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Port Barre.
Fah 10 1909


Weather fair, cool and windy.
The water in Bayou CourtabIeau is
very high and still rising. due to recent
heavy rains. King Pluvius having been
too liberal causes great deal OF COM
plaiDt also about the roads.
DR.. j. l.. Corbett, Messrs. j. r. Mel
apcon and F. A, Dejean, also Misses Ida
Callahan, Lou Mudd and Kate Mahon,
of this place, all left Saturday and Sun
day for the Crescent City to attend the
Carnival.
DR.. Howard Butler visited Opelousas
yesterday.
Messrs. C. V. Dejean and Ben Meian-
CON visited Opelousas yesterday.
Mr.. Geo. Cailiouet and lady left yes
terday for New Orleans to attend the
Carnival.
DR.. J. L. Corbett bought small lot OF
Mr.. Geo. Cailiouet and is having it
built. which proves that P. BIS popular
NJ. d. intends to locate permanently,
which greatly rejoices his numerous
friends. The DR.. has also been appoint
ed medical examiner for this place by
the Mutual Life Insurance company of
New York.
Farm work in this neighborhood is
very backward, due to bad weather.
Mr.. CleoplIa Fontenot had child
mashed yesterday by an ash barrel, and
it died before medical aid could be got.
Mr.. Joe Caillouet and son, from ST..
James, have been visiting relatives in
Port Barre.
Mr.. Adolphe Dejean and lady, from
Rayne, visited friends and relatives
here.
Chicot, was delighted to hear from
you again, as thought that you had
entirely disappeared. You inquire about
the Pops in our neighborhood; the river
is not overflowing with them. CAL
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OPELOUSAS:
9 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY %. 1896
DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET

For Governor:
MURPHY ]. FOSTER, of st. Mary.
For Lielltenant-GOvernOr:
ROBT. H. SNYDER, JR, of Tcnsas.
For Auditor:
w. W. HEARD. of Union.
For Treasurer:
w. FOURNET, of st. Martin
For Secretary of State:
JOHN T. MICHEL, of Orleans.
For Attorney General:
MI. CUNNINGHAM, of Natchitoches.
For Superintendent of Public Education:
]. V. CALHOUN. of Orleans.
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For Sheriff.

We are authorized to announce Mr.. L. s
FONTENOT as a candidate for reelection tt
the office of Sheriff of st. Landry, subject tt
the nomination of the Democratic party
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CANDIDATES.

For the House of Representatives.
We are authorized to announce Mr.. d. w.
RASS, of Elm Bayou, as candidate for mem
her of the House of Representatives, subject to
tho nomination of the Democratic party.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-22

Pure Langshau Eggs for HEa,chins.

Feb, Is, 1896.