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The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16

We have made out our subscription
and other bills up to May 8, and as
there has been change in the business
management as we'll as in the editorial
management of the paper, We trust that
the small amounts due US will be
promptly settled. Please call and
square up or be prepared to settle with
our collectors.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16
u. G. VETERANS.

A meeting of R. E. Lee Camp No. IA, U c v
will be held Saturday, May 49,, at the Opera
House, Opelousas, at 1890 p m. for the trans
action of Important business.
The election of delegates to represent the
camp at the Reunion at Richmond, Va, in
June, will take place, and memb4fs in arrears
should govern themselves accordingly, as de.
linquents are precluded from participating in
the election.
By order of
Official: L. d. PRESCOTT,
BEN BLOOMFIELD, Commander.
Adjutant.
LEONCE SANDOZ,
Secretary,
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16

There comes to our table every week,
what is undoubtedly one of the H)st
family papers of the South, TIE Autsfi-
can. published at Lake Charles, La, de-
voted to Southwest Louisiana, home cir
Gle aud general news. Subscription
price, one dollar year in advance. Send
for sample copy. The american has just
issued a handsome Special on South
west Louisiana which everyone should
see, sent POSTPAID for seven cents.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16

1t has been suggested by some of
the members and attendants of the va
riOus churches. rs hymn-bouks are
seldom distributed or put in the differ
ent pews. that the proper authorities
see to it that they are left in convenient
places in order that those who may wish
singing can do so.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16

The x. P..S. C. E. will meet in the
tfesbgterian church Sabbath evening
y O'Clock, May 18th. The services
Nlil be conducted by Rev. w. j. Ag-
.eM AZ Subject, How Gad Rewards
&; 1nose no Do His Will. Matt. 1851 1-46.
Ihe young people are cordially invited
g attend. I'll. THRELKELD,
President.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16

One of the best evidences that Ayers
Hair Vigor is an article of exception
al merit is the fact that the demand for
it is constantly increasing. No one
who uses this incompatible dressing
thinks of trying any other preparation
for the hair.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16

The 1espera,loes who held up tram
and robbed the Wells Fargo Express
safe last march. near Frisco, Mo. have
been arrested. One OF the trio made a
confession, stating that his name was
Mike Trainer. and that he lived at
WashintoD, La. Trainor's confession
is full, giving all the details of the hold
m and robbery.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16

Our Honest john" fruit dealer cor
ner Of Market and Landry streets is the
happiest man 10 seven States, because
on waking up the other morning he
found himself the father OF bouncing
baby hoy, who John says will require
an addition to the house il bis lung ex-
pansi0n improves upon the start it has
made. Face the music, John.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16
Saturday, May 80, 1896,

All and singular the share and interest of
Henry NJ. Payne, Jacob U. Payne, Sr.. William
D. Haynes, Alice H. Parham, Jacob u. Payne,
Jr., and Carrie Fenner, in and to the following
described tracts or parcels of ground, together
with the buildings, improvements, farming I'M
PIGMENTS thereon, and all rights, ways and ap-
pul tenances thereto belonging or in any wise
appertaining, situated in the parish of ST. Ian
dry, La:
First. That certain tract of land or plan,a-
ton, with all the buildings and improvements
thereon machinery, thirty head of mules, farm
ing implements and articles of personal pro-
Rerty thereto attached. lying. on both sides of
having front of fifteen arpents on each side
OF said bayou, being bounded on the north, on
the west vest side Of said bayou, by lands now or
side of said bayou by lands now or formerly of
Cyprien Dupre. and on the south. on the east
SIDE s OF said bayou, by lands now or formerly of
Tucker place, and on the west side of said ba-
you by lands of j. U and 81. M. Payne, known
as the Barbreck place, and being designated as
st. Peters place and
Second. Those tracts OF parcels or land de-
signated and described as follows: The frac-
tiOnal east half of section in township south
range east, the SW quarter of the NV quarter
and the SW quarter OF section IL in township 8
south range east, the west part of the SW
quarter, west of bayou, of section Is in town
ships south range 8 east; fractional sections
Nos. 80 and SO, NV quarter of section 27, the
NE quarter, the half of the NV quarter. the
E fractional half of fractional sW quarter and
the w fractional half of Sc quarter of section
% in township south range east
6Terms of sale-TO be sold on credit of IL
months, to the last and highest bidder, the pur-
chaser being required to furnish good and suffi
clent joint security and special mortgage on
the property sold, bearing interest from date of
adjudication at the rate of eight per cent per
annum, and to pay in cash out of the price of
the adjudication the amount due for costs of
court, marshals fees, advertising, etc, amount
Ing to about three hundred dollars.
JAMES NJ MARTIN,
United States Marshal,
may2 Western District of Louisiana.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16

NoTIcE-Divine services will be
Deld in the Episcopal church at. Ope-
lousas on the 4tli Sunday of each month
et6 p. %. 10 May and at II a. m. 10
june and continuing alternately each
mcnth. Sunday school every Sunday
81 $40 i. m. 81 .
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16
Hon. w. F. Blackman.

We notice that our Circuit Judge
Hon. w. +. BlackmaD, of Rapides, is a
prominent candidate for United States
Senator. AS Senator, Judge Black
man would be Of mole benefit to the
State than any other man who is now
mentioned for that position.
FTst and foremost, Judge Black
matis eminently the friend of silver, be-
lieviDg in the free and unlimited coin
age of that metal at 16 to 1. Again, he is
in favor of protection to Our industries,
rice aud sngnf on these views he is
firm and OutspOken.
Judge BIackman is IA man of fine
presence, an eloquent speaker, full of
magnetism, and would undoubtedly
be quite popular among his colleagues.
With Judge Blackman looking after
our interests in the Senate, no State
wonld- have asstronger. truer or more
intelligent representative. Snch man
do We need 10 aefeo.l silver and all the
other material interests of tue State.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16

While in Stockton. Cal. some time ago, Thos.
F. Langan, of Los Banos, that State, was taken
very severely with cramps and diarrhna. He
Glanced to meet Mr.. C. NJ Carter, who was
similarly afflicted. He says: 8" told him of
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and DiarrhRa
Remedy, and we went to the Holden drugstore
and procured bottle of il. 1t gave Mr.. Garter
prompt relief and can vouch for its having
cured me-" For sale by I. E. Shute, NJ. D.,
druggist, and j. Lassale.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16
NOTICE OF ADmINIsTRAT1ON.
Nav 9, 1896

NIOTICE.-L Land Office at New Orleans,
~ June Is, 1S95.-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 be-
fore B. Bloomfield. u. s. Commissioner. at Opel
ousas. La, on Monday, August 5th, 1895,
viz:
AuEXANDER PAPlLLON,
who made Homestead Entry for the Fractional
section 80, TIP. g. X East, La. Mer No. l0232
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
benjamin a. Guidry and Samuel Green. of
st. Landry parish, La, and j. Douglas Young
and Allen Mccoy, of Acadia parish. La.
G. Med. BRUMBY,
June %, ct. Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16
NOTICE.

Pursuant to the provisions of Act 4s of the
Constitution Of the State of Louisiana of the
year 1879 notice is hereby given OF intention
to apply for and present to the General As
sembly of Louisiana, at it's present session.
an act to provide for and create an additional
Judge in tire 11th judicial district of Louisiana.
OPELOUsAs, May 16. 1896.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16

We are glad to be able to announce
that the School Board has made ar;
tangements to continue the ST. Landry
High scIioUlt0 the end of the session.
All the other public schools OF the parish
will BE- closed on the 23d mat.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16

Do you want d Bicylei 1t 30 read the
advertisement Of the "Indestrnctible
haywood on our fourth page. You
can get tho benefit Of the liberal oifer
therein explained either By ordering
We will order it for yOu.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16

See advertisement in another column
nfimpr0ved town property for sale, in
clndiDg several fine building lots, in a
desirable neighbOrhOod. Plat and full
pafticulars at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16
FOR RENT

A desirable and well improved town property
being the late residerce of Mr.. w. L. Truman,
embracing about two acres of ground; consist
ing of a very comfortable little cottage. with
garden, stable, etc. Price $40 per month.
Apply to JAS. FL. HOUSTON.
Opelousas, March 20, 1895. tt
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16
The Constitutional Convention,

we hotice many suggestions made by
those who favor Constitutional Con-
vention. We have our own views, and
give them for what they are worth.
mat some changes must be made is not
az open question. AS to the qualified
suffrage, about the necessity of which
there seems to he but little difference
OF opinion, we would suggest the pas
sage at once, of the Australian manner
OF voting. This will deprive no one Of
the right to vote, just such a ticket as he
self. 1t he polls one that, under the
law, could not be counted, it will be the
fault OF no one but himself. Such IL law
put III force, will insure the availability
OF Intelligence at the polls, whilst it
Will deprive no one the right to vote
the best he can. The Convention
should then by constitutional provision
fix qualifications, the adoption of which,
by free vote Of the people, cannot be
defeated by ignorance. This quaiifica-
tion should be made operative pros
pecttveiy, say, after the next general
election. This will serve as II notice to
all who may wish to vote, to he pre-
pared Tor it. In the meantime our pnb-
furnish greater facilities. The desire
for instruction will be greatly stimu-
lated, and voters will have no just right
to complain.
In calling the convention it should be
well understood that all the parochial
and district officers legally elected at
the last election, shall continue To hold
their offices for the full terms for which
they were elected. The Governor,
Lieutenant Governor, and other State
Oticadts, should hold their offices until
the adoption of the new Constitution
and until their successors elected under
it be duly qualified to act. A provision
should be adopted for the speedy cleo
ton of their successors. Governor f.
i. Nichols was thus onsted in 1879 and
Governor Foster should be disposed OF
In a similar manner.
In the estimation of many thousands
OF voters he has not been elected to the
office he now cliDgs to, and let things
take what turn they may, one thing we
believe is certain. 1t is that he can new
er be shielded from the darts of the
contempt of many thousands of the
best men in Louisiana. His election
methods must stare him in the face as
long AS lies are detested. His cOadju-
tors dotted about over the State, may
hide themselves in little holes in the nb-
security of their positions, but he can
not hope for refuge from the scorn of
every lover of law, order and constitu-
tiOnal rights.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16

Barney Martins pension claim has
been allowed, and lie will soon be the
recipient of d good round sum Tor the
valiant service be rendered Uncle Sam
in the late unpleasantness. Mighty
nice thing TO have when one is getting
old especially as he is almost certain
of getting small allowance as long as
life lasts.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16

JAS. Il. Houston. Jr., keeps q full line of
drngs and patent medicines, perfumes,
etc Prescription department under the
special charge of the experienced regis
tered pharmacist, Mr.. r. B. Hopkins.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16

As we go to press the rumOr comes
to our ears that two negroes were hung
at or near Vile Plate Wednesday night.
Thus far we failed to get the particu-
lars.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16
FOR SALE

A residence in Opelousas, with lot 100 < 200
feet and several outbuildings, situated near Ice
Factory and Cotton Compress. Apply to
Tujague, OpelOusas, or at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16

81 III the hair is falling ont, turning
grey, requiring u stimutaDt with nour-
ishiBg and coloring fond, Halls Vege-
table Sicillian Hair Remover is just
The specific.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16

Mr.. Jules Melaneon's s pretty residence
on Landry street is now completed and
occupied by the proprietor. It makes
quito an Important addition to the i'm
pfoyements Of Bfidgeville.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16
f-oTTCE

A meeting of the stockholders of the Opelou.
sas Compress Company will be held at its office
at the Compresagpn Monday, May 1s, 1896. for
the purpose OreA netting five directors to serve
for the term on slone year
IKE ROOs, Secretary.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16

Onr readers will remember that the
Mission at the Catholic church will be-
Qin on the 18th inst.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16

Head off burglars aud accidents by
placing your valuables in a safety de-
pOsit box in the st. Landry State Bank,
where you can rent one cheap.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16

The newspapers of New Orleans are
calling on the legislature to move the
State capital from Baton Rouge to New
Orleans.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16

A post of the Grand Army of the
Republic has been organized at Crowley
with large membership.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16

Town residence for rent, with ample
grounds. shaded yard, garden, orchard,
etc. Possession given Immediately.
Applf at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16
M. Allen Sanioz receiyadl lasf week q

Mr.. Alien Sand0z received last week a
beautiful wheel made by the Acme
cycle CO., of Elkhart, Ind, which is
very much admired by our local cy-
clistss OpelOusas possesses many splen-
ted dmakes-high grades and prices, but
the Acme will compare favorably with
any of them and cost less than some.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16
-VD@V-
Ror1on1aar

That Honston's Drug Store is the place
where none but competent and regis
tered pharmacist compounds prescrip-
ti0nA.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16

If you need Letter Heads, Note
Heads, Bill Heads or any other kind of
job work, give rs your order, and you
will be satisfied with our work and
price.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16

Drugs, medicines, chemicals, patent
medicines, fine cigars, tooth brushes,
combs, &C., at Houston's drugstore.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16

Z On Tuesday night this locality was
visited by rain, wind and electric
storm. accompanied by some hail.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16

Fancy paper and envelopes, albums
toilet articles, soaps, perfumeries, etc.
at HOuston's drugstore
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16

Carry your prescriptions to J.H .Hous-
fon's, where none but registered phar-
macist s--l qualified chemist will COM
uound them.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16
Pure Lanxshan e ggs for Ha.ching.

Pure Langshan Eggs for Hatching.
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
and sold at u per setting tthirteenl. Address
MRS. c. HUTCHES,
Opelousas, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16

Latest designs in fancy cards, envel.
opes, ETC., just received at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16

y For Sale-A second -hand carriage in
good order; will be sold very cheap.
Apply at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16

An opportunity will soonhse, afforded
our enterprising townsmen to Vote upon
levyiBg tax for the purpoje of es-
tablislliBg system OF water Ynrks and
putting in operation an electric light
plant. Ii this plal is adopted, HE tax
should be sufficiently large toHnswer
all purposes, and everyone sh0yad vote
amen to the enterprise, lemause we
need water and lights about as badly
rs any town in the State of the same
size. Outside of our own wants in the
premises, people coming from the
country with teams haven'ta pump or
well at hand for watering them or
even quencbing their own thirst.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16
DEAD

TO bis own interest is the man who
buys lumber without posting himself as
TO our prices. WHITE & SKILEs.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16

The numerous patrons of Mr.. Fred l..
Sandoz will be pleased to learn that he
has lost no time in re-establishing his
business after the total destruction of
his store by fire on the 9Th inst. Until
his new store is rebuilt, he will be
found at the late Mike Halphen stand,
one block west of his former location,
with q fine assortment of goods-gro-
ceries, boots, shoes aud hats, notions,
etc, ready as usual, to serve his GUS
toners with promptness and liberality.
He will continue to made a speciality of
his country produce business, and is
prepared to fill all orders in that line
with dispatch and at lowest rates.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16

Sheiled corn for aaic. Apply 10 +,
u. HandDz, Landry street.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16
JUDICIAL. ADVERTIsEME
"ARSHAL's SALE.
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT, WEST
ERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA.
NO. 1874.

A. BALDWIN VS.. HENRY M PAYNE.
By virtue of writ of seizure and sale to me
directed i'll the above entitled and numbered
stlit and issued from The Honorable u s. Circuit
Court for the Western District of louisiana 1
have seized and taken into my possession and
eft of appralsement according to law, within
the legal hours for sales, at the principal front
door of the United States Court House at Opel-
OuSas, st. Landry parish La on
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16

Prescriptions filed ut all hours at
Honston's drugstore, formerly Bailey's.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16

The Faber Cotton and Corn Planter
at $7.50 at IA. Hackl's Hardware store.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16

Read your home newspaper and-pay
for it.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16

Are you subscriber to the COURIER I?
If not, why not7
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16
-'----~1~v'' 10
Cir Wright.

will do all work that may he offered
during the season..
B. f. PERLEY.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16

SbeIled corn in any quantity at
cents gallon at j. X. Sandoz & Bro.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16
FOR THE SEASON OF 1896.
The splendid large graded Jack
A6T A :" II . COR R

Will stand the season on my farm at West Belle
vue at tho low price of IS for the season with
return privilege at %. fine pasture at the
service of mares free of charge.
EUGENE RICHARD.
NAV O. 1886 At
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16
NOTICE OF TABLEAU.

NOTICE OF TABLEAU.
ESTATE OF VIM. LAWTHER.
No. -.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT, PAR
ISH OF ST. LANDRY.
Whereas, James V. Lawther of the parish Of
st. Landry, administrator OF the estate of
VIM. Lawther deceased, has filed q tableaueo
classification OF debts of said estate accompa
MED by his petition prayiL for the homooga--
tiOn OF the same;
And whereas, the prayer Of said petition has
been granted by an order of court bearing date
May 8, 1896.
Now, therefore. notice is hereby given TO all
persons interested to make opposition to said
tableau, to file same in writing in my office in
the town of OpelOusas. within the time required
Ogated and confirmed
CHARLES M. THOMPSON,
Nav 9, 1896. Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-05-16

Get our prices for job wsrk.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-12-24

land. He was sufferer from heart
disease and now sleeps the sleep that
knows no waking this side of eter-
nifty" His many friends sympathize
with the bereaved ones in their loss.
The remains were Inferred in the
Oxford cemetery on Saturday.
Delno Maggard arrived Sunday, and
will spend his vacation in visiting his
parents and friends at Oxford. He
is Kansas University student.
Prof. WIN. Massey came down from
Belle PLANE Saturday and ATTENDED
the lecture. Prof. Massey always re-
ceives warm welcome at Oxford.
Mr.. Reed and daughter, who have
been visiting at the home of their old
friend and neig!bor, d. Halverstad,.
have returned to their home in Mis-
souri,.
Miss Stella Copeland gave farewell
party at the home of her parents last
week. Her many friends wish pleas
ure and success in her home at Wei.
lington.
A. H. Lemon, father of Mrs. Frank
Judd has sample of his work as a
taxidermist in the form of Jack
rabbit at Hess's store, which looks
quite lifelike.
Oxford schools'are to have a printed
course of study. This is a move In
the right direction. Prof. Sabin and
his able corps of assistants are con-
Quoting a good school.
The lecture by Prof. Bear of Wei.
llngton, at the Baptist church, was
well attended and much appreciated.
Prof. is splendid thinker and Wei
lington should feel proud of him.
Rev. Amberp has concluded his ser.
-es OF meetings at the Presbyterian
church on Friday evening and on Sun.
day. Rev. Hancher held the first meet.
ing OF the Methodist revival. 1t is
hoped that much good may result from
these meetings.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-12-24
The cheapest, the
largest and best selec.
ted stock Of Holiday
Goods can be found at
THE FAIR.
MAYFIELD.

A merry Christmas TO all.
Mrs. Wilkinson is on the sick list.
Milo Vsndaveer went down to his
claim in the Strip last week.
Mrs. Henry Adams and children OF
Milan visited at Ansel Adams last
Wednesday.
The Methodists began a series of
meetings here last Sunday night, con-
Quoted by Rev. George.
There was a gOO1 turnout at the
ciphering match at the Independence
school house last Friday night.
Mrs. Rose from the Orphans Home
at Wichita delivered a lecture at the
Methodist church Sunday morning.
Rev. Newt Brumley and Albert Sni-
der closed their ten days meeting at
Beaver creek school house last Sun.
day night.
A BRYAN MAN.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-12-24

revenue to the farmers, and in many
cases the monthly check Of SIS to SIS
has been the only thing that kept
some homes from absolute want. We
do not wish To overestimate the ad-
vantages Of dairyiDg in Kansas; yet as
dairymen aud creamerymen we have
great faith in the future OF Kansas as
a dairy state. 10 its natural adapta-
lions for the business. Its crop fail.
ures make 1t uncertain for a one-crop
system Of farming, and the low prices
of grain make 1t Improbable even IL
the yield Is good. The majority Of
farmers can keep from ten TO twenty.
five cows and can grow enough feed
to keep them without materially re-
duclng their grain crops or without
much extra expense.
ln taking 10 farmers, We md many
who are giving new milk TO young
stock, believing IL necessary to insure
good growth. We also hear IL said
that separator milk is not suitable
food for young stock. We have had
much experience feeding skim milk,
milk without trace OF fat ia II, and
we find that the fat can be easily sub
stituted by meal of some kind, linseed
meal preferred. but with results just
as satisfactory as with new milk. 1t
certainly pays TO sell butter.tat at Is
to 20 cents per pound and replace 1t
with meal at one. half cent to one cent
per pound.
We invite all interested in our
creamery to call and see US. We So
licit your patronage and your help in
making the creamery and dairy inter
ests In Sumner county a success.
WELLINGTON CREAMERY Co.