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The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15

Anent the refusal of three Of the
leading hotels of Boston to entertain
Bishop ATnett, prominent colOred
churchman, of Wilberforce, Ohio, the
Boston Herald says:
We have always considered that there was
great deal OF hypOcrisy mixed with the cen
sure which many people in Massachusetts have
bestowed upon their fellow countrymen in the
Southern States in consequence of the unwili-
ingness OF the latter to associate freely with
coiored people. From the earliest records of
mankind down to the present time the dispo-
uniting offences that one had no opportunity
to commit, and In this way contrasting ones
virtues with the obvious faults of others, has
been a favOrite means of securing self-satisfac
ton. But the incidents attendant upon the
coming to this city Of Bishop Arnett furnish
an Illustration OF the extreme superfcialty of
our alleged beliefs in human equality.
Now, so long as these prejudices are enter
talned,and we do not believe any one can
honestly deny their existence-it is both fool
isa and untruthful Of us to condemn manifest
ing in the Southern States. There is possibly
great deal of force in the assertions that
nave sometimes been made by Southerners
negroes, these colored people would find a line
OF demarcatiOn drawn between them and their
white nelghbors sharper than that which sepa-
rates the races in the Southern States.
We are glad to see the Herald thus
speak out boldly and tell the truth to
the confusion of those hypocrites in the
North who are constantly attacking the
white people of the South because the
latter gsfuse to recognize the negro as
their social equal. The closing of the
doors Of the Boston hotels against the
colored bishop shows quite clearly that
the people of Massachusetts are not one
whit more willing to associate with
negroes than the people of Louisiana or
any other Southern State. If it were
true, as has been claimed, that the ne
gro is not Disseminated against in the
North, but on the contrary he is re-
ceived on terms of social equality in all
public places, the Boston hotels would
not have refused to accept Bishop Ar
nett as guest.-N. o. States.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15
NO.22,
HERIFF's SALE.
MRS. JOSEPHINE G. HAMILTON VS.. JULES
PETETIN, SYNDIC.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.

out Of the Hon. the Eleventh judicial District
court or the state OF Louisiana, in and for the
parish or st. Landry, i'll the above entitled and
numbered suit. and to mo directed, | have selz.
ed and will proceed to sell at public auction, to
Inc last and highest bidder, at the principal
front door of the Courthouse in the town OF
Opelousas, in the parish OF St Landry, on
Saturday, February rs, 1896,
at II o'clock a. M, the following described pre-
perty, towt:
Grand Coteau containing sixty arpents, more
or less. with buildings and improyeinents thrre-
on. bounded north by vendor and Justin Wills,
south by land formerly belonging to NJ An
drus, east by property formerly of JOS Busy.
west by vendor. being q portion of same pror,
erty ady acquired ed by Jules Petetn from Ea Pre-
corded in book s. No. 2, folio 274
2. Seventy, seven and t77a) Gpents of land
near Grand C0teau, with Improvements there
on, bounded north by land formerly belouginy
to Justin Wills east by land of Marcel Rieh
ard and vendor, south by land formerly of H.
G., G; Philips and vendor and west by vendor
rms property acquired by Jules Petetn from
Jos: Bussy Feb. 10, 1888, as appears recorded i'm
book V. No 2, folio 26i.
3. certain plantation containing two hun
dred and forty arpents with all the buildings
ana improvements thereon bounded north by
estate OF R0bt. II Smith and Jno. Deyalcourf
east ca by Justin Wills and Achille savoie. south
by lands formerly belonging to Valsin Leger,
acquired by JulefPetetin Feb s, 1885, from the
estate of EneZa Petetin.
4. Two lots near Grand Coteau (corporation
of Sunset. at the r. R. Station, with store
thereon and all other improvements bounded
north by land beonging!or supposed to belong to
Mrs. Lucien Darby, east by Morgan's La. Il
Texas X. K. south formerly Mrs. Don Iouis
Savole. west the same north, acquired by
jules Petetln at sale of Onezia G,1ilbeal,, re-
corded In book Il. No. 2, page 1886.
5. certain lot of ground situated at Sun
set near r. R., with all the buildings and im-
prOYements thereon, consisting of IL store
cOrnhOuse, stable, etc, said lot of ground
measuring about 96 feet, more or less, fronting
the r. K. track, by 40 feet deep, aud bounded
north by land of Arthur Richard & Leonard
Robin. east by r. R., south and west by lots of
Jules Petetin. Also 15 feet Oh the whole
depth of said lot of ground running east and
west on the north side of said lot inchl,;ed
In this sale. Said Is feet of ground as afore-
SAID. and said lot Icing the property acquired
OF Elisha Burleigh cd May, 1893, before NJ, An
drus, notary public, duly recorded in Convey
ance Book ID. No. 8, pages 379 and $50.
Two wagons, three plows. one double har-
row, one Planet Jr. Cultivator, one moving
machine and rake, one American black mule
named King, one brown mare mule named
Kate, two dun horse mules named Dick and
Jerry and one brown horse mule named Muu-
ton.
Terms-Cash.
7. s. FONTENOT,
Jan. IL, 1895 Sheriff.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15

The exposure to all sorts and conditions of
weather that lumberman is called upon to
endure in the camps often produces severe
congestion or pneumoniA. Mr.. j. O. Deyen-
port, ex manager Of the Fort Bragg Redwood
Co., an immense institution at Fort Bragg
Cal, says they sell large quantities Of Cham.
beriain's Cough Remedy at the companys
store, and he has himself used this remedy for
q severe cold and obtained immediate relief
This medicine prevents any tendency OF q cold
toward pneumonia and insures prompt ro-
eovery. For sale by l. e. Shute, N. D., and J.
Lassalie.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15

Much of life's misery is due to indi-
gestion for who can be happy with a
pain in his stomach As a corrective and
strengthening Of the alimentary or
gans, Ayers Pills are invaluable, their
use being always attended with marked
benefit.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15


On Tuesday a report gained currency
here that a colored man named Hardy,
who lives near Grand Cuteau, had
come to town with tile story that num-
Der of men had gone to his house the
night before and made such demonstra-
TONS as had convinced him that his
further active participation in political
matters would be likely to. result in
some bodily harm befalling him, and
that he had therefore decided To let pol
itics alone. The matter was discussed
with some animation by certain parties
who are interested in the reported COM
bine between some SO called Democrats
and the Pepnlists, who are supposed to
be backed by the negroes, and We under
stand that considerable indignation was
expressed at what they were pleased to
term an Infamous outrage" and that
they were very vehement 10 their de-
clarati0ns that the negro politicians in
tiis parish must be "let alone,
These gentlemen should not lose
their temper ,Ver such matters. They
are the natural concgmitants Of such a
campaign as We ara atsDut to be precipi-
tated in, againat ths solemn and re-
peated protests Of at least four-fi -fifths Of
the white Democrats of this parjsll-a
campaign which mnSt Of necessity be a
bitter and fierce one, because OF the
purpose of few white leaders to make
of the negro the holder of the balance
Of p0wer between the Democratic party
and small faction thereof to make of
him the controlling factor in the selec-
ti0n of our parish and district officials j;
to make of him, in fine, our political
master. -
Unless ws greatly mistake tire tenn
permit sneh q diabolieal plan to be car
ried out.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15

The road just south of town. leading
TO Bellevue, is in fearful condition.
Capt J.. j. ThompsOa undertook this
week to place it in good repair, but the
heavy rain of Wednesday night inter-
tered materially with the work. The
Capt. says, however, that he is "going
to fix that road,n and it may therefore
be taken for granted that it will soon
be ixed.n
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15

The Southern Pacific announces one
half fare rate for the round trip to New
Orleans and return for the Mardi Gras
-cesebratiou which will take place on
the 18th of February. Tickets will be
sold February 10, 18, II and 1S, good for
return until February %.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15

We regret to hear of the death of Mr..
William Vanhille, formerly mayor of
Washington, which occurred in that
town one day this week. He was the
last Surviving male representative. but
one, Of one of our oldest families, and
was aged about 45 years.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15

The M0reska- Gore concert, at the
Opera House on Tuesday night. thrilled
and delighted our music-IoviDg people
as an Opelousas audience was never
thrilled and delighted before. They
are both artists Of high merit and are
worthy the patronage of lovers of good
music wherever they may go.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15

Buckingham's Dye for the Whis-
kers is popular preparation in one
bottle, and colors evenly a brown or
black. Any person can easily apply
it at home.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15
DEE :

-DONATO-At the family residence, Opelou
sas, Feb. Q. 1896, Helen Roberts. wife of Emile
Donate, aged So years, months and 1t1ays.
ADAM6-.At Opelousas, Feb. II. 1a16, at 8
p. NJ, William A. Adams, aged IS years and 7
days.
WILKINs-At Washington, Feb. IL, 1896, Rob-
ert 8. Wilkins, aged 64 years and 10 months.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15

See advertisement in another column
q improved t0wu property for sale. in
ending several fine building lots. in .
aeairable neighborho0d. Plat and full
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15

White & Skiles will take corn in ex-
change for lumber at their new lumber
yard near the depot.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15

Be sure to see that the band is on each
and every Royal Reception Cigar. None
genuine without it.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15

The diagram is out and seats are going
fast for the Moreska- Gore concert; any
body Wishing any should order at once.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15

4 Valentines! Valentines !-Of every
kind, quality and price. at Jacobs news
stand call and examine.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15

Buy Caleabv Gratis Coal from j. r.
C0ttingham-Yard with Crawford &
H0pkins, Opel0usas.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15

An official copy Of the proposed
amendments to the Constitution may
be had free on application at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15

3Under guarantee of $4,000 Moreska
and Gore will give another concert at
Op6l0usas Opera H0asa Monday night.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15

Manager Jacobs guarantees the Mo-
reeka- Gore Medine Co. one hundred and
fifty dollars TO play a return date here
Monday night. Admission $1.00.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15

Why suffer with coughs. colds and Ia
grippe, when Laxative Bromo Quinfno
will cure you in one dayf Docs not pro-
duce ringing in the head like sulphste
of quinine. Put upin tablets convenient
for taking. Guaranteed to cure or money
refunded. Price 25e. For sale BY /. q.
Shute, Opelousas, La. n2
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15

Preaching at the Presbyterian Church
tomorrow at II a. N. by Rev. Geo. Fra
zer, D. D., of Crowley.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15

Physicians, lawyers and judges highly
recommend the Royal Reception 10c
Havana Cigar,
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15

u The Police Jury held three days
session this week. Its Proceedings will
appear in our next issue.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15

Call at .Blocii's If you want to buy
good shoes at panic prices. Fresh and
new stock
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15

Shelled corn for sale. Apply to r.
L. Sandoz, Landry street.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15

Prescriptions flied ut all hours at
HOuston's drugstore, formerly Bailey's.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15

Garry your prescriptions TO j. .H0us-
JOn'e, where none hut q registered phar-
macist and qualified chemist will com
p0und them. .T
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15

Get your cotton seed meal at tue st.
Landry Oil Mill and feed it to your
stock. 1t is cheap and nutritious SEQ
advertisement.
DAVIS WILD CHERRY AND TAR will
cure your Cough or Cold. SOC. aud $1.OO.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15

If you want to enjoy an excellent 10c
Cigar, ask for the Royal Reception.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15

The grand jury adjourned yesterday,
sitter q session Of nearly two weeks. The
District Court is busy with the large
criminal docket.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15

j. B. Sapdoz sells the cheapest coal
in town.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15

Down They DO !
White & Skiles are selling good
shingles fer S5c. per N. heretofore sold
~ vi to $125.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15
Pence wire

Baker Perfect Steel Barb Wire will
70 further than any other.
For sale by j. B. SANDoz.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15
Fer Justice Of the Peace.
We are arth0rized to announce JUDS
Seed potatoes, cheap, at F. L. Sandoz.

Get yeur Valentines at Jacobs news
stapd-assortment complete, prices low.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15
NOTICE OF NATURALIZATION.
ESTATE OF CAROLINE vANHILLE.

No. 1886.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT.
PARISH OF st. LANDRY
Whereas. Gilbert L. Dupre, OF the parish of
St. Landry, has applied by his petition to be
appointed administrator of the estate Of Caro-
line Vanhille, widow of Lucins J. Dupre, de
ceased, 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 NJ. THOMPSON,
Feb. 8, 1896. Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15
DUBLIG SALE. -
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.

DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
ESTATE OF RALPH J. SMITH.
No. 1884.
BY virtne of an order Of the Honorable Eley-
enth Judicial District Court OF the State OF Lon
Isiana. 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-
tr1x or any duly qualified auctianeer, at the
last residence of deceased, in Bellevue, IN said
parish, on
Wednesday, February %, 1895,
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 thlrty-hye 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-haf of a certain tract
OF land with the buildings and improvements
situated thereon, in the parish OF st. Landry
containing thirty five arpents, more or less
bounded north by public road. south by land
formerly belonging to Alex. " Ric hard, east
by Bayou BOurbeux, and west by public road
8. -Four cows and calves; 8 cows; 8 un-
broken mules; creole mares; one creole
horse.
Terms-Cash.
Aida PETETIN.
Jan. IS, 1896. Natural Tutrix.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15

Balsd hay forsale 81 j. B. sandoz.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15
NOTICE j.

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, LA,
Feb. Tth, 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 pre0f will be made before the Clerk
of the District Court, at Opelousas, La, on
March oath, 1896, viz:
~--~~ AVENANT F0NTRNOT,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1886 for the
he names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
Of, said land, viz:
Anestare Guill0ry, Myrtil Rozat Armogine
Vidrine, Olfn Manuel, all OF st. Landry Par
G.McD. gRUMBY,
Feb H. 1896 Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15

The ST. Landry Homestead and Loan
Association has opened new series and
new shares may now be purchased pay
able at the rate of 25 cents per share per
week. See notice in another column.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15
For District Asserney.

We are authorized to announce HON. E. B.
nIIRTJFSSCN rs a candidate for reelection to
the office OF District Attorney, subject to the
nnmnation of the Democratic party.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15
Rer CLERK of Ceurs,

We are authorized to announce Mr.. ROBERT
CHACHERE as q candidate for the office of
Clerk of the District Court, subject to the nOm-
ination of the Democratic party.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15

We are authorized tt. announce W. 8.
FRAZEE, ESQ, as o candidate for the Office OF
District Judge subject to the nomination OF the
Democratic party.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15

CANDIDATES.

Tor the House Of fKepresemtaHves.
We are authorized to announce Mr.. d. W.
RASs. of Elm Bayou, az q candidate for men,
her of the House of Representatives, subject to
the nomination of the Democratic party.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15

We are authorized to announce Mr. L. g.
EONTENOT as candidate for reelection to
the office of Sheriff of st. Landry, subject to
the nomination of the Democratic party.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-15

Anent the refusal of three of the
leading hotels Of Boston to entertain
Bishop Arnett, a prominent colored
churchman, of Wilberforce, Ohio, the
Bostnn Herald sava.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-07-01

He felt as if slipping nectar in Elysium.
Go on, Glen, on where glory awaits you
Archer, rye is nearly ready to harvest.
The cur ran to Bob Immediately.
Bright silks, even a tiny scrap, please
children.
Robert appeared as soon as he was called.
loaned Jane money to buy piano.
Always be ready for disasters.
Isis and Osiris are Egyptian gods.
saw the cathedral spire mile away.
Can Nathan go to the office for meP
went to call Anne to come in.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-07-01
No. 157.-TranspOsition.

Two deacons owned two nimb1e horses,
Whose merits led to long discourses.
Their ONE are Of no moment-we
Will call them Deacons A. and B.
They thought the only way to settle
The question was to try their mettle.
Each deacon sternly turned his back
Upon the vulgar racing track.
Before the TWO it should be tried,
The parson would the race decide.
The day was fine as fine could be,
And all the church was there to see.
The horses started, fair and sQuaca
Their bright THREE tossing in thwpir.
Well matched they seemed in point Of speed,
But Deacon A. soon took the lead.
He swung his hat in pride of place,
And by that FOUR he lost the race.
B. drove on fast as he could drive
And came in first mid rousing FIVE.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-07-01
Brevities and Levities.

81 am no prizefghter," said the laun-
dryman, "but if any one gives me cuffs
I'll proceed to do 'em up"
"How do you pronounce the last syllable
Of that word butterine?' - asked the GUS
TONER "The last syllable is SILENT"
stiftly replied the grocer's clerk.
"'That air is very familiar" said the
wheellnan as he heard the sound of it es
Gaping from his punctured tire.
Yes, my girl is undoubtedly very lazy,
or at least she was lazy" said the faithful
lover, "but she has reformed. When she
retires at night now, she puts her hair
up in curl papers SO as to wake up curly
in the morning"
"I've just looked in to see if you are do
ing WE'LL" as the cook said to the lobster
when she lifted up the saucepan lid.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-07-01
Country Gentleman.
No. 1e1.-Anagrammatical Letter.

A lady who had received letters from
many young ladies, urging her to advise
them as to what pursuit they should fol-
low, replied as follows:
DEAR GIRIs-It gives me great pleasure to
assist young ladies who are just starting out
to earn their own living. Perhaps some of you
would be milliner and sew lace or velvet on
PRETTY WIRE frames. but say-LAss. DELAY.
and think well Of THE CARE which that calling
involves. 1t is true / have special aversion
to the trade, and mind thus MASKED ERRs in
Judgment sometimes. But IF WE USE, OH,
ever so little thought we shall see that unless
one has a special taste for the calling she will
not succeed in it.
If you wish to HELP GREATER and nobler
ones than have mentioned, remember the
faithful in little will be faithful in much.
Yours materially, r. P. Urine.
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No. 162.-An Ingenious Servant.

A gentleman sent his servant with a
present of nine ducks in hamper, to
which was affixed the following address:
''To Alderman Gobble, with TX ducks. "
The servant, having more ingenuity
than honesty, took out three of the ducks
and contrived it SO that the direction on
the hamper correspondent with the number
of ducks. AS he neither erased any word
or letter, nor made new direction, how
did he manage it?
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No. 158.-SatisfactiOns.

A (author of "Fables'') (author Of
"Night Thoughts") (author of Romance
of the Republic'D, dressed in (author Of
"Elegy In Country Churchyard'') (au-
thor of "Social Statios''), with (author Of
articles in The Tattler and The Spectator)
buttons and carrying an enormous (author
of "Sir Eustace Gray'O, the like of which
is seldom seen on (author of Imaginary
Conversations sea, and who (author of
Memorial of Alice and Phebe Cary } to
tell the (name of a periodically claims to
have discovered "(frst poet laureate) in
the closet under (Nasby) and (author of
"The Star Spangled Banner").
Do you play the game of nine mon (au-
thor of "Woodman, Spare That Tree")? I
play it no (author of "The Shepherd of
Salisbury PLAINLY.
Since he lost his (author of Adams and
Liberty'O he declares that he feels like
(author Of "Loss and Galn'O.
No. 159.-Anagraln.
The farmer leads peaceful life,
If free from spite and greed,
But when he sees the getty CARS"
TITS then he feels his need.
No. 16O.-IIIustrated Refuses.
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No. 1es.-Hidden Fruits and Flowers.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31
Notice to Non Resident.

The State of Alabama, Jefferson county,
City Court of Birmingham.
The Alabama Trust and Savings Company,
plaintiff VS.. Frank Fox, as executor of
the estate of NJ. ]. Evans, deceased, der
PENDANT, and Birmingham Building and
Loan Association, garnishee.
Whereas, the Alabama Trust and Savings
Company, as plaintiff in said cause. has OBJ
tanned an attachment out of this court is
sued on, to-wtt: 24th day OF February. 1889.
against the estate Of the said defendant,
Frank Fox, as executor Of the estate of M.
J. Evans, deceased, which attachment has
been levied by serving process Of garnish-
ment upon the Birmingham Building and
Loan Association, and, whereas. said gar
nishee has answered said .garnishMenti
stating that i had IN its hands the SPIN OF
forty and 12-1O0 ($4012l dollars belonging tp
the estate of M. J. Evans, deceased and,
whereas, 1t appears that the said. Frank
Fox as executor and defendant as afore-
said. is a nonresident OF the State OF Ala
Now. therefore, the said Frank Fox, as
executor of the estate of NJ. j. Evans, de-
ceased, wherever he may reside Is hereby
notified OF the levy and tendency of said at
tachment.
1896 NATHAN L. MILLER,
s-24-tue-3t Clerk and Register.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31
Joint Discussion.

8 DR.. Cunningham and Mr.. Porter, cam
didates for the democratic nomination for
the state senate, have agreed to hold
sjoirlt discussions at the following places
land times: n.5=-
= Adger March 81, at 7:30 p. m.
{ Bessemer, April 2, at s p. m.
Toadvine April A, at IL a. m.
Blossburg April Z at 7:30 p. m.