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The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11
Repudiated.

The Popuiists OF Acadia. at Il mass
meeting held at Roberts Cove on March
90, repudiated the star chamber judicial
and senatorial nominations made at
Opelousas q few days before, simply en-
dorsing M. r. Wilson and L. j. Sloane
for the Senate and j. w. Young for the
House-all populists-and condemning
their leaders for trying t" force
them '.ta support politicians and
Office. seekers FROM the Democratic
rnnks.r The unhoiy dickering fo'
Office that has been going ON In this
uarisl, and district for months has dis
eusted all decent people. and the com
bine is going to pieces. lt deserves
nothing but an iep1pjplons end and
that will be it's fate.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11
The Black Spectre.

1t s indeed strange that the lust of
Office should have such influence over
men as to shake them from their ancient
moorings, blind them to all their past
openly avOWed convictions and cause
them to abandon the we'll grounded
opinions of IA life time. From being a
negro hater OF the most rabid type,
Capt. Pharr. since his acceptance of the
fusion nomination has openly become n
negro apOIOglst of the most pronounced
type, and reckless lncendlary bid
der after negro support. by his IN
hammatOry cOunsels he has aroused
within the breasts of ignorant and
vicious negroes the widest dreams of So
cial and political equality with the white
race, and he has encouraged them to be-
lieve that "a large faction of the white
people will sustain the negro, even to
the extent of shooting their neighbors,
in his ambition to attain this impossible
result. I
If the negro were put an inconse-
quential factor i'll our ilolitics we could
afford to treat such intimatiOns and
by no means the case, the census re-
slight majority in this State, and there
OF the State caused by such sensational
utterances by Capt. Pharr may we'll
cause concern in every portion of Lou
isiana.
Therefore, it is. that with the appear
ance upon the field of Pharr with bis
wild appeal to the negro avarice and
cupidity, all other issues Immediately
lost their significance, and the struggle
now became one for the political su-
premacy of the intelligent. white race.
We may differ among ourselves with
regard to the different parties; but no
white man who is true TO his State, true
to his party and to his family-be he
Democrat or be he Republican-will
differ as TO the necessity for maintain
ing the machinery of the government in
the hands of the intelligent, property
holding white race.
This is the situation, and these are the
facts which render it necessary for the
white men of this State to stand to-
gether on the one supreme issue of the
supremacy of the white race.-BatGn
Rouge Advocate. Il
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11
Think of This.

If you admire boldness and manli
ness; if you detest treachery and trick
cry if you desire Democratic success
and the supremacy of the white race,
and if you would pur yGur foot down
upon negro rule i'll parlstt and State,
you should not simply vDfG the ticket
of the Shreveport couventi,A, but you
should by yonr vote and influence sup
port the men who are upAoiding the
party organization and earnestly striv-
ing for the success nf the Stale ticket,
and not the men who are attetppting to
disorganize and destroy thsG1Sarty and
defeat its nominees. Ii y nj oppose ting
men who are supporting the State tick
ct and thereby weaken them, just I'd
that extent will you weaken the State
ticket and diminish its chances for sue
cess. If you use your vote and infiu-
ence to further the success of men who
are supporting Pharr, You thereby
strengthen their hands, and to that ex-
tent increase the chances of seeing our
beloved State reiegated back to that
frightful condition from which she was
redeemed by the blood of heroes in
1875.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11
Last Tuesdays Times Democrat says


The Crowley Signal is pugnacious
The statement of l.. A. Sandoz that
the Signals editor is careful to give notice that
he will not accept challenge is an unqualified
lie, and in substanliati0n of this assertion we
refer to our article Of two weeks ago"
The article referred to says:
Ii the COURIER editor desires to test
our courage let him come forward and do
sO-not by a challenge"
The same article further on says:
We desire least of all things to pose as a
fighter, and care not to accept any challenges
through third parties"
We thereupon stated that we desired
to end all newspaper controversy with
w. w. Duson and added:
aAs said Duson is careful to give notice that
he will not accept q challenge, there is but one
q lternative left, and that is to denOunce him as
a h,>r, slanderer and coward"
His answer is the paragraph quoted
hv the II, ID. No comment is necessary.
We had intended not to refer to the
matter in our paper again, but since the
Times Democrat has published the Sig
nai's last article, we would ask our city
contemporary, as matter of simple jus
tice. to publish this brief statement in
order that we may not be placed in II
false position before its numerous read
era
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11
JUDICIAL ADVERTIsEMENT..
SALE.
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT. WEST
ERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA.

A. BALDWIN VS.. HENRY M. PAYNE.
BY virtue of a writ of seizure and sale to me-
directed in the above entitled and numbered
suit and issued from the Honorable U. s. Circuit
Court for the Western District OF Louisiana. |
have seized and taken into my possession, and
Will sell at public auction for cash with the hem
eft of appralsement according to law, within
the legal hours for sales. at the principal front
door of the United States Court House t.t-Opei-
ousas, st. Landry parish, La. on
Saturday, April rs, 1896,
the following described property, viz:
ALI and singular the share and interest of
Henry M. Payne, Jacob u Payne, Sr.. William
d. Haynes. Alice III. 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 lii-
plements thereon, and all rights, ways and ap-
pun tenances thereto belonging or in any wise
appertalnlnS, situated in the parish OF st. Lam
dry, La:
First That certain tract of land or planIa-
ton, with all the buildings and improvements
thereon, machinery. thirty head of mules, tarTn-
ing implements and articles of personal pro-
perty thereto attached. lying on both sides Of
Bayou BRuf, in said parish OF ST. Landry. and
having d front OF fifteen arpents on each SIDE
of said bayou, being bounded ON the north. "h
the west side of said bayou, by lands now or
formerly of George R. King, and on the east
side of said bayou by lands now or formerly OF
Cyprien Dupre. and Oh the SOUTH on the east
side of said bayou, by landsnOw or formerly of
W. J. Moore or G. ]. Thompson. known Us the
Tucker place, and on the west side or SAID ba-
you by lands of J. U. and II. M. Payne. known
as the Barbreck place, and being designated as
st. Peters place; and
Second. Those tracts or parcels or land de
signated and described follows: The ffac-
tional east half of section 2 in township south
range . east, the SW quarter of the NV quarter
and the SW quarter OF section II in township ;
south range east, the west part of the sW
quarter, west OF bayou, OF section X In tOWn-
ships south range :; east fractional sections
Nos 30 and SO, NV quarter of section 27. the
NE quarter, the T. half of the NV quarter. the
E fractional half of fractional SW quarter and
the w fractional half of sE quarter OF section
Is in township 2 south range east.
Terms of sale,-Cash. subject to appr;iisement.
JAMES M. MARTIN,
United States Marshal,
mr2l Western District of Louisiana.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11
Personal.

J. B. Clements returned Thursday at
ter a short absence at Ennice and
elsewhere
H. D. Courtney, the popular and eff
cient member of the Police Jury for
Chlcot ward, was a pleasant caller at
our office on Wednesday.
A large number of "regulators' from
various parts of the parish were in town
this week. In fact, most Of the res
pectable people in this country come
under that head now.
After several days abseuce in Acadia
and parts of this parish in the interest
of his canvass for judicial honors, w.
S. Frazee, Esq, returned Thursday sat
istied with the result of his labors in
the political field for the canse of
good government, etc, etc.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11

The men who are engaged IN the
noble effort to eliminate the negro from
our politics are deserving of the highest
nraise. Such efforts have been pro-
.uctiVe of the richest blessings else
where. and will have the same benefl-
cent results ia st. Landry. And the ef-
fort is going to be successsful, come
what may. The majority Ut the white
people-tile people who alone have the
n,oral right to rule this country-have
sworn it. and the great Napoleon has
truly said, "La victoire est aux gros
bataillons.'
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11

We suggest to those of our towns
citizenship who are fond of the fishing
sport that now, while the average negro
is being so stirred up that he is in
clined to come to town for a protracted
rest, they had better avail themselves
of this rare opportunity to capture the
finny tribe ere the election is over and
the hungry "cooD" returns to his fa-
vorite pastime.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11

No Harmony Wanted.

Last Thursday and Friday conferences
| were held here between Il few lending
members OF the Democratic and com
oine or fusion parties, to endeavor
70 Dring about II settlement of our no
iitlcal trouble without resorting to vio-
lence and bloodshed. Sheriff Foptenot
who was making Il tour of the mar
isii, appalled, at the sentiment prevail
ing In the country on account of the re-
cent killing OF white men, in two cases
by negroes, abandoned his canvass and
coming to town on Thursday, sought
an Interview with Mayor Thorn pson, to
whom he detailed the perilous situa-
ton. A conference was agreed upon
ror next day, when, after other propo-
sitlons had been discussed and rejected,
MIR. E. M. Boagni proposed to
nominate all parish candidates in
white primary, all white Demo-
Gratis. Populists and Republicans to
be allowed to vote therein. The
Democrats promptly signitied their ac-
ceptance OF the proposition, while
Messrs. Thompson and Bloch and Judge
Estllette approved it, Mayor Thomp-
son remarkIng that nothing could be
falrer and that any man who was not
willing to make some personal sacri-
ice in the interest of peace was unfit to
hold public position. On Saturday.
however, it was learned that the com
blne declined the proposition and the
Mayor renewing his suggestion that the
Sheriff send for troops, both Joined ina
telegram to the Governor making the
request, and II company of the WASH
ington Artillery of New Orleans arrived
here Sunday night.
Now, We submit to the people. of st.
Landry that here was IL grand apportn-
nifty for the white people to settle their
differences in fair. peaceable and
quiet manner. Itwould have been the
means of keeping down friction at the
registration Offices and at the polls and
subsequent i'll feeling between people
who ought to be friends. We warn the
combine that they will be held to a
strict accountability for any trouble
that may ensue. The Democrats of this
parish have exhausted all manly and
honorable means to effect an agreement
by which a peaceful and quiet and hon.
orable expression of the white people
could be had, and they do not propose
for the combine to overwhelm them
with mass of ignorant negroes who
are unfit to exercise the elective frau
chise. They further propose that this
election shall be between white men,
the combine to the contrary notwitb-
standing.
White Democrats who stayed out of
the primaries can no longer hesitate.
They must know where they belong
now.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11
The Old Bark.

Wild Cherry, commanded by Capt.
Davis, is cruising among the dangerous
shoals of Consumption, ready to save
any who will get aboard. Consump-
tion in its early stages can be cured by
DAVIS, WILD CHERRY AND TAR. IF
you have Cold, Asthma, Bronchitis, il
the children have Group or Whoop-
ing Cough, Davis Wild CHERRY and
Tar will cure. Soc. and 81 per bottle. 8
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11

At the town election held last Monday
for seven councilmen, 4SS votes were
polled, divided up as follows
II, D. Larcade 451, G. J. Thompson
$50. j. B. Sandoz 439, Ike Roos 369, >: L.
Hebrard 367, j. Lassalle 366, +. >; An
drus 354. P. D. Tatman 130, !: Z; S.nte
123. C. Brand 119, Geo. G. Pulford 10.
The first three candidates were or
hotI, tickets. The white vote was about
equally divided between the two tlch-
ass hnt Sambo, as usual, had his way.
How long, oh Lord, how longY
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11

DIED:
LASTRAPES-Ath her residence in Opelousas,
Sunday April s. 1896, at 1910 ain, Mrs Sylvanie
Lastrapes. relict of the late Louis Lastrapes,
aged &c years and II months.
This estimable lady was the widow of a gal
liant Confederate soldier. Capt. Louis Lastrapes,
up his noble life for his counily "a years ago on
the bloody field of Shiloh. She Jjoyed the love
and esteem OF her neighbors and friends and
her death is m0urned by a large circle of ae-
knew her but to love her, none named her but
to praise"
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11

Why suffer with coughs, colds and la
grippe. when Laxative Bromo Quiniue
will cure you in one dayf Does not pro-
duce ringing in the head like sniphate
of quinine. Put up in tablets convenient
for taking. Guaranteed to cure or money
refunded. Price 25c. For sale by I. E.
Shute, Opelousas, La. no
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11

As badness makes one look prema-
tnrely old, so a full head of hair gives
to mature life the appearance of youth.
To secure this and prevent the former,
Ayers Hair Vigor is confidently REG
ommended. Both ladies and gentle
men prefer il to any other dressing.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11
CANDIDATES.


We are authorized to announce Mh. MAI ~
rTN TFGER as a candidate for Justice OF the
aesce for the Faquetaique ward. subject to
!. . nominafion of the Democratic party in the
n.;,n ,sn uies Of March 21st
~ =. re authorized to announce JUDGE
We q SIMON as a candidate for the office
AkLnuh the Peace, First Ward. Parish OF
q q 1qsLlcc y It the election to take place IN
April, 1886. 4u,o,,,s a,a
4. rssc thst am candidate for Justice OF
tns ftaes, First Ward. !, % April, 1855. and res e.
peetfnily Solicit tneif SUPP 7, Il. HOUSTON.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11

Let no white man forget that peace
and quiet and good feeling could have
been restored throughout the parish had
the offce-seekiDg combine accepted the
proposition Of the Democrats to hold a
general white primary. Upon their
heads will be the responsibility for any
trouble that may ensue.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11

Cant. E. M. Underhill arrived here
,ast Sunday night with company OF
tha M washington Artillery OF New
orlaans, consisting of about 90 men.
VINO have been quartered ln the CouIL
Hause ever sipce. The Gatling gun
they brought along was quite 2 cnIIosa- q :
tT, II many of our people. and the daily
Sr;lls on the square have attraefed
sarce crowds of iidIars. The men nave
hae,, very peacabie and weil-oehaved'
osJu usd ~ tnWp has been very qniet.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11

Father Maillnchet. of Port Barre. who
was said to have left the country to es-
cape death at the hands of "tte regula-
tors" has apparently cafne to the con-
clusion that he is in no danger, as he
has announced his purpose to return to
his post of duty To-day.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11

Mentor Andrus, OF Gvand Coteau'
la 10 hsve mild case OF SMALLPOX.
= y the only case we have h6ara ~
the parish. The town bas oeeh
nxAnkined against Grand C0taau.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11

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., 1896-04-11
March 81. 1885,
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given TO all persons lhaepten
toT Meyers IL Co now IN Iiquidation) to call
and settle their Indebtedness to sand hrin, as
otherwise the accounts will he placed IN the
hands of our attorneys for collection.
JULIUS MEYERS,l
H. NEWMAN Liquidators
J. r. STEWART,.->
o,,o,,usas Ia March oath 1886 3Gd
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11

Ifths suffrage amendment is defeated,
the Only hope for future relief from the
evils of negro suffrage lies in the Dem
ocratic party. IL Pharr ls elected: no
one can be simple enough to peiieve
that his government will even attempt 10
disfranchise the negro. Hence, any
nan who fayors the amendment and
says ~ he will vote for Pharr or any OF
h;s snnnorters has singular way or
nroying his faith by his works.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11

desirable and we'll improved town property
-beine the late residence of Mr. W. L Truman,
embracing about two acres of ground; CONSIST
ing of a very comfortable little cottage. Will
Garden stable etc. Price $40 per month
Apply to JAS H. hoooAoN.
OpelOrlsas March %, 1896. u
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11

The negro who was said to have been
killed In Grand Prairie Tuesday came
g town on Wednesday aud registered.
he was suffering from one OF two
Neands. however.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11

& The scares0f tire hair we're made q
pnft0f 3 iady's education, we should
~ 80 90 MANY gray heads. and the
M Of Hah's Hair Renewer would be
n.1f3ee1aaaFv.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11

Town residence for rent. with ainpie
grounds, shaded yard. garden, orchard'
etc. PassesaisiI given Immediately.
AuniY NJ this t,ffics,.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11

Registrar Swords opened his Office a.
the Court House on Tuesday, and VIII
keen it opsn there until the day before
the election.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11

Garry your prescriptions TO J.H; Hous-
feH's. where none but q registered phaf-
Hacist aud qualified chemist Will COM
p0and them.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11

aixsrtisement in another colnmn
npei tDwn pro, ,yerty for sale. ID
1n several fine bunilding lots. in 2
lEAhle neighborh0od. Plat ana fuii
llAUlars al this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11

Let every white man in st. Landry
remember that the combined opponents
of the Democratic party have again re-
fused to allow tie masses of the white
people to settle their serious differences
in Il peaceable, quiet and honorable
manner, and have once more clearly
manifested their purpose to ride into
Office on the back of the negro, regard
less OF the direful consequences. Their
action plainly says: I'VE do not want
the white observation-disclosures, Demo-
Gratis, Populists, etc-to settle this ques-
tIon. We want the negroes to settle it,"
Will any white man who is not bitter
partisan endorse such an outrageous
course9 Every peace-ioving man
should Indignantly repudiate such ii
crowd
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11
NOTICE

Application will be made at the next &c. session n,,
of the legislature for the passage OF an act aii-
thorizjng the town of Opelousas to adopt new
charter. ro,xpaan
Opelousas, La, March %, 1896. I'm.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11

Dr. Irion's Office hours are from lo a.
ri. to D. m. and from 8 p. 10. to p. ID.
On Saturdays, from a. 10. to p. I'D.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11

Drngs, medicines, chemicals. patent
medicines, fine cigars. tooth Drushes'
couaha. &c. at Houston's drugstore.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11

Prescriptions filled at all hon.|s az
Houston's drugstore, formerly Bailey o.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11

Han Tickets, Stickers, &c, print
g. aaort notice at this Office. Hand
t1eFs Id carly.
mt come, first served.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11

Call at Bloch's il you want to buy
good shoes at panic prices. Fresh anu
BeB stack.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11

a. 10 Bloch's for stylish hat at hard
tiue.prices. Mems, youths and boys.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11
Rauneuhar

Ths euakanis Drug Store ~ the psac1
xhsfe none but q competent and regis
tefed pharmacist compounds prescrip-
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11

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 81 per setting tthirteen,. Address
MRS. c.. HUTCHES,
Opelousass, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11

The Police Jury Was in scS0'oh VI
Wednesday and Thursday.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11

For Sale-A secondhand carriage in
good order will be sold very cheap.
Apply at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11

The Taber Cotton and Corn Planter
at $3.50 at A. Hackl's Hardware store.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11
DIE Id /:

Shelled corn for sale. Apply to F.
L. Sandoz, Landry street.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11
GUsTAVE AUZENNE,

who made Homestead Entry No 134l6. for the
fractional section So, township 5, south range
east.
He names the following witnesses to prove
HIS continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land viz. BenOlt Frllot. Antoine
Auzenne Cl0vise Olivier, Leonce +. Littei!'
all of st. Landry parish.
Marcb q, 1906 st. Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11
FOR SALE.

One Is horse power portable return tubular
boiler On wheels. and one I6 horse power en-
giRe. Boiler used but little; one of the best
makes. Will be sold cheap. Still left, fine
Lot of Catalpa posts. cheap. Also one or two
brood mares and colts by Bohon and Ethan
Allen. Apply to JOHN NJ. WARE.
yaGn Shuteston, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11
Oamoeratic District and Parish Ticket.

For Senators-I2th Senatorial District:
W. F. CLOPTON,
F.M. BERGERON.
For District Judge-l1th Judicial District
w. 8. FRAZEE.
For District Attorney-11th Judicial District
E. B. DUBUISSON.
For House of Representatives:
GEO. PULFORD, sR.
LOUIS F. sIBILLE,
DAVID ". BASS.
For Sheriff:
T. 8. FONTENOT
For Clerk:
ROBERT CHACHERE.
For Coroner:
DIR, BENZ. GUIIsBEAU.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11

Bilious Collie.
Persons who are subject to attacks OF bilious
collie will be pleased to know that prompt re-
lief may be had by taking Chamberain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. 1t acts quick
ly and can always be depended upon. In many
cases the attack may be prevented by taking
this remedy as soon the first indication Of the
by /. e. Shute, M. D., Druggist, and J. Lassalle
If you are out for a ride with your girl any
day,
Don't fail to call on friend Gus Dupre;
He'll fix you up in the very best style,
With vehicle and horse that can make swift
1nle
He is now in control of the very best stable
That could be built for the money
And is willing and able.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11

Seed potatoes, cheap. at F. Z. sandoz.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11
Bilious Collie.

Read your home newspaper and-pay
for it.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-04-11
nrwOCRATIC STATE TICKET

nEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET
For Governor:
MURPHY J. FOSTER, of st. Mary.
For Lieutenant-Governor:
RoBT. n. 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:
MI. CUNNINGHAM, of Natehitoches.
Far superintendent of Public Education:
". CALHOUN. of Orleans