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The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22

The Springfield Republican an inde-
pendent gold paper has this to say:
1--WE venture to predict that every sill
yer vote in the country will be cast for
Mr.. Bryan, Democratic or Populist; the
silver strength is now consolidated and
we state simple facts when We say that
this concentration of scattered political
forces has never been surpassed, re-
garded as a simple political achieve
ment, in American history. 1t the
stroke be judged by the number of
votes involved, it has no parallel in the
history of the world. Even with con-
siderable defectioHs of gold standard
Democrats it will he no child's play to
defeat this powerful alliance of silver
Democrats aud Populists The forces
Of gold seem lees skiIfut than the forces
Of silver"
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22

We take pleasure in directing the at
tention of our readers to the advertise
ment, in another column, of the De
Laval Separator, for which Mr.. C. A.
Saint, of Sun Set, is the general agent
Several of these wonderful machines
have been sold in this parish and given
perfect satisfaction, and we advise all
interested to investigate this great time
aud labor saver in the dairy industry.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22
NOTICE!

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, LA. I
- August l1th. 1896. s
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final TroOf in support of his claim and
that said pyIf will be made before the CLERK
OF the Distrfat Court, at Opelousas, La, Oh
October I'd, 18slf, viz.
MADISON McGEHEE,
who made Homestead Entry No 1916 for the
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
Louis johnson, Chas. E. Carpenter, Andrew
Richmond, Leonard Clark, all of Bayou Chi
cot, La.
G. Med. BRUMBY,
August Is, 1896. Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22

1t is always gratifying to receive testimonials
for Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy, and when the endorsement is from a
physician it is especially 81. There is no more
satisfactory or effective remedy than Chamber
lan's Cholic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy /"
writes DR.. r. E. Robey, physician and phar-
macist. of Olney. Mo; and as he has used the
drng store for six years, he should certainly
know. For sale by j. H. Houston, Druggist,
j. Lassalles.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22

New cotton has commenced coming
10, several bales having been sold in
town this week. The PRICES realized
are not whal.the farmers had right to
expect considering the condition of the
cotton crop over the country. We learn
that some of it sold for fraction over
civ rants
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22

Mr.. E. NJ. Breaux, of LeonyilIe,
brought to our Office on Tuesday last
a small Spanish silver coin made in the
year 1874, over six hundred years ago.
He informs us that he found it while
piOughing in his field, it being about
one foot beneath the soil.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22

The little cues OF our town have been
enjoying themselves of late. Juvenile
parties were given by Messrs. c.. M.
Thompson, Laurent Duple, H. E. Es-
forge and Gus. Dupre. 1t is really
pleasant to see how the little tots enjoy
rnnninnS of this kind
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22

The election held in Washington on
Monday to vote upon the advisability
of taxing the town for electric lights
and water works, resulted in the adop-
SO to 90. Go1W -or Washington. When
will Opelonsas follow suit9
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22

TAKE NoTICE.-We call the attention
of justices of the peace elect of this and
adjoining parishes that we are prepared
furnish them all needed forms in
their line of business on short notice
and at reasonable prices. Write or ca II
and see for yourselves.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22

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., 1896-08-22

Don't fail to get prices and particu-
lars for anything in the clothing line
from Aaron Jacobs, who can supply
clothing from Wanamaker & Browns
celebrated make at the lowest prices.
Call and see samples.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22
Saturday, August 22, 1896,

at II o'clock a. m, and continuing from dayto
day until completed, the following described
property, belonging to said insolvent, towIt
lot OF goods, wares and merchandise now
contained IN the store at the corner of Main
ana BELLEVUE streets, as also in the National
consisting of
Dry Goods Shoes. Boots, Hats, CapshNotions
4 Fancy Goods, Clothing, Hardwa' E, Tin
ware, Plows, Cultivators and other Farming
Implements. Furniture, etc, etc, as per m
vento- y on file in above suit
Also. one wagon. one 1horse wagon one
gray horse. one carriage, one buggy, one
set OF double harness, one lot of twine sup
posed to contain $500 lbs.
Five shares of Cotton Compress CO. stock
Five shares OF St. Landry Homestead 4 Loan
Association stock series D.
rms last stock will be seld subject to tho
provisions OF the Charter OF SAID Co, and the
purchaser will assume the obligations of the
original stockholder, of which full particulars
will be made known on the day OF sale.
Terms Cash, subject to appraisement.
V. BOAGNI, Syndic.
August s. 1Stlf
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22

Our friend Mr.. Il. j. Lacy of Mount
Hope Nursery called on us Thursday
and presented us with Il basket of lns-
cious Scnppernong grapes. Mr.. Lacy
grapes, as we'll as pears. Ii you desire
any call soon, for they are going fast.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22

On last Sunday night colored wo-
man, who is the wife of one OF the
many SyriaDs living here, shot and So
vereiy wounded one of her cousin s
named Tin Simien. We have endeavor-
ed to learn the particulars of what hap
pened leading up to the shooting, but
found it next to impossible. it being ap-
parent that there is no disposition on
the part of the wounded man to make
the occurrence public. 1t was evident
ly family disturbance.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22

A basket picnic and barbecue took
place at Cooper's Wells, Miss, at which
place Judge Dupre made speech. The
other speakers were Hon. C. M. Will
hanson and Dr.. Rowan, candidates
for Congress from that district. The
speeches were we'll received by the
large audience. Our taleuted and eio-
queut friend must be in very congenial
company, for we are Informed that a
resort to microscopic inspection would
have been Necessary TO discover gold
bug
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22

From all accounts the people of North
Louisiana are in deplorabIe condition.
The crops are almost total failure
from the effects of the drouth. Corn is
almost Il total failure, and it will re-
quire ten or twelve acres of cotton to
produce bale. Grass is dead, cattle
are dieing from thirst, and this early a
large number Of good men and women
are suffering for the actual necessaries
of life. 1t is feared that famine is
staring these poor people in the face.
There ought to be relief extended to
those people; otherwise there will be-
great suffering this wiuter. The drouth
has affected an area including twelve
parishes.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22

LOsT-In Opelousas, a breast t-pin con-
sistiDg Of gold bar with gold bird with
silver tipped wings and tail, and holding
diamond pendant in it's mouth. Finder
will be rewarded by returning same to
G., J, THOMPSON.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22

Oar Capitol City is evidently in IA
pickle according to the following re-
sumo from the b. K. Bulletin, which
Includes pretty much everything but
regulatorism. and they ought to he
thankful for that much, anyhow:
Baton Rouge is III Il queer shape just
now. One of our bank presidents Las
gone tn Canada, another is going there
soon, Uncle Tony DoheIty has turned
Republican and Oscar Foreman has
gone democratic. TheiDemucrats who
controlled the democratic patronage in
this parish last year will control the
Republican patronage here next year.
The town is filled with siverites, gold
bugs, Junebugs and bed bugs, and the
mosquitoes haven't got show. Red
headed girls are favoring the douhIe
standard, and bald headed men are op-
posed to the Is to 1 ratio, and great
many other things that we will tell
about in our next issue.-B. r. Bulletin
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22

Senator Don Caffery was great sa-
vior Of the people in 1891-92, but after
getting good fat office he quit the saw
ing business. We have seen several
people in our time just like Don Caffery.
Alexandria Town Talk.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22

NoTICE.-Divine services will he
held in the Episcopal church at Ope-
lousas on the 4th Sunday of each month
at p. m. in May and at II a. m. in
June, and continuing alternately each
month. Sunday school every Sunday
at $40 a. m.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22

1T has finally been settled that Father
Martinelli is to be Cardinal Satolli's
successor as Papal delegate to the
UDited States.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22

The Academy of the Immaculate Con-
ception reopens on the 1st Monday of
September. The Sisters earnestly soil
cit the patronage of the public.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22

My school will be resumed the first
Monday in September. respectfully
solicit patronage. Terms to suit the
"hard times.n Mrs. Nj. NJ. HAYES.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22

Miss Abigail Dodge, better know to
the reading world as Gail Hamilton
died at her residence at Wenham, Mass,
on the 18th inst.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22

Head off burglars and accidents by
placing your valuabies in a safety de-
posit box in the st. Landry State Bank,
where you can rent one cheap.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22

See advertisement in another column
of public sale which takes place to-day
at the store of Jos. Bloch, corner Main
and Bellevue streets, Opelousas.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22

The Opelousas Mercantile Co., Lim'td
took charge of the j. Meyers & Co. bus.
mess last Saturday afternoon, and are
now running the concern for their own
benefit.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22
A Remarkable Cure of Chronic Diar-

In 1862 when served my country as a prl-
vate in Company A, 167th Pennsylvania Vol
unteers, I contracted chronic diarrhoea 1t
has given me great deal of trouble ever since.
have tried IA dozen different medicines and
several prominent doctors without any per-
mancnt relief. Not long ago friend sent me
a sample bottle of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy, and after that bought
and took a 50cents bottle; and now can say
that am entirely cured. l cannot be thankful
enough to you for this great Remedy, and recon-
mend it to all suffering veterans. If in doubt
write me. Yours gratefully, Henry Steinberg-
er, Allentown, Pa. Sold by j. II. Houston
Druggist, J. Lassalles.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22

The successful fusion Of the Democrats and
and POpustsan Montana, Kansas, Minnesota
and Nebraska.is ground for the belief tina t
these two pr lies will ere long be united
throughout the entire West, forming a solid
phaanX against the Mckinley hosts
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22

Ripans Tabules: one gives relief.
Ripans Tabules: gentle cathartn.
Ripans Tabules cure torpid liver.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22
--~&3&--
Gin Wright.

will do all work that may be offered
during the season.
B. F, PERLEY.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22

Give Aaron Jacobs your order for an
Overc0at, Macintosh or winter suit
and save money.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22
JUDICIAL. ADVERTEAE1lE EHTs.
DUBLlC SALE.
JOSEPH BLOCH VS.. FIs CREDITORS
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT,
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
No. 1854.

BY virtue Of an order of the Honorable Elev-
enth Judicial District Court OF tho State of
there will be sold at public auction to the last
and highest bidder, by the undersigned
Syndlc, or any duly qualified auctloneer at
in Opelousas, lately occupied by Joseph Bloch,
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22
LOST, sTRAYED OR STOLEN.

From the undersigned at Opelousas, La,
about three months ago. one light sorrel creole
mare (smalD about five t5) years old, has bald
face and two or three white feet Also one bay
horse colt, about three years (smalD has small
spot in forehead and white spots On feet and
legs.
Finder will be rewarded by returning them
to the undersigned, at Opelousas
Aug. Is, '96. g. A. SANDOZ,
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22
Aug. /, 1896
GHERIFF,s SALE.

ST. LANDRY HOMESTEAD AND LOAN AssOCIA-
TION VS.. JOSEPH BLOCH
No 1866
By virtue of writ of seizure and sale issued
out of the Hon. the Eleventh Judicial District
Court of the State of Louisiana, in and for the
Parish of st. Landry, in the above entitled and
numbered suit, and to me directed, have seiz-
ed and will proceed to sell at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, at the front door
of the Court House in the town of OpelOusas
in St Landry parish, on
saturday, September 12ih, 1896,
at IL o'clock a. m, the following described prop
erty, tO-wit:
lot Of ground with the buildings aud i'm
provements thereon in the town Of Opelousas.
parish of st. Landry, having front of 90 (nine-
ty-three) feet on North street, bounded north
by property formerly belonging to c. Dietlein,
now to Geo Pulford, Jr., east by Lombardy
street, south by North street, and west by
property of Henry l.. Garland, formerly prop
erty of Heloise Chenier, wife Of Henry Giron !;
and also five shares of stock in the Home
stead and Loan Association in Series 3D."
Terms-Cash. H. Fl, DESHOTELS,
aug36t Sheriff.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22

BICYCLE FOR SALE.,-A Monarch BIZ
cycle in first class order for sale cheap,
Apply to c. C. Sandoz, Opelousas, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22

Fresh eggs, chickens and all country
produce at Fred. L. Sand0z's.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22

Gallery is out with letter declining to resign
his seat i'll the Senate. There is nothing sur
prising i'll this. No one who knows anything
OF Gallery ever suspected for single moment
that he would come down. 1t matters little to
Catfery whether or not he represents the views
OF his observation-disclosures Signal.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22
JUDICIAL VERTIsEIENTS.
DUBED SALE.
IOSEPE OCH CPEDITnPG
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.

By virtue of an order of the Honorable Elev-
enth Judicial District Court of the State of
Louisiana, in and for the parish of st. Landry,
there will be sold at public auction to the last
and highest bidder, by the undersigned
at the main front door of the Court House,
in the town of Opeloasas, at IL o'clock a. III.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22

Ii ii IN Q L II Collie, c hol G + a
and DarrhOea Remedy always affords prompt
relief. For sale by j. H. Houston. Druggist
j.. LaSsalleS.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22

The pops have gotten themselves in the
middle of a bad fix regarding their national
ticket, and they are at a loss to know what way
to turn. They tried to keep in 1.-The middle of
the road, but some how they became side
tracked. Gentlemen, the best way out of your
dilemma is to retrace your steps to where the
Democratic and POpulist roads forked get on
the straight road of the former and Join in the
procession that will bring victory to Bryan and
Sewall, and gain the day for bimetasm.-
mervilie Gazette
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22
CAMPBELL PROPERTY

CAMPBELL PROPERTY.
1.-That certain tract or parcel of land sltua-
ted in the town of Opelousas, La, and known
as the Campbell tract of land, hound-north by
property OF j B. Sandoz, South by Mrs r. II.
Littell, east by Lombardy street, and west by
Union street, saving the following portions Of
said land sold by Jos. Bloch to the following
parties viz:-L. P. Louallier 8 lots containing
an area OF 50 feet front on Walnut street by ll6
feet Deep Mrs. c. PrudhOmme 2 lots having an
area of ss feet front Walnut street by 1863 feet
deep, G. Dejean lot having an area of SO feet
front OH Walnut street by 1863 feet deep, Aleck
Grimstead lot having s3 feet front OH Walnut
street by 169 feet deep-together with all the
buildings and improvements thereon. Said
land is traversed by Cheney street running east
and west: and by Walnut street running north
and south.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22
NOTICE.

The firm of Leonce & l.. A. SanaoZ is dissolv
ed this day by mutual consent l.. A. Sandoz
retires from the OPELOUSAS COURIER, and the
printing and publishing business of the paper
will be continued by Leonce Sandoz for his own
account. All bills against the late concern will
be settled on presentation at the COURIER Of
fee, and all parties indebted to same are re-
anested to call and settle without delay.
LEONCE SANDOZ.
l.. A. SANDoZ.
0nalousas Nav 2. 1896.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22

Saturday, September 18th, 1896,
the following described property, belonging to
said lnsolvent, to-wit:
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22

''Letme give you a pointer" said M.F. Gregg,
popular conductor on the Missouri Pacific
railroad. do you know that Chamberiain's
Collie, Cholera and Darrhoea Remedy cures
you when you have the stomach ache? Well, it
does" And after giving this friendly bit of ad-
vice, the jolly conductor passed on down the
aisle. 1t is fact that thousands of railroad
and travelling men never take a trip without a
bottle OF this Remedy, which is the best cure
for bowel disorders in the world. 25 and so
cent bottles for sale by j. ii. Houston, Druggist
j. IasSaIlcS
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22

Now is the time to subscribe.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22
JAMES NJ. HIGGINS PROPERTY

2.-1st, north half of south west quarter of
section IA, township south of range east
situated in the parish of St. Landry, La, in
Bellevue neighborhood containing ss and
26[10O acres.
2nd 10 74IlO0 acres being part of the
said north west quarter of section A.
township T. south OF range 8 east, and bounded
south by land first described, north by land
drus and west by the tract hereinhelow des-
cribed together with all the buildings and i'm
prOvements thereon.
Sd. tract of land adjoining the above two
tracts containing 10 and 11Il00 acres being part
OF northwest quarter of section IA. township
7, south of range 3 east, bounded north by
Bloch, east by land first described, south by
same and west by E. A. Beauchamp
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-22
PRuDHoMME PROPERTY

PRUDHOMME PROPERTY.
"a certain tract of land situated'in the par.
ish of St Landry, near the town of Opelousas
Oh the north thereof, containing 50 and l6IlOO
acres of land as per plat filed .In notarial act
of sale No. 190l5 made by II ."Hayes surveyor
said land being bounded .north by old road
leading formerly from OpeliEsas to Vile Plate,
south by land OF L. A. BonrQft, Lily Brooks,
Gabriel Nero and others, east by public road
leading to Washington, La, west by Willie Plate
road, together with the improvements thereon
saving about three arpents on the east side of
said land heretofore sold to 2. Del Buono
STORE PROPERTY
"A certain lot of ground situated in the
town of Opelousas. La at the corner OF Main
and Bellevue streets, bounded north by prop
erty OF Prevot, south by Bellevue street, east
by Main street and west by property of Mrs
LeOnce E. Littel, formerly belonging to Gibbs,
together with all the buildings and improve
ments thereon.
5-That certain lot OF ground in the town of
OpelOusas La, with the residence thereon,
bounded north and west by No villaseca, south
by Samuel Peters aud east by Walnut street.
6.-About ten arpents of land situated in
Plaisance in Big Woods adjoining land of Terre-
bOnDe Dupr6, bonded north by Alcide Ber-
trand, east by Henry Lastrapes, west by A.
Bertrand and south by land of H. L. Garland.
Twenty arpents of woodland bounded
north by d. Durio, south by Pitre. west by NJ.
AndrepGnt and south by c. Comeau, purchased
of DiOmel DnriO.
Terms Cash subject to appraisement.
V. BOAGNI, Syndic,
August 8, 1885,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-29
A New Pugilistic Star.

A pugilistic star has risen at San
Francisco, and the sports of that city are
said to consider him more promising
than Sharkey. ]. j. Jeffries, heavy
weight Of Los Angeles, had his first
public fight recently, and it was with
Dan Long at San Francisco. As nov
ice he proved to be very clever, and he
had punch SO strong that it was COM
pared to John l.. 'Sullivan's. 1t is said
to be doubtful if even John l.. ever had
so effective a short arm blow and upper
cut as those displayed by Jeffries JEFF
fries has more blows at his command
than Sharkey, and he is taller, stronger
and younger. While not so quick on
his feet, he has quick delivery and is
a precise and effective leader. Jimmie
Carroll, after watching Jeffries, said
that he was the most likely man he had
seen in many days. "He has great
punch" said Carroll, land knows
where and how to land it. ''-Exchange,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-29
New York's Strong Boy.

Perhaps the strongest boy in this
country is Charles Sandrue, Jr., of New
York. He is only 10 years old and
weighs but So pounds, and yet he is a
wonder in an athletic way. He has
been why little chap from infancy.
Little more than u year ago he began to
show indications of prodigious strength
for one so young, which proved that the
best blood of his giant ancestors coursed
through his veins.
The young giants measurements are
as follows: Chest, "a inches expansion,
8 inches; biceps, S14 inches; forearm,
IA inches; thigh, l41a inches; calf.
1914 inches; height, feet inches.
With both hands he puts so pound
dumbbell above his head 16 times in
succession almost every day and does
it with apparently little effort, bringing
the weight down to his chest each time.
His father weighs 1876 pounds, yet
one of the little fellows favorite amuse-
ments is to run up behind him and,
with his head between his fathers legs
lift him completely off the floor on his
neck. He can easily lift his father and
SO pound boy on his chest, lying
down, only his feet and hands touching
the floor.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-29

The young man had seen the giddy
young couple enter the ice cream pariors
and soon followed. He took his seat, with
his back toward the young folks and tap.
ped the bell for the waiter When the wait
er responded, he made motions with his
hands and uttered cultural sounds which
the waiter Judged meant an order for ice
cream.
"Isn't it a shame he's deaf and dumb, F"
remarked the young woman. 80 hand
some too"
'Oh, don't mind him." answered the
swain with some feeling. Z" | can't bear to
have you notice any one else Dear, l love
you, oh, so much. / never can tell you
how much / do love you. I'd go through
fire and water I'd die for you, I'd
"Waiterr' yelled the deaf and dumb
man, "bring me in another saucer of ice
cream
"Ohr' came frightened little scream
from behind the deaf and dumb mans
back Embarrassment was so thick it
could be cut. but the lover and loved
CROPPED their way hastily through it and
disappeared down the street.
Courier journal.