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The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08
Saturday, February rs, 1896,


at II O'Clock a. m., the following described pro-
perty, tO-wit:
/, certain tract OF land situated near
or less with buildings and improvements there
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 portion of same prop
erty acquired by Jules Petetn from Eliza Pre-
jean, wife of Jean Benoit, Dec. 10, 1895, re-
corded in book s. No. 2. folio 274
2. Seventy seven and C77D arpents of land
near Grand COteau, with improvements there
Oh, bounded north by land formerly belonging
to Justin Wills, east by land of Marcel Rich
G. Philips and vendor and west by vendor.
This property acquired by Jules Petetin from
Jos. Busy Feb. 10, 1888, as appears recorded in
book v. No 2, folio 264.
8. A certain plantation containing two hun
dred and forty arpents with all the buildings
and improvements thereon, bounded north by
east by Justin Wills and Aehile savoie, south
by lands formerly belonging to Valsn Leger
acquired by Jules Eetetin Feb. S, 1885, from the
estate of EneZia Petetin.
of Sunset) at the ~. r. Station, with store
thereon and all oth'f improvements, bounded
north by land belonHspg.or supposed to belong to
Texas r. R., south ia ofmerly Mrs. Don Louis
Savoie. west the same as north, acquired by
Jules Petetin at sale of Onezia Guilbeau, re-
corded IN book r. No. 2, page 335.
S. A certain lot of ground situated at Sun
set near r. r., with all the buildings and i'm
provements thereon, consisting of a store.
cornhouse, stable, etc, said lot of ground
measuring about 96 feet, more or less, fronting
the R. r. track, by 40 feet deep, and buunded
north by land OF Arthur Richard & Leonard
Robin, east by r. r., south and west by lots Of
Jules Petetin. Also Is feet on the whole
depth of said lot of ground running east and
west on the north side of said lot included
in this sale. Said Is feet OF ground, as afore,
said, and said lot Being the property acquired
of Elisha Burleigh I'd May, 1898, before M. An
drus, notary public, duly recorded IN Convey
ance Book D. No. 3, pages 379 and $780,
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 MOu-
ton.
Terms-Cash. --
T. 8. FONTENOT,
Tan, II, 1896. Sheriff.
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The supreme Tribunal Has Spoken.

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s. The die is cast. The N. O. Times
De uocrat tells the Whole story in the
folioS.ing paragraph
.The subcommittee appointed to har-
.,.os,;za the differences existing in St
Landry parish has decided the question
!. - . ;saI,e ~ ordering primaries In St
ae asndrr ,sH md Aeadia for the purpose OF
!. ssisctIne Aa district officers Primaries
vii ais. be held in those parishes 70
choose Democratic Execntive Commlt, Cns
tees. These primaries VIII pe g. oI9sleu m'ss
nittee. Mite" body whose legality Is not
questioned" !"
The District Committee will doubt
saess "a order the primaries Immediately,
and Democrats will soon know. beyond
the the neradventnre Of a doubt, nndel
which banner they should range them.
themselves.
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DUBLHG SALE.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
ESTATE OF RALPH j. SMITH
Jan. II, 1896

By virtue of an order of the Honorable Elev-
enth Judicial District Court OF the State of Lou
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-
trIx or any duly qualified auctioneer. at the
last residence of deceased, in Bellevue, in said
parish, on
Wednesday, February 2G, 1886,
the following described property, belonging TO
the estate OF Ralph ]. Smith, deceased, late
OF the parish OF st. Landry, to-wit
1. certain tract of land with the buildings
and improvements. situated i'll the parish of st.
Landry, La. containing about one hundred
and thirty-fiye acres, more or less, bounded
on the north by land OF o. p. DAILY, south by
land of Mcdowell, cast 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 bard. east
by Bayou BourbeuX, and west by public road.
8. Four cows and calves; 8 cows; s nm
broken mules; 4 creole mares; one creole
horse.
Terms-Cash.
Aida PET ErIN.
Jan. 25, 1896. Natural 'futrix.
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Jefferson Davis Lodge K, of p. elect
ed the following officers on Jan. 25 to
serve for the ensuing year: H. +. Es-
forge, C. G.; j. j. Perrodin, v. c.; S. l..
Hebrard, Preiate; j. j. Thompson, M.
W.; A. L. Fontenot, X. of R.&S.; Jonas
Jacobs, M. of F.; A. l.. Fontenof, NJ. of
e.; j, j. Healey, NJ. at A.; L. M. Firm
berg, I. G.; G. B. Knapp, o. g.; Grand
Lodge REPRESENTATIVE, j. j. Thompson !;
Alternate, j. t. Skipper. -,
The Lodge-s in fine shape. and in
creased interest in Pytl,ian matters is
being manifested by all Of its large
membership.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08

Our wide-awake and progressive
townsman, C. d. Stewart, who is always
up witltsthe requirements of the times,
has succeeded, after long and tedious
effort, in perfecting arrangements to
supply this market witha first-class ar
ticle of Texassa and received seve-
raj car loads tifis week. This sand is
absolutely pure aud far superior to that
generally used here, and MIR. Stewart
nronoses "a sell 1t at the same price.
AtI interested sLo..i!d call aud see this
new quality Of sand at his yard near
the railroad on Grolee street.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08

The State Board of Liquidation, at
it's meeting this week, purchased and
retired $365,135 worth of baby bonds,
the amount paid for them being $780,
$50, or an average of Al "a cents. This
is another important step in the direc-
ton OF restoring the credit of the State,
which Republican government ruined.
Are You going to vote the Republican
ticket this time?
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08
District Court.

District Court, Judge Perraut pre-
siding, began a criminal term on Mon
day, when the grand jury was organized
with Gilbert Baillio as foreman.
Tl,e balance of the week was taken up
with the trial of civil jury cases, the case
of Hyman, Hitler & Co. VS.. Yves Andre
pont ct al. having consumed the time of
the court until Wednesday evening.
This case resulted in Il mistrial some
six months ago. This time tho verdict
was practically in favor of defendants.
Thursday morning the case of Joseph
Leopold VS.. Yves AndIepont ct ais. was
eng eegup oedpes ha ou5 ~d at yt e han mo
cided,
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Moreska snd Gore.

The Moreska-Gore concert of last
night was one of the grandest musical
events that was ever ",.hessed in
jackson. 1t was q success in every
particular, and those that were fortu-
nate enough to attend shall never for
get the sweet strains that emanated
from Moreska, one of the grandest dra-
matte sopranos that lives this day. One
ct the numbers, "Debolero," was sung
with such dash that the audience went
wild over her, and it simply meant that
beautiful Moreska will be heard again.
Each of her numbers was encOred Wig
orously, and everybody was sorry
when she sang her last notes, for they
knew that it would be long time be-
fore they could again enjoy such Il treat.
Gore certainly proved himself to be a
master OF the piano, and as gentleman
was heard to say, if there is any living
man who can out do him in his line of
business | would most certainly have to
sec him before | would believe it. His
variations in the Carnival Of Venice are
beautiful and truly delightful. All mu-
sicl0ying people should go to hear
them whenever they have an opportu
nifty, and the CiarioBLedger assures
them IL delightful evening-Jackson
(Miss.) Daily Ctarion-Ledger.
The theaterg going people of Opelou-
sas will have an opportunity Of attend
ing the Moreska- Gore musical concert
at Litteil's Opera House on Monday
uight, Feb. 10.
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DAVIS WILD CHERRY AND TAR will
cure your Cough or Cold. SOC. and $1.0O.

+, 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. Daven-
port, ex manager of the Fort Bragg Redwood
Co.. an immense institution at Fort Bragg,
berlain's Cough Remedy at the company .s
store, and he has himself used this remedy for
a severe cold and obtained immediate relief.
This medicine prevents any tendency of a cold
toward pneumonia and irsures a prompt re-
covery. For sale by I. E. shute, M. D., and j.
Lassalie.
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DIED 4;

LALANNE-At the family residence in Wash
ington. Feb. 4, 1896, Jean Marie Laanne, aged
g. years, 6 months and days.
Deceased was born in the Department of
country at an early age. He was a kind and
affectionate father and a good man, and his
death will be mOurned wherever he was known.
Reqatiescant IN pace.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08

Why suffer with coughs, colds and la
grippe, when Laxative Bromo Quinine
will cure you in one dayq Does not pro-
duce ringing in the head like sulphate
of quinine. Put up in tablets convenient
for taking. Guaranteed TO cure or money
refunded. Price 25c. For sale by I. E.
Shute. Opelousas, La. n2
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08

George Nicholson, one of the propri-
etors OF the Picayune, with which he
had been associated and identified for
many years, and highly esteemed citi-
zen of New Orleans, died in that city
last Tuesday. To pearl Rivers" his
talented colaborer and widow, the mem
bers of the Fourth Estate throughout the
length and breadth Of the land tender
SINCERE sympathy.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08
-AP4%

Attention ia called to the announce
ment Of D. W. Bass, Esq. as candidate
for the House of Representatives.. We
are informed by gentlemen who are we'll
acquainted with Mr.. Bass that he would
make useful and efficient representa-
tive, aud we are sure that his willing
ness to submit his claims to the action
2oftle Democratic party will secure for
him share of the good will of all Dem
ocrats who insist upon STRICT party Or
ganization and discipline.
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AN ORDINANCE.

Be it ordained by the Board OF Police of the
Town of Opelousas, Ls,., that all ordinances
heretofore passed by this Board touching and
relating to the laying down of sidewalks in the
streets of Opelousas be and the same are here
by repealed.
BE 1t further ordained. that this ordinance
take effect from and alter its passage
G. j. THOMPSON,
President Board of Police
Town OF Opelousas, La.
IKE RoOs, Clerk pro tenn.
Board Of Police, Town Of Opelousss, La.
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Yon will find one of the finest assort-
s1,anta of Valentines ever brought to thIs
nar;sIa at Jacobs news stand---styies anu
prices to spitaegefy body.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08

The Pops popped their little popgunl
Last "Wednesday at Washington, ana it
looks very much as if twas loaded with
blank cartridge. !. #A lN 9Etsa
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08

Buy Caleaby Crate Coal IRON = T. T.
Cottingham-Yard with cra"tofo q
Hopkins, Opel0usas
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08

At an election. held Monday night
The following officers of Hope Hook
& Ladder Co. No. were chosen for the
ensuing;year: Nathan Roos, president; :;
B. F. Anderson, foreman Allen Della
rue, first assistant; G. Chandezon, Sec
ond assistant; Isidore Isaac, secre tary ;
Fritz DietIeiD, treasurer e. A. Sandoz,
steward. The installation will take
place on March Sd, TO be followed by a
hannfleE.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08

David Lat,dretii's genuine Seed 70,
tatees, direct from the East
the best producers; also Garden. DOT.
ghum. Alfalfa.ssed and Onion sets. at
g. Dietleff's \ ~.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08

AtwRloell's u on can get q nhe; la.es.
ntyleesuit nfacluthing Mt rock Dottoin
figures--f for men or boy ust feceised Y
aud mar Red down low. ,,3a ,.Egs .fsss.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08

And now the Tribune wants to teach
ns how to conduct a newspaper. The
impertinence, cheek and gall Of some
Of these burros are pr0digi0us.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08

White g. Skiles will take corn IN ex-
cf,ange for lumber, at their new lumber
va,,'s near the depot. as-s@ s8@.s5ssag.' -
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08

Garry your prescriptions to ) ID Hons a, .
,on,s. where none but a registered phar-
,nacisfl and qualified clsenista =, con'
mound them.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08

Valentines! Valentines !!LOf every
kind, quality and price, at .1acDps, news
stand; call and examines.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08

DIR. Irion's office hours are from 10 a.
nj. to / D. m. and from 8 p. m. to 6 y. N.
On Saturdays, from u. NJ. to 6 p. m.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08

One carload of Pittsburg Coal just re-
ceived by A. Hackl. The only Pitts
burg Coal in town.
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- 20 .

The governments popular bond loan,
for which bids were opened Wednes-
day, has proved to be an immense sue
cess bids for over $559. 100000 having
been received for the $1O0,00O,000 bonds
to be issued. The bonds will bring III,
which is much better than the last loan,
which brought only 104.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08

New Iberia and St. Martinvllle will
each have grand Mardi-Gras celebra-
tions OF their sDwn.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.

by virtue of an order of the Honorable Elev-
entl! Judicial District Court OF the State of
there will be sold at public auction to the last
and highest bidder, by the undersigned
syndlc or any duly qualified auctioncer
at the store of Jules Petetin, in the town Of
Sunset, parish OF ST, Landry. on
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08

Drugs, medicines, chemicals: patent
medicines, tina cigars, TOOTH pfushes'
combs, Sc, at Houston's drugstore.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08

Physic. .ians. lawyers and judges highly 1ay
recommend the Royal Reception loc
Havana Cigar.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08

Be sure to see that the band is on each
and every Royal Reception Cigar. None
genuine without it.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08

An official copy Of the pfopose..
amendments to the Constitution may
be had fFse on application at TINS ONCE c'
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08
Taken Up as an Estray.

By the undersigned. in Plaisance on January
27, sorrel Creole horse, about or years old,
white spot on forehead and on end of nOse one
hind leg white, branded on left thigh-facsimile
can have same by proving property and paying
charges. VIM. LEBLANC.
Plaisance, Feb. 8, 1896. st
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08

Prescriptions filled ~ a,i pa;ias,s noHss a
Houston's drugstore, forh. cry ''"''oS o.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08

Call att Biocl's- il you want to ouy
rood sl,Des. at panic prices. Fresh aba
naW stock.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08
GHERHFF,s SALE.
0HERHFF,s SALE.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
MRS. MAMIE NJ. HUDSPETH VS.. JULES
PETETIN, SYNDIC.
No. 1874.

By virtue of an order of seizure and sale IS
ssued out of the Honorable the Eleventh Ju-
dicial District Court of the State of Louisiana,
i'll and for the Parish of ST. Landry, in the
above entitled and numbered suit, and to me
directed, have seized and will proceed to sell
at public auction, to the last and highest bid
der, at the principal front door of the CUur,
house of the Parish of st. Landry, in tile town
of Opelousas, on
Saturday, February 18th, 1896,
at II o'clock a. H., the following described pro
perty, to-wit:
A certain tract of land situated near Bayou
Cafencro, with all the buildings and improve
ments thereon, bounded north by property of
Jules Petetin, acquired from Joseph
Busy, from OneZia Guilbeau and from
Mrs. Jean BenOit, south by Madison Briscoc,
Alcde Jean and other property of mortgage.
acquired from estate OF OnGzia Guilbeau, east
by railroad, Bayou Carencro, etc, and west by
other property of mortgagee acquired from cs-
tate OF Onezia G,lilbeau, being same property
acquired by 1nOrtSaSee from Mentor ndrus Oh
Jan. 26th 1885, as per act recorded in Convey
ance Book No. 2, at pages 81, SO and 49, cu,i-
tanning 335 (three hundred and thirty-tive) ar.
pents.
Tefms-Cash.
IS. FONTEEOT
Sheriff Parish st. Landry
Jan. II, 1896
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08

We are authorized to announce JUDiE
of Jnstsee OF the Peace. First Ward, Parish OF
St. Landry. at the election to take place III
April. 1896. ~f~ .... ..,.,,,,. mn,
Sespectfuliy announce to my friends and
the YnIbiic that, am candidate for Justice OF
tsi,e peace. First Ward, parish of st. Landry, at
TIE election to be held in April. 1886, hna res
,Oectfnly solicit their support. ,,no,,
J. E. HOUSTON.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08

Ifyon want to enjoy an exec. ..ens io'
Cigar. ask for the Royal Receptio."
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08

All first class dealers sell the Royal
Reception Cigars.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08
Pence Wire.

Raker Perfect Steel Barb Wire vii
10 further than any other.
q Tar II. sale mi. by j.. b. SANDoz.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08

When the scalp is astronhledissor
uv-haiA, No preparation will restore
sh, Sir; ia alI slpeF eases, Halls HAIR
the i.sss = IN i1i start n srs,wtlls ai Ss
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08

sho,,sa corn for sale. Apply to r.
r.. Sandoz. Landl saIee'
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08

It is reported that at the Popnlist
pow WOW held at Washington last Wed
uesday, the action taken two weeks ago
was ratified and endorsed and the fol-
lowing additional nominations were
made; For Senator. y, r. Wilson ;
for Representatives, W. l.. Truman,
Pat Dnnai.y aud Jonas w. Bailey, Jr.;
for Coroner, DR.. o. p. Daily. Ii these
reports are true, the Pop ticket. as thus
far made up, consists of the above and
tue following: For Judge, w: c. Per-
rault; for District Attorney, r. L. Gar
land for Sheriff, II. II. Desllotels; for
CLERK, Alfred Pavy.
We have been informed however, that
no candidates for district Offices have
been finally nominated and that none
will be until the Popuiist District Star
Chamber holds its meeting.
Al! the candidates for the Legislature
and the candidates for Sheriff and Coro-
ner are PopnIists the others still claim
to be Democrats, we believe.
| Wheu the Democratic lion emerges
from his lair, shakes his name and
sroars, the entire layout will take to the
woods. ~ t5&
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08
Down They Go !!

sVi,ite e Skiles Are selling good
shingles for $50. per ", heretoloIe sot'
Ht &t to $1 25. -
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08

To iffssownsintereet 10 the man VINO
buys lumber without posting himself as
tosoufsnrjcess. i /. q j WHTE& SKILEa
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08
For Clerk Of Court.

We are authorized to announce Mr.. ROBERT
cHACHEREe as a candidate for the office OF
Clerk of the District Court, subject to the NOM
inatiOn of the Democratic party.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08
JUDICIAL ADvERT1sEMENTs.
J>S-~>--->~-.
GHERIFF,S SALE,
MRS. JOSEPHINE G. HAMILTON VS.. JULES
PETETIN, SYNDIC.
No. 15,742.
DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA

Byvirtue of an order of seiplre and sale issued
out of the Hon the Eleventl~oudicial District
Court OF the State Of Louisiana, i'll and for the
parish of st. Landry, i'll the above entitled and
numbered suit, and to me directed, have sel2
ed and will proceed to sell at public auction, tC
the last and highest bidder, at the principal
front door OF the Courthouse. in the town OF
QpelOusas, in the parish Of St. Landry, on
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08

-s1andoz sells the. cheapest coal
in fa,Wn =
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08

- Fxef GOfNMn
See advertisement in anOt,. Saie. in
of improsea etuwn propeTtys Tor iii a
Guiding several fine building lots, Full
desirable neighborbnod. Plat ana
particulars at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08
.5Reraensiosr

ssss # stSrngl Store is stase place
That Houston's .SsNpetent and regis
where4none but a Y wfaDHuds preRcrip-
tered pharmacist cor
tinna
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08
For District Attorney

Wa ara authorized to announce HON. E. B.
DTIBITISSON as a candidate for reelection to
tbs nffiee Of District Attorney, subject to the
non,ination of the Democratic party.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08

Get your Valentines. at Jacobs news
,d-assortmen complete. prices low.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08

In attempting to make point against
the COURIER, the Washington Tribune
says that the amendments providing
that the salary of future Governors OF
Louisiana shall be increased to $4,000
ii year "is as good Democratic meas
ure as any of them, since it has the
same and only recommendation any OF
them have, VIZ: that it was reported by
committee of Democrats and endorsed
by a Democratic legislature"
This false and reckless statement is
but another instance of the utter dis
regard for truth for which the Tribune
iS already notorious, and is in line with
another assertion III the same paper
whicl, promptly ELECTED point blank
denai--a plain "You lie," hurled in its
teeth on the very day said paper
reached here.
One of the am"ndments---the one that
this paper most earnestly champions,
and the most important of them all
has, as every we'll Informed man
knows, received powerful recon-
the others possess, viz: that OF the State
Convention OF the Democratic party.
which embodied it 10 its platform. 1t
the editor Of the Tribune is ignorant of
this fact. he should, before setting
himsel! up as Il public instructor, seek
some acquaintance with the matters he
ventures to write about; bit if, being
cognizant Of this fact, he ihas delibe-
rateiy attempted to deceivaAnd mislead
his readers, why, then. we will simply
leave him to settle the matter with
them.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08

ne are authorized t. announce w. o. .:
Distrlct Judge subject to the nomination or the
Nam nprafic Darty. Ht
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DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET

For Governor:
MURPHY j. FOSTER, of st. Mary.
For rIieutenant-Goyernor:
ROBT. Fl. SNYDER, r.. of Tensas.
For Auditor:
W. 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 BIRMINGHAM, of Natchitoches
~ s,,nor,n -endent of Public Education
" CA, ,,4HOUN, of Orleans.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08
NO. 2l.
JUDICIAL ADVERTISEME
No. 15714.

JULES PETETIN VS.. HIS CREDITORS.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08
For sheriff

We are authorized to announce MIR. 1.
FnNTENOT as candidate for re-electlou y
the Office Of sheriff of st. Landry, suhJect "
the nomination of the Democratic parry.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-02-08

2W
We have already stats<ts that we
| would oppose. Joint Resolution No. 1877
of the proposed amendments, which
provides that the salary of future go1}
| ernorS shall be increased from $4,000 to
$4,000 per annum. Four thousand dol
lars is enough pay for our Supreme ex-
ecutlve officer. Other States with more
means pay no more and many less than
we pay our governor. The salary of
the governors of Oregon and Vermont
is only $500; of Rhode Island $1,000;
of Delaware, Maine and New Hamp-
shire $4,000, of Nebraska, $25O0; of
West Virginia S2700; Alabama, Geor-
gia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, North Caro-
lima. North Dakota and Wyoming,
$1,000; Arkansas, Florida and Sonth
Carolina, $3500; Connecticut, Louisi-
apa, Michigan, Mississippi, Tennessee,
Washington and the great State OF
Texas. $4,000. The remaining States
pay their governors more than $4,000
viz: from $500 to $1,000. only three of
the States paying the last named
amount. Many OF the States whose
governors receive less than ours have a
larger population, more area, and a
greater wealth. Numerous capable and
honorable men in our State would not
permit the salary to be an objection to
their accepting Office, and even il they
had no other means they certainly can
| live and do live in a manner suitable to
their high station on their salary iii the
house which is at their disposal. We,
| for these reasons, oppose Amendment
| No. 1879.