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The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

In number of parishes the assess
ment this year shows an increase over
that of last year. The Times Demo-
crat is correct in the assertion that
Louisiana ought to assure better sys-
tenn by some provisions in it's new con-
stitutioD, that will render unequal, un-
just and dishonest assessments impos-
sibIe. A system which assesses proper
ty at 80 per cent. of its value, in one
parish, in another at So per cent, and
still in another at 30 per cent, is an in
vitation to fraud that will be accepted
by many taxpayers. 1t already en-
courages inequalities and undervalua-
ton, which have grown steadily worse,
and are destined to reach the acme of
absurdity.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

New Photo Gallery on Landry street,
adjoining Ealer's corner, open Septem-
Der 1st with new appliances for exc
cutting all work in my line in the best
style and at the lowest prices. Copying,
enlarging, crayon and pastai work as
well as photography in all its branches.
Aug. 28.tf III. j. THRELKELD.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

d. *. Breazeale, the we'll known mill
wright, will make Opelousas his head
quarters for some time to come, and js
prepared to undertake any Nrk in his
line. Orders through tla b0stotfice will
have prompt attentiol
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

The gossips and scandal mongers are
the vipers of society who crawl out of
covert places to strike their poisonous
fangs into their unsuspecting victims.
Their track Of slime, however. dis
closes their path and sooner OF later
they are skotched by indignant public
opinion. Crowley Signal.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11
NOTICE, I.

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS. IA.,,
July 80 1851. s
Notice is hereby given that the following.
named settler has filed noticy Of bis intention
that said proof will be made before Alfred
Pavy, Clerk of the District Court. at Opeluu-
sas, La, on Sept. IL, 1897, viz:
WILLIS ELLIOTT,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1870 for the
SW4 of Sec. 7. Tp ,, s of K East, Louisiana
meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
Of, said land, viz:
Etenne Devile, Landry Henry. David N
Roberts, James West, of Bayou Chieot p o., La
q. Med. BRUMBY,
Aug. 7, 1876 Register
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

NOTIcE.-There will be services at
the Church of the Epiphany, Opelousas.
On the 3rd Sunday Of each month at 4:3O
o'clock D. M. in June and at II o'clock a.
m. in July and SO on alternately. Rev.
w Slack Pastor
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

Don't neglect to furnish the CoU RIER
with news items of general interest.
Notices Of deaths, marriages, the pre-
sence OF visitors i'm yOur neighb0rh00d.
etc, ought to appear in the columns of
your local newspaper and will be pub
Iishsal il same are duly and timely re-
ported. Phone 30.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

have just received one car of the
celebrated Milbnrn wagons, and one
car OF fhe well kn0wn Hickman wagons
which / will sell at the lowest price.
Sept. A, At j.. B.. SANDoz
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

Parties having personals OF other items
of interest who wish mention of them
in these columns, should call or drop
us a note through the post Office, al
ways giving their real names as guar
anty of good faith.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

The newspaper and job printing
Office of the Washington (La.) Post is
for rent or sale; possession gwen i'm
medintely. Apply to Leonce Sandoz,
OpelOusas. La,
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

For Sale-A complete newspaper out
iii Tor Z or column paper; also, q news
paper power press, Hoes make, in fine
order, ut half-price; also, q Job printing
outfit. Apply to Leonce SandOz. C0nr-
ier Office, Opel0nsas, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

Some matters intended for this issue
we're unavoidably left out, owing to a
sudden reduction in our Typographical
force which could not be supplisd>in
time.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

/ will resume nv Primary School on
Monday, Sept. is. 1897. desire tG
state that, ii tia patronage justihes. l
have engaged q competent teacher ior
the Grammar grade. Earnestly solic..
iting your favor, and promising good
work, | am.
Vsryrespectfully.
MRS. NJ. NJ. HAYES.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

NoTIcE.-Oar town subscribers who
have heretofore been getting the
COURIER by carrier are notified that
they will receive the paper hereafter
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

Probably everything will come to
him that waits, but it fellow is much
ID hurry it will pay him to go and
get what he wants.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

There was Il meeting of citizens OF
0pelsusas last Thursday night at
Sand0z Opera House To select q deleSa-
Iian to attend the meeting in Washing
Ion Friday to confer aa to the sugges-
ti0n We made recently relative to the
two towns taking some concerted action
concerning the line Of the proposed
GlIf Railroad. "A committee OF nifty
Of Our best citizens was appointed 70
represent Opelonsas.
A vote Of thanks was rendered for tue
4 nseOf Sandox Opera HGnse which was
glven free Of charge, and TO Mr.. j. II.
HarmaBsDn for d map showing the pro-
posed route OF the projected railroad.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

Real bargains 10 Gents Furnishing
Goods and Clothing at Landau's, under
the Courier Office. Call and see the new
and nobby styles just received.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

Parties having job printing done at
the COURIER Office must remember that
we do work at a very low figure but we
cannot do work on credit at cash prices.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

You eau obtain Gray's Legal Blanks
for Louisiana at the Office OF the Ope-
lousas COURIER at his regular catalogue
price, delivered here free of cost.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

The opening of Court and meeting
of the Police Jury Monday brought a
large Dumber of country people to town
this week.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. - Services
every second Sunday at II a. m. and 7:45
D. M. every fourth Sunday at 7:45 p. M;
Prayer meetings every Thursday night
at 7:45.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

Attention is called to the advertise
ment OF Legal Blanks which appears
elsewhere in this paper. Remember, we
furnish these blanks at catalogue price.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

The Louisiana Press Association will
meet in New Orleans on the 5th of Oc-
tober next, and the Western Editorial
Federation meets also there on the
It'll
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

Printers ia need OF good newspaper
press can get one at bargain by ap-
plying at this 9f1ice soon. Il. Hoe u
Co. make; will print an 6-cOlumn folio !;
is In fine condition can be seen in Oper-
alton; and will be sold at half original
cost.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

A fall line of house aud carriage
paints, brushes, varnisIies, oils, turpen-
tine, window glass. etc, at j. B. San
doZ's
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

Pure white lead, ready mixed paints,
in all shades and colors, and a full as
sortment of painters supplies at j. B.
Sandoz, cheap. o.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

Remember that to vote, the name OF
the party wanting to exercise the right
of 4 citizen must be on the repatriation
book.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

The COURIER is prepared to do all
kinds of job work cheap for cash. Come
and let us tell You about it before y0n
gOelseWhere.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

Died. in Opeiousas, on the 7th inst,
John D. Thompson, aged 80 years. 9
months and 20 days.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

A nice lot of fresh dry goods, dress
goods, hats, shoes. notions, etc, just re-
ceived by Fred. l.. Sandoz. Cheap.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

We want all the printing You can give
us and we will guarantee it to he done
well and cheap
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

Clean your premises-see notice of
the Mayor in another column.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11
NOTICE OF AA-NEg n-.ATs0H.

NOTICE. = Land Office at New Orleans,
~ July 20, 1s97.-Notice is hereby given that
the following named settler has fled notice of
his intention to make final proof i'll support of
his claim, and that said proof will be made be-
fore f. North CullOm, U. 8. Commissioner
La, on Saturday, Sept. 18th, 1897, viz:
EBENEZAR p, CARSON,
who made Homestead Entry No. 12675 for the
Nj of Is4 sec. 6, Tp 5. II RI +. Louisiana Me
ridian
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, VIZ:
SamI Haas, Frank Wharton, Lewis Johnson
Leonard Clark, of Bayou Chicot Z. O., Louisi-
ana.
&. HiCD. BEUMBY,
Aug. 7-6t Register
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

The best 10c. cigar in town-POrtuOn-
do Perfecto-at Smiths Drug Store
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

See A. C. Skiles for Lumber, Shingles,
Bricks, Lime, Sand and Cement.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

Portuondo-The best cents cigar
in town, at Smiths Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11
NOTICE /.

NOTICE.!
LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, La,
August IT, 1897 5
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support OF his claim, and
that said proof will be made before BENZ
Bloomfield, u. 8. Commissioner, at Opelonsas.
La, on October 4th, 1877, viz =
FREDEREEk w. LUTz,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1904 for the
s. Ell of N. E.4 o6d N. Ell of s. Ell tS9 of lot
81 section SO, TT' 3, q. Of X. East. Louisiana
meridian. q
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon. and cultivation
OF, said land, viz:
Arcade d. Buller, Albert J. Andrus, Adam j.
Cutlery, of Vile Plate p O. La; VIM. NJ Car
roll, of Bayou ChcoG L. O.. La.
G.. Med. BRUMBY,
Aug II, 1897 ct. Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

Don't forget to register if you want to
ynta
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

Place your valuable papers in u safety
deposit box in the st. Landry State
Bank.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11
NOTICE..
LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORR

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, La,
July %, 1897. 5
4,1tice is hereby given that the following
nan Ed settler has filed notice of his intention
that said proof will be made before Alfred
Pavy, Clerk of the District Court, at Opeiou-
sas, } H., on Sept. l1th, 1897, viz:
OREN ELLIOTT,
who made Homestead Entry No 133S3 for the
lots and and 81 of NW4 Sec. 13, TIP. 5, s Of Il
/ west, Louisiana meridian.
He names the following Witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, aud cultivation
Of said land, viz:
Andrew West, James West, Austen Campbell,
Eloi Campbell, Of Bayou Chcot, +. O.. La.
GEO. MCD. BRIlMBY
Aug. Z, 1Ss7-6t Register
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

The hottest summer ia over and pleas
ant fall is here.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

. Gray's Legal Blanks are copyrighted.
We order them on commiSsioD and de-
liver at catalogue prices.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11
Palace Day Coaches on All Trains.
Information pertaining to
Tickets, Routes, Rates, Etc, ETC..

Will be cheerfully furnished upon
application to Ticket Agents, or to
A. j. WEIGH, Div. Pass. Agent Memphis Tenn.
J. H. LATIMER, Southeastern Passenger
Agent Atlanta, Ga.
ID. P. MULLANEY, Northeastern Pass. Agent,
SO W. 4th St. Cincinnati, Ohio.
r. G. COWARDIN, Western Passenger Agent.
Room 4O5 Ry. Exch. Bldg, st. Louis. Mo.
BRIARD F. HILL, Northern Passenger Agent,
Room 1928 Marquette Bldg, Chicago.
]. L. EDMONSON, Southern Passenger Agent,
Chattanooga, Tenn.
w. l.. DANLEX,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent,
NASHVILLE, TENN.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

Don't put of registering now is the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-29
THE TARIFF on SUGAR.
NO DECISION YET REACHED IN THE NAT
TER OF RATES

Washington Jan. 2s (SpeciaD.-The majority OF
the Committee on Ways and Means is still devot-
ing what time 1t can spare to the sugar schedule.
the consideration of which is by yet
nnshed. AS already shown In these dispatches.
this schedule is not only OF exceedingly great i'm
portance. but one that requires mt, n thought and
study and careful consideration. II is idle and
would be absurd to attempt at this time TO pre-
dict what rates of duty sugars. either or
refned. will be recommended by the committee.
The domestic producers would be content II the
rates OF 1888 should be restored. Those rates were
az follows: on sugars testing exceeding 70 de-
grees i0-lJO cents a pound. and 400 addi-
tiona for each degree in excess OF IS: on sugars
above No 10 and rot above No l6 ID. S. . 75-lOD
cents pound exceeding No. l6 and not exceeding
No. 20 d. s., 3 cents pound above No. % ID. s.,
31e pound.
AT those rates with corresponding rates on mo-
lasses etc) the sugar schedule yielded revenue
Of S5l5OSls total dutiable importations amount
ing 10 s5724l9 during the year ended June 90 1890
Whether the rates OF 1885 will be restored either
in whole or in part is questionable. Members of
the committee are still Investigating the subject
of net cost of refining sugar in the United States
as compared with the average cost in Germany
tain the facts. The estimates vary considerably
and one which Is satisfactory and trustworthy
sugar can be fixed which will not be so high to
enable domestic retiners to divide enormous profits
cripple the sugar-refning industry of the United
States.
member Of the committee who has been inves-
tigaing the subject has discovered that in all the
sugar tariffs OF foreign countries specific duties
are laid on refined sugar: and that In all OF those
higher than those imposed by the act of 1885
refined sugar imported into the United States
into Austria Hungary is 81 2s in Belgium 81 IS: in
Denmark, co. in France, s 81; in Germany 50 q
S 6S in Spain, s. 81 in Sweden, 81 in Norway, 81 49,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-29
RECEPTION AT THE WHITE HOTSE.

CONGRESS AND THE JUDICIARY WELCOMED BY
THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. CLEVELAND.
Uasb,ngton Ian 2s-High winds and ? 70
weather kept many people away from the reception
given Tonight at the White House by the President
and Mrs Cleveland TO Congress ara the Ju hciaiS
The reception was. nevertheless. well a'ten' co. ana
= largo crowd Of black-coated Senators Repre-
sentatives and Judges most or them acco npdhieu
by women pushed their way through IN" re- option
rooms This reception is generally conside'e' ue
,aas attractive of the official lcyees at the EXecu-
tive Mansion for It is lacking ia the briliancy OF
attire that prevails at the receptions to me Dipio-
matte Corps and the Army ana Navy an" "aS
Of interest than the given 10 the genera pun
lie large number Of distinguished peopie "ei'
present tonight. however The Eas' room, :, VIZ
BIue Room the Green Room and the Red room
were Handsomely adorned In the cOn'enilonai man
ner palms and other foliage plants iornihe ~. ~
principal decorations. The only novelty was t"e
drapng OF the big mirrors in the East Room VIII d
profusion OF Southern smllax In the puDIlc ioo0s
fhe Marine Band played during the evening
The President and Mrs. Cleveland ana the "oi"c"
Of the Cabinet circle were the receiving party
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-29
SLAUGHTER or THE SEALS.
PROFESSOR JORDAN RECOMMENDS ABoL-
ISHING THE OPEN SEASON FOR
THE KILLING OF FEMALES

Washington. Jan. S.-Profe-sor Davis Starr Jor-
dan, the Commissioner appointed 10 investigate the
condition Of the fur seals recommends in his report
to the Secretary Of the Treasury that the open
season for killing OF female seals b., abolished 10
keep the Prbylof Island nerd intact THE solo
possible basis of adjustment" says Professor Jor-
dan. must be the protection Of the fur seals
through mutual concession. internati courtesy
and sef-respect. SO long peagic sealing exists
the restrictions governing 1t of slight impor-
lance. and the relations between the OF tho
Pribyloff Islands and the nations whose ships have
the right destroy its herds must be in de-
gree strained The estimate made by Professor
Jordan OF the number OF seals Of all classes killed
last summer Is t400o About 1900 pups died Of star
Va ion and peagic sealing caused the death Of
3sSs
"Peagic sealing in Behring Sea IN August Pro-
lessor Jordan says lis in the highest degree de-
structive to the herd II considered an industry
it is a suicidal one as II can be proitably continued
only under conditions which must bring II 10 .
speedy end Peagic sealing is therefore not proper
~ an industry at all as 1t adds nothing to- tho
wealth Of the world. Since IL began more than
seals have been taken in the North PACING
and in Behring Sea This means the death OF not
less than 100000 breeding females. the starvation OF
200 go buds and the destruction OF 100000 pups stu
unborn. In this calculation account is taken only
of those OF which the skins have been brought 10
market No record Of the animals lost after beinS
shot or speared IL available though the number
IL known be very great Peiagic seaiing, IN inc
Judgment OF the members OF the present commits
sion has been the sole cause OF the continued %
cline of the fur seal herds II Is at present the sole
obstacle their restoration and the sole limit -
their indefinite Increase II Is therefore evident
thar no settlement OF the fur seal question. as r.
CARDS either the American or the Russian Islands,
can be permanent unless it shall provide FOR the
cessation Of the indiscrimnate killing OF fur Seals
both on the feeding grounds and on their miera-
tons There can be 'oper season for the kiiiins
Of females II the herd is to be kept int -.
In conclusion Professor Jordan says me uiti-
mate end In should be an international AZ
rangement whereby all skins OF female fur seus
should be seized and destroyed by the customs au
thories of civilized nations. whether taken on ana
NJ sea from the Pribylof herd. the Asiatic herds
or in the lawess raidng Of the Antarctic rooSsrts
In ,ha destruction OF the fur seal rookereS OF INC
Antarctic as we'll those OF he japanese isands
and NJ Rehr ring Sea American enterprise mas tahsu
Leading mart II would be well for America 70
lead the way In stopping pelagic sealing ~
NO her own citizens without waiting TOT tne &C
lions OF other nations. We can ask Tot pro,ssLLcu
with better grace when We nave ac'o'"e'' '''"~
n others.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-29
FOR RELIEF or MR.. BOSBYSHELL.
CONGRESS ASKED TO Do JUSTICE TO THE SUPER
INTENrENT OF THE PHILADELPHIA MINT

CONGRESS ASKED TO Do JUSTICE TO THE SUPER
INTENrENT OF THE PHILADELPHIA MINT.
Washington Jan. 2s--In the fall OF 1895 Henry S
Cochran. the weigher of the Philadelphia Mint,
found TO have made away with gold bars from the
mint vaults 10 the value of $4,000 Cochran was
sentenced the pententary for his crime, and the
Government secured part OF the amount stolen
through judgments against his estate. The of
S4 AS remained due to the Government and for this
Oliver c. Bosbyshell. Superintendent of the Mint
and his sureties held responsible. A few days
ago Colonel Bosbyshel presented petition 10 Con-
from the payment OF the judgments obtained
against them. In this petition Colonel Bosbyshe
says that he lad the custody control OF the
possession Of the Director OF the Mint. He asserts
that the gold bullion stolen before his incum-
bency. without his knowledge and through no
neglect his part.
House Committee Claims, OF which Mr.. Brumm
of PENNSYLVANIA. is chairman. When IL called
up in the committee to-day letter written by Mr.
Preston, the Director OF the Mint. read IL
cites in detail Mr.. Bosbyshells long and honorable
connection with the Philadelphia Mint and contains
a declaration that there is doubt in the writer's
mind that all the bullion and coin for which Colonel
Bcsbyshe receipted was actually in the Mint at
that time and that the embezzlement OF gold bullion
was afterward committed by Henry ,. Cochran.
who had been connected with the Mint for forty
years "Of Colonel Bosbyshells personal honesty"
Mr.. Preston continues. there is doubt what
ever. and think II would be matter of justice II
Congress would pass bill foN his relief which has
been done on several occasions when entertainments
losses have occurred in the Office of the United
States Treasury.
The Bosbyshell bill was referred to a sub-commit-
tee which reported 1t favorably and to-day
meeting of the Committee Claims II was unani-
mously ordered to be reported favorably TO the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-29
COMMISSIONER FORnAN CONFIRMED.

THE NOMINATION FOUGHT BY SILVER SENATORS
IN EXECUTIVE sEssION-HOwRY RI.sO WINS.
Washington. Jan. 2s.-For more than hour the
Senate this afternoon discussed in executive ses-
sion the nomination of William S. Forman. OF Hi
nois 10 be Commissioner Of Internal Revenue.
and finally confirmed him by a vote of Il TO 10
The opposition based almost entirely on Mi
Forman's conduct in the recent campaign Sen
ator Jones chairman of the Democratic National
Committee, said he opposed the candidacy OF MI
Forman with much reluctance but he could not
permit his attacks on the regular ticket Of the
Democratic party 10 pass UNDECIDED. especially a.
they were brought 10 the attention of the country
the man who had made them. Remarks along
similar lines made by Senators Berry ana
Stewart Mr. Chandler antagonized tho 2oinin 4
ton because the nominee was Democrat VINO
stood on a platform declaring for the single gold
standard and free trade.
Mr. Forman was defended by Senator'S Cullon
and Hale Republicans and Senator'S NILS ana
Palmer Democrats. all of whom SPOKE Ot MS
high character a man and his eminent htnes'
for the place They argued that the vacancy came
about in the ordinary course and no violence nad
been done TO any man or any party IN placing MI
Forman in office. The rolloall showed that silver
democrats the boiling silver Republicans ana the
solitary vote Of Mr.. Chandler formed the Young
opposition -. c,, u ryon,r -, Mic
sissppi TO be Judge of the Court OF Claims was
also confirmed.