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The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-15
HALF DOLLAR EACH

the gowns are choice Muslin, two insertions, Ham burg edgings, Empire and high necks-75c and 98c grades. Drawers are umbrella shape, cambric ruf1e, Cluny lace in- sertion and edges. Ruff1e and tucks. Many of 'em were 75c
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-15

A five thousand yard stack of 'em opened up this Satur- day. New, bright, fresh styles you'd expect to pay 12 1-2c for. Sell 'em at / 1-2c
The Advocate and news., 1897-12-08
Slept like A CHILD.
Gained TWenN,Seven Pounds in -Four Weeks
The Story Of a Soldier
Ftom he Transeript, Peoria, ML

No man is better known and liked in that
rich tier of Illinois counties, Of which Peoria
is the centre, than genial Chester s. Harring-
ton, of Prnceville, III. For many years Mr..
Harrington has travelled through the country
on profitable journeys as an itinerant merchant,
and everywhere he goes he is given hearty
welcome by the people who depend upon his
visits for the purchase Of the necessaries, and
some of the luxurieS, Of life.
Mr.. Harrington is veteran Of the war,
aud from this fact is made the remarkable
experience which he related ut the Transcript
office recently. His story, telling of the evils
of which the Civil War was but the beginning
in his own, and in thousands Of other eases,
was as follows:
Il served three years in the l24th Illinois,
enlisting at Kewanee, Ill. ! was in Libby
Prison, and suffered, like many another North
crn soldier. Until recently was member
of the Princeville Post, Of the G. A. h.
"The strain OF army life did its work in
undermining my health, although the col
lapse did not come for years. For some time
| suffered from general debility and nervous
ness, so badly that | could not sleep. For
fifteen years my sleep was completely broken
up Indigestion, resulted and my misery in
creased. My eyes began to fail, and as my
body lost vitality my mind seemed to give
way also. | could scarcely remember events
that happened but few weeks before.
For two years | was untitled for busi-
ness was just able to creep around during
the greater part Of this time, and there were
times when ! could not get up at all. My
brother is doctor, but all his efforts to help
me failed to give me any relief
~ tried number Of remedies, without
avail Finally, having read articles regard
ing cures that had been effected by DR.. vii.
liams' Pink Pills for Pale People, decided
to try them. That was in 1896. | bought
a box and took the pills according to in
structions Just four days later ! had the
The Advocate and news., 1897-12-08

happiest hours | had known for years. That
night went to sleep easily and slept sOundly
as child, aud awoke refreshed Three or
four weeks after beginning the treatment when
I had taken four boxes OF the pills, found
had increased in weight, from ll9 pounds to
l46 pounds This greatly surprised my friends,
who thought my case was hopeless one.
began my work on the road again, and have
continued it right along ever since in excel.
lent health.
"Let me tell you remarkable thing that
was a side issue, but a valuable gain TO me.
found that while | was taking DR.. vii.
liams' Pink Pills, ] had been cured of the
smoking habit, which had been formed when
was q hoy, six years old, and which had
clung to ME all these years. The craving for
tobacco left me, and | have never experienced
it since. have recommended the pills to
many.
(Signed) CHESTER s. HARRINGTON"
Chester $. Harrington, being duly sworn,
deposes and says, that the matters contained
in the above statement by him signed are
true. CHESTER s. HARRINGTON.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, Notary
Public, this 18th lay Of July, 1897.
LINCOLN NJ. Coy, Notary Public.
An analysis of DR.. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People shows that they contain in con-
dcnsed form, all the elements necessary to give
new life and richness to the blood and restore
shattered nerves They are an unfailing spec-
fc for such diseases as loComotor Ataxia, partial
paralysis St. Vitus' dance, sciatica, neuralgia
rheumatism nervous headache, the after effects
of Ia grippe, palpitation of the heart pale and
sallow complications, all forms of weakness either
in male or female, and all diseases resulting from
vitiated humOrs in the blood. DIR. Williams
Pink Pills are sold by all dealers, or will be
sent post paid on receipt of price, 80 cents
box, or six boxes for 50. (they are never sold
in bulk or by the 1907 by addressing DIR. VII.
iams' Medicine Co., Schenectady, MY.
The Advocate and news., 1897-12-08

about individual men; 1t cares great
deal about party principles. The en-
thusiasm Of the rank and file of the
Peoples party canot be bought, neither
can 1t be bribed. 1t can be secured by
a faithful, industrious application of
party principles to State issues and to
State institutions. This, and this only
will draw the voters from shop and
mine and field on election day.
Our State boards and the authorities
in the State institutions have now been
in Office long enough to have some idea
Of what can and what ought to be done
in their various institutions. II there
are statutory, constitutional or other
obstacles in the way Of carrying out
reforms the people ought to know it,
Let us hear through the columns of the
Advocate and News or some other State
paper what has been done or what can
be done. Economy is important, but
let us not base all our merits to future
support upon the mere matter Of dollars
and cents.
The Advocate and news., 1897-12-08

One of DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets is
a laxative. Two are mildly cathartic
One taken after dinner insures perfect
digestion, sound sleep and an absence
of foul breath in the morning. They
are like ordinary pills, because you do
not become slave to their use. They
not only afford temporary relief, but
effect a permanent cure. Once used they
are always in favor.
The Advocate and news., 1897-12-08

ruption for the sole purpose Of aggrand-
izement for himself and a ring of men
like him. He was prominent figure in
the abominable lobbying which dis
graced the Populist Legislature last win
ter, and this is only one Of the many ex-
amples Of his work.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11
Bayou Chicot.

Sept. 8, 1897.
Capt. Sam Haas and lady left Sunday
evening for Opelousas.
l.. S. Haas was again attracted to
Opelousas this week, whilst Alex.
Haas had business at Cheneyville.
The Misses Tatman visited Vile
Plate Sunday.
Mrs. l.. j. Derhes is visiting relatives
at Washington.
Col. r. B. Walker who has been ab-
sent nearly a month, is expected home
this week.
Sam Wall. of Elm Bayou, was here
Sunday His wife has been here sew
eral weeksi returned with him.
Hon. Pat Donahy, who has been laid
up several weeks for repairs, is still con-
fined to, Hf home; he says he wants no
more tIfae kicking in his, ~osau ~
A grand tournament widi take place at
MIR. o. G. erifIith's on Sept. 25,h. We
learn seve N elegant IiZes will he Of
fered in di.:--"I.A--rrowning the Queen
and Maids of Honor.
Several bands of Gypsies, or horse
traders are camped here.
Our neighbor and friend, DR.. j. E.
Hawkins, has been unwell for several
days. but We hope TO sec him y h soon.
We can boast nf one of the best and
most quiet wards in the parish, only one
small case which amounts to little being <
before the Grand Jury. if other wards in
the parish could say as mucl. what a
glorious parish we would have.
Miss Georgia Thomas is spending sew
eral days in town the gnest of Mrs. Ill.
Erlch.
l.. S. Haas will leave for school in
about ten days aud won't some one in
Opelousas feel sade
Howdy Pansy.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11
CHICOT.
The Ohio Populists Handle Hanna's
Money.

N, 0. Picayune.
Charges were openly made in the
Populits State Convention of Ohio, in
session yesterday at Columbus, that
Mark Hanna, the chief general mama
ger of the Mckinley presidential cam
paign, had bought up the Popullst con-
vention 10 prevent fusion between
Populists and Democrats.
Itwas proved that number of the
delegates had received checks for money
on HaDna's account, and the checks
were produced in the convention. On
the production Of the evidences of cor
ruption the convention resolved itself
into most disgraceful free fight, but
as Hanna had a big majority in the
body the corruptionists had everything
their way, and although a committee
was appointed to investigate the
charges, no report was made and the
convention adjourned. Hanna's only
hope to beat the State election for m en-
bers of the General Assembly, which is
to choose United States Senator to
fill the vacancy which lie is now occu-
pying by appointment. is to buy up the
Populists. 1t appears be has done this
successfully.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11
Personal.

DR.. NJ. d. Lewis, of Mamou, was hero
Thursday.
Hon: C. w. Ward of Big Cane, was
here Thursday.
Col. w. j. Young of Boreta, was in
town Thursday
The Police Jury was in session the
first part OF the week.
Capt. Sam Haas was among the visi-
tors to town this week.
Mr.. Savola Courtney, of Faiquetaiaue,
is here on the Grand jury.
T. A. Hicks, Esq. of Rosa, was trans
acting business here this week:
DIR. L. Moncla, of Clataignier, was
among the visitors here this week.
Miss Josephine Jefferson, of New Or
leans, is visiting the family of Mr.. Thos.
Bowden.
Our former townsman, Jos. Bloch
Esq. OF New Orleans, was here several
days this week
Mr. Hosey Curiie, il prominent and
geniei young merchant, OF Vile Plate,
was here Thursday.
Among the Wasl,ingtonians in town
this week we note: Messrs. Julian
Claude, L. C. Gibbins and Leon Wolff.
Miss Maude DuRoy and Miss BilelIe
Hebrard returned home on Wednesday
after an extended visit to friends and
relatives ut Thibodeaux, Honma and
Lafourche Crossing
We are glad tn note that Major A. I'll.
MOntOn has again been appointed crier
u firm, accommodating and courteous
officer, and we congratulate Sheriff Des-
hotels in the wise appointment of Ma
jor Mouton.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11
-V>&O-
District Court.

District Court met in regular crimi-
nal term on Monday with Judge Gilbert
L. Dupre presiding.
The following Grand Jury was en-
panneled Sam Butler, foreman !;
George Derbes, j. P. Trosclair, 0. B.
Thompson. F. Delarue, ST., Savnla
Geurnay. A. B. Chache,e, Achille Vi
drine, JOS. Castillo, Henry Verret,
Morris Guslinski, Lee Gil, j. D. Ber-
trand. Octave l.. Fontenot, Charles
Brown, Auguste Ducharme.
Eugene Donate VS.. E. P Veazie,
dismissed at Plaintiffs costs,
Town of Melville vs.. W. S. Rowe, dis
missed at defendants costs.
A number Of preliminary motions in
civil cases were disposed of. The fol-
lowing criminal cases were fixed for
next week
For the 18th, cases Of Felix James and
Charles BarfeiId ct al.
For the 14tI, cases, of Lucy Valsin,
Landry Roberts and Giles Watson.
For the 10Th, case Of Mat Gonor
For the 10Th, cases against IIilaize
Gaubert, Rudolph Leger and Jules
Kaufman, the latter charged with shoot
ing bis father with intent to murder.
The Grand Jury has been hard at
work all the week bnt up to this writing
have made no reports.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11
Cure fer Charbon.

While discussing the subject last
week, Capt. w. w. Groce gave the re-
suit Of his experience with the disease
some years ago in Brazoria county. On
the place which he managed 4 pumber
of animals contracted the disease aud
were rapidly dying off when an old
neichbor told him of a remedy which
proved absolutely certain in every in-
stance in which he tried it.
II was simply this:
Take large kitchen spoonful of salt
petre, place it on the animals tongue
and turn him loose.
The captain says he has tried the
remedy on animals in which the disease
had taken firm hold, and in every in
stance they recovered in few days.
He also says that this remedy is an
infallible cure for snake bites. "Place
small piece of tho saltpetre, about the
size of a pea, 10 the mouth and suck it
and it will give almost immediate re-
lief."-Angletan Times.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11
OPEIe1JSAS PARISH OF ST. LANDRY, La SEPT IL, 1897
Sound Advice.

Judg Dupre, in his charge to the
Grand Jury Monday pays his respects
to existing evils in very strong Ian
gnage.- The charge is too lengthy for
publication in full, but we print the
following extract
Twelve months ago the District At
torney and myself held our first term of
Court in this parish We found a very
unhealthy condition of affairs owing
principally to the troubuious times pre-
ceding the election. The same condi-
ton exists to-day. With 10 political
excitement of any kind, crime is on the
increase. The deputy clerk Informs
me that over thirteen persons have
been killed within the twelve months
Mark well this does not include the
numberless cutting aud shooting scrapes
where the wounded party has .ecOv-
cred
This is flightful To contemplate. 1t
would bankrupt your parish to try
every violation OF the law now under
indictment. The criminal docket is
continually on the increase. Homicide
ii seems is no more an offense. 1t is
easier for "a person charged with muir
der to escape punishment than one
charged with petit larceny.
Yon naturally desire tn know why
this is SO principally by reason OF the
fact that people in this parish want
their enemies punished aud their
friends turned loose
No one now suffers punishment for
crime it he enjoys political pull. and
rs there are very few individuals
brought up before the court without
some influence, there are. in conse
quehce. few convictions, and when con-
victed pardon often ensues. The rule
now prevails for Il prisoner to have pc
titinns circulated fot his pardon pend
ing his appeal to the Supreme Cnnrt.
The ease with which signatures are
obtained aud pardons granted, notwith
standing the refusal of the trial judge
to join in the application. is destructive
of>tlie best endeavors of the Court and
Jury towards arrestDg the commission
of crime.
What is the remedy? For the jury to
do its duty regardless of consequences
Not only 10y finding an accused guilty,
but in refusing thereafter to sign an
application for his pardon. The OBJ
tanning of pardons is fast becoming a
part of q lawyers duty. His mission for
merly ceased with the trial aud convic-
tiOn of the prisoner; now he is expect
ed to continue in his employ up to the
granting of Il pardon.
When a jnryman finds an accused
party guilty under circumstances war
ranting it, he is without right to join in
a movement to set him at liberty before
he has served out his term nf sentence,
or ut least the greater portion thereof.
Better turn him loose in advance and
save the parish the costs of feeding him
pending trial and appeal to the Su-
preme Court together Will, the costs of
conveying him to the penitebtiary."
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11
Port Barre.
Sept. Z, 1897.
Editor COURIER

Editor COURIER -
The closing exercises Of Port Barre
Private School. Mary G. Leblanc. Prin
cipal. is to take place in Hebert's Hall
in this place Sunday. September 12 at
O'Clock p. m.-to conclude with Il
dance; admission 25 cents refresh
ments for sale. Music for the occasion
will be furnished by the Opelousas
Brass Band. The public is cordially in
vited to attend.
Mrs. George Caillouet, one of our
charming and amiable ladies, and Miss
Eloise Callahan were visiting in Ope
iousas last Friday.
Mr.. c. Hebert made several business
trips here last week.
Miss Ida Callahan spent Sunday and
Monday in Opelonsas the guest of her
sister Mrs Jas. HI. Houston, Jr.
Mr.. j. P. Cailtouet made trip to
Opelousas last Friday.
DIR. j. p. Saizan was here last week.
Mr.. J. r. Melaneon made IL flying trip
to Opelousas Tuesday.
Mr.. Ben Melancon visited Opelousas
and Washington Sunday.
Mr.. Oscar Robin attended mass in
LeonviIle last Sunday.
Mr.. Ed. Dongienx, forme,ly Of Wash
ington, but now of Piaquemine, wns
here again last week.
Mr.. George CaiIlonet, one of our
most successful merchants, was in New
Orleans week before last.
Mr.. j. r. MelancOn and Miss Ida CAL
lahan were 10 LeDnvilIe last Friday.
The Trnmans were here last week,
visiting at DIR. Corbet's.
Messrs. McSpadden, Perault, Fisher,
George Chachere, of Opelousas, John
Leer and Davis McNicholls, Of Wash
ington. are working in Port Barre on
the Hebert store usder George Palford.
Miss Irma Dongieux aud two little
sisters, Nina and Alice, of Washington,
visited this place Sunday.
Cotton picking is progressing nicely
and both gins were running last week
PANsY.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

DIED-GeOrgc Garrgues Taylor, eldest. son
OF Capt J. NJ. Taylor and Della Garrigues. was
born May IA. 1867, and died at the residence of
his father in Crowley. La, at 6:10 o'clock a.
III, on Friday, Sep. 3, aged 80 years, months
and is days.
In the death of this worthy young
man, this section of Louisiana bears a
sad loss. Deceased was a native of
Opelousas. where he grew up TO man
hood: His first v;;hh.ure in life was as a
ly he learned the pShhtIE business i'll
this office, and having ooRcome proficient
in the art. he was fnfered a position of
Importance on the CfsWley srza,al which
Upright and moral. gesttle by nature,
true son, an affection:te brother and
unselfish friend, the e'iath of young
Taylor leaves void ha ID to fill. De-
ceased was grandson of the late
Judge Adolpbe Gnarrigues. The CoUR-
TER extends its sympathy to the be
reaved family.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

There is very little donht that the sew
eral hundred suspicious cases of fever
at Ocean Springs, Miss. is genuine ye!
low fever. New Orleans has quaran-
tened against it, but unfortunately
there was one death from the dread
disease in the latter city, and the body
of DR.. Bemis who died al Ocean Springs
was brought there also or interment
We hope and believe hat the State
Board of Health will stamp it out, bnt
it behooves US to be npi and watching.
The near proximity of Yellow Jack
is always dangerous. Quarantine does
we'll in its way but other. measures
ought to be taken. We trust that our
City Fathers will inaugurats extraoriii-
nary sanitary measures. There are sew
eral awfully filthy places in our town.
Take for instance the number of small
fruit sands and other shanties. and We
venture to say that fiithier places can
not he found. These places seem to in
vite pestilence and should be attended to
at once, and our citizens should meet
the town authorities half way by put
ting their premises in first class, condi-
ton. In matters of this kind an ounce
Of prevention is WORTH tons Of cure.
We trust this warning will be needed.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

St. Stanislans College, Bay st. Louis,
Miss. begins it's next session, Thursday,
Sept. 2nd. The location is famous
health resort and no pains are spared to
bestow on the pupils all the comforts
coDalstent with manly training. The
cou1se of studies ia fourfold: Prepara-
tory, Commercial, Scientific and Class
icaI, and extensive and varied enough
to meet the requirements Of modern SO
ciety.
Medals we're awarded to this college
both at the Paris and Chicago Exposi-
tiOns.
For terms and particulars. address
the President
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11
Excursions for the Fair.

The Southern Pacific has granted one
fare rates round trip Morgan City to
Beaumont and all branches for the
week of the Jennings fair, and arranged
for special excursion train Thursday,
Oct. 28th, from Lafayette to Jennings,
at rate Of one cent Il mile as last
year, with one cent rate in effect that
day from all stations between Morgan
mont and Jennings and on all interme-
diate branches. This will give every
body the cheapest possible rates to the
Jennings Fair, which will be by all
odds the greatest yet held.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11
l.. A. SANDOZ,
FRED. j, MAYER.

The confederate Veterans Of Eunice
and vicinity contemplate giving a grand
parade sometime 10 October. An effort
will be made to get reduced fares to
this place from all points. ga patgo, q
tournament, slow race andpld soldiers
drill are some of the featnrSA promised
for t,lreffeshmeh1sswii be
for sale. With the proceeds they con-
template purchasing ground for a Con-
federate cemetery. The town people
are all asked to kindly help as much as
they can the furtherance of this plan in
making it Il success.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11
-sD<os-

Autumn is coming early this year.
On August 31st heavy white frost fell
1throughout southern Minnesota, upper
Iowa and the entire State of Michigan.
Crops have suffered heavily in conse-
! Quence.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

An idea of the speedy justice VIII ich
prevails in Europe may be had when
tits known that the assassin of the
Spanish Prime Minister Canovas was
tried. convicted and Rarroted within
twelve days after the commission of
the crime.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11
~

The temporary fall in the price of
silver ia nothing but a. trick OF stock
iobbers, and in due time will rally to it's
normal monetary value. TL-ss1ss?ld bugs
and single standard - ~focataA have
entered into conspiracy to effee etually
destroy silver as a ! i6dium of exchange
during the presenA administration. in
order il possible, to etvs sdeo il out of poll.
to destroy it as a Mctor in state and
congressional campaigns before that
time.-CrOwley Signal
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11
OREN ELLIOTT,
NOTICE..

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS. La,
July 81, 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 -pf will be made iefnre b.
BlOOmfieldT. E. Commissioner at 0;ielous;ts,
La, OH Seq AZ 1897, viz:
) sEeW g. MOLDET,
who made AppIi9 hon No. llG2o, for the
NE4 of Sec. q III. 3, south range east
Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon aud cultivation
of, said land, viz:
Robert Langford, Jasper l.. Randle, J. G..
Parish, La.
G. Med. BRUMBY,
Aug. Z, 1s97-6t. Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

There are some people. who evidently
have no occupation of their own. that
seem to find il very funny to interrupt
others who are busy by calling them up
through the telephone. 1t these gen
tlemen at leisnren were to devote their
energies TO some more useful occupation
their efforts would be better appreciat-
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11
~""V
A Card.
Opelonsas. Sept. 8, ;!

Opelonsas, Sept. 8, '97
Differences between the undersigned
have been settled upon terms mutually
satisfactory, L. A. Sandoz regretting
the publication Of his letter of the 2Sth
of August wherein two lady teachers
of the High School are mentioned, and
DR.. Fred. j. Mayer regretting the
charges personally offensive to Mr..
Sandoz in his communication signed
Unconvinced Citizen"
L. A. SANDoZ,
FRED j. MAYER
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

The number of the CoURIER's Phone
is 80. Ii you want any advertising or
job printing, or have any news to COM
municate. ring up 90 and you will have
prompt attention. After Office hours,
the publisher can he reached at any
time by ringing up No. SO.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

Mr.. j. G. Lee. Commissioner of Agri-
culture and Immigration, came through
sLafayette, Thursday. on tour of in
spection Of Paris Green. He carried
away samples of the poison from the
stock OF local dealers, for purposes of
analysis. Mr.. Lee informed an Adver-
tiser reporter that he had come across
several spurious packages of Paris
Green in other towns, and that prosecu-
tions would follow according to law
LAFAYETTE Advertiser.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

Articles intended for publication in
the COURIER should be sent in before
Thursday morning il possible to insure
their appearance in the next issue.
Matter sent in Thursday evening or
later is apt to be excluded for lack of
time or space, unless it is OF sufficient
importance to justify the delay and in
congenience.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-11

The New -South Building and Loan
Association offers those wishing to Sc
cure homes an unequaled opportunity
of doing so by it's stock Class ID and
Class E, on which loans n-be secured
under definite contract at a low rate
of interest, no premium. Apply at Of
fee of w. j. Sandoz, over st. Landry
Bank.