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The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

James j. Lewis,M the finn of Lewis
& Ratcliffe. general fire and lifssiusur-
ance agents, has just returned from
New Orleans, where lie has been per-
fecting arrangements to represent some
Of the leading companies of the United
States.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

Let everybody attend The entertain
ment at Sandoz Opera House on Mon
day evening, the 23d, for the benefit of
The drouth sufferers. Our Amateurs will
present the interesting. play entitled
"'Twixt Love and MNey," and we
know that it will be reirlered in their
usual charming and talenlaan style.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20
GHERVFF'S SALE.
FANNIE G. CAIN VS.. SAINVILLE JOHNSON

GHERVFF'S SALE.
FANNIE G. CAIN VS.. sAINv1LLE JOHNSON
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA
By virtue of writ of fieri facias issued
out of tho 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 selz-
the last and highest bidder, at the principal
front door Of the Courthouse, in the town Of
Opelousas, in the parish OF st. Landry, on
Saturday, March l3, 1897,
at II o'clock a. m., the following described pro-
perty, tO-wit:
A certain tract or parcel of land situated in
Prairie Mamou, in the parish of st. Landry,
being the west half of southeast quarter of
Sec. 20, T. s. r. l east containing SO 21I100
acres, with all the buildings and improvements
thereon, being same property purchased by
Sainville johnson from j. Meyers e. Co, I4th
February, 1894, by act before O.. Fl. Terwiillger,
and duly recorded in Conveyance Book + No.
8, page SIS, and in Mortgage Book No. 81. p. COZ.
Terms and conditions: = On Twelve months
credit; the purchaser to furnish twelve
montbs'1bond, with good and solvent security,
with eight per cent per annum interest from
date of sale until final payment; and all costs
and current taxes to be paid cash. special
mortgage and vendors lien and privilege to be
retained on the property, -
Feb. 13. 1897. Sheriff.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

A L;fe OF tie Ocean We've, etc.

We have been very credibly Informed
that Il few of our well-to- do pisciyorous
friends of this place have recently COM
blned capital and organized company
to engage ad placitum in The sport of
hunting and fishing on IL stupendous
scale that a steamer has been pur-
chased, through the agency of an envoy
extraordinary deputed for that purpose
to Lake Charles, and that, via Morgan's
Louisiana and Texas Il. Il. and Steam
ship company, it has been conveyed to
Washington. La, and safely launched
UPON the quiet waters of the Cou, ta-
bieau.
We have not been very accurately in
formed as To the ioDa2e Of the steamer
nor as to the ,py"peling power OF the
engine but it has been surniiscd that the
vessel is sufficiently capacions 10 hold
twenty loaves of bread and the advent
urers aud their Snt,s, by ii skilliul re-
su,t toduunage. Tive eneiue is adapted
10 the use OF coal on, IL gallon uf which,
it is said, will run her twenty fonr hours
without danger OF IN explosions, aud
affords UOwe" enough TO ,nn her two
miles an hour in still water, or twice that
distance down stream. She has II stroke
OF i0nr inches, and can le heard. when
under tni' head of steam, by any one
not deaf who will have the temerIty to
place bis ear nj the mouth of tile scape
pipe. Her chimney towers aloft and
strongly resembles the crown of q stove
pipe hat ~ size gracefully gIides along
down tie placih waters Of TIE fishing
grounds.
1t has been sngGested that, aside from
the pleasures ni fishing. for which she is
admirably adapted by virtue OF her
nOisless machinery, the company pro-
pose to capture te'rapIBs, sofl-sneli
turtles, bn', frogs, cpossums. weasels,
minks and racouus, by advancing upon
them while asleep. One of our city
Judges is to act as engineer and to avoid
explosions keeps his hand on the throt-
tie valve. "A weaZeu and distinguished
lawye; will stand at the rudder wrapped
in a life preseryCr aud keep the vessel
near the shore, as he has no aquatic ac-
plishuieDIs. A very sk'lliul tinker
of ODelOusas will keep an eye oD the
boiler aud conduct the culinary depart
ment while one OF on, prime merchants
will furnish the condiments ami neces-
sary supplies Of the substantial creature
comforts
As We heartily commend tie enter
prise of the company. we hope the rver
and haraor commission may favor a
ibe al appropriation for the improve
men, OF il,e navigation of the Courta-
bleau and its coDflueur wa,ers, and by
all meaus huma"e and civil
Remove re G.t recr ~. EVIL,
o. r'J .i,E 81 ornt = Little Devil.
The vessels !epg,h is about go feet !;
hes .jack-statf is feet high, aud is made
OF su uokeu fiSl;iug ,od. she has no
whistle, but one of the company who
has an aptitude Tor >ncb things will
whistle over t;ie wave il case u uecess-
itv arises fn" signoling olher cra:t. Her
bibib:es w,'i,A,e securely slowed IN the
poop. owe, Wig, q colSl,nt super vision
viii 10 kcp, 81 .a= gtiyeuturers. We
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

There will he no popping of bottles
10 wine or other liquors provided at the
presidential inaugural ball. Mckinley
p not prohibitionis., but his better
half stands high in the councils of the
w. C. r. u.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

. James 0. Chachere, Esq, was attend
Ing to business matters in New Orleans
last week and took occasion to lay in a
supply Of In grippe. from which, how
ever. we are pleased to learn he is iD q
fair way of recovery.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

That charming comedy drama, "Twixt
Love and Money. by the talented Ope-
Iausas Amateurs. at SaDd0Z Opera
House next Monday night, the sd.
Everybody should attend as the pro-
eeeds are to be sent to the Louisiana
afontll sufferers. Supper after the per-
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

The ST. Landry Homestead aud Loan
Association is an important factor in
the upbnilding Of Opelousas. Take a
few shares, benefit yourself and assist
in the good work.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20
Up to Date.

We have recently added, and will
continue to keep supplied with new and
improved type and printing material,
cards, paper, envelopes, etc, and can
promptly execute any job printing re-
quired at the lowest prices.
Give as a call wien you want ANY
THING in the JOB PRINTING line
We can give you the best at the lo,rest
prices, and if you will call and see SAM
Piles and get prices you will be con-
vinced of that fact.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

Gov. Fosters skylarking trip through
the Central American republics in pref
erence to tour of inspection through
the suffering districts of north L0uisi
ana, will not tend to raise him in the es-
timation of the voters Of this state
The Press,
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

For Saie-A second hand carriage in
good order; will be sold very cheap,
Apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

Tie MaYdi- Gras Ball, at Sandoz Opera
House March 2nd, promises to be the
most interesting event Of the kind that
has taken place in St. 's%dry for many
years Don't miss it../
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

The prescription department at Mason
McBride's drug store, nDder the opera
house, is in charge of Mr.. T. Bienvenu.
AN experienced registered pharmac ist,
who will fill all orders day or night.
Feb. 13.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20
Feb. 13. 1897.

"ANTED.-sEvE FAITHFUL MEN
w or women to travel for responsible, es-
tablished housein Louisiana. Salary $3.50, pay
able SIS weekly and expenses. Position per-
manent. Reference. Enclose self-addressed
stamped envelope. National Star Building,
Chicago.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

The prescription clerk of Houston's
drug store can be found at night at his
residence adjoining the st. Landry
State Bank on Main street. feb Ga
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20
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The six million Bryan voters are an
obstinate set. They show no disposi-
tion whatever TO come into the camp
and permit the 10000 Palmer and
Buckner voters to reorganize them
Washington Post.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

We will give one years subscription
to the Confederate Veteran and the
OPELoUsAs COURIER for $3.50 year in
advance
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

Parties having job printing done at
the COURIER office must remember that
We do work mt very low figure but we
cannot do work on credit at cash prices.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

The COURIER is prepared to do all
kinds of job work cheap for cash. Come
and let US tell you about it before yon
60 elsewhere.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

For SALE.-A peddtiDg hack, in first
class condition; made TO order. Apply
to Fred l.. SapdOZ.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

WANTED-To trade a large draft horse
for buggy l,nrse. Apply to
FRED l.. SANDoZ.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

Pure white lead, ready mixed paints,
ID all shades aud colors, aud full as
sortment of painters supplies at j. B.
Sandoz, cheap. 6.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

We had an appreciated visit last
Tuesday from Mr.. Thelismar Guidry,
one of Church Points most enterprisi6g
and progressive citizens.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

For Sale-A comfortable Groom town
residence and lot, with outbnildings.
Apply to Mrs. d. Laas, at the Florence
House, Opelousas, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

For RENT-A comfortable residence
in the town of Opelousas, situated near
the High School. Apply to
jy16l Jos. FIRNBERG.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

A nice lot of fresh dry goods, dress
goods. hats, shoes, notions, etc, just re-
ceived by Fred. l.. Sandoz. Cheap.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20
Town Lot for Sale,

A desirable building lot in Opelousas, on
Forth street, east Of Bayou Tessou, adjoining
the residence of P. j. Lefebvre, ESQ. For par
ticulars apply to P. j. LEFEBVRE,
Feb. Is tt Opelousas, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

Charles w. DuRoy, attorney at law
and notary public. Office on Bellevue
street, next door to Kenneth Baillio,
ESQ.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

Get your masks aud costumes ready
for the ball at Sandoz opera house Mar
tli-Gars njght-Marcb 2d.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

Get your cotton seed meal at the St.
Landry Oil Mill and feed it to, your
stock. It il cheap aud nutritious. See
advertisement.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

T,e firm of Iennce & T.. a. SandOz is dissolv
:, This day bv mutual consent. j.. "A. SandOz
W ea,ras r from the OPELOUsAs COURIER, and the
,yintpg and publishing business of the paper
PHI he continued by LeOnce SandoZ for his own
Sacn,1nt. ALI bills against the late concern will
sa sattled on presentation at the COURIER of
eo eee and all parties indebted to same are re-
nuested to call and settle without delay.
qus' LEONCE SANDOZ.
l.. A. SAEDOZ.
0nelousas, May 2, 1896.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

A full line Of honse and carriage
paints, brushes, varuishes, oils, turpen-
tine, window glass. etc, at j. S.SSan-
dOz's.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

Don't miss the fun at Sandoz Opera
Honse Mardi- Gras night, on the ncca-
sion If the grand fancy dress and
f1asquerade ball.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

"Twixt Love and Money"-at Sondo
sOpera House next Monday, for the ben
eft of the drOuth sufferers.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

Get ready for the grand fancy dress
and masked ball at Samdoz Opera House
on Mardi- -Gras night, March 2nt-
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

Latest designs IN fancy cards, envel.
Opes, etc, just received at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

.Jadye w. G.. Perrault went 10 Lafay-
ette Monday on legal business.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

Fresh eggs, chickens aud all country
produce at Fred. 4. Sandoz's.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

Dr. r. NJ. Little, of New Orleans, was
here on a short visit this week.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

Get your supply of coal from j. B
Ssndoz. Best assortment aud lowest
prices. novel
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

See Skiles for cheap fencing. -four
ears just received.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

Safety deposit boxes for rent at the
ST. Landry State Bank.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20
JUDICIAL ADVERTISENEE
DUBLlC SALE.
ESTATE OF ALPHONSE LEVY.
No $500.
PROBATE COURT-PARISH OF ST Ian
DRY, LA.

By virtue of an order of the Honorable the
Probate Court in and for the parish of st. Ian
dry, there will be sold at public auction, to the
last and highest bidder by the Undersigned or
any other duly qualified auctoneer. at the
front door of the court house i'll the town of
naI
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20
BAL 5a973;n;nM CONCERT !!
30 Cents.
rnst nafli, =.

.z,cstr5ft' q.
LAsNp 3E2ss'5a:iSy"o'A Es'aiy a sw e7sAss; 4 ms, Lag
Notice is hcrcbs q 2at the following
named settler has filed noticA of his intention
to make final proof i'll suprofS>oS his claim. and
that said proof will be made before b. Bloom-
field, U. s. Commissioner, at Opelousas, a., Oh
March l, 1897, viz:
ACHILLE ID ARDOIN,
who made Homestead Ertry No. 1899 for The
81 of Ell, Sec. 81, TIP. 3, Il west,
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
OF, said land, viz:
Octave Ardou. Ambrose .Tohnann. Jushn
johnson, Marius l.. Fcntenot, all Of Bay Gu Chi
cot, st. Landry parish. L.,
GEO Med BEUMBY.
Jan. 23-Gt Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

Iace your valuable papers in safete
Il $o4sit bDx in the ST. Landry, Stat
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

Read Your home newspaper aud-pay
sar II
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20
TONSTAES BEES SALE.
FIRST JUSTICES COURT.
SIMEON BEROTTE,
JOSEPH ZACElARlE.

By virtue of writ of fl. ia. to me directed by
Hon. Arthur Simon, Justice of the Peace. 1st
Ward. i'll and for the Parish of st. Landry, I
will proceed to sell to the last and highest
bidder. at the office of the said Justice, i'll the
town of Opeiousas. La, on
SATURDAY, FEE. go, 1897.
at 10 o'clock a. M, the following described
property, seized in the above entitled and num-
bered suit, tO-wit:
Ono creole horse: four hogs and a lite
ter of pigs; about seventy bushels of
corn; ten barrels of sweet potatoes.
Terms Cash.
CHAS. THIBODEAUX.
Dept. Sheriff and Acting Constable.
CpelOusas. La, Feb 6, 1897.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20
w. Q. PERR RAUII
(Late Judge lnh judicial Di;tl
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
OpeEoasas, B.a. lfeo6
Office over ST. Landry State Bank

AUCTION SALE.
There will be sold at public auction by aduly
quitified auctioneer on Monday, Feb. %, 1897, at
the front door of my office, tile following de-
scrbed property: South half ofsquare, bounded
north by Mrs. Hudspeth south by South street.
west by Liberty street and east by Bayou
lesson, One fine Jersey COW and hefer.
Terms Cash. g. J. THOMPSON, Agt
Opelousas, La, Feb. IL, 1897.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

The report of the committee having been
submitted to the meeting was fuy discussed
and unanimously adopted.
Upon motion, duly seconded anu adopted
1t Was
Resolved, That the secretaries of this meet
ing furnish copy of the proceedings to each
one OF the newspapers OF this town, to the Off
GERS of the court, and to the mayor and the
board of aldermen.
Mri. P. A. Grey President
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

certain tract of land at Pointe Aux Pins III
Prairie Mamouth, containing 80 06 100 acres,
on the south by land of Henry McCauley, jr,,
on the east by land of Joachim Gullory, and on
the west by Rail Road land. Acquired by AL
phonse Levy from Zepherim Butler on January
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

A certain tract of swamp land between Bay
GUS Fuseer and Courtabcau being the e. of
ne4 of section 8, and WI of nw1 of section 10. 1
7 s R6 f, containing 16i % 100 acres. Acquired
by Alphonse Levy from the State of Louisiana
h,,P
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22

her. We'll, when told her she ought to git married she told me she would If l would find man for her.
 Wanting to let her see had her best interests at heart got to work, and in fr month I had to right nice widower with three children settin' up her for all he was worth. Then he asked her, and she came right to me with the news, and she was the gTatefullest Wo- man ever see. Said she couldn't tell me how grateful she was; said if it hadn't been for me she never would have found a man to marry; said she couldn't tell me how grateful she was; said there wasn't words enough; said she was so grateful that she would be willing to marry me instead of the wid- over; said-but she didn't say any more, It was my turn then and somehow, the idee that somebody else was going to git her give me the sand I needed and l just reached out and took her in. That was ten years ago, and all I'm sorry for now is that I lost so much time fooiln' around before got her."- Washington Star.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
BEARDtS IN ROME.

Roman barbers, besides cutting the
 hair and shaving the face, trim the nails and keep the fingers in order. The Roman philosophers with 8 scorn of fashions mandates still common to
 their kind in the nineteenth century, affected boards of enormous length,
 which became known as the badge of
 their profession. Lucian moclls them
 for considering these as a mark of wis dom.
 Shaving actually became sacerdotal
 at Rome. One of. the most important
 periods in life of Roman was when he
 celebrated his entrance into manhood
 and assumed the toga virilis, marking the full rights of citZenship. In the
 religious rites that accompanied this | observance the puerile face felt the
 razor for the first time; the cuttings of | the adolescent beard were carefully en- | closed in & waxen ball and consecrated | to some divinity. When Nero assumed
 the toga, his youthful beard was shut | up in a golden casket studded with pearls of great price, and then offered
 to Jupiter Capitolinus.
 | Hadrian having face full of un- l slightly scars, covered them with a beard, and was the first of the Roman | emperors to wear such an adornment setting fashion that was followed by his successors.
 The majority of the Latin and Greek gods were represented with flowing | boards; there was even bearded ve-
 nus.-Francis J. Ziegler, in December
 Lippincott's.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
HARRIET BEFC!IER STOWE'S
 BEAUTY

I remember once accompanying Mrs. Stowe to a reception at well-known house in Boston, where before the eve- ming was over the hostess drew me aside, saying, Why did you never tell me that Mrs. Stowe was beautiful? 9" and, indeed, when observed her, in the full ardor of conversation, with her heightened color her eyes shining and awake, but filled with great softness, her abundant, curling hair ripping naturally about her head and falling little at the sides Gas in the portrait by Richmond), I quite agreed with my hostess. Nor was that the first time her beauty had been revealed to me; by the great world, and the pleasure of this recognition was very great to those who loved her. Photographs of her were universally unlike.
 Mrs. Stowe wrote gayly at the mo- ment of her first triumphal tour through England: "The general topic of remark on meeting me seems to be that I am not 50 bad-looking as they were afraid I was; and I do assure you when I have seen the things that are put up in the shop windows here with my name under them, I have been lost in wondering admiration at the bound less, loving kindness of my English and Scottish friends in keeping up such a warm heart for such a Gorgon. l should think that the Sphinx in the London Museum might have sat for most of them"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
"A S11 S46 33 GA 29 2371
BANNER LODGE OFFICERS,

Banner lodge, Degree of Honor, held its annual election of officers last night, and the result was as follows: c. of H., Miss ColWell; l.. of H., Mrs. Can non; L. of C., Mrs. s. Mccormack; usher, Miss J. Farrell; recorder, Mrs. w. Lucey; financieh, Mrs. Wadhams; receiver, MT. Whitaker I, w., Mrs. Morse; o. w., MT. r. Morse; represen- tative to grand lodge, Mrs. D. o. Con- nor; alternate Mrs. Bristol; trustee, MT. Gibbs.
 Three applications for membership were received. The officers elected will be installed Tuesday, January 4. An oyster supper will follow
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
A BOOK OF PHOTOGRAPHS.

"A new way of making up a number of pictures into book form Is to print them on paper enough larger than the pictures to leave wide margin and instead of mounting them on boards, to make them up into a book, using heavy water-color paper for the covers
 Bromide and platinotype papers are the best for this purpose, as they are of firm texture and do not curl or crack if left unmounted. If the amateur has never used either of these, and wishes to make a book after the directions given, the platinotype will be found the easier paper to manage. For 4x5 or 5x7 pictures paper 61ax81a is a good size, Platinotype paper or bromide paper of this size costs comparatively little. In order to have margin all around the picture the extra paper must be GOV cred with non-actinic paper made into what Is called mask Take a piece of black needle-paper a little larger than the sheet of sensitive paper, and in the centre cut an opening the exact size the picture is to be when printed. It should be small enough to cover the edges of the negative and hide such portions as are not an addition to the picture. Attach this mask to the film side of the picture by adhesive strips, which may be bought ready gun1med for use. In placing the sensitive paper over the negative it should be arranged so that the print will come half an inch nearer to what is to be the front edge of the book. The picture will then be in the centre of the page when the leaves are bound together. Do not have the pictures the same size and shape. If there are to be four pictures in the book, make one an oblong, another a panel, vignette another, and use a half vignette and half-circle for the fourth. An Sx10 printing frame is none too large for making the prints. as it all lows one to adjust the negative and reset paper better than frame the ex- act size of the print.-From "The Came ra Club" in Harper's Round Table.