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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29

If as much attention were paid, at
sane of this State as there is to the
pardoDing of criminals, the ends of JUS
tice might be better served. While
many of the former class are forced to
lie in loathsome cells, for the sake of
humanity, on account of inadequate W
facilities for their care at the State
asylum, many of the latter, who
ought to be hanged, are free men,
ready to again murder their fellows.
in all such cases feelings of sympathy
are misappled. Heightened criminals
have higher standing in some quar-
ters, than the demented persons who
have neither money nor-poitical in
fluence. At least it looks that way to
those whose sympatbies are with the
unfortunates.- Journal.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29

A United States Judge has decided
that the directors of Michigan bank,
who failed to direct, and thus enabled
a trusted official to make way with its
funds, must stand trial for their failure
to protect the interests of their deposl-
tors. A few convictions of this sort.
and the business of bank wreckiDg will
not be 80 common.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29

Es0nr young friend Garrigues Lacombe
Eagent for the Compressed Oil Dress
Rg,' claimed to be the best dressing for
Arness, carriage tops, boots and shoes.
3c., and highly recommended by all
3hO have used it. Call ut Burr's stable
ND get can, and yon will never use
nv other. I'm.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29

Suppose our editor would write an
opera. how do you think it would take !?
Kindly answer before he loses much
valuable time at The work.-Shreveport
Progress.
Yes, write it, Bro. Hicks, and have a
rehearsal at the next press convention.
Don't forget the ballet. We want to
see Bros. Gilmore, Sambo!a Jones,
Bentley and McGrath in tights and
rutfles.-Morgan City Review.
The jolly editor Of the Review is evil
IDENTIFY trying to stir up mischief.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29

IL aIBALLuON ASCENSION Saturday
evening at 8 o'clock sharp. in front OF
HOust0n's Drug Store. Everyone turn
mt and seq Smith do the act. lie is
&ot gpinR to ascend himself. but he ID
f0ing to send some fireworks up INTO
EallOon tn i. g. Smith will he present.
"a with $1.00 IN SODA TICKETS.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29
An Echo of Past Glory.

In the beginning of April, thirty-two
years ago, the Confederate cause, which
had been sustained by four years of
tremendous warfare aa the expression
of the rights and liberties of the people
of the Southern States Of this Union,
began to fall to pieces, and on the fifth
of June, 1865, the Southern standard in
the country west of the Mississippi
River, the last that tloated in tho South
ern blerze, was lowered forever.
1t seems not out of place at this season
and at this distance Of time from the
events that once shook this republic to
its foundations and severely threatened
its existence among the nations OF the
earth to review briefly the comparative
forces with which one OF the most IT,
tanic wars of modern times was waged.
An official count of all the soldiers
and sailors furnished to the war forces
of the United States ia the period of
1851 65 shows the total to be 2,778,3O4.
The greatest number of troops the
Confederates were able to muster was
on the first of January. 1854, when the
rolls showed 472,78l. Up to that date
there had been 250,000 deaths from all
causes. These two amounts make up
722,7S1. These figures embrace all pres
ent and absent, prisoners and the dead.
~
on account of wounds and sick ness, and
there were some desertions; but, count
ing every man who had ever been en-
listed in the Confederate army and navy
it is not likely that the number could
have been greater than 100000.
There had been killed and had died of
wounds and disease among the COnfed-
crates up to the first Of January, 1864,
about 250,000 men. The additional
deaths to the end of the war were prob
ably $4,000 more, making total of 300,-
900 men who gave up their lives for the
Southern cause.
The official death list of the Northern
army and navy for the war was 359, ,52S.
seen that the mortality of the Southern
forces was enormously greater in pro-
portion than was that of their antaeo-
nsts. At the same rate of destructive
ness to life, if the Northern forces of
z. 2.779, ,34 lost 900 the Southern forces
of 100000 should have lost only about
100000. If the Federals had suffered IN
the same ratio as the Confederates, they
would have lost over 100000 men.
From these figures it is plain that the
Southern soldiers fighting against the
enormous odds of more than three to
one We're forced to 1esist with the ut
most desperation all exposure them
selves vastly more t Jan had ever been
the case in almost1Ay other struggjt.s.~
Despite tleirz<<<xnHaller numbers ,'flle
Southerners ifeve, hesitated tHfight
pitched battles ON the open field ind to
make the attack ine.he great seTsnmber
of instances, winning - -" Victories.
Their magnificent valor and extraordin-
ary powers should be one of the grand
inheritanccs of the American people,
n. O. Picayune.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29

Some of the Republican congressman
and Senators are fighting against the
recognition of Cuban beligerancy be-
cause the negroes are on the side Of the
Cubans and are fighting bravely for
their liberty. The negro was all right
SO long as he conld be used ia the South
by Republicans to humiliate the white,
people, but now that he is no longer aN
factor in the; South, they have no use
for him even il he does fight like Il
man for his liberty in Cuba.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29

Congressman Broussard is interesting
himself in having the streams of
Southwest Louisiana restocke1 with
fish, and a u. S. fish commissioners will
shortly visit this section for the purpose
Of investigating. He's all right, if he
does speak gumbo French, according to
the New York Herald.-Shreveport
Progress,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29
sTRAYED OR STOLEN

From my pasture in Chataignier about May
18th, 1897, 4-year-old filly, light bay color,
to harness. A suitable reward will be paid for
the return Of this animal to the undersigned,
or any information that will lead to her re-
covery. MRS. SULIS BILLDDEAU,
May %, 1897. Chataignier, P. O., La.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29
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What an edifying spectacle the
United States Senate presents to-day !!
When the DiGgley tariff bill was
framed and presented to the House, the
Sugar Trust regarded the measure with
absolute indifference, if not contempt,
and openly boasted that when the bill
reached the Senate, they would have
the sugar schedule amended to suit
their own desires and interests. That
they have done so is but too plainly.
shown by the aboitiye and absurd su'
gar section that appears in the amended
Senate bill, presented to the public last
Tuesday, That schedule Was not
framed to protect the producers III pro-
duce revenue for lie government it
was incorporated III the bill at the die
tation Of the trust, in order to enable
that hell-born concern to rob the gov
erDment, plnDder the people and in
jure tile producers. while the trust fills
its plethor!c Golfers! Think of it,
American citizens. Your highest leais-
Iative body is openly, shame!ess!y, bull
lied and boodled 10y an arrogant mo-
nopoiy that coutemptuously snaps its
fingers in the public face and asks (:
swell, what are you going to do about
e"
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29
aIt is the Best on Earth. "

That is what Edwards e. Parker, mer-
chants of Plains, Ga, say of Chamber
lain's Pain Balm, for rheumatism, lame
back, deep seated and muscular pains.
For sale by J. H. Huston and j. Lassalle
Druggists.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29

Now that the Senate is about to
wrestle with the tariff question, we
trust that the Dingley bill will be SO
amended as to levy stiff duty on i'm
,pecunious European noblemen (7l who
,some to our shores in quest OF wives
heiresses must be protected from COM
petition with the cheap, unpaid heir
esses Of other countries.-West Baton
Rouge Sugar Planter.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29

Fhere will be eighteen entries in the
Rpurnament to. morrow, and we are in
IMmed that wonderful progress has
zen made since the last Tournament
af those who have been participating.
fifteen rings out of eighteen are an
very day occurrence with majority OF
she riders.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29

Emma Wakefield, a eolored woman
whom we learn was born in iberia par
isIi, has been licensed to practice lnedi
cine in this State, having passed the
examination with high honors a few
weeks since.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29

Rev. F. Eugene Livoreil, a young
nest ordained Tuesday of this week,
ls appointed assistant at OpelOnsas.
ne present assistant, Father Drolet,
siil be stationed at Bayou Du Large,
III the parish OF Terrebonne.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29

sAt last we have street sprinkler 10
and while it's service might
u improved upon, and will be no
4onbt with some practice, it is a great
lief to the streets on which it is used.
] ge hope Mr.. Fonten0t will ba heartily
Aconraged by our property owners IN
g3elaadable enterprise.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29

We would call the attention of our
fsldets, particularly those who desire
HA8invest in real estate, to the large sale
lands of the Alphonse Levy estate, to
IKE place next Tuesday, June 1st, at
i'm Courthouse in Opelousas.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29

! Mr.Alexis Nezat. Of Port Barre, left
Tour Office last Thursday we'll ma
|tafed cotton blossom, the first reported
|bus this season.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29

The Queen of the Tournament which
hikes plare to- morrow will be crowned
|stSandoz Opera House Monday night,
IND the ceremonies will be fol-
loved by dance.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29

I In the State OF Washington good
brses are selling ut prices ranging
tom SOC. to 50 per head.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29

Real bargains in Gents Furnishing
Goods and Clothing at Landau's. under
ihe Courier Office. Call and see the new
md n0bby styles just received.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29

Din La w.raDe, one of our oid-time
boys iD geey," and since au all-ar0und
krmer of Bellevue, paid the COURIER
Ne q pleasant visit last Tuesday.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29

We were favored with b,ief visit
Nam our esteemed Port Barre cores
intent last Wednesday.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29
CHARLES w. PRITCHETT
NOTICE..

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, LA,
May &c, 1897.
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 Alfred
Payy. Clerk of Dist. Court, at Opelousas, La,
on July ~, 1897, viz:
ADDISON JOHNSON,
who made Homestead Entry No. Is. .S54 for the
n. WI Sec. 81, TIP. Q, s r west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
of said land, viz:
Charles ". Pritchett, James WEIGH, James W.
RUSSELL Madison Magehec, all of st. Landry
Parish
G. MCD. BRUMBY,
May 20, 1S976c Register.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29

Pure white lead. ready mixed paints,
IN all shades and colors, and a full as
sortment of painters supplies at j. B.
SaDdoz, cheap. 8.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29

Don't fail to attend the grand Tour
ksmeut to. morrow at the Snnnyside
IN See advertisement.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29

4. full line OF house aud carriage
nints, brushes, varnishes, oils, turnen-
lina, window glass. etc, at j. b. San
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29

Gray's Legal Blanks are copyrighted.
Nc order them on commission and de-
Ever mt catalogue prices.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29

Good roads are just as essential to
the country az good streets are TO
towns and cities.-Shreveport Pro-
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29

The contract for furnishing fuel for
Beating the Opelonsas postoffice for tks
|dscal year ending June 80, 1898, Vds
|aRarded to 81 l.. Hebrard.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29

Bonnet will take any kind Of picture
|you want, in the best style and ut low
Y prices.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29

The case against NJ. j. Hart for bri-
sfy was abandoned by the State for
kck of sufficient evidence TO convict.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29

! Be sure and see Smiths Soda Water
Balloon ascend into space at 8 o'clock
|aarp Saturday evening.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29

DIED-At her residence in Prairie
Hayes, on May 2Oth, 1897, Mrs. Urbin
Schete, aged % years.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29

will DO NIL work that may be offered
i during the season. B. F. PERLEY,
Gin Wright.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29

Work on the Plaquemine locks has
zen ordered suspended until the flood
Qhsides
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29

Fresh eggs, chickens aud all country
produce at Fred. L. Sandoz's.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29
"a Skiles for Brick, Lime and Sand

Smith serves the finest soda water
Il togn. Call and see for yourself.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29

Mrs. Ira Wallace Sylvester, of Alex
andria, is among the visitors to Ope-
lousas this week.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29

See Skiles for cheap fencing, four
ears just received.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29

The Misses Marie and Brownie Syi-
vester, of Palmetto, are the guests of
Mrs. L. E. Litteil.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29

EOR RENT.-A small residence con-
senient to the ice factory, oil mill. cot
ton compress and depot. Apply at this
Office
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29

A nice lot of fresh dry goods, dress
goods, hats, shoes, notions, etc, just re-
ceiyed BY Fred. Z. Sandoz. Cheap.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29

Safety deposit boxes for rent at the
Il, Landry State Bank.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29
NOTICE.

NOTICE..
LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, LA, I
May 26, 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 the A.
fred Pavy, Clerk Of tho District Court, at
Opelousas, La, on July IL, 1897, viz:
CHARLES w. .PRHTCHETT,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1886,
for the NW3 OF sec %. TIP. 2, south range l
west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
Addison johnson, James Welch, Joseph b.
Singletary, James W. Russell, all OF st. Ian
dry Parish.
G. Med. BRUMBY,
May 20, 1s97-Gt. Register.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29

III notice headed "Strayed or Stolen
(intbis issue.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29

Considering the fact that Bridgevile.
with it's Cotton Seed Oil Mill, Ice Fac
tory, Cotton Compress, Gin and Grist
Mill. Corn-Cob Pipe Factory, San
dez's New Dry Goods and Grocery house
and the establishments of Chacher6
and Bloch, may hn said to be pro-
crossing nicely. we would suggest that
the town authorities pay the side
walks leading to these places OF bnsi-
ness the attention due them in the
premises. Some OF these banquettes-
say the south side of Landry street
from Lassalle's passing Stewarts resi-
dence and A. Is. Chac',ere's to the rail
road and from last named point passing
back by H. Blocl's on the north side of
same street to Fred Sandoz's-are al
most covered by roots in places aud
occasionally ditch across to set
the whole thing off This matter
should be attended to at once; il not,
foot passengers will soon be compelled
to "keep in the middle of the road"
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29
OPEIOUSAS, PARISH LANDRY, MAY 29 1897
What the Farmer Loses,

Under this heading the Hunt County
(Iexas) News has an article which
should be an eloquent appeal in favor
Of the establishment of cotton mills
throughout the South. Here it is:
IA Hunt county farmer raises bale
Of cotton and hauls it to the gin. He
pays for the baggng and ties, So for
ginning and he then brings it to town,
where he pays the buyer so cents, tho
WeIgher 10 cents, comprising 60 cents,
freight to Rhode Island Or Connecticut
SIS. This foots up $3.50 against the bale
by the time it reaches the factory. 1t
is then made into domestic and other
cotton goods and sold to the large job
bing houses at Il profit; the freight from
the factory to the jobbing house adds
an item of expense. The jobber sells
to the Hunt county merchant at profit
and then the railroads get in another
whack at it in freight from New York
to the retailer. Not counting the profit
of the manufacturer and the retailer
that bale has been at an expense Of
about 800 dollars in its round.
Hunt county raised for the season OF
1896 96, in round numbers, "a 900 bales
OF cotton, which in their unnecessary
rounds cost the producers Of this county
the enormous sum of $4S0,O00. Cut the
sum in half and allow $40 per bale for
shipping the manufactured article away
aud that leaves $240,000 Half this sum
or $5 bale of one years crop would
build IL cotton factory in Hunt county
that could turn into cloth every bale of
cotton in Hunt and adjoining counties.
Such IA mill would employ hundreds of
men, and they and their families would
have to live from the farm. With such
conditions existing it does not require
an expert mathematician TO figure out
wnere the farmers profit would come in
ana when the farmers prosper the bal
ance of the country is safe"
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29

Get our prices for job work.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29
NoTln. :

NoTstE. u
The subscriber has % fine paslp,.y3for stock,
composed of wood and prairie iand. the
Bulard" place, situated between Opelnnsas
and Washington, which he offers to rent for 20
cents a head per month"; 1t Is well enclosed;
with an unfailing supply Of stock wafer Iie
alsoslas, as agent, some very desirable country
property for sale very reasonable terms;
some that can be exchanged for town property
Apply to JAMES H. HOUSTON.
Apl. "a, '97. Opelo;ssas, La.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29
Sunnyside Park.

on the west by land Of Widow Fremont Dupr6.
Acquired by J. Meyers e. Co. at the sale Of the
estate Of Adam F. Dupre, deceased, on May 10,
1894. being item No. of the process verbal of
n
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29
No. $500.

By virtue of an order Of the Honorable the
Eleventh Judicial District Court of Louisiana,
holding sessions i'll and for the Parish of ST.
Landry, granted on the petition of Lazare
Levy, Administrator, of the above numbered
and entitled succession, and in conformity with
a Judgment rendered by said Court in the suit
entitled "LaZare Levy, Administrator, VS.. II.
H. Deshotels, Sheriff, and Others" and No. TO-
00S OF the civil docket of said Court, there will
lie sold at Public Auction to the last and high
est bidder by the undersigned authorities, or
any duly qualified auctioneer. in and for the
Parish OF st. Landry, La, ut the Court House
OF the Parish of st. Landry, La, on
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-05-29

A tract of land in Coulee Croche, containing
10s and 75-l0O acres, more or less bounded north
by land of Mrs. Joseph Dugas, east by land of
Frank Miller, and west by land of tho heirs of
Edward McIlhenny. Acquired by j. Meyers &
Co. from j. S. HazlewOOd and wife on Decem-
hap n
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-04
SOME NEW IDEAS IN DRESS.

Crepe dc Chine and other small crinklcd
cripcs arc devoted to evening gowns. Peap
DE- serpent belongs TO the crepe de Chine family.
In Czaritza crepe the crinkle is barely per-
ceptihle, the surface suggesting peou de sole.
All of the cr6pcs lend themselves admirably
10 sun plating and will frequently be made
mp in soliei skirts and full b1dices of fanciful
design
a very soft rac5 talfeta figures in the as
sortment of silks in leaf-grcel. bluet, hello
tropc red and other colors and in every in
stance has a white warp which blends happily
with all hues,
Another taifea is woven with cameo sell
wedge, which is cut off and used for trimming
when making up the material. Black talToia
of this class has selvedges in all the fashion.
able shades.
One Of the new cbapea,r with flaring front
and dropping back brim is shaped in black
felt spanglad net band being inserted in the
brim. The crown is encircled by black velvet
roses and at the left side three black plumes
curl over the hrim. Two Others sweep hacll.
ward over the brim on the hair at each side, .
stcel-and. Rhinestone cobochon being fastened
over the ends Of the latter group Of feathers.
The hat is set in narrow bandcam of steel
and Rhinestones in front. The shape is adapt
able toa Pompadour couture from which curls
escape at the temples Some milliners in
crease the beeomingness of this particular
style by rolling the brim rather moro to one
side than to the front, hit changes are never
made at the hack Of the brim.
The same type Of hat is carried out in
brown felt with brim facing of white MORE
tnTeta having an edge finish of brown velvet
cord A bunch of hrown-nnd-whte plumes,
among which is n hrown-and-whte Paradise
aigrette, is fixed against the crown at the left
side, and at the right side is n bunch Of
brown-and-white velvet roses with velvet foil
age. At the back are moro flowers and on
the narrow bandeau supporting the hat are
arranged pink velvet rosehuds and leaves,
In strong contrast to the last hat is one IN
black felt with the brim ovcrshadowing the
face. Around the crown stands a frill of
black satin and felt braid finished at its hase
with twist OF black velvet. At the right
side black velvet rosvtta is fixed with n dag
ger Of cut steel, while 1T the left side are two
long and two short black pumes another
velvet rosette 4 black velvet how is spread
at the back above the brim and another Of
the same kind is placed under The brim.-
From The DeltRcot5r