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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09
Looking Forward.
In vain the laughing girl will lean
70 greet her love with lOve-lit eyes;
Down III some treacherOns black faVine
Clntching his flag, the dead boy lies.

CutchlnS his nag, the dead boy hes
War is expected in England. 1t
is awaited in France. Throughout
Europe it is is threatened. Russia
s armed to the hell Jet. Ger
many's bugles are ready to blow.
Should it occur, geography will gsoss
a twist that may last until kingdom
come. 1t will be the closing war of
this century. 1t may be the final
war of all. In any event it will be
the greatest. Considered as spec
tacle it will exceed in magnificence
anything which the world has be-
held. There will be the totter of
thrones, the reversal of dynasties,
the disruption of empires, the ef-
facement of nations, the remodeling
of the map, the passing of the Lat
ins, and either the defeat of the
Anglo Saxons or their dominion Of
the globe. 1t will be a war besides
which the Franco-Prussian will
dwindle into the proportions of a
street row and the Trojan episode
into a riot. For parallel for it's
pageantry students will hunt from
Marathon to Manila. They will
hunt in vain. It will not merely
give geography q twist, it will re-
furbish history, tear whole volumes
from it and set them up afresh., 1t
is complaisant to feel that the Mid
die Ages ended centuries ago. The
shadow of their darkness is brood
ing still. Should this conflagration
occur, in its subsistence will be their
termination, and then perhaps will
humanity emerge iuto the era Of
peace. There will be the real Re-
naissance, and may few of us be
left to see it.-COllier's Weekly.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09

A full force are again at work
on DR.. Saizan's new brick build
ing, and as the weather promises
to be propitious, the structure
will doubtless be speedily COM
pleted.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09

The war taxes went into effect
on the 1st. A 2-cent stamp
must be attached on all bank
ehecks and other kinds of nego-
.tlable paper, as well as bottles
md packages Of medicine and
many other things. Of course,
se extra expenses will fall up.
lhe people. The banks and
nufacturers will save them
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09

We have heard complaints
about an ugly mud-hole in the
public road between Callahan
bridge and town, making it dam
gerous to travel that route even in
daylight. Will someone in au-
thority look into the matter.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09

Pope Leo is a remarkably good
chess player and is rarely beaten.
His usual adversary, Father Giel-
la, has played with him for thirty
two years.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09

Major Bloomfield, United Sta
tes Commissioner wishes all liquor
Dealers to know that every half
bottle Of wine Of any description
when sold must have a two-cent
stamp attached. The stamp must
be cancelled by placing on It the
initials of the seller and date,
month and year, before delivery.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09

The celebration of the glorious
fourth in Opelousas concluded
with ball at Sandoz Opera
House at night.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09
OPEIOUSAS, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY, LA. JULY 9. 1885,
rishter than those engraven on the scroll Of

brighter than those engraven on the scroll of
parted centuries
How delightfully."- pleasing and
gratifying, if America be made
the instrument, in the Divine
Plan, of elcvating the down-trod-
den nations from barbarism, big
otry and ignorance to a plane of
equality with the most favored
and enlightened.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09

Town residence for rent in Ope-
lousas; good neighborheod, shady
yard, ample grounds. Rent cheap.
apply at the Courier office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09

A bill has been introduced to
remove the State capitol from
Baton Rouge to New Orleans.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09

What is the sanitary condition
Of your premises? Remember,
now is the time to clean up.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09

No one questions the avidity OF
the public for war news, and some
Of our papers certainly endeavor
to satisfy this craving, correspon-
dents drawing on their magma
ton to manufacture alleged news
when they are lacking.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09

Trains over the Southern Pa
cific extension to Arnaudville are
running regularly since July 5th.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09

Iowa farmers are carrying hail
insurance policies to the Humber
Of more than 1900. It is said
that 3, $50, 900 acres of crops are
covered in this way.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09

B. F. Perley, the we'll known expert
GIN wright, will be prepared, as usual,
to do any work in his line the coming
season in St. Landry and adjoining par
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09

The daughter of brave General
Joe Wheeler has gone to Cuba as
d nurse among the soldiers.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09

DR.. r. NJ. Littell has returned to
Opelousas, and resumed practice. His
offices is 90 Main street, adjoining st.
Landry State Bank.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09

Several boxes of our telephone
service were burnt out hy light
ming last week.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09

The Opelousas Brick e. Tile works
will pay good prices for Split Hickory
in forms 19x3 by 26 inches long also
Hickory, Poplar. Oak, Gum aud Ash
saw logs.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09
OF CREDITORS.
LOUIS G.. SMITH VS.. HIS CREDITORS.

NO lG 3O6, DISTRICT COURT, ST. LANDRY
PARISH La
By virtue of an order OF the Hon. the 18th
Judicial District Court in and for This parish of
St. Landry, there will be held at the office of
the undersigned Notary, in the town Of OpeIou
sas La, at 10 o'clock IL m, ,On
TUESDAY,, July 30, 1898,
a meeting of the creditors of said nsnlvent. in
order to accept the cession of the property of
said Louis C.. Smith, to appoint Syntlic and to
transact such other business as may he neces-
sary in the premises. ,
w. J. SANDOZ,
Notary Public.
June 25, 1898 st
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09

There are 10000 native pupils
in the Sunday schools of the Fiji
islands.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09

NYOTICE.- Land Office at New Orleans,
~ June 16, 1s97.-Notce is hereby given hat
the following named settler has filed notice OF
his intention to make final proof III support or
his claim and that said proof will he made be
fore f. North Culllom, U. $. Commissioners, at
Opclousas, La, on July 80, 1893, VIZ:
THEODORE CARPENTER,
who made Hid. Entry No. l4l70 for The L
Section "a, Township ., s. K. l West, La. Mer-
idian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of. said land, viz:
VirginiOus w. Carson, Leonard Clark, James
West, David W. Roberts, all of Bayou Chicot.
La. .
G. Med. BHUMBY,
Juup 25 1895 Register,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09

One of the first essentials to
ssolid municipal growth is good
roads.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09

just think Lime at $1.1O per bar
rel at Skiles' lumber yard.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09

Now is your chance to put your prem
lees in order-Skiles is selling lime a.
ST. 10 per barrel.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09

Safety deposit boxes for rent at the
St. Landry State Bank.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09

Ex-President Cleveland has de-
clared himself in strong terms
against the propensity to acquire
foreign territory to be held by this
government. He thinks such a
policy will lead to Imperialism, as
it would require strong govern
ment to rule the whole.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09

See A. c.. Skiles for Lumber, Shingles
Bricks, Lime, Sand aud Cement.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09

The Police Jury met last Tues
day.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09

Lime at 81 10 per barrel at Skiies
lumber yard.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09
LOCAL BRIEFS.

See A. c. Ski!es for .lime $110 per
barrel,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09

Same merchants are in the habit
M getting bids from printers on q
,x la of envelopes or d few pads OF
aeE paper, which practice caus-
81 4 Michigan editor to publish
s.1e "a allowing: rThe publisher OF
11 a1s paper is soon to buy shirt.
llge and extravagant as this
!Ils ~ is determined to do SO,
81 nth this eIfd Id view we wish
eal6ls 70 submit sealed bids,
MI the Job may be given to
oFest bidder Qualit 81
don \ count. Any pl tl1lng
Send ID your bids q
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09

Beginning with the first day OF
an additional fee Of two
eetlts has been imposed on all do
nestle money orders taken IN the
nlted States. This is in conse-
quence of the war tax, which re-
laares the imposition Of special
5ao cent stamp on all money or
leIs but the department has de-
slsisd to dispense with the stamp
and to establish iii additional fee.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09

NOTICE. - Land Office at New Orleans
IN June l6, 1s9s.- Notice is hereby gwen that
the following named settler has filed notice of
his intention to make final proof i'll support OF
his claim, and that said proof Will be made be-
fore E. North Cullom, U. s. Commissioner, at
Opelousas. La, on July 30tb, 1898, VIZ:
VIRGHNOUs w. CARSON,
who made homestead entry No. 1l7l8, for the
N T.. of Sec 6, Tp. 3, s. of r. East Louisiana
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land viz:
Leonard Clark, Theodore Carpenter, William
johnson, Landry Campbell, all of Bay GU Chi
cot, La. -
G. Med. BEUMBI,
June %, 1898, ct. Register.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09
NOTICE.

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS. La,
June l6, 1898 )
Notice ia 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 bef"re T. North
CuliOm, u. 8. Commissioner at Opclonsas, Lat
OH July so, 1898, viz
BRIDGET DEsHOTEEs, Widow OF
Alcide ID. # 0ntenot,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1880. for the
s. f. of Sec. 4. Tp. T. south of range l
west, Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
Auguste z. z. Fontenot, Aurelle =. L. FonIe-'
not, John Pierre Ardoin, Thomas Johnson. all
of Bayou Chieot, La.
G. Med. BRUMBY,
Jnne 25, 1898-6t. Register.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09
NO. 43
EDURIlG SAFE.

ESTATE OF JOSEPHINE THOMPSON.
No. $500.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-04-26

under his gray, shaggy eye.
brows, with a sullen look, for
Carlo had promised him should
he help to dispose of the travel
ers, he should have her for his
own, and now the birds had
flown" but he comforted himself
with the thought Carlo would
have other work for him to do
whereby he might still gain the
prize he coveted SO much.
Juliette knew of the bargain
her father had made with Pedro,
and she felt grateful indeed to
know that SO far she had been
able to out-wit the old man; but
she trembled for fear the strang-
ers might yet be discovered.
Having finished their meal,
they sat by the fireplace laying
their plans for the day. Juliette
heard them with some anxiety
plan to visit one of the old tun-
nels where they had been pros
pecting. While this would not
endanger her friends, yet she
knew she must keep her eyes on
them for fear they might decide
to visit the old cave. But then
they had ceased working ON that
lead several months ago, and she
hardly thought they would try it
again.
Shouldering their picks and
lighting their lamps they started
forth. After few hurried
words with her mother, Juliette
gathered up sheet and started
after them.
Reaching the tunnel they be-
gan their work; but little CONVEX
sation passed between them, for
each was busy wondering if they
would find Elmer and his father
at the cabin when they returned.
Noon came, they ate their lunch
in silence, then returned to their
work.
About 8 o'clock Carlo stopped
and listened; he heard faint,
yet weird sound issuing from one
of the adjoining tunnels; he mo-
toned to Pedro; both listened
with eyes staring into the gloom;
louder and louder it grew until
every tunnel echoed and re-
echoed the sound; slowly their
hair began to rise; their limbs
trembled; and with heart-rend-
ring scream they both ran as fast
as they could; they could not
look behind them; on, they ran.
Would they ever reach the cabin =?
What could it be? What did it
mean?
Finally they reached the cabin
and both sank to the floor. too
exhausted and frightened to talk.
Juliette laughed softly to her
self as she saw them flying as if
they were haunted to death.
Softly she slipped into her room;
smoothed her hair, then entered
the linen room, just as the men
began telling their story.
[CoNTINUED.]
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-04-26
*tFIRST- CLASS HOTEL. u

When in Challis be sure and
stop at this hotel. The tables
are always supplied with the best
the market affords, and they can
not be surpassed in Custer
county. Commodious sample
rooms for travelling men.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-04-26
Notice of Forfeiture.
TO j. O. Swift and W. H. Watt, OF HALEY I'd

To j. o. Swift and w. H. Watt. of HALEY, Id. !:
You, and each of you,are hereby notified that
IN accordance with the provisions OF Section
1924 OF the Revised Statutes of the United
States, /, John Mullen, who am your oo-owner
In the Blackhawk mine which Is situated in
the Seafoam district In Custer county and State
OF Idaho, have expended In labor and improve
ments for assessments In 1892, 1898, 1894, 1895
1885 and 1897, one hundred dollars each year, In
all six hundred dollars. That the share of the
said J. o. swift, which is one-third interest
therein would be, amp is $500, or 1884, for each
year, and the share OF Tire said w. H. Watt
would be and is 500, or si6t for each year
Now. therefore, you and each OF you are hereby
notified, that ifyou fail or neglect to pay to
such CO. owner, John Mullen, each his said pro-
portion, as by law required. together with legal
fees for publication hereof herein, for 90 days
after full publication as in SAID section pre-.
scr1bed, your and each of your said interests in
said Blackhawk mining claim will be forfeited
and will become the property of your said CO.
owner, John Mullen. Publication fees s25
Payments can be made TO the undersigned al
Bonanza, Idaho.
JOHN MULLEN, Co-owner.
First publication jar. 25, 1893.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-04-26
Medical Properties

Many varieties of mineral water are found on nS
Ihey contain sulphur, iron, alkal and other proper
not water while there are most healthful and r'
springs beside them The invalid will obtain in this
and these healthful waters, restoration.
The sportsman will find better fishing and huntngE
In any other portion of the nation and those seeking
lind this very desirable spot.
mere Will always be courteous attendants, and ~
invite all to come and see for their own satisfaction
X. .. Will LIAMS, W.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-04-26

The following warrants against
Custer county, will be paid on
presentation with interest to
date, if presented within sixty
days from date of this notice
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-04-26

This pleasant mountain resort is situated at Robins
junction of Warm Spring creek on Salmon river Is
Clayton and IA miles below Custer These springs
temperature and of superior
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-04-26
REDEMPTION FUND.

uoyo 1iOHi udte Vi uIllS uOLlC0
REDEMPTION FUND.
General Fund Issue July25 1894. ]
Nos. 92-93-and-94.
[Road Fund Issue July Is, 1894. I
Nos. 64-and-85.
Interest at 7 per cent. Inter
est commences from date of reg
istry to 10 days after date of ad-
vertisement.
j. p. SPALDING,
County Treasurer.
Dated at Challis, April 10, 1898.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-08-27
Democratic Executive Committee.

Wednesday evening at 2 O'Clock the.
Parish Democratic Executive Commit
tee met at the courthouse, with Adam
Boudreaux presiding, ]. Nelson Greene
at the desk and a quorum present. At
ter some discussion it was decided to
call a general mass meeting at the
courthouse at Il a. NJ, Saturday, Sept.
10, to elect the delegates to the 3rd
district Congressional Convention to
be held at Thibodaux, Monday, Sept.
10, and to the End district railroad
commission convention to be held in
Baton Rouge on Wednesday, Sept. q.
These are both important conventions
and it is to be hoped that the Demo-
Gratis will turn out in good numbers
and make a wise selection of delegates.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-08-27
Blind Staggers Epidemic.

The Charlton had scarcely ceased its
ravages among the horned stock horses
mules and hogs, when an epidemic OF
blind staggers strikes the horses and
mules, and they are dying daily in
large numbers. All manner and modes
of treatment have been tried but the
fatalities are very heavy. From all re-
ports no portion of the parish is ex-
empted and many small farmers will
lose all their work stock. We give
below the remedy circulated in Lafay-
cite parish by the police jury:
"Bleed from each side of nose by
making i%ncision with sharp knife blade
one inch above point OF nose {outside)
until blood spurts freely from large
yeins-iucision may be th~ree-fourths
of an inch deep if necessary to produce.
profnse bleeding. Take bne-half pint
of ammonia IN a bottle and apply with
long feathers we'll up in nostrils and
keep up this treatment until discharge
of matter from nose is free and eopious.
Second. Apply equal parts of turpen-
tine and coal oil over each lobe Of the
brain under forelock) and rub we'll.
after which apply flannel rag, and then
apply sad-iron moderately heated. AS
soon as the animal shows signs of re-
lief, give one-fourth pound epson salts
or other purgative sufficient to move
bowels freely. The above treatment
will almost invariably produce instant
relief, but if it does not and there is not
a free and copious discharge of matter
from the nose, or if the discharge from
any cause becomes lessened and the
animal does not seem to be sufficiently
relieved, continue the ammonia treat
ment until the discharge is snperinauc-
ed and the animal permanently reliev-
ed. Animals should be kept in shade
as much as possible
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-08-27
800 reward 500.

The re tders of this paper will be pleased
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure
in ali its stages, and bat is Gararrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure is the onlyy poGitive cure
known to the medical fraternity. Catarth
being a constitutional disease, requires a
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarth
Cure is taken internally, aching directly
upon the blood and mueus surfaces of the
system, thereby destroying the foundation
OF the disease, ard giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution
and assisting nature in doing It's work.
The proprietors have SO much faith in its
curative powers, that they offer One HIM
bred Dollars for n case that it fails to
ure. ell tor lis5 II tes timonials.
Address F.. CHENEY & Co, Tolelo, o
Sold by druggists Toe.
Halls family Pills are the best.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-08-27
The Lacombe Inquest.

Last week Judge W. O. Pipes acting
as coroner held an inquest on the body
of Gustave Lacombe who was killed on
the 18th inst, at Lake Arthur in a diff
feulty with Paul Laurents. While the
evidence thus adduced did not make
out a very clear case against Mr.. Lau-
rents, the testimony Of other witnesses
who were not examined at the inquest
put such a different phase upon the
affair that Distric t Attorney Gordy
made an affidavit charging his with
murder. His attorney w. W. Bailey
has made an application to Judge
Debaillon for bail, and he has ordered
that the preliminary examination be
fixed for next Tuesday August 5 9th,
Much sympathy is expressed for Mr..
Laurents who has always borne a most
excellent reputation, while the victim
of this unfortunate affair was q disso-
Lutte, qnarelsome vagabond VINO was
always in a row with someone.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-08-27
More Money in Five Acres.

1t is a significant fact that the pos
sibilities of a close or intensive eultiva-
ton of small areas of land, say five
acres, as against the ordinary cultiva-
ton OF large tracts, say n hundred
acres, is not realized by farmers and
others. Five acres of garden crops
under careful cultivation will yield,
every time, a larger income than one
hundred acres as ordinarily worked.
For instance, in strawberries alone,
one quarter acre should easily yield l.
600 quarts, which, in a local market,
fetch Toe a quart, or $l00. How
many acres of wheat off the farm will
it require to bring in the same r%eturnsg
American Gardening, P. q. Box 1897,
New York, is offering some wonderful
strawberry plants as q premium, and
our readers an obtain sample copy
and full particulars free on application
also pamphlet entitled, "a Fortune in
Straw berries, or, How a Poor Boy Be-
came Wealthy We advise all who
ground to send for 1t.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-08-27
Veranda Hotel improvements.

Elias Broussard, the energetic pro-
-prietor Of the veranda Hotel is erect
ing a frame addition on the west side
adjoining the main building. 1t is
l6x4O with a projection extending over
the sidewalk on Concord street. This
will give three rooms down stairs and
four above, with a good brick fue in
each room. John Erwin is doing the
carpenter work and Vernon Caldwell
IS rushing the bricks and mortar in
shape. In a few days the painters will
have full charge.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-08-27
Mouton's Mamoth Stable.


Eraste Mouton, who in addition to
his hustling qualities as a cattle buyer
and shipper, is also an alderman of the
town of Abbeville and the proprietor
of the largest livery stable in the place
He is now building an extension rs
feet long on the real of Judge Edwards
lot which adioins his, thus making the
entire establishment 40 feet long by a
width Of 40 feet which gives him one
of largest, most commodious and con-
v~eniently arranged stables in the state.
He has an elevator for raising and low
ering buggies and vehicles on the sec
ond story where they are stored while
not in use. A large we'll IN the stable
and another in the real afford an
abundance of water for the stock and
washing purposes. Taken all around
Eraste has a first-class stable and out
fits and is justly proud of them.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-08-27
Grand Joint Excursion.

Next Wednesday, August 31st, a
grand excursion on the Why Not and
barges will be given up the bayou to
Oak Grove, under the joint auspices of
the Knights of Honor, Knights Of Pyth-
las and Woodmen of the World. Our
thanks are due the committee for an
invitation to attend. Everybody who
goes "a anticipate a glorious old time
and lots of pleasure.