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The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21
Have Secured a Coaling Place.
The Charlston Meets With an
Accident.

San Francisco, May 19.-The
Charleston has met with a serious
accident and can't set sail for sew
eral days. She was forced to turn
back.
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Wednesday, May 2j, lS0S,

the following described property belonging tOs
the estate of Emelle Butler. to-wit
The plantation, the last residence of the de
ceased, situated i'll Little Prairie Mamon, Parish
of st. Landry, containing about eighty az
pents, bounded north by Emilien Fontenot,
William Butler and others, east by Stbasticn
Fontenot and j. p. j. Landrenean. south by j.
Z. J. Landreneau and west by Telislnar and
Zeiien Guillory.
tract Of about twenty arpcnts of woodland
in the same neighborhood. bounded north by
j. Z. j. Landreneau east and south by Joseph
Tate and west by Bayou des Cannes.
A tract OF land containing about three ar
pents, bounded north by -. east hy -,
south by Celestin NJ. FOnten0t and west by
One tract OF wood land in the same neishbOr-
hood, cotaning about thirty arpents. bounded
north by Alex. IL. Fontenot. east by Archie
One lot of five head of horses one ball-faee
horse; one lot OF about sixty head of horned
cattle; one old wagon one lot OF old ploWs
and harness one old buggy; one corn mill
lars, barrels, etc; six beds and bedding; one
lot housholu furniture one lot sheets, blankets
Mtensils. crOckery, etc; nine head OF hogs;
about 900 boards; about 80 barrels OF corn one
lot of plow gears, tools etc; one half interest
in cuitivatOr; one lot OF chains, etc.
Terms and COnditi0ns-All adjudicati0ns of
five dollars and under. cash and all adjudica-
tiOns over said amount. payable January LIST.
1899, and January 1st, 1900, for the m0Val,es
and all adjudicatons of lands to be payable in
three equal annual nstaments from day of
sale; all to be evidenced by notes payable to
the order of the administrator, secured by spe-
cial mortgage and vendOrs's privilege on the
property sold, and the notes to be further Sc
cured by two good solvent securities to the
satisfaction of tha administl ator, and to bear
eight per cent yearly interest from day OF sale.
WILLIAM NJ. FONTEEOT,
April l6: 1898. Administrator.
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We have received from Major
T. G.. Lee of the Bureau of Agrl-
culture and Immigration a com
munication containing the inform
alton that the Bureau has decided
to discontinue further efforts IN
the. direction of State exhibit at
Omaha. The commissioner Will
continue the preparation OF ana
have published the Hand Book OF
Louisiana. The commissioner
writes: "The Bureau reached
this decision after careful dellb,
Grafton upon the conditions and
circumstances now resting upon
the State and Nation, incident to
the impending war between the
United States and Spain, and in
view of the unsettled state Of the
public mind and the uncertainty
Of future events.
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NOTICE

Is hereby given of my intention to app'y 4
the General Assembly of the State Of Louis
ana for the reimbursement to me of money o.
roneously paid By Inc into the State Treasur
as taxes FOR the years 1894, 1895 and 1896, o
the machinery and other property employe
in the manufacture of ice near OpeOusas, IL
owred by ME, said property being exenN
from taxation under Article 207 of the Cong
tuition of 1879, and amendment to same, n
ANTOINE MOREsI}
Opelonsas, La, May 1s, 1ss8.-6t
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21

Col. Thos. D. Boyd, President
of the Louisiana State University,
has issued call for volunteers to
join a Cadet Regiment to be or
ganized- by him. His call states
that the encampment will be on
the University drill grounds, at
Baton Rouge, and that volunteers
eill be thoroughly drilled and
Gotten in shape for active service.
While he desires the regiment to
he largely composed of Cadets
Md ex-cadets, no one coming
CUB to the requirements will be ex-
cluded.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21

One hundred millions will be
raised by the United States to
meet the expenses Of the war with
Spain. The Democrats and Re-
.publicans are wide apart as to
how it should be raised. The
Democrats want to tax the mil
lionaires, the trusts and rich cor
porations, and pass an income tax
that the Supreme Court cannot
declare unconstitutional; while
the Republicans want to tax cof-
fee, tea and nearly all necessities
of life.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21

One of the beneficial features
of the present conflict between
Spain and the United States is
the amount OF geographical and
historical knowledge the people
are absorbing. Every one who
wants to keep posted on the
movements of vessels, situation
of Ports, etc., must refer to their
biographies if they are not al
ready we'll up on that subject.
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The Spanish Fleet in Cuba.

Madrid, May 20.-The Spanish
soadron has arrived at Santiago
de Cuba without accident.
A direct message later from
Santiago confirm this report, and
that there is great enthusiasm IN
Cuba in consequence.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21
Urgent Deficiency Bill.

Washington, May lSth.-The
urgent deficiency bill carrying
eight million dollars agreed upon
by House committee to-day.
The official report is that no
engagement between the Spanish
and American feet off Cuba have
taken place.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21
DURLIC SALE.
ESTATE OF AZELIE COMEAU, DECEASED,
WIFE OF ONEZIME CARRIERE.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT.
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.

BY virtue of an order Of the Honorable the
Eleventh Judicial District Court Of Louisiana, /
holding sessions in and for the Parish of St.
Landry, there will be sold at public auction to-
the last and highest bidder, by the undersignej
joint Administrators, at the last residence of
the deceased, in the town of Opelousas, Par-
ish of ST. Landry, Louisiana, on
Saturday, the 4th Day Of the Month
of june, 1898,
Commencing at the hour of II a. III, the fl l.
lowing described property, to-wit:
One lot of ground situated In the town of
OpelOusas, louisiana, with all the buildings
and improvements thereon. bounded on the
north by property belonging to j.. d. Esti4
lette. OH the south by y street. Oh the
east by Court street and on the west by prop
erty belonging to HOnOr6 Fnselicr and +. ID
Estilette
The undivided one-third Of wood land situ-
ated at Prairie Bond, being the 8. WI Of Sec
tion SO. Township 8, south OF Range cast.
Lot Number Three, containing hfty-twO and
twelve one -hundreths acres, as per plat filed
by L. f. Littell in suit entitled II. l.. Garland
vs. Azelie COmeau, wife. No. 1880, Of the Dis
trict Court, st. Landry. La. II
One armor one bed and bedding; one brand
ing iron thus ID
Terms-Cash.
CORA ANSLEM,
JOSEPH ANSLEM.
April 3Oth, 1893. Joint Adminisi rators.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21

On Wednesday morning, Judge
e. L. Dupre ordered District
ourt to stand at recess for awhile.
The Judge left on the same day
for Cooper's Wells, Miss. This
Court has been in continuous
civil term for nearly eight weeks,
and in that period, Judge Dupre
has signed ninety-six judgments,
besides taking several eases under
advisement, which makes the
number of civil cases disposed of
at this term something over one
hundred. Under the provisions
Of the New Constitution court
will be in continuous session for
ten months, which, with the pro-
verbal industry of our young
Judge, guarantees a clear civil
and criminal docket.
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NOTICE TO TEACHERS.

All public schools in the Parish of St. Landry
will close June Sd, 1898. The teachers thereof
who will attend the Summer Normal School at
New Iberia from its opening day, June Gth un-
til June nth, 1898. inclusive, will be allowed
the same pay AS if they had taught their schools
during that time
Arrangements have been made for the board
and lodging at reduced rates for those who EN-
brace this opportunity OF better quall1ylng
themselves for the performance OF their very
important duties, and it is earnestly hoped
that oil will do sn. A. L. FONTENOT,
~ " President.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21
Alabama Launched.

Philadelphia, May 1Sth.-The
Alabama has been successfully
launched at Cramps ship yard.
Its dimensions are 374 feet long
Y feet in breadth and having a
displacement of II, 800 tons. It's
speed is ten knots per hour.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21
Camara Recalled.

Madrid, May l6th.-Command-
or Camara of the Spanish Reserve
Squadron at Cadiz has been re-
called here for the purpose of
comforting with ministers respect
ing his intended operations. 1t
is supposed that the Spanish gov
ernment will attempt to land him
ard his command in Cuba 20 CO.
operate with Blanco.
The leading newspapers here
express fear Of a secret Anglo
American alliance. They believe
that one already exists between
England and America.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21
NO. 36
.yUDICIAI DVERTusEM
UDURLIC SALE.
ESTATE OF EMELIE BULLER, WIDOW.
PROBATE DOCKET. DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.

BY virtue of an order Of the Honorable Elev-
enth Judicial District Court of the state OF
Louisiana, IN and for the parish OF st. Landry.
there will be sold at public auction to the last
and highest bidder, by the undersigned admin
istrator or ii duly qualified anctionrer. at the
last residence of the deceased i'll Little Prairie
Mamou, st. Landry Parish, La. on
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21

The man who dislikes to pay a
debt when the claim is just and
he has the money, is a hard citizen
and tough customer, and wheth-
err clad in purple and fine linen or
wrapped in the garb of a common
laborer he should be Stunned as
the shadow of the deadly upas
tree.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21
u, G.. VETERANS.

HEApo'Rs. UNITED CONFEDERATE VErERAEs,)
r. E. Lee Camp No. IA. Z
Opelousas, La, May 1S, 1885,
meeting of r. E. Lee Camp No IA, u ".
will be held Saturday, May 81. 1888, at the
opera House, Opelousas, at y. M. for the
transaction OF important business.
By order OF
official: SAN HAAS.
LEuNCE SANDOZ, Commander
Adjutant.
A. d. HARMANsON,
Secretary.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21

The May Ball given at Sandoz's
Opera House last Saturday night
was we'll attended by the dancing
element of Opelousas. The mu-
sic was exceptionally good and
the dancing floor never better.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21

The Revolutionary IWar cost
$135, 193,7 7O3 and 3O,OOU; the war
of 1912, $1O7, 10000 and 1000
lives the Mexican War, S74,0OO,-
600 and 1000 lives; the Indian wars
and other minor wars, $l,0OO,OOO,-
600 and 49, 900 lives, and the war
between the States, $500, 600, 900
and 544, 900 lives.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21
Oregon Heard From.

Washington, May 16th.-The
battle ship Oregon was heard
from this morning. The govern
ment officials refuse to give out
any information relative to her
whereabouts for fear it may reac b
the Spanish fleet.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21

In order to be ready for an
emergency congress has decided
to remain in session during the
present war.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21

Residence for rent in Opelousas, in a
desirable part of town. House large
and roouy with outbuldings and am-
pie grounds. Possession given imme-
diately. Apply at this office.
This place is within five blocks OF
the High School, about three blocks
from Catholic Church and same dis
tance from SuunYside Park.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21

DR.. r. Nj. Littell has returned to
Opelousas, and resumed practice. His
offices is on Main street, adjoining st.
Landry State Bank.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21
Prominent Merchants In Ma
nilla Appeal to England
and America.

San Francisco, May 1S.-Gen.
Otis who has been ordered by the
War Department to proceed to
PHILIPPINES as second in command
to General Merit arrived here
this morning accompanied by
staff.
The Daily Chronicle publishes
a special from British Columbia
saying that j. Stewart Jones, one
of the most wealthy and promi-
nent merchants of Manila arriv-
ed there on his way to London.
He has been commissioned by
business men of Manila to ap-
peal to America and Great Brit
ain to take permanent control of
the Island. He says that Span
iards cannot protect life and
property.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21
- &N2A -

The excursion contingent from
this place was not as large as was
expected. We understand that
the crowd numbered about s or
10 persons. Which may be ac-
counted for, as there was no
newspaper advertising of the af-
fair.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21
Report Discredited.

Port-au-Prince, May 1S.-Noth-
ing is known here of the report
from San Domingo telling Of the
Spanish squandron's arrival at
Porto Rico.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21

Town residence for rent in Ope-
lousas; good neighborhood, shady
yard, ample grounds. Rent cheap.
amply at the Courier office.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21

The seventh annual Louisiana
Chatauqua takes place at Ruston
during the entire month of July
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21

Our readsls will find in our telegra-
Chic dispatches pretty complete synop-
sis of the war news AS received DAILY
since our last issue up to the hour OF 60
ing to press. Friday evening.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21
Spanish Fleet Safely Harbor-
ed at San Juan.

New York, May 1S.-The Her
aids special says that the Spanish
fleet is now safely harborG at
San Juan, Porto Rico.
Red signals are blazing from
Moro Castle to guide the Spanish
Squadron into Havana Harbor.
Blan,Ubas been notified that
Ce, era will soon arrive with sup
111les and TROOPS.
A battle is hourly expected.
New Ye~k, May 1S.-The Off
cials at Washington seem to be
badly tangled up.
The Alabama will be launched
in Philadelphia to-day.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21
On to Tampa Goes the Troops.

Tampa, May 1G,-The first
troop of Cavalry REACHED here
last night. Over five tho,.-qr
troops expected here this week.
\ great naval conflict will sure
" occur Tuesday or Wednesday.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21
-ANAA-

We are in receipt Of copy of
the Crowley Signal Prosperity
Number, one of the most credi-
table publications of its character
ever issued in this State. 1t is
replete with valuable information
relative to the abundant resour-
ces Of the parish Of Acadia, it's
history and development, numer-
GUS half tone engravings embell-
ish it's pages and the printing is
perfect. We congratulate Broth
er Scott upon this magnificent
piece of work. It speaks we'll
for the enterprise and progress
iveness Of the people Of the par
ish of Acadia and the town of
Crowley as we'll as that of Bro.
Scott.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21
"A a. a

The Opelousas Brick & Tile works
will pay good prices for Split Hickory
in forms 1873 by ?G inches long; also
Hickory, Poplar. Oak, Gum and Ash
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21

B.F. Perley, the we'll known expert
gin-wrieht, Will be prepared. as usual,
to do any work in his line the coming
season in St. Landry and adjoining par
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21

Suppose our waterworls were
tested to the extent of flushing
some Of our principal streets oc-
casiOnally.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21

Now is your chance to put your prem
ses in order-Skiles is selling lime at
S110 per barrel.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21

Smiths magnificent soda fountain n is a
ching OF beauty and joy forever" and
produces all the delicious drinks OF the
season. Drop in and try sample of his
latest delicacies in the summer bever-
age line.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21

Our waterworks are "out of
sight, but the dust is muchly in
evidence just now in Opelousas.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21
japanese May Intervene.
Over $4,000 Enrolled.

Washington, May 19th.-Fifty
REGIMENTS of volunteers are on
the march. The number enrolled
is ninety-fve thousand five hun
dred.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21
Sampson's Fleet Still at Cape
Haytien---Schley's Where
abOuts Unknown.

Washington, May 17th.-Samp-
sons squadron is still at North
Cape Haytien watching the South
coast to prevent the Spanish Cape
Verde fleet from landing there or
passing on to Cuba.
The whereabouts of Schleys
Flying Squadron is not known,
though it is known that he is max
ing for west coast Of Cuba to in
tercept Cape Verde Fleet.
The Navy Department has de-
cidcd to give the Admirals of the
Navy more latitude and allow
them to make their own plans
It is known that they have been
much hampered by having to send
dispatch boats to distant cable
points for instructions from the
Navy Department.
The Spanish Reserve fleet from
Cadiz was expected to reach Ca
nary Islands last night on its way
to North Atlantic coast.
Fitzhugh Lee is to command
the seventh army corps and Gen.
Wheeler the Cavalry division.
Both have been ordered to Tam
pa.
The impression prevails that
through the failure of the Gussle
expedition to land on the Cuban
coast, the Department has about
decided to send a large army to
invade Cuba. One thing is GER
tain, the next time an attempt Is
made to land an expedition prop
er support will be given it by war
vessels.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21

Money talks. Perhaps that s
why they put woman's head on
the silver dollar.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21

just think! Lime at $1.1 per bar
rel at Skiles' lumber yard.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21

The mission will commence at
the Catholic Church on Sunday.
29th inst, and will continue one
week. i.
Father O'Conner the eloquent
divine who preached here last
wear will again favor our COM
munity with some of his able and
eloquent sermons.
Father O'Conner will be assist
cd by one Of the Jesuit Fathers
Of New Orleans.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21

The Louisiana State Sanitary
Association will hold it's annual
meeting at the Court House,
Monday the 23d inst at 1880 a.
m. Immediately after the busi-
ness of the meeting is over, the
sessions of the School of Hygiene
will commence, lasting up to and
including the 25th inst. Some of
the leading Sanitarians of the
State have promised to be pres
ent to lecture. The public is in
yited to attend free of charge.
By a recent resolution of the
School Board teachers who de-
sire to attend can do so without
loss Of pay.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21

Fresh eggs, chickens and all country
produce at Fred. l.. SandOz's.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21

See A. c.. Skiles for Lumber. Shingles
Bricks, Lime, Sand and Cement.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21
WEDNESDAY, JUNE y3, 1905,

at II o'clock a. M, the following described
property, to-wit:
One hundred arpents of wood and prairie
land situated in ST. Landry parish. La, i'll Fa-
qu6taiIue and Bayou des Cannes woods. about
two miles from the town of Ennice, in wester-
ly direction with fences thereon, b)unded
north by lands of Martin Miller south by lands
of Dulva Miller. east by lands of widow Celeste
Bourque and Martin Miller. and west by lands
of Placide Savole or Homer COurvilc, heing
same land acquired by the deceased during
marriage with his surviving widow Celeste
BourGue, about Jan S, 1893, per act passed be-
fore John F. Shaw, Notary Public.
One yoke of oxen; six head Of gentle horned
cattle; two creole horses one creole mare !;
one fllly; one branding iron; one two horse
wagon; one OK cart one clock; one sewing ma
chine; one double barrel shot gun; ono feather
bed; three mattresses and four pillows one
beadstead; sheets and quilts; armolr; spinning
wheel. chairs, etc; one lot carpenters tools,
saw, &c.
Terms and Conditions :-Movables, cash. Im-
movables, to be sold payable in three annual
installments. the 1st instalment payable Jan
uary l. 1899; the ed payable January l. 1900;
and the remaining installment January l. 1901.
purchaser to give their notes bearing eight (s)
per cent annual interest from date of sale with
two solvent securities to the satisfaction OF
the Administrator, and these notes to be furth-
er secured by special mortgage and vendors
privilege. -
EDWARD VIDRINE,
| May 81, '9s. Administrator.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21

Cabinet Resigns.

Madrid, May l5.-The entire
Spanish Cabinet has resigned, so
great is the disturbance here.
Sagasta had hoped to hold them
together until confidence could be
restored but the clamor was too
great.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21
Fleeing From Cuba.

Washington, May 1Sth.-The
Washington officials news bulle-
tins issued this afternoon says
that Adula with refugees left
Cienfuegos for Kingston May IL.
1t says further that though the
Oregon is safe it will not say
where she is. It is believed that
she is near or has Joined Samp-
sons Squadron.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21

Safety deposit boxes for rent at the
St. Landry State Bank.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21
A Proper Move.

We notice that the authorities
have placed some restrictions on
the power of the Press, in giving
news of navy and army move
ments. We have no hesitation
IN approving it. 1t must be evi-
IDENTIFY apparent to every reflect
ing mind that the announcement
of naval and army movements,
can have no good effects, when
made in advancement. We think
results should be announced with
expedition~pecause the people are
Justly anxious. The best laid
schemes O. mice and men, may be
made to gang awry, by forewarn-
ing the enemy. OF course there
is no prudence or sense in this.
Like other members of the press,
we like to give the latest news.
1t gratities curiosity and increases
circulation. If the enemy is to be
kept constantly posted as to the
movements and designs of our
authorities, they will certainly
prepare to combat and thwart
them. For these reasons we ap-
prove of the censorship of the ca
bles and wires. Whenever STRAIT
egic movements have been accom-
plished, the announcements how
ever speedily following, cannot be
objected to. The people are en-
titled to the earliest information,
and we would be glad to give it.
Every newspaper reader knows
that no known movement of our
navy or land forces has been kept
unknown to the enemy, and
hence the ability of the Spanish
to thwart every purpose. Let us
patiently await results and then
blazon them forth.
At meeting of the committee
on style and final revision, con-
sisting of twenty-five members,
held yesterday, a vote of thanks
was rendered the subcommittee
Of five, Of which Mr.. Herman,
chairman of the full committee,
was also chairman, and to Mr.. L..
A. Sandoz, the clerk of said COM
mittee.
Much of the credit for the eX-
cellent shape in which the con
stitution appears is due to Mr..
Sandoz, who, fortified with long
experience in following the art
preservative of all arts, has taken
the deepest interest in the work:
Mr. Sandoz has proven himself
during his service here one Of the
most painstaking and efficient
men among the clerical force of
the convention.-N. O. States,
Nav 13.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21
No. 5518.

BY virtue of an order of the Honorable
Judge of the Eleventh Judicial District Court
of the State of Louisiana, in and for the parish
Of st. Landry, there will be sold at public auc-
tion to the last and highest bidder, ut the
ish and state aforesaid, by the undersigned
Administrator, or any duly qualified auctioncer.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21
TELEGRAPH Office Seized.

Liverpool, May l6th.-The tel
egraph Office of the Grand Canary
Island has been seized by the
Spanish authorities. All tele-
grams except commercial messa-
gcs have been stopped.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21
Blanco in Need of Ammunition.

Blanco's ammunition is about
exhausted. Admiral Cerverras
must reach Havana soon or Blan-
co will be rendered powerless
through lack of war material.