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The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-12
The Convention.

| The Constitutional Convention an
pears to us to be striving to incornorate
suffrage qualifications, which will give
rise to infinitely multiform interpreta-
tlons, and political rascality. The
members OF that body should know that
the people antand need reform in the
manner and form of conducting cleo
tons. They should know that q simple
escape IRON one system of dishonesty in
them 10 others more complicated and
more enslnvlng to the electors,-giving
more facilities to political trcksters
by winch hey can manage to keep in
office themselves whether elected 10y
inc people or not, Is not what they
were sent there tor and will never be
satisfactory to the masses OF those who
sent them.
1t is right and proper to eliminate
stolid ignorance from participation in
the complicated affairs OF government.
where the Ignorant do not share in
the consequences of, but far more
damnlng is it to those who are not so
ignorant, to have their votes taken
from them-their choice of ruIe,s dis
regarded and nullifed. by practically
making the retention of office depend
on the tricks of registrars and the
dishonesty and venality of Election
commissioners and the conversion of
officers. essentially :; premium Oh pol
ltlcai rascallty.
We say to the Convention, give us
Constitution, as plain and AS IMAM
blguous to the common understanding
OF electors, as the language of the
Eleven commandments The people
want no loop-holes. and trap-doors in
the constitution, through which office
see eekers,-partizans and vaulting poll
tIclans can slip and ensconce them.
selves behind embellishments of official
power and authority.
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The c.. l.. 8. G..

Our Circle held quite an interesting
meeting at Mrs. Settoons last Frida,
evening, there beng large attendance
| Nine new members were admitted, and
everything indicates prosperity and &C.
tivity.
The annual election of officers was
held, resulting as follows: President
Mrs. SaIlie II. Crawford; Vice -Presi
dent, Mr.. Stephen F. Reed; Secretary,
Mrs. j. NJ. Redmond Treasurer, Mr.
Austen Fontenob
The folloWlngb committee was ap-
pointed to purcj ase additional books
for the Circles lii hrary Mrs. Redmond,
Chairman Mrsk Settoon, MIS-. Craw-
ford, Mr.. and Mys. Reed.
A standing press committee was also
appointed, consisting of Mrs. Settoon,
Mrs. Crawford, Mrs. Reed and Miss
Blacksher.
An enjoyable program was given,
being openedaoy il biographical sketch
OF Bayard Tat lor by Mrs. Reed This
was followed 10y dialect recitation by
Miss Josie Mann, entitIe Jimmie But
lei aud the OWL" which elected much
laughter and was ronndIy applauded.
Charming music and singing was fur
nished by Mrs. SettoOn, Mrs. Crawford,
Miss Bee Crawford and others, after
which NJ, Reed was called upon for an
lmDromptu address, and gave most en-
teltaining and Instructive talk on the
Benefits To Be Derived from Onr
Circle.'
Mrs. Settoon then spoke of our doing
earnest work in the pleasant line of lit
erary study after which the Circle ad-
journed to meet at Mrs. Redmond's on
the 18th inst, at 7:3O p. m. An attract.
i've program will be rendered, and it is
hoped all members will attend punct
nallY
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-12

Inc Louis lana Democrat makes the
hao.Iowing timely suggestion which we
hlope tue convention will not overlook
osIofe u closes its labors:
Inc constitutional convention should
iTo.nembcr before adjournment, that
Louisiana is the only one Of the South
~ e1n T plates unable to pension Confeder-
ao Ieterans, because of a constitutional
se..;oniollion s.;n againstiegislative appropri-
Az. ddsDa oI money. for such purpose. This
1850 1900 IN our organic law must be
lsneaaed, by comforting upon the legis-
finsu.s ~ authority to appropriate money
;na H. tne beneficent purpose of pension
f-c. ~ Veterans, who are incapacitated
IN ."m oofainiDga living by manual la
MI MI. on account OF wounds received or
ne! ss. disabilities incurred while ia the
's1viee of the Confederate States.
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A Spirit.

On Tuesday morning at about 6
O'Clock friend Of ours residing in
town was more than surprised at the
loud cries in front of his gate of young
negress aged about II years. Rushing
with his family to the scene, he sue
ceeded in getting AS far as the fence,
when he saw Il good old negress petting
this scared child. Inquiring what allied
the child, the old woman remarked:
'She takes spells like that often, sir.'
However, our friend endeavored to
console this young negress; asked her
what was the matter. Her reply was ::
Il just saw IL spirit" sir"
"What church do you belong to 2" in
quired our friend.
Else Baptist, sab"
"Then. my girl, you better join au-
other church, replied our friend, "else
you'll get scared again."
"Yes, sab /; Ill see about dat"
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-12
A Camera for SIS 90.

Is it possibleq Certainly, and the
best one on the market. 1t takes a
picture 3fx44 and ia a little beauty.
Come and see. No trouble to show the
camera, its workings and the picture it
takes. A pleasant and profitable way
to while away idle moments. The Sun
art is the best.
Clean Up! Clean Up! No reason to
keep that old, dingy paper on the wall
any longer. 1t is time to put some
fresh wall paper on your rooms. Smith
has over 500 samples from the largest
and cheapest wall paper house in the
country. Prices ranging from &c to 81 90
per double roll. Come and see. No
trouble to show samples.
PHOENIX PHARMACY.
(Risen from the Asbes).
Ealer Building, L. C. SMITH.
Phone No. H.
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Make No Mistake,

James Vicks Sons Garden and Floral
Guide for 1893 is most beautiful work
of the printer art and contains IL fund
of information for the grower of flow
ers and vegetables which should be
made very helpful, and the ease
with which the information is OBJ
tained places all If the patrons of this
superior firm under obligation to them.
The seeds Of this firm which we have
planted have always given the best sat
isfaction, and enables US to recommend
the firm AS doing al honorable busi-
ness, and no one will make a mistake in
patronizing them.
.Vick's Garden and Floral guide is
mailed free upon application, to all
who intend buying seeds or plants.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-12

The Alexandria Democrat pokes fun
at the constitutional convention for in
viting Lecturer Bryan to address that
body on the Science of Government
and there are others. Bryan may know
all about the matter of government in
the abstract, but when it comes to Louis
lana affairs solely he knows no more
about them than the natives do, il as
much. Can he tell the solons what kind
of suffrage and Judiciary laws Louisiana
needs better than McEnery, Boatner,
Jonas and others who are on the ground
and expect to live under the new consti-
tuition Not a bit of it. The invitation
of the Nebraska statesman to address
the convention was simon pure speci-
men Of Cheap John politics.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-12

Some weeks ago we suggested that
the public spirited young men of our
town form themselves into hose COM
panies in view of the approaching COM
pletion Of our waterworks, and that the
different Fire organizations get togeth-
er and form Fire Department. We
have the material here to form one of
the best Fire Departments in tho State
if they will only agree to pull togeth-
er, and now that we are soon to have IL
magnificent system of Waterworks. it is
to reap the benefits whicl, it affords by
the different companies into Fire De-
partment.
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Sheriff OF the Parish of St Landry
February 26, 1898.
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE

VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE
AT the same time and place will be offered
FOR sale to the last and highest bidder the fol
lowing described property, towit:
l: me lot Of ground, with buildings and i'm
proVements therenpon, in the town OF Opelou
sas at the corner of Court and South streets
now occupied as residence by Mr.. Joseph b.
Clements
l. The lot of ground with the buildings and
improvements thereon, in Opelousas, facing
Market street, and having front OF about
seventy-tve feet on said street. being the for
lner residence OF Mr. Il, George Chachere and
actually occupied by Mr.. Gilbert Balllo
Terms and Conditions, ns,--Onerourth cash and
balance Ill one, two and three years with
eight per cent annual interest from Late-in-
terest on all deferred installments payable
seml,annualiy Purchasers to furnish notes
payable to the order of the ST. Landry Home
stead and Loan Association. A special mort
gage and vendors privilege to be retained,
and purchasers to pay attorney 8 fees fixed at
10 per cent on amount sued for, in case of suit
TO enforce payment Acts Of sale at expense
OF purchaser. The Association reserves to
itself the right to accept or reject all bids.
E. ID. ESTILETTE,
Pres. st. Landry Homestead and Loan Assn.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-12

A decision of considerable interest to
Louisianians was rendered recently by
the Secretary of the Interior. The case
was on appeal from the commissioner
of the Land Office regarding certain
cash entries Of land situated in the New
Orleans land district. The defendant
was Webb X. Jennings. 1t appears
that these lands were purchased from
the Government for twenty five cents
an acre, though they We're rated at fifty
cents an acre.
The Secretary of the Interior decided
that the appeal was unnecessary on ac-
count OF the act of Congress, approved
January IS, 1893, which quieted title to
all lands of that character obtained uu-
der such conditions.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-12

Mrs. Augusta Sanders, widow of the
late Judge John E. King, died at the
residence Of her son, near Yazoo City,
Miss, last week.
Deceased, who was an old resident
of Opelousas, removed to Mississippi
some yeais since. She was lady of
culture and refinement, and in the good
old halcyon ante-bellum days her home
was the resort of the best society of
Opelousas.
She leaves three children-Mrs. M.
K. Lastrapes. of New Orleans, Mrs.
Lindsey Beale, of Baton Rouge, and
L. Saunders King, of Yazoo County,
Miss.
Mrs. King was temporarily inferred
in Mississippi, but we are Informed that
her remains will be brought here for in
terment in the near future.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-12

The tirs10aumber of the Washingto
Ia, PoY7 was issued last Saturday,
ana prest,Sts quite creditable appear
ance botlixa its typographical aud edi-
toriai makeup. With two good local
papers Washington ought to find no
uimieulty in making known it's many
sauvantaRes = to the outside world and
Aeeplng abreast with the entsrprisiDg
spirit OF the times. 1t has natural ad-
ccantages which few other towns in the
n.a.e Possesses, and only needs a little
Ms.i erected energy to bring them out
a.u ~. THIS the Post promises to contrib
ato It's share in doing.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-12

There is large number of good men
and true Democrats in this State who
indorse the position Of the Caucasian
when itsays ''the intelligence of the
State want fair and honest suffrage
which will permit them, if necessary, .o
divide without being held in check by
the plea of Africanization of the State.
The negro being eliminated, the people
having the right Of suffrage may then
hold elections which shall register the
will OF the majority rs expressed at the
ballot One thing is positive-tIe self
respecting citizens of the State will in
sist that with the elimination of the ne
gro, all fraud in registrations aud cleo
tion shall cease.'
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-12
NOTICE..

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, La,
Feb. 8, 1893. {
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 Il. North
Culom, u s. Commissioner at BAYOU Ehlcot
La, on March Goth, 1898, viz:
ALCEDE Id. FONTENOT,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1885, for tho
>. E.4 Section 4, TIP. 4, s. K. West La
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
Of, said land, viz:
Anguste p. u. Fontenot, Aurele z. H. Fonte-
not, Jno Pierre Ardoin, Absoum Reed, all Of
Vile Plate z. o., La.
GEO. Med. BRUMBY,
Feb. IL, 1s98-6t Register
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-12

Last Sunday, after high mass at the
Catholic Church Of Opelousas, the
christening ceremony of Lucille Con-
stance. the infant daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Raoul Pavy, took place in the
presence Of the family and Mrs. Revil-
lon, of Lafayette, and her charming
daughter, Miss Lucille, who acted as
god-mother. After the christening the
party partOok of an elegant dinner at
the home of the grand parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred Pavy.
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A grand. fancy dress and masquerade

A grand. fancy dress and masquerade
ball will take place at Sandoz Opera
House on st. Joseph's Night, on which
occasion the beauty, grace and taste
of st. Landry's fair women will show
forth to tie best advantage, while our
young men will vie with each other not
only in extending the courtesies
and gallantries for which they are so
far noted. but have taken the neces-
sary steps to justify them in garantee-
ing to all one of the most enjoyable
dances it has ever been their privilege
to attend. Gentlemen, 80 cents; ladies
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-12

That solid old order "The American
Legion Of Honor" paid the benefciaries
of the late Antoine C. DeVillier two
thousand dollars, on Wednesday last.
This payment makes ten thousand
dollars paid in this parish by this no.
ble order during the past four months.
No scaling or delay in the payment of
benefits.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-12
- 191-

It 10 nov settled fact that Father
OConn0r, the great Jesuit Priest will
preach a Mission here in May. Judging
from the Rev. gentlemans success here
last year we predict that his coming will
cause large attendance OF all denomi-
nations
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-12

We learn that the cotton mill at
washington has been leased by Vir-
ginia capitalists who intend putting in
additional facilities for turning out
more and better material, increasing
the nnmber Of employees and paying
them from $1.0O to $3.50 per day. We
understand that in addition to the usual
material manufactured, lamp wicks,
ETC., will be made, all home labor en-
ployed and that the consumption of the
neecy staple will be about eight bales
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-12
DUBG.IC SALE
OF ENJOYABLE PROPERTY.

OF ENJOYABLE PROPERTY.
BY virtue Of the power in me vested by the
Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of
Opelousas. La, and agreeable to motion made
ana carried at their meeting OF February 9TH
1873. VIII proceed to sell at public auction to
the last and highest bidder. at the Court
House III the town of Opelousas, La, on
Monday, March II, 1898,
at ii O'clock. a. m, the following described
property, belonging to the town of Opelousas
tO-Wit:
A certain lot of ground situated in the town
or Opeiousas, bounded north, by estate of "
Ducharme. south by Landry street east by
Bayou Iesson and west by G. Heberts store
lot.
Ierins--Cash, the the Town of Opeousas re-
serving the right to reject any and all bids
LUCIUS G. DUPRE,
rep IL, 1873. AuctiOneer.
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U. G.. VETERANS.

HEADQ'Rs. UNITED CONFEDERATE VETERANS, }
R. E. Lee Camp No. IA, :
OpelOusas, La, Feb. 81, 1893.
meeting of R. E. Lee Camp No. IA. U v.
will be held Saturday, March 10, 1898, at the
Opera House, Opelousas. at y. LII. for the
transaction of important business.
BY order Of
Official LEONCE SANDOZ,
A. u. HARMASSOE, Commander.
Adjutant
W. r. COCHRAN,
Secretary.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-12

1t in business lines you'd rise, come
to the COURIER and advertise make
up your ad. and bring 1T around, where
top-colnmn space ia always found send
~ paid locals and job work too, as we
know next week you are sure to do.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-12

N OIAeE. = Land Office at New Orleans
~ Feb. 8. 1885. Notice is hereby given that
the following named settler has filed notice of
his intention to mako final proof in support of
MS clam, ana That said proof will be made be-
fore Il. North Gullom. u. s. Commissioner. at
Bayou Chicot, La, On March 26th. 1898, VIZ
JOHN X. MILEY.
VINO made homestead entry No. 14254, for the
s: E4 of Sec. 26, Up ., s. of X. West, Louisiana
Meridian
He names the following witnesses to prove
ms continuous residence upon, and cultivation
OF, said land, VIZ:
Madison NlcGehec, Jasper Peters. Willis IL
ilott, David Elliott, all OF Bayou Chcot p o.,
La.
G. Med. BRUMBY,
req. IL. 1898. 6t Register.
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Way Up

1n the latest Styles are my designs of
Clothing Made to-Order, but
Burst the Bulb
When it comes to selling the best suit
for the least money.
Discount the Trade
In my line for quality and finish. /
please the eye. suit the taste and con-
suit the pocket. Let me cooperate
with you in dressing stylishly, well
and cheaply.
I Guarantee Satisfaction
AARON JACOBS,
Jan. 90, St. Opelousas. La.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-12

Mrs. VIM. Hoyt, who was a resident
OF our parish some years ago, and well
and favorably known to many of our
citizens, died at Joplin, Mo-, on the 9Th
met. as we learn from Il telegram from
Mr.. Hoyt to Mrs. NJ. M. Hayes of our
town received last Wednesday.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-12
NOTICE.,

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, La,
Feb 8, 1893. )
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 p. North
Guliom u. $. Commissioner at Bayou Ckieot,
La, OH March, &c, 1898, viz:
LANDRY CAMPBELL,
who made Homestead Entry No. 14l75 for the
s. WI of Sec. 6. TIP. 3, south OF range /
east. Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to we've
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of. said land, viz:
Levi Campbell, of Whteville r. o. Ia;
Leon Campbell. OF Barbrcck z. o, La; vii
liam Johnson, of Bayou Chicot La Virgnius
V. Carson, of Bayou Chicot ?. O., La
G. Med. BkUMBY,
Feb. -, 1S98-Gt. Reuister
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NOTICE !!


LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, La, I
February 26, 1898.
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 b.
bloomfield, U. s. Commissioner at OpelOusas
La. ON April 18th, 1898, viz:
TheoPhillia Fontenot, for herself and
other Sisters and Brothers of Theo-
d0re j. FOntenOt. deceased, Aca-
dius FOntcnot, ssusfave Fonte-
not, Calmilien F0ntemot, Cal
milide FOntenot, Irine
FOntenOt. AuXustiMe Sol
leAu, and LeOmie
SOileau,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1896 for the
OF s. Ed Sec 10 and E. ! of N. E.a section
10, Up. S, s. OF X. West, Louisiana meridian.
He names tho following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz.
Gustave Fontenot, Calmilien Fontenot Re
mle Vldrlne, Julius G. Vidrlne, all of st. Landry
Parish La.
G. MCD. BRUMBY,
March 5, 1898 st. Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-12

Since the Dastorate of the Methodist
church was taken charge of by Rev.
Z. X. Faunt Leroy the attendance has
been somewhat increased and greater
interest is manifested in the affairs of
the church.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-12
NOTICE OF FINAL. TABEEAE,
ESTATE OF PINTARD j. WILLIAMS
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT

ST. LANDRY. No. 547l.


Whereas. Wilson P. Goodloe, Of tho parish of
st. Landry, administrator OF the est ate 1T T. D.
Williams, deceased, has filed a final tnbltan Of
classification of debts, distribution of funds and
fnal account OF administration of said eStlt 10.
accompanied by his petition praying for tAa
homologation of the same;
And, whereas, the prayer of said petition has
March 4. 1898.
Now, therefore. notice is hereby given to II
persons interested to make opposition to sei4
the town Of Opelousas within the time requir-
ed by law. why the SAID tableau should not bn
homologated and confirmed.
A. PAVY,
March 5, '99 Clerk.
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March -, 1895
NOTICE

OFFICE ST. LANDRY HOMRsT'D & LOAN ASSN I
OpelOusas, March 8. 1893.
An election for eleven directors of the st.
Landry Homestead & Loan Association will be
held at the office OF the Association on Monday.
March 81, 1898. The election to be by ballot,
and to commence at o'clock p. m. and to
close at $50 o'clock p. m.
E. d. ESTLLETTE.
March II, 1885, President.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-12

District court, Furish Of 81. Landry, Stttf o.
Louisiana.
by virtue OF writ OF seizure and sale issued
out OF the Hon. tho Eleventh Judicial District
Court OF the state of Louisiana, III and for the
Parish OF st. Landry, in the above entitled and
numbered suit, and to me directed, have scz
Ell and will proceed to sell at public auction, to
tho last and highest bidder, at tho front door
OF the Court House. in the town of Opelolsas
i'll St Landry parish, on
Saturday, April =, 1898,
at IL o'clock a. M, the following described prop
erty, wit:
A certain lot OF ground situated in the town
or Opelousas Louisiana. having "a front of
ninety feet on Market street, and measuring
back between parallel lines to the Bayou Tes-
son, bounded north by property formerly be-
longing to Mrs. M X. Lastrapes, south by Vine
street, east by Market street and west by
Bayou lesson, with all the buildings and inn
provenents thereon and also the seven shares
or stock in series &c and E' of said Association
now standing i'll the mare OF Dr. V. X. lrlon
Seized In the above entitled suit.
Terms-CASH.
w. $. FRAZEE,
Sheriff OF the Parish of St Landry
February 26, 1898.
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FOR SALE

w gentlemen or ladies to travel for respon.
sible. established house in louisiana Monthly
$65 and expenses. Position steady. Reference
Enclose selfaddresed stamped envelope The
Dominion Company, Dept. r. Chicago
,Ian g. 1897
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-12

r. E. Lee Camp No. IA U. C. V. meets
this evening at 3 O'Clock sharp at San
doz Opera House.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-12

Hou. William j. Bryan has accepted
the invitation rendered him by the Con
stitutiotal Convention to address that
body ON the 18th inst.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-12

To this Honorable Body, the Legislature of the
State of Louisiana:
I, FRANCOIS RICHARD. of st. Landry,
State OF louisiana have purchased a certain
tract Of land from said State being the frac-
tional quarter of Section No. Is, in Township
No. 9, south OF range 8 west, containing fifty
one acres, at 81. .25 per acre, amounting to s6375,
numbered. in Paul Boutin's claim No. 1854, Re
celver's Office at Opelousas, La, May 1st, 1862,
signed John Posey, Receiver. for which now
apply to said State Of Louisiana for the money
paid it for said land.
FRANCOIS RICHARD.
March -, 1898, mo
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-12

Job work of all kind turned out at this
Office on short notice. Get our prices
before placing your order. We will
save you money and guarantee satisfac
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-12

Hons. E. B. .Dubuisson and L. A.
Sandoz came up from New Orleans last
Saturday Mr.. S. returned to his post
in the Constitutional Convention Oh
Monday.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-12

The convention is having hard time
with the suffrage question. That nigger
,s hard to down legally.-Independent
Democrat.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-12

See advertisement Of farm for sale
near Washington, La, in another col
nmn, by j. H. Wilson, real estate agent,
433 Carondelet street, New Orleans.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-12

For SALE-A good young mare bro
ken to saddle and harness. Cheap.
Apply at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-12

The weather the first of the week was
somewhat showery, but the latter part
has been to some extent clear and of a
moderate temperature.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-12

The Senate committee on COM
merce has decided by nnani-
nous vote to report dversely the noni-
nation Of Henry Demas to be naval
officer at New Orleans.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-12

Gray's Legal Blanks are copyrighted
We order them on commission and de-
liver at catalogue prices.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-12

We want your advertisement, an(
will be glad to do your job printing.