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The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-05
Teachers Meeting.

At the St. Landry High School, Sat
urday Feb. a6th, a small but enthusias-
tic concourse of teachers assembled for
the purpose of infusing more ambition
and directing a proper channel OF
thought and study
Meeting called to order by Prof. T. II.
Harris. Mr.. j. W. jackson elected
Chairman Mrs. B. H. Reynolds, Sec
retRry.
Mr.. Jackson gave IL goo'' talk, urg-
ing the necessity of teachers Coming to-
gether and working in nnist L..
Prof Harris was then calead upon to
express his views as to thu objects OF
the organization and the bi ht method to
be adopted. Prof. Harris replied that
the object was to elevate the teachers,
employment for dollars and cents f; that
tEere was not only an ideal to be strlven
after, but duty of all engaged III this
noble work to elevate Themselves to be
worthy of the great and grand pr0fes-
sion; that he would suggest study as
the best mode OF advancement, and
study along this line OF work. He men
toned "White's School Management"
and "Shoup's History of Education and
Pedagogy' MS excellent books for this
purpose. He then said he would like
to hear something from the different
teachers.
Mr.. T. R. Carroll then arose and res
ponded in behalf OF his fellow teachers
in an earnest manner, endorsing all
Prof. Harris had said.
MIR. D. l.. Gnilbean reiterated the
sentiments of Prof. Harris, and also
stated that the Bard of School Direc-
tors was in sympathy with move
hxyp n a
tee to visit each and every school
throughout the Parish at stated inter
walls during the session, thereby encOur-
aging the good work uf teachers and
correcting and improving the old meth
ods, but on account of bad roads, etc,
they had not as yet carried 1t into Ell
feet. All teachers present were eager
and anxious for Prof. Harris to succeed,
for the way to reach the conntIy peo-
pie is to go to them. We do not
wish to only interest the few bnt every
body.
Prof Harris motion to go into per-
manent organization was carried;
The two books above mentioned were
adopted for the reading and study of
the teachers. Each teacher is required
to read sixty pages and prepare notes
from said reading TO discuss at each
meeting. These books may be pnr-
chased from the American Book Com
paby, Cincinnati, Ohio, for one dollar
Il piece.
Prof. Harris explained the reason for
reading the two books together. He
said that too much Of anything was not
good, and that lie did not care for us to
become extremists on any subject, con-
seguently thonght it best to divide our
attention on these two books.
Moved and carried that the proceed
ings of this organizatinn be published
in all the town papers.
Meeting adjourned to meet again
March Goth. All the teachers are es-
pecially solicited to attend.
The following teachers were present {:
Misses Effie Ealer. Susie kavanangh,
BilelIe Hebraru, Ollie Griffith, Lou
| Mudd, Martha Andrus Mesdames
| b. H. Reynolds, Rudolph Mayer. Flor
ence WarteHe, Prof. L. H. Harris !;
Messrs. D. L. Guilbeau. T. R. Carol,
| Sr., W. E. Gay, E. E Ortego, c. K. Wal
| lace, Lee WigRins, j. w. jackson, j. j..
| Barry.
J. W. JACKSON,
3. H. REYNOLDS, Chairman.
| Secretary.
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$12,883,961 20

The whole Bayou Teche ia interested in this
work, for weneed more head water and current
in it to prevent that portion OF it that is now
navigable from filling up, which it has been
doing very rapidly
Maj Quinn, owing to the opposition of the
people of Qpelousas and Washington. has
changed the original plan to turn part OF the
lock or dam just below the head OF the Teche
and has substituted what he calls a Golfer dam
at the head of the Teche, to keep the waters OF
the Teche from running into the Courtableau
i'll low water, but to be kept open during high
water. regret this change, for one important
object was to have more water in the Teche at
low water and better current to prevent its
filling up and at the same time wash ont the
water lilies that threaten its navigation.
BY reference to this report you will sac that
St. Mary is justly entitled to the distinction OF
banner sugar parish of the State and the Bayou
Teche country TO that OF sugar-bOwl of Louis
lana, its production being nearly onethird of
piled with sugar factories and refneries and
her resources are we'll developed, but the same
cannot be said of the other parishes OF the
Teche. Iberia needs more factories, only one
fourth of her resources being developed. St.
Martin and the upper Teche have only few
factories and consequently make but .ttle
sugar. With the proposed Improvement OF the
Teche, they can and will increase their produc-
tion from ten to twenty times as much as they
are now making. With the present tariff and
q firm determined policy on the part OF the
| Government, Louisiana can and will make
| nearly all OF the sugar needed. The constant
| changes from q tariff to free sugar and the
| bounty, and back again to the tariff have
| proved to be OF great injury to the develope.
! ment of the sugar interest of the State and
| country.
There is another great danger threatening
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Unless some unforeseen accident Oc-
ours, the largest cannon in the world
will be I'D the possession OF the United
States government by March Is. Ad-
vices received at The army building IN
New York City ON Saturday from the
Bethlehem (Pa lion Works were to the
effect that this great weapon Is to be
completed by that time. The gun ls
five feet longer and six tons hea vier than
the gun exhibited by Krupp, of Germany,
at the Columbian Exposition, hitherto
considered the heaviest piece OF or
dnance manufactured. Tie American
gun is to weigh 1876 tons and be forty
niue feet in length. In vertical line
through its breacl, the gun will be six
feet in diameter. When completed the
gun is to be part of the new system of
Notifications to protect Greater New
York, being located on Romer Shoals, lE
the Lower Bay. The makers have been
at work upon it more than year.
They are sanguine that there is no yes
the gun. They are probably right,
when it is considered that the coDical
shot as large as the body of man aud
five feet six inches in length, is to weigh
more than $500 pounds and is to strike
with velocity Ut 1897 feet II second.
Besides the damage to the ship itself,
every man within fifteen yards of the
spot Where the shot strikes would be
killed outright by the shock. The gun
is to be Of sixteen inch calibre and
about 1000 pounds of powder will be
necessary to send the steel projectile
over its computed range of sixteen miles.
The longest known range ever attained
was that OF q sixty-seven-ton gun.
which threw 400 pound projectile
twelve miles.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-05

NOTICE.. - Land Office ut New Orleans
~ Feb. 8, lS9s.-Notce is hereby given that
the following named settler has filed notice OF
his intention to make final proof i'll support of
fore E. North Gullom, U. s. Commissioner, at
Bayou Chicot, La, on March 26th, 1893. viz
JOHN X. MILEX,
who made homestead entry No. 1924, for the
g. E.3 OF Sec. 26, 1p 2, S. of z. West, Louisiana
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, VIZ:
Madison McGehee, Jasper Peters, Willis FL
liott, David Elliott, all of Bayou Chlcot 7. y,
La.
G. Med. BRUMHY,
Feb. II, 1898, Ct. Register.
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District Court.

The cases disposed of by the District
Court this week are:
Louis White. hi igbway robbery,
guilty.
Lucius Doncet, larceny, guilty.
Adam Melarcon ct ais, burglary,
guilty.
Ed. May, stabbiDg will, intent to kill.
guilty.
The Court is now engaged in the trial
of Button and Sheppard, charged with
iafanticide.
Since the above was put in type, But
ton aud Sheppard have been convicted,
the verdict being Guilty without cap
ital punishment"
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-05
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, to.wit:
/. The lot OF ground, with buildings and i'm
provements thereupon, IN tho 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-five feet on said street, being the for
mer residence of Mr. T, George Chachere and
actually occupied by Mr. Gilbert Bailllo.,
Terms and ConditiOns,-One-fourth cash and
balance in one, two and three years with
eight per cent annual interest from date-in-
terest on all deferred installmento payable
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 attorneys 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. D. ESTILETTE,
Pres st. Landry Homestead and Loan Assn.
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nURLIC SALE
oFIMMOvABLE 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
and carried at their meeting OF February 7th.
1885, will proceed to sell at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder at the Court
House In the town OF Opelousas, La. on
Monday, March ID, 1898,
at II o'clock, g. IN, the following described
property, belonging to the town Of Opelousas
tO-Wit:
A certain lot of ground situated in the town
of Opelonsas, bounded north by estate OF "
Bayou lesson and west by e. Hebert's store
lot.
Terms-Cash, the the Town Of Opelousas re-
serving the right to reject any and all bids
LUCIUS G. DUPRE,
Feb. IL, 1898. Auctioneer.
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JUDICIAL ADVE asTISE MENTS.
g. HERIFF,A SALE.
THE ST. LANDRY HOMESTEAD AND LOAN
ASSOCIATION vs. VALENTINE x. IRON.
No. 1920.
District Court, Parish of st. Landry. State Of
louisiana.

By virtue of writ of seizure and sale issued
out of the Hon. the Eleventh Judicial District
Court Of the State of louisiana IN and for the
Parish OF st. Landry, in the above entitled and
numbered suit, and to me directed, have selz-
ed and will proceed to sell at public auction, TO
the last and highest bidder, at the front door
OF the Court House. In the town OF Opelousas,
in St. Landry parish, on
Saturday, April =, 1898,
at IL O'Clock a. M, the following described prop
erty, to-wit
certain lot of ground situated in the town
of Opelousas, Louisiana. having front OF
ninety feet ON Market street, and measuring
back between a1allel lines to the Bayou Tes-
son, bounded north by property formerly be-
longing to Mrs. NJ. 4. Lastrapes, south by Vine
street, east by Market stree5 and west by
Bayou lesson, with all the buildings and i'm
provenlents thereon and also the seven shares
of stock in series &c and e. OF said Association
now standing III the mare OF DR.. V. <. Irion.
Seized in the above entitled suit
Terms-CASH.
W. s. FRAZEE,
Sheriff OF. the Parish of ST. Landry
February 26, 1898.
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A Word About Advertising.

Many of our merchants have had large
and attractive (?) signs painted on the
facade of their stores, advertising their
business. and specializing certain arti-
cles of their stock They thus demon
strate that they believe in advertising:
While that sort of advertising is good
SO far as it goes. its short coming con-
sists in the fact that it does not go far
enough.
1t does not speak "a enough people;
it does not attract p,aple to the town.
The advertising which pays is that
which speaks to the people in the coun'
try as we'll as those in town. 1t is the
advertising which speaks through the
columns of the home paper, and let's the
people in the country as we'll as those in
to sell. Many of our merchants believe
in that sort of advertising and prove
the faith that is in them by patronizing
their home papers but there are urfor
tunately some who have not the faith, or,
having it, do not practice what they be-
lleve. 10 these we would say in partlc-
ular: if yOu don't believe that it pays to
advertise, why be consistent, and take
the necessary steps to hide yonr goods,
and wait until some curious customers
come nosing around for antiques, and
they may accidentally stumble across
your establishment. If, on the contra
ry, You do believe in the efficacy of ad
vertising. if you believe in seeking Gus
toners, in making customers, in draw
ing trade, in calling it to your door;
why, then advertise by all the means at
your command paint your wall, cry
out your goods by every possible meth
cd, use the haring posters, flood the
country with dodgers, but, always re
member that the most effective adver-
tising is judicious propaganda through
the columns of your local paper. Try it,
if you don't believe it.
The COURIER offers unexcelled adve'-
tising advantages to our merchants, and
its rates are reasonable. 1t will carry
ads. in both languages. French and
English, and it invites the attention of
our merchants to this department of
business
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-05

The public will no doubt regret to
learn that Rev. H. w. Wallace, for
some time pastor of the Pfesbyterian
church at this place, has resigned his
work in OR midst aud will with his
family lea,. for Baton Rouge Monday.
Mr.. w. was very popular with the gem
erai public, and will no doubt be great
" missed by many friends and aquain-
tancea here
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-05

The Gueydan News hits the bulls eye
with this center shot: Keep your eye
on the newspaper and see which OF the
merchants want your custom and are
sufficiently courteous to invite you to
call, There is much more in advertise
ing than you think. 1t is not only to
tell of his goods that man advertises
but it is to invite people who read-the
thinking the intelligent-to pay him
visit and judge for themselves as to
for sale. People read the advertise
ments. Don't make any mistake about
that they are just as much interested
in knowing where to buy to advantage
as the ad vertiser is in selling his goods.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-05

The Washington, La, Post, after a
suspension Ut several months, has re-
sumed publication with Mr.. Jas. r.
Boreland as editor Mr.. B. is an ex-
perienced newspaper man and will no
doubt give our neighbors an up-to date
local paper. We wish the Post full
measure of success.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-05
PROCE DANGs OF THE BOAR ID
OF ALDERMEN.

CALL MEETING.
OPELOUsAs, Feb. %, 1898.
Board met in special session pursuant TO a
call of the President of the Board.
Members present G.. J. Thompson, Presl-
dent. presiding; 8. L. Hebrard Jos. Lassalle,
Fl. d. Larcade and E. 8. Andrus. quorum
present
The President explained that this meeting
was called for the purpose of allowing the
Lights and the Committee on Rates for Water
and Lights to make their report.
Committee on Water and Lights submitted q
majority and minority report
On motion of Sandoz, both reports were ac-
cepted, but action thereon was deferred until
the next regular meeting.
On motion of Hebrard, 1t was resolved tnat
Mr.. Sanders put in ON Court street, what pipe
he has on hand and close his pipe-laying:
On motion, the Board adjourned subject to
call.
C.J. THOMPSON,
President.
IKE Roos, Clerk Pro TEN.
-eDS>-
U.C. VETERANS.
HEADQ'Rs. UNITED CONFEDERATE VETERANs,l
r. E. Lee Camp No. IL,
Opelousas, La, Feb. 81, 1885,
A meeting of r. E. Lee Camp No. IA, U ".
will be held Saturday, March II. 1898, at the
Opera House, Opeousas, ut p. m. for the
transaction of important business.
Official: 0s '''oI LEoNcE sANDoz,
A. D. HARMANsoN, Commander.
Adjutant.
W.R. COCHRAN,
Secretary.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-05

A special meeting Of the Police Jury
was held last Monday for the purpose OF
considering petition asking that the
water-works tower be removed from
the Courthouse square.
The Police Jury concluded to let the
work 60 on as the officer employed to see
that the contract was complied with,
reported that there was no cause for in
terfering with the erection of the tower
on the SPOT selected.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-05

A meeting was held at the Courthouse
last Monday nightand free silver club
organized. Addresses were made by
Judges Estiilette and Dupra aud +. Lee
Garland, Esq, and the following officers
elected: Hon. E. D. Estilette, pres
ident; Drs. Jno. A. Haas and W.
n. Thompson. Vice. Presidents = }.
u. Humble, secretary aud J. j.
Thompson, treasurer. Resolutions en-
dorsing Bryan and free silver were
passed.
The club adjourned to meet the first
Monday in April.
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ALCIDE ID. FONTENOT
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS. La,
Feb. b. 1898. J
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 r.. North
Culom, U. 8. Commissioner at Bay OH Chic"t.
La. on March, 26. 1898, viz:
LANDRY CAMPBElL.
who made Homestead Entry No. l4i75, for the
q WI of Sec 6, TIP. 3, south of range /
east Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land, viz:
levi Campbell, OF Whitsville P. o. La;
Leon Campbell. of Barbreck F. o, La; Will
liam johnson, of Bayou Chcot, La Virgnius
Y, Carson, of Bayou Chicot z. O., La.
G. Med. BRUMBY,
Feb. 12, lS9s-Ct. Register.
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LAdHON OAV'
Jan. 90, st. Opelousa

The force of human subservieucy
could no further go than when the Con.
stitutionai Convention deliberately aud
advisedly, by final vote of SO to As, 19
absenD the yeas and nays having been
called for by Mr.. Ponder, adopted the
infamous measure Of giving to the Pres
ident the right OF designating the COM
mittee to which resolutions should he
referred. This practically places in the
hands of the President the power TO pig
eon.hole any resolution. 1t affords Us
pleasure to state that the representatives
from st. Landry voted against this sur
render. excepting Mr.. Dossman, WHO
was absent.
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NOTICE !!

NOTICE!
LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS. LAR
February 26, 1885,
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 Is.
Bloomfield, U. s. Commissioner, at Opelousas,
La, on April 18th, 1898, viz:
Theophillia Fontenof, for herself and
other Sisters and Brothers Of Theo-
dere J Fontenot: deeeased. Aea-
mot, CalmilieR RontonOt, Cal
milide F0nlenOt, Irtne
Fentenes. AuKustino Sol
lcau, and LeOmie
Soileau,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1896 for the
E.A of g. E.2 Sec. 10 and E.S OF N. E.3 section
Is, TIP. s, s. OF II. ? West. Louisiana meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
Gustave Fontenot, Calmilieu Fontenot, Re-
mie Vidrine, Julius c. vidrlne. all of st. Landry
Parish, La.
March s, 1898 st. Register.
NOTICE. Land Office at New Orleans,
~ March 2, le97-Notice is hereby given that
tho 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 be
fore f. North Culllom, Y. s. Commissioner, at
Opelousas, La, on April 10, 1898, viz:
DAVID m. ROBERT.
who made Hd. Entry No 1885 for the sWt
Section 26, Township 2. s. r. West La. Mer-
idian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon, and cultivation
OF, said land, VIZ:
! Henry, Jasper Peters, all Of Bayou Chicot: La.
6. MCD. BRUMBY,
March S, 1898. Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-05
A Camera for $500.

Is it possible Certainly, and the
best one on the market. 1t takes a
picture 34x44 and is 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 ia The best.
Clean Up, Clean Up! No reason TO
keep that old, dingy paper on the wall
any longer. 1t is time t" put some
fresh wall paper on yonr 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.
PHGNIx PHARMACY.
(RiseD from the Asbes).
Ea!er Building, L. c. SMITH.
Phone No. IA.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-05

We direct attention to the Sheriff
sale Of the Homestead and Loan Asso.
citation vs. Valentine Irion" published
in the COURIER in which select and
we'll improved lots will be offered for
sale, for cash, and on reasonable time.
All properties advertised in this sale
are admirably situated and very val
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-05
NOTICE..

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, LA..s
Feb s, 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 f. North
Cullom, U. 9. Commissioner, at Bayou ChIcut,
la, on March 26th, 1898, viz:
ALCIDE ID. FONTENOT,
who made Homestead Entry No 1850. for the
s. E.4 Section 4, Up. 4, s. X. l West La.
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
Of, said land, viz:
Auguste p. z. Fontenot Aurelie =. u. Fnntc
not Jno. Pierre Ardoin Absolum Reed, all of
Vile Plate p. o., La.
GEO. Med. BkUMBY.
Feb. 10, lS99-6t Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-05
Way Up

way Up
Iu 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 aud finish,
please the eye. suit the taste and con-
suit the pocket Let me cooperate
with you 10 dressing stylishly, we'll
and cbeaply.
I Guarantee Satisfaction.
AARON JACOBS,
Jan. 90, st. Opelousas, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-05

We take pleasure in commencing the
Wakayama Company of No. 226 Royal
Street, New Orleans, to any of our
readers who may wish to purchase Ja-
panese Bamhs, furniture. This CON-
Dany impose direct and also manu-
facture everything in the furniture
line, which cannot be excellsd for
beauty and novelty, and the prices
are much lower than these goods have
been sold for heretofore. We have had
dealings with the Wakayania Co.. and
fOnnd them courteous, 0biiging and re-
liable. III yon need anything in their
line, give them a call, and wo are snre
you will be satisfied.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-05

Mr.I. w. Sylvester will shortly visit
Matches, z, and on his return will be able
to inform our people what aid may I've
expected from that city for the pre-
posed railroad connecting US with that
point. Until that report is received the
project will not be pushed. but active
steDs in fuftherence or the work may be
looked for when that report is received
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-05
80 - -
ff,sot 4

There are ut this time several fine
buildings nearly finished in Opelopsas
and others in course OF construction.
besides several smaller structures going
up in various parts Of town and
suburbs.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-05

Our esteemed friend Maj. Is. Bloom
Geld celebrated his golden wedding last
Tuesday, on which occasion he was the
recipient of many congratulations, to
which the COURIER begs to add its fill
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-05

The Press of the country has been
filled with sensational war news for the
past two weeks. While the situation
between the United States and Spain,
growing out OF the Maine disaster, is
sxtfl uely critical. it would be prema-
ture h assert what may be the oat-
3comf1until the court of inquiry on the
lesf fnction of the Maine shall conf
pletetheir Investigations and submit a
rAnnrf
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-05

The third annual session of tue Win
ter School of America, was formally
opened witt, most interesting and i'm
pressire ceremony at the Odd Fellows
Hall February gath.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-05

Senator McEnery we'll said that no
suffrage q qualification adopted merely to
maintain party ascendeDcy will meet
the approval of honest men.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-03-05

Two Louisiana boys David F. Boyd,
Jr., of Baton Rouge, and Mat. #. Clu-
verius, Jr., of New Orleans, were on the
ill-fated Maine when that terrible ex-
plosion occurred. Both escaped unin-