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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01

At last the northern journals are as
sailing that stupendous fraud. the pen
sion ,oll. They are both ashamed and
alarmed at the constantly increasing
results of the war. II the southern
veterans could increase their rolls in
the same ratio as have the Federal
soldiers, future historians would con-
clnde that the records of the civil war
were Il mass of mbastes furioso and
the imaginings of diseased, if not proli-
tic brains. A pensioner is getting to be
little better than beggar dependent on
the government for his sustenance, and
without the least taint of war record
or the faintest perfume of gunpowder
about his clothes OF person.-Shreveport
Times.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01

President Mckinley, in his message
to Congress, has this to say relative to
yellow fever:
ln further effort to prevent the inva-
sion in the United States by the yellow
fever the importance of the discovery of
actual cause of the disease which up to
the present time is undetermined is OBJ
vious. and under this systematic bac-
Pathological examination should be made.
| therefore recommend that Congress
authorize the appointment of commits
sion of four, one to be selected from
the medical officer of the marine hospital
service, one to be appointed from civil
life, one to be detailed from the Off
GERS of the army and one from the
medical officers of the navy.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01

The governor of fllfnoise has called
an extra session of his State legislature
to consider several important matters,
among which is the enactment of a law
in relation to holding and conducting
primary elections. A similar law is bad
ly needed in this State. The manner in
which primary elections have been con-
Quoted in Louisiana for the past several
years. in many instances, has been a
disgrace to the Democratic party and
las stified the voice Of the majority. AS
ii consequence great dissatisfaction ex-
lists among fair minded Democrats. AS
nominations are too often cut and dried
affairs of the politicians, men, other
wise independent, will not oppose the
nominee. In the face of the negro vote
they could not afford to do SO. A law
governing primary elections should be
passed at the next session of the legisla-
ture. Ii it is not done a revolution in
the Democratic party will he the re-
sult.-Manstield journal.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA

STATE OF LOUISIANA.
i the dissolution of the community for q
judgment against defendant for the amount
Of her paraphernal claim, the recognition of
Of certain property described in the petition,
which property she received from her hus-
band as dation en- Placement, the affirming of
said datiOn en- Placement and her seperate admin
istratiOn OF her estate Tree from the control of
her husband.
The case was submitted on the evidence in
the record. This evidence clearly established
the right to a Judgment as prayed for, and
because the law aud the evidence is in favor
Of plaintiff and against the defendant, it is Or
dered. adjudged and decreed that the said
Philomene Pothier have Judgment against her
said husband, the said Mentor Andrus, dissolv
ing the community heretofore existing between
them, separating her in property from him,
giving and granting to her the separate ad-
ministratiOn of her estate free from the con
troll Of her said husband. 1t is further or
dered that plaintiff have judgment against her
said husband for four thousand five hundred
and ninety-seven 73t1O0 with five per cent an-
nual interest from the 23d November, 1897,
subject to credit Of four thousand dollars.
taking effect on the 18th November 1897. 1t
is further ordered that her mortgage to secure
her money Judgment on all the real estate
owned by her husband, taking effect in Sep
tember, 1865, be recognized and enforced. 1t
is is further ordered that she enjoy the fruit of
her industry free from the control of her hus-
band, that she be and is hereby recognized as
the owner in her separate right of the follow
ing described property tO-wit:
All the goods, wares, merchandise, fixtures,
etc.. consisting Of dry goods. shoes, hats gro
ceries. hardware. etc, now in the building oc-
cupied heretofore by her said husband as Il
store and warehouse in the town Of Carencro.
parish of Lafayette, and which mercantile
business was carried on heretofore by her said
husband.
Also three lots of ground, with all the build
ings and improvements thereon, situated in
the town Of Sunset, Parish OF st. Landry,
bounded as follows. to-wit: on the north by
property of the Southern Pacific r. R.; on tho
east by property OF Irma v: Richard, widow
Mentor Andrus, south by Napoleon Avenue.
and on the west by Julius Meyers. 1t is furth-
or ordered that this datlon ell Placement made by
defendant to plaintiff on the 17th Nov, 1897,
be and the same is fully recognized and ell
forced. 1t is further ordered that defendant
pay the costs Of this suit.
Thus DONE read and signed in open Court at
Opelousas, La, this oath December, A. d. 1897.
GILBERT L. DUPRE,
Judge l1th Jud. Dist. La.
Filed Dec. "a, 1897.
B. H. PAvY, Dy. Clerk.
A true copy.
B.H. PAvr, D'y Clerk.
Jan. /. 1898.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01
The N. 0. States is responsible for
tho f,llnwirr

The n. 0. States is responsible for
the following:
4 foolish assertion has been made to
the effect that Dudenhetfer's chances of
carrying the Ninth ward have been en-
dangered by the fact that he originated
and had passed by the last session of
the legislature the law prohibiting the
wearing of high hats in theatres. III
stead of injuripg Dudenhetfer the en-
actment of the law has anchored him
securely in the esteem of the public
The woman of the Ninth ward have
heard that Dudenheffer's high hat law
has been adopted by al! the great nun
icipaities of America, and that it is
about to be enforce by the city council
of Paris, and the RESULT is they are to- day
shouting for Dudenhetfer in every nook
and corner of Dndenheff-rville, and we
are reliably informed that they are
going to keep it up until the returns
comes in from the Rigolets and Chef
Menteur. How stupid some people
must be to think that the high hat law
is going to iujure Dudenheffer in the
election when it is now one of his main
guys. Dunner wetter, blutt und eisen,
kaiser wasser, Gott tam de fellers vat
nefer dinks a leedle While ven dey vas
nit boitics.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01
Chlistmss Excursions.

Excursion tickets from all points in
Texas to points in Louisiana, Mississ-
ippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Ten
Dessee, Kentucky, North Carolina,
South Carolina aud Virginia will be
sold via Southern Pacific Decem Der 21st
and 22d, 1897, good for return within 80
days from date of sale, at rate of one
fare for the round trip.
Local tickets from and to any point
on line will be sold December 23d, Oath,
25th, 3Oth, 31st, 1897. nd January 1st,
1898, good to return up to January Sd,
1898, at rate of one and third fare.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01
A Trip to Mexico.

By far the most delightful voyage
that can be made on the American con-
tinent is a Tip to Mexico, which can
now be done at moderate expense, with
little inconvenience and over II route that
is noted for its magnificent scenery and
many places of interest from the bor-
ders of the United States to tie City of
Mexico.
II any of our readers desire to visit
this wonderful country, either for pleas
ure or business, they will learn some
thing to their advantage by leaving
their address ut this office or calling on
the publisher without delay, when they
can learn further particulars. There is
no winter in Mexico, and the climate is
mild at all seasons OF the year.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01
The Cotton Convention.
| large number of cotton growers met

A large number of cotton growers met
in Memphis last Monday and discussed
the cotton situation in all its bearings.
An association was organized styled the
American Cotton Growers Protective
Association. Subordinate organizations
are to be formed in all the States. The
objects OF the association is to educate
the cotton growers of America as to
their rights and duties, and to devise
ways and means for the Improvement
OF their condition. The organization is
non-polltlcal and wiN take no part il.
national, State or lode politics. THO
third article of the constitute. ~aat as
follows:
"This association shall aim above all
to teach American cotton growers, 1st,
to reduce the cost OF production of cot
ton, and "a, to practice the principles Of
Thrift and economy, which shall enable
him to escape debt and make his cotton
crop real money crop. Third 60 make
all his own supplies at home, to the end
that the crop when produce shall be all
his own. Fourth, to hold his crop each
year until he can sell it to the best ad-
vantage. Fifth, to build factories for
manufacturing cotton goods near til .
cotton fields so that he may receive the
largest returns from each annual cotton
crop and that the home market may be
built up for all other farm products"
The action of the convention has at
tracted more attention than is custo-
mary. The industrial and financial
in the South has reached
stages which imperatively demand the
best thought of our ablest minds and
the active cooperation of our best peo-
pie for change that will produce de-
gree Of prosperity that will at least en-
able our friends to have the comforts of
life. The producers hold the key to the
situation and il they could be induced
to unite and act together in compact
mass in few years the conditions
would pc vastly improved. But here is
the trouble. They have lost confidence
in the power of organization and cannot
be induced to submit to the plans of the
leaders of such movements as the one
Just iuaugurated. One thing is certain
A change must come Or the South will
be bankrupt in IL few years. What that
change is which can be brought about
3 the most Derplexing question that
economists have tried to solve
for Mansfield journal.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01

The Monroe Evening News, in the
course of an editorial on the restric-
ton of our suffrage laws, asks: "WiIl
our Populist and Republican brethren
please tell us why they object to the
government of the State being placed
in the hands of the intelligent class ?
They do not control the negro. The
bulk of the black vote is used against
them. Are they afraid to put the cause
OF their party before the intelligent
people of louisiana Do they not
realize that government affairs conld
be more honestly and ably managed it
only honest and Intelligent persons
did the choosing
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01

have the finest assortment of styl-
ish hats for gents ever brought to Ope-
lousas, and will make the price so low
that they will all go before New Years.
Call early and get the pick.
FRED L. SANDoZ
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01

W. S. Wilson, an educated colored
man, and the editor Of paper publish
ed in this city, ia Il speech last night at
the meeting of the Leonard Boothby
Republican State Committee, astonished
that body by stating his intention to
vote for the constitutional convention,
because he desired to see the ignorant
masses disfranchised. Let US hope that
there are other education and respect
who will also favor and vote for the
constitutional convention.-States.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01

The following terms of court have
been fixed by Judge DupIe for the
Parish of st. Landry during the year
1898:
A criminal term beginning on the
first Monday of February.
A civil term beginning ON the second
Monday in April.
A criminal term beginning on the
second Monday of September.
A civil term beginning the second
Monday of December.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01

Having gobbed up everything else on
earth, the great powers OF Europe have
begun to dismember and partition Chi
na among themselves. The spectacle is
sickening one and affords sad COM
mentary upon our boasted civilization.
The great powers OF Europe and their
land grabbing propensities suggest the
thought of pack of revenous wolves
ever in quest Of prey. One of the
wolves, becoming weaker than the
others, falls by the wayside and is in
stantly torn asunder and devOured
piece meal 10y its bloody yfellows,-Sugar
Planter.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01

residence for rent in Opelousas, in a
ueslrable part of town. House large
shd roomy with ontbuildings and am
g.e grounds. Possession given imme-
diasely. Apply at this office.
Ihls place is within five blocks of
sae High School. about three blocks
rom Catholic Church and same dis
lance from Snnnyside Park.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01

The merchants of Vermili0n, Abbe-
vile, Morgan City and Bayon Sale are
organizing a company for the purpose
of buying and operatiDga line of steam
ers from Abbeville tn New Orleans.
They claim that the railroad is not CIV
ing the residents Of these localities pro-
per facilities and right treatment in
handling their freights.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01

Lawyers who have briefs to print are
respectfully reminded that the COURIER
Printing Office is thoroughly equipped
for the prompt execution of that kind
of work, and guarantees satisfaction
both as to quality and price.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01

NOTICE. now represent the Barn
ards Plantation Rice Hullers and
Graders, which makes a merchantable
rice. Parties contemplating purchasing
one of these machines, should address
the undersigned for price and terms.
8. r. BRoDHEAD,
Jeanerette, La.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01

Elias Abbot, the desperate fire.
nelter of Opelousas, was promptly
on hand last Monday night, and did
yeom an service throughout the dura-
ti0n OF the fire. Abbot is a wheel
morse at fire and equal to dozen or
dinary men in prompt aud efficient
execution under the most trying and
dangerous emergency.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01

!. un tue second Tuesday Of this month,
sao lltll. the voters of the State will be
S.Iea upon to vote for or against the
LonseltntiOnat Convention proposition,
snu i is high time that every one
;aoaid make up his mind on the sub
!seI. All those who favor m0difica-
ss sea of the right Of suffrage. so as to
s,lMinate the ignorant and corrupt
sSslnsses. and thereby help to purify the
a. nfs.los, will nnhesitatingly vote for the
ssonsltntl0nal Convention, all the decla-
49, .lon Ot demagognes to the contrary
aotN outstanding.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01

If you'd see Santa Claus, for the Hol-
idays prime, go to Fred L. Sandoz with
your change every time He will tell
you the news-show you suits, hats and
shoes which none will refuse, know
ing we'll they can't loose.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01

We direcp ptIie attention OF our read
sfs to tl4 advertisement OF Morris
bros. MaSbIe and Granite Works in
another cSisJnn. Mr.. w. j. Shows, the
.esldent agent ut Opeionsas, will take
p..leasare J. do giving NIL needed inf0rma-
non 70 those requiring anything in
marble or granite, and will furnish de-
Mkne, plans and estimates on mOnu-
Ins'snts. statnaries, etc. when desired.
4: you need anything in his line, see
a'm before placing your order.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01

ln winding up their affairs for the
year We trust our delinquent subscribers
will not forget us. We want our dues,
and have as much right to expect full
settlement as any other class of business
mar
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01

The Populist platform is standing
menace to white supremacy and none of
the reform we need can be secured until
the negro is disfranchised.-Nat
toches Enterprise.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01

Many OF our citizens are now nursing
an awfnl sick pocket since the fruit
uee man struck us. It is strange indeed
WY we people will allow ourselves to
ue sWlndled 80. "Fools and their money
soon part" is indeed applicable to all
Wa0 purchased at the outrageous
pflcea. .-Abbeville MeridioDal.
We have heard of some about Ope-
ioasas Whf7are in the same fix.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01

Hon. Ferdinand Dudenheffer, of
fheater-hat fame, won hands down in
sne recent primaries held in the "Old
Ninth" to choose candidate to go to
the convention.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01
- 4D4S-

d. X. Breazeale, the we'll known mill
wright, will make Opelousas his head
quarters for some time to come, and is
prepared to undertake any work in his
line. Orders through the postoffice will
have prompt attention.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01
Dec. rs, 1897.
NOTICE OF TABLEAU.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA
ESTATE OF ESTELLE PITRE

Whereas, Diomel Durio, of the parish
Of st: Landry. administrator of the estate of
Estelle Pitre. deceased, has filed a tableau
finds and account of tutorship of said es-
tate. accompanied by his petition praying for
the homoOgation of the same;
And whereas, the prayer of said petition has
been granted by an order of court bearing date
Dec. AZ, 1897;
Now, therefore, notice Is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
tableau, to file same in writing, in my office in
the town of Opelousas, within the time required
by law, why the said tableau should not be
hOmolOgated aud confirmed.
A. PAVY,
Jan. 1, 1885, Clerk
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01

With both Germany and Russia TAX
ing possession of Chinese territory, there
is chance of stirring up another war
i'll which EDgland may take q hand
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01

II you want to purchase a beautiful
christmas present for your father or
mother, brother or sister, uncle or aunt
or cousin or friend, go to Remi Morn
Ainveg,s Jewelry Store.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01

Call and see that magnificent stock of
Holiday Goods at Fred. L. Sandoz's-
Dry Goods and Groceries, as we'll as
Fancy Goods-all gong at astonisbiDgIy
low prices.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01

Id0n't need type foundry to adver-
tise my stock of Holiday Goods-coms
aud see-b0th goods and prices speak
for themselves. FRED. l.. SANDOZ
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01

The Populists themselves are alright,
honest and we'll meaning. but they
place too much reliance in some of their
Observation-Disclosures Enterprise.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01

One Bohon gelding, coming years old ; two
Standard Bred and Registered Fillies, both
granddaughters OF Nutwood three one and
two year old, pure bred, Jersey Bulls one or
two Jersey cows. either fresh in milk or
with calf Apply for price and particulars to
DR.. l.. DAILY, Sbuteston, La,
Dec. ls, At. miles south OF Opelousas.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01

Several of our exchanges last week
reported the killing of fine hogs 10 their
vicinity and acknowledged the receipt
OF nice sausage, spare ribs etc. Lucky
fellows.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01

An effort is being made to induce the
North Atlantic squadron to visit New
Orleans and he present during the Mar
di Gras festivities.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01

Weare pleased to be able to announce
that the usual "Christmas casualties"
we're remarkably few this year. and we
have no serious accidents to report.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01
Chris tmas Present-

Never before has such an assortment
of Xmas goods been brought to this city.
Prices low. Call and examine before
purchasing elsewhere, at Fred l..
Sandoz's.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01

The COURIER is prepared to do all
kinds of job work cheap for cash. Come
and let us tell you about it before yon
20 elsewhere.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01

The annual State Conference of the
Methodist church for Louisiana will
convene at Crowley on January 9th.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01
Personal.

Mrs. w. B. Lewis left last Wednes-
day to visit friends at Barbreek for a
few days.
Mrs. V. X. johnson, uf New Orleans,
is spending the holidays with friends in
Opelousas.
Ed. L. Wells, Esq, Of Lake Charles,
is spending the holidays with relatives
and friends in Opelousas.
We had an appreciated visit last
Tuesday from Mr.. Paul Lambert, of
Plaisance.
Mr.. A. Lade ur, an enterprising young
merchant of Plaisance, was welcome
visitor to our Office this week.
Judge E. North Cullom, U. S. Com
missioner, was on professional visit
to Bayou Chicot this week.
Mr.. Geo. A. French. an old army
comrade, esiding near Grand Coteau,
gave us an agreeable call last Monday.
C. nj. Richard, Esq, an old Opelousas
boy, for many years prominent clti-
zen of Lake Charles, is on visit to his
old home, the guest of w. R. Cochran,
Esq.
Rev. B. F. White, for many years h
resident of Opelousas and connected
during and after the war with it's lead
ing educational institutions and the
Methodist ministry, and for several
years past a resident OF North Louisi-
ana and engaged 10 the same field OF
usefulness. is on visit to his nume-
rous relatives and friends here.
The sale of town lots Mt Crowley on
the 23d of December was a gratifying
success notwithstanding the inclement
weather. Over goo lots were sold, real
izing over $25,OOOO0 The Signal. in
closing the account of this sale, pays
the following we'll merited tribute to
the energy aud enterprise of the DusOn
Bratlers
The great success which this sale
finally proved to be reflected gre eat
credit upon w. w. Duson g. Bro, but
gives them no more than they deserve.
They are among the most progressive
business men in the, whole State OF
Louisiana, and in the whole south for
that matter. They have learned the
full value of printers ink and have put
that knowledge to good use, having
spent fifteen hundred or two thousand
dollars within tho past two weeks for
advertising. It is to the efforts and un-
usual ability Of these two brothers that
Crowley ia now what it is. They have
practically made the town and this part
of the country and, every person who
has found q home in this region certain
" owes them thanks.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01

We want all the printing you can give
US and we will guarantee it to be done
well and cheap
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01
Local holiday Excursion Rates

From and to all points on Southern Pa
cific, Dec. 23rd, Gath and 25th, 30th and
31st and January 1st, good for return
Jan'y. 3rd, 1893, at rate of one and one
third fare for the round trip
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01

@. where did you get that hats At
FredL. Sandoz's, of course, where the
assortment is complete and prices low
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01

Notwithstanding the horrible wealth
er Christmas day. the attendance at the
circus was fair at both performances.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01

The man that wrote Hell Up-to-
Date" had evidently been to Tangipa-
Journal.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-01-01

Fancy Goods, including groceries
selected specially for the holidays, at
Fred. L. Sandal No fancy prices