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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-05-06

At Il meeting of members OF
Opelousas Steam Fire Co., No. l,
held on Wednesday night, all
present seemed to be of opinion
that our fine Silsby steam engine
should be disposed of, our water
works now being in successful
operation and this superb and
costly machine being quite use
less. Before taking final action,
however, it was decided to hold
another meeting next Wednesday
night, when it is hoped Il larger
number Of members will be pres
ent. In the meantime, the au-
thorities of any progressive town
IN need of fire protection should
bestlr themselves if they desire
to secure first-class machine at
a greatly reduced figure, for we
have no doubt but that the course
outlined at the meeting will be
finally adopted next week.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-05-06
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Read your home newspaper and-pay
for IT,
Fresh eggs, chickens and all country
produce ut Fred. L. Sandozs.
See A. G.. Skiles for Lumber, Shingles
Bricks, Lime, Sand and Cement.
The man who doesn't think l. pays to
advertise is not rushed with business
Latest designs IN fancy cards, envel-
Opes, etc, just received at this office.
Place your valuable papers IN safety
deposit box in the st. Landry State
Bank.
We want al! the printing yon can give
lis and we will guarantee it to be done
we'll and cheap.
For little money you can buy lots of
goods at Fred. L. Sandoz's. Come and
be convinced.
If you need job work of any kind and
have not the time to call. ring up phone
30, and we will do the rest. All of our
work guaranteed to give satisfaction.
DR.. r. NJ. Lttel has returned To
Opelousas and resumed practice. His
offices is on Main street, adjoining st.
Landry State Bank.
Try the advertising of your business
during 1899. 1t will nay. and the
COURIER will make liberal rates for a
years contract. It is II tue saying that
printers ink is the oEly road 10 success.
For Sale-A complete newspaper out
fit for 7 or s column paper, also, IA news
paper power press, Hoes make, in fine
order, at half-price; also, job printing
| outfit. Amply TO Leonce Sandoz. Cour-
| ier office, Opelousts. La.
! Parties having personals or other items
/! of interest who wish mention OF them
| in these columns. should call or drop
us note through the post-office, al
ways giving their real names as a guar
anty of good faith.
/ The number Of the CoURIER's Phone
/ is 80. Ii you want any advertising or
| job printing, or have any news tn COM
municate. ring up 90 and you will have
prompt attention. After Office hours,
| the publisher can be reached at any
time by ringing up No. SO.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-05-06
Laws Against Trespas>ing.

There have been so many com.
plants of trespassing on farms/1n
the neigborhood of town by dun-
ters, tramps rand idle ANDY mis-
chievous boys, lilirJ1snss II deter
mlnation on she part of propri-
etors to abate such evils, we deem
it timel Y to call the attention of
interested parties to laws on the
subject. Section , of act No. 5,
sessions 1869 and 1870, which
seems to be aimed at cane and pc
can pilferers in particular and at
trespassers in general, reads as
follows:
'.Be it further enacted. etc. j..
That whoever shall maliciouslv
or fraudulently sever from the soil
OF another any fruit or crop grow
ing thereon or attached thereto,
or shall feloniously or maIiciouly
sever from any building or from
any gate, fence or other enclos-
ucs of another, any part thereof or
any material of which it is formed. /.
shall, on conviction thereof, be
Imprisoned at hard labor or 9TH
erwise not exceeding two years,
and be fined not exceeding $1,000,
at the discretion Of the court. -
The law pays its respect to hum
ters in the following Section S2l
of the Revised Statutes;
"Sec. 82I. It shall not be
lawful for any person or persons
to carry firearms on the prem
ises or plantation of citizens with
out the consent of the owner or
proprietor other than in lawful
discharge of a civil military or
der; and any person or persons
so offending shall be fined q sum
not less than one dollar nor more
than ten dollars, or imprisoned
not less than one day nor more
than ten days, or both, at
the discretion of any court of
competent jurisdiction -
For the benefit of those who
imagine that land proprietors
enjoy no rights other persons are
bound to respect, we quote the
following:
''Sec. S22. Whosoever shall
enter upon any plantation without
the permission of the owner or
agent, shall be deemed guilty of a
misdemeanor, and shall be liable
to be arrested and brought be-
fore any court Of competent jul
risdiction, and upon proof of the
fact shall be fined in q sum not
exceeding one hundred dollars,
or imprisoned for a term not ex-
ceeding one month, and may
more over, be required to give
bond for good behavior during
six months
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-05-06

Wherever the 'race issue has
been injected into politics the ne
gro has been largely responsible
for it. The opposition to him as
a controlling force IN State and
city government is based up
on his ignorance, his tempera-
ment, his lack of training and the
sad experiences of the past which
have demonstrated that with bis
unftness for administration. he
is as corrupt as the most venal
whites. 1t is not because he is
black that the whites resent his
assertion Of his rights under the
Constitution, but because his COM
prehension is SO limited that he is
an easy tool in the hands of spoils-
men and votes absolutel Y accord
ing to his prejudices.-Baltimore
Sun
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-05-06
Inconsistency.

A great howl is being raised
over the enforcement Of the anti
trust law in Arkansas. 1t is con-
tended that the law will drive all
corporations from the state and
lead to commercial ruin. 1t is
complaine4 that the trusts and
combines aye about absorbing all
the smalleHA industries and that
these aggreg1tions of great wealth
will soon Hnslave the people.
When legal !ction is taken against
trust or ctmhine in Il State, the
friends Of these combinations in
sist that the courts of the United
States alone should have jurlsdic-
ton. and when the courts of the
United States are called in the is
sue these same pretenders urge
that these courts have no right to
interfere in the affairs of the
State and that the States alone
have the right to regulate these
trusts. In the proceedings
against the trusts, etc, the At
toney General of the State o.
Arkansas is simply complying
with a duty which officials of 9th
er States, having Antitrust laws,
have evaded.
The trusts and combines have
grown to be so powerful until it
is now proposed to make an issue
on trusts at the next national
election for the presidency.
In many instances, no doubt,
trusts and combines may be ben
eticial; but we could never advo-
cate or defend i principle which
would compel a weaker firm or
manufacturer to be absorbed or
ruined; nor could we ever sub
scribe an approval to combina-
tions of great wealth which de-
creases labor and adds millions of
toilers to the now over-crowded
ranks Of men in enforced idle
ness. Let it be bornes in mind
that before the creation of trusts
and combines that prosperity was
greater and more general than it
is now. Since the creation of
trusts and combines the condi-
ton has been reversed. The few
are growing richer while the
masses are becoming poorer. The
products of the fields and the
workshops are no longer gov
erned by the law of supply and
demand, but by the arbitrarily
ruling of combines and trusts.
The action in Arkansas is only
the beginning Of Il revolution
which " i'll involve all the people
of all the States in the Union.
1t will become the battle of the
masses against the trusts and the
combines. It is inevitable. -Cau-
casian.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-05-06

Many of the readers Of the
COURIER will be pleased to learn
that the Capital City of Lou
lsaana numbers among it's most
progressive and enterprising cit
.zens an Opelousas boy, Frank
Y Posey, Esq, proprietor Of
the popular Veranda Hotel Of
Baton Rouge, whom it was
cur pleasure to meet on the
accasion of the recent session of
ne Louisiana Press Association
81 that city. Mr.. Posey left Ope-
lpasas when yet q boy fifteen or
snty years ago, and has many
mood friends here who viii be
ssatifed to learn of his prosper
u ~ his new home. The We
llEiAh is an excellent hotel and
~ RENAL proprietor q whole
1!ed, accommodating and popu-
= host.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-05-06

The Charleston, (S. CO. Cou-
rier says IN q recent issue;
Every indication is that the
reunion in this city will be the
most satisfactory in the history
of the United Confederate Vete-
rams. More money has been sub
scribed than in any Of the re-
union cities, and the end is not
yet. Tt is the intention of the
gentlemen in charge of this gath
ering to have every visitor leave
the city a walking advertisement
Of the thorough manner in which
Charleston accomplishes its un-
dertakings, socially and CONNER
cially. Nearly $4,000 have been
raised, and the sources of con-
tribution have by no means been
exhausted. In addition to the
funds secured for the entertain
ment Of the Veterans the city has
expended over 100000 in the
erection of the handsomest audi
torium in the Southern States.
There is another very significant
indication of the general interest
in the renion. and that is of all
the money raised not $500 have
come from people Or places out
side of the City of Charleston,
and not Il cent of the fund for the
entertainment of the Veterans is
the result Of municipal appropria-
tion, but represents the patriotic
offerings of the people of this
city to the men who wore the
gray.'
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-05-06

NOTICE Is hereby given tiid; hT Nlr1irr of
~ order Issued from the Uultr,t states
Court OF Bankruptcy and to me directed. /
VIII offer Tor sale at public auction. to the
last AMI highest bidder for cash. 1T II o'clock
A. NJ, on
Saturday, May the 18th, a. I'D. 1899,
AT the front door or the Court I:uus,. IN Ope-
lousas, La, the following described property,
tO-wlt:
The following described lands situated on
Bayou Bnut. III the Parish of st. Landry, CON
stltuting Il plantation and described as follows:
1st-A certain tract of land situated on
Bayou BRut. III said parish. bounded tie
north by lands formerly of j. l.. Norris, east
by Bayou Bout, west by public lands. contain
ing eighty arpents, more or less, aud acquired
January 23d, 1892. from Charles and Melvin
Brackens. by act recorded III conveyance book
3. No. 3, page 169.
2d-A certain plantation situated nn Bayou
B9uf, in said parish. together with Ill the
ing four hundred acres. more or less. hutliIdett
north by lands OF Mrs. Marshall Stau- south
by land of the estate OF Philip StagS. east by
the same tract acquired by Philip Jacobs from
corded in conveyance book 7, page a9l.
Sale made with the benefit OF apprasenlent
SAMUEL KAUFMAN.
Trustee.
LAKE Cha LIES. La, March IT, a d. 1898
April l, 1899.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-05-06

\ Richard Read, an honest Old
farmer, living in Pot Cove, near
the Verret place, was surprised
a few days since to find in q re-
mote corner of his pasture con.
siderable pile Of hogs bristles,
and has been wondering ever
since how they got there. He
thinks that the br1stles Of at least
8 or 10 hogs were id the pile and
that a little good detective work
would lead to the breaking up OF
. gang OF. hog and cattle thieves.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-05-06

The Dewey Anniversary Ball at
Sandoz Opera House on the 1st
Of May was q brilliant affair. The
decorations were on grand
scale appropriate to the occa-
sion, and the music, ca vG sans
dire, was truly splendid, and it
could hardly lave been otherwise
with Prof. & Mayer as major
domo, and va take pleasure in
congratulatine the promoters OF
the enterprise ON the admirable
and truly artistic manner in which
II was conducted.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-05-06
The Press Convention at Baton
Rouge.

AA NSccif"iiso tHo L ItSS tOHNeu
ton recently held at Baton
Rouge, we were greatly pleased
by what was done, by what we
saw and by what we learned.
Much valuable work was done
which may be shown by the COM
prehansive resolutions adopted by
the Convention. The purpose of
them needs no explanation, as
they speak for themselves.
We are happy in being able to
say that the members Of the Press
came to the work with far better
digestsd purposes than had been
shown at the proceeding conven-
tions. Every member seemed
prepared for business, and
went at it with q clear under
standing of it. There was great
unanimity of views respecting the
mission Of the Press, and the res
olutions indicative of it, are terse
and comprehensive.
We saw evidence of good work
already done by the State Of
which the masses are not in
formed. We confess to astonlsh-
ment ourself, for although we
knew somethi,.g had been done,
we had no just conception of the
magnitude of it.
We discovered that the State
University was in a more pros
porous and self-sustaining condi-
tion than we had believed it. The
Louisiana Insane Asylum. we
found to be an admirable institu-
ton, and far more calculated to
afford retreat for the unfortu-
mates whose minds are out of tune
with the harmonies Of intelligence,
thau we had been aware of. The
list of the inmates is Iamentably
large (1112), and the capacity of
the building unequal to the ne
cessities of such unfortunates.
1t is in good condition, and the
inmates are carefully, yea, tend
erly attended to.
The Institution for the blind
was one of special admiration,
not only because it is devoted to
that class alone, but also because
of the assiduous attention and
care bestowed in purposes of in
struction, and the qualifying of
the pupils for bread earning use
fulness.
4 The Penitentiary has been a
source of public complaint for
many years, but we found it in
good condition and well managed.
In short, we found much to ap-
prove and commend and proof Of
material improvements in all the
public institutions.
We cannot refrain from ac-
knowledging with special pleas
ure, the hearty welcome, gor-
geous preparations, polite atten-
tion and sumptuous entertain
ments extended to the Press.
The good people of Baton Rouge
will accept our thanks for the
very generous hospitality ex-
tended, and they may rest assured
it cannot be forgotten.
We we're very kindly treated by
the railroads in conveying us
there and back to our homes, for
which they, too, are entitled and
have our hearty thanks.
We have not the space this
week, but propose to give our
readers next week a report OF
some of the most important bus
mess of public interest transacted
during this most interesting ses-
sion of the Louisiana Press Asso-
citation.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-05-06
Proceedings OF the Board Of Health
of the Town Of OpeIOusns.


Opeloslsas, La, April ;, 1899
Resolved. That ordinance passed October
18th. 1898 he amended SO as to read That all
privles and hog pens shall be kept clean and
shall be subject TO Inspection 1T any time, and
if not cleaned within five days after due no
tee hv the Inspector, the owner or SAID prop
erty shall be tinet; Five Dollars
Resolved That the digging or removal of
dirt from the gullles on either side OF
town other places within the cor
porair limits. without PERMISSION from
the Board of Health be prohibited, and any
person persons violating this ordinance.
shall nc fined Five Dollars.
Resolved that the sweeping or cmpTyIng INTO
the streets or cutters Of trash garbage, ctfd!s,
refuse Stop. etc, he prohibited. aud THAI 4 tine
nf FIVE Dollars be imposed upon any V!olator
OF this ordinance.
Resolved, That all fines imposed hy this
Board shall he reported 10 the Mayor ot the
town who shall enforce the payment OF the
same
B. A. LITTEIL,
J, !. PEREODI<. President.
Secretary.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-05-06

We have received a copy of the
Texas and Pacific Quarterly, pub
lished at Dallas, Texas, in the in
terest of the T. & P. r. r. 1t
contains much instructive and in
teresting reading, and is pro-
fusely and handsomely illustrated,
showing to advantage some of the
many favorable points Of the pop
ular and enterprising I. 6 r.
sytem.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-05-06

We have been requested by
Prof. T. FL. Harris to announce
that it has been decided to hold a
teachers institute here this sum-
.msr, and that arrangements have
been made for board and lodging
for all who will attend at SIS per
month. 1t would be advisable to
notify Prof. Harris of the names
Of those intending to be here. He
will furnish all needed informa-
ton on application.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-05-06

It would be advisable, in sprink-
ling the streets fronting their
property that our citizens should
see that too much water is not
used, and also that the street
crossings are not flooded. We
have noticed some sloppy places
andmuddy crossings, which should
be avoided as being more disa-
greeable to pedestrians than the
dust, while it is useless waste
of water. .
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-05-06

United States treasury receipts
fell off in April and expenses in
creased, showing deficit of
$24,242,412 for the month, of
which 500, 100000 was due to the
payment to Spain for the Philip
pines.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-05-06

For RENT-That splendid, CEN
trally located business stand in
the Opera House building, on
Main street, lately occupied by
Taylor as q drugstore. Possession
given Immediately.
For particulars apply at the
COURIER Office. Main street.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-05-06
ssDutv and destiny

'Duty and Destiny as inter-
preted by the administration are
gIoriously marching on. Several
hundred Filipinos are daily being
lifted up and civilized'' beyond
ali fear of backsliding. The pro-
cess is unique but more effective
than "prime canned roast beef. -
Washinton On. J. Star.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-05-06

An adjourned meeting of Ope-
lousas Steam Fire Co. No. |. will
be held at the Court House next
Wednesday night at 1880 o'clock,
to determine upon the disposition
to be made of their fine Silsby
steamer.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-05-06

S. r. Broadhead represents the
Barnard's Plantation Rice Hullers
and Rice Milling Machinery
through Philip Hahn, New Or
leans, La. Post-office address:
S. z. Broadhead, Crowley, La.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-05-06

All persons that had cotton
seized by the United States in
1876, will find it to their inter-
est to consult at once with Mr.. W.
HI. Sebring, Room 4, City Hotel,
Opelousas, La.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-05-06
HDUBLHC SALE.

IN the United states District Court t0r the
WcSterta District Of LDuislaHa.
In the matter Of -ofatrvllle " Rogers. Bank
rupts. n BarA#uptcy-No.-.
Notice is hereby gwen that by virtue of an
order issued from the United States Court nf
Bankruptcy, bearln. date 18th Aprll, 4. ID. 1899,
and TO me directed, viii offer for sa e AT public
auction, to tie last and highest fslder tor
cash, at II o'clock a. IN. on
Wednesday, Way I'll, 1899,
al the front door of the Court House III one
lousas, La, the following described properly
to-WIt:
certraln tract OF land consisting nt lots one
and two. III block Eightzof the town OF Euuica
Parish OF st. Landry, together with the builGl-
lnss and improvements thereon. or III any
wise apperIalnlng or belonging thereto-betng
the same property acquired by Bankrupts
from ". w. DusOn
Terms-Cash.
ALFRED j. DUPRE.
April %. 1899, trustee.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-05-06

Secretary Long, in speech at
Boston, denounces as untrue al
legged acts of cruelty said to have
been practiced by Americans in
the Philippines.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-05-06

The Atlanta Constitution and
the Opelousas COURIER one year
and a premium-all for $2.75.
Call at this Office for particulars.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-05-06
The Situation.

One says the Judges seat Is ulce-
just suited to his case
another that sheritfalty spice
Outstrns q shower OF grace;
But so many are the ups and downs
Ere one can reach tie goal
That ii making the campaign rounds
He might gain naughu aud lose hls soul
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-05-06

We are indebted to Mr.. T. J.
Lacy of the Mount Hope Nursery
for box of delicious Mexican
strawberries left at our office
Wednesday.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-05-06

The COURIER has received and
will distribute free a number of
pamphlets containing the series
of letters written by Mr.. Fl. H.
Hargrove to the New Orleans
Picayune from the Carolinas on
the question of cotton factories.
The COURIER will gladly furnish
copies to those of our public
spirited citizens who will send us
their names or call at this office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-05-06

I want your cash trade and will
make the prices to get it. Cheap
cotton necessarily means close
prices an goods-and that is my
matto. +. l.. SANDOZ.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-05-06

Col. Gus. A. Breaux, Of Lafa-
yette, was in Opelousas this week
in attendance before the State
Circuit Court now in session here.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-05-06

Mr.. Rochbert Richard sells
Ash wood at reasonable price.
Call and see him at Henrietta
store, north of oil mill.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-05-06

The Peabody Summer Normal
for the instruction of public
school teachers will open for a
four weeks term at Opelousas on
Monday, June 5. An able corps
of instructors, among whom Prof.
T. HI. Harris, Of the Opelousas
High School, will be in attend
annn
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-05-06

The Opelousas Cycle Co., Main
Street, opposite the COURIER
printing office, is prepared to sell,
rent and repair bicycles.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-05-06

After an absence of several
weeks, Rev. t. K. Faunt Leroy
will preach at the Methodist
Church tomorrow, Sunday, at
Ii o'clock.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-05-06

Mr.. w. B. Lewis has accepted
a position as deputy-sheriff, and
has for several days been in the
discharge of his duties as such.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-05-06

S97, ,843 ~
|, d. RoOs. President and j. j. PerrOdn,
Cashier. being duly sworn, declare that the
above is true and 4 correct statement of the
condition of this Bank.
Subscribed and sworn to nefOre me, this 20th
day Of April, 1899.
O. 4. TERwILL1GER.
May 6. 1899. Notary Public.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-05-06

Mexican strawberries-a good
variety that succeeds we'll in this
climate. We sell plants.
T. Jay LACY & Co.