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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-02-20
PecuIiarities of Languas


The Hindoos have no word for
''friend
The Italians have no equivalent for
humility.
The Russian dictionary gives word
the definition of which is mot to have
enough buttons, on your footman's
coat, second means ''to kill over
again. third ''earn by dancing,
while the word ''knout, which we have
all learned to consider as of exclusively
Russian meaning and application,
proves upon investigation to be their
word ''knut, and to mean only a
''whip of any kind. .
The Germans call a thimble Ginger
hat, p" which it certainly is, and grass
hopper a ebay horse. A glove with
them is ''hand shoe, showing evi-
IDENTIFY that they wore shoes before
gloves. Poultry is Feather cattle, !"
while the names for the well known
substances ''oxygen' and Hydrogen"
are in their language ''sour stuff and
EEwater stuff -
The French, strange to say, have no
verb ''to stand. nor can a Frenchman
speak of clicking any one. The near
est approach in his politeness he makes
to it is ''to threaten to give blow
! with his foot, - the same thing probably
to the recipient in either case, but it
seems to want the directness and the
energy of our ''lick' Neither has he
any word for sEhome'' nor comfort .
The terms ''up stairs and ''down
stairs are also unknown in French.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-02-20
MANY People Cannot Drink

coffee at night. 1t spoils their sleep. You can
drink Grain o when you please and sleep like a
top. For Grain-O does not stimulate; it nourshes,
cheers and feeds. let it looks and tastes like the
best coffee. For nervous persons, yonng people
and children Grain-O is the perfect drink Made
from pure grains. Get package from your gro
Ger to-day. Try it in place of coffee Is and Csc.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-02-20

LaGrippe is again epidemic Every precautlon
should be taken to avoid it It's specific cure is
One Minute Cough Cure A Sheperd, Publisher
Agricultural journal and Advertiser, Eden, Mo,
says: No one will be disappointed in using One
Minute Cough Cure tor LaGrippe." Pleasant to
take, quick to act.
II c. Pierce, Barton; E E French, Glover; III 5
Webster, Barton Landing; G w Russell. Iras-
bUrp
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-02-20

Mr. S A Fackcr, Editor of the Mcanopy (Fla.)
Hustler with his wife and children, suffered terri
bly, from LaGrippe One Minute Cough Cure was
the only remedy that helped them 1t acted quick
" Thousands of others this remedy as spe
cfc for LaGrippe and its exhausting after effects
Never fails
II Pierce, Barton; III s Webster, Barton Land
ing; w Russell, Irasburg; r E French, Glover
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-02-20

Mrs. Chaffie--I don't know how /
can get Johnnie to take his medicine.
If tell him what it is he won't take
it, and if don't tell him what it is he
won't take it. Mr.. Chaffie-In tell
you what to do. Just put it on the
table and forbid him to touch it, and
then he will take it sure.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-02-20

Dry Goods Clerk.-Here is some
thing J would like to allyour attention
to, madam. 1t is the latest thing out.
Mrs. Rounder-If there's anything
out later than my husband I'll take it,
if only as curiosity.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-02-20

Mr.. Suburb (slowly waking up and
rubbing his eyes)-What time Is it?
Mrs. Suburb docking at the watch)-
It's three minutes of train time. Mr..
Suburb (springing out of bed)-Tell
Mary to hurry up the breakfast.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-02-20
An Honest Medicine for La Grippe.

George W Watt of South Gardiner, Me, says: 81
have had the worst cough, cold, chills and grip and
have taken lots oftrash ofno account but profit to
the vendor Chamberlains Cough Remedy is the
only thing that has done any good whatever [ have
used 50-cent bottle and the chls, cold and grip
have all left I congratulate the manufacturers
of an honest medicine" For sale by Barron s.
Hamblet.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-02-20

Dealer-I'm afraid I cannot recon-
mend this parrot, madam. He swears
like a sailor. Mrs. Ferry-Oh, how
delightful! ''Shiver my, topligh ts!"
ssStow my mainsails!'' and all that, [
suppose?
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-02-20

Mrs. Spatts (nee Gotrox)-You're
perfect brute! I actually believe you
married me simply because of my
money. Mr.. Spatts my dear,
you'd hardly expect man to take
such an important step without some
reason.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-02-20
CASTORIA

Bears the signature of CHAS H. FLETCHER.
In use for more than thirty years, and
The Kind You Haze 14lzOays Bought
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-02-20

Gray fox fur shoulder capes and
muffs are exceedingly stylish, and are
this year worn with any and every
color of gown. They look particular
ly handsome with the new dyes in
in deep Jacquerose red, petunia, ruby ,
violet and Russian green cloth cos :
tunes. This delicate fur is especially
becoming to young girls with color,
and there are some simple, stylish
costumes in friars' gray, winter sky
and frost gray cloths that are greatly
enriched and wholly transformed by
the addition of these handsome fnr
accessories.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-02-20
c ASTORIA

Bears the signature of CHAs. H FLETCHER
In use for more than thirty years and
The Kind Y0u Haze 44zzOays Bought.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-02-20
INsURGENT STRENGTH UNKNOWN.

No one knows the real strength of
the insurgents opposed to Gen. Otis.
| The reports of their numbers are con-
| f1icting and none of them comes from
| reliable sources. Still, the best belief
of the authorities at the war depart
ment is that they number about 30,
900, but they are not comparable to
the American forces in personnel,
discipline or quality of arms. 1t is
known that they have some Mausers,
some Remingtons and a variety of
other firearms, and it is suspected
that they have been quite plentifnlly
supplied with ammunition from out
side sources. Taken as whole this
armament is decidly inferior to that
of the American troops. Then, with
inexperienced officers, in many cases
even the colonies of regiments being
not more than 81 years old, and their
lack of kno Wedge of tacJics, they are
at great disadvantage. Their strong
point is their knowledge of the coun-
try and bravery in onslaught that
would be formidable to a volunteer
force not we'll trained to stand fire.
Like the Cubans, they rely too niue b
on swordlike weapon, like the ma
chete, which is of little value against
rifles. Altogether, the war depart
ment officials have not the slightest
doubt of Gen. Otis ability to hold his
position efficiently, and the only
cause for apprehension is the fear
that by taking to the country, practi
cally impossible for American troops
in the approaching rainy season, a
prolonged campaign may follow.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-02-25
Homicide.

On the evening of Thursday,
10th February, homicide oc-
Cured at Petit Prairie, near Pal
metto. Gervais Fontenot, tur-
bulent character, threatened to
take the life Of Beausejour Ri
deau, who sought refuge in 4
house, the proprietor OF which
was absent. though his wife was
there, Gervais went home, armed
himself with a Winchester and
returned to the house wherein
Rideau was hid, and notwlth-
standing the supplications of the
old mistress of the house, (Beau-
sejour's sister-in-Iaw) entered the
gate, whereupon he was shot in
the breast by Rideau and instantly
killed, the ball cutting the aorta
and passing through the body of
the victim.
A coroner's jury was impan-
elled, and after hearing the evi-
dence, discharged Rideau, never
theless the Grand Jury took cog
nizance of the case and indicted
him for murder. Rideau deliv-
cred himself to the authorities,
and is now in Jail awaiting his
trial, which is fixed for the Sec
ond day of March.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-02-25

This is how the Morgan City
Independent Democrat views the
situation:
Wait There will be many
changes in the political situation
before the next election. and
the man who pledges himself no v
is very apt to be sorry for it later
on. The campaign will be a hot
one, and the powers that be may
think that they know better what
the people want than the people
themselves know; and it may be
that we desire to resent the i'm
putation. The people of St.
Mary are not going to submit to
any darned foolishness or party
dictation chat, if followed, will
result only in the benefit of a few
men. If you desire Office, get
out among the people and find
out their wants ana needs. If
you can convince them that you
are the man to carry out their
ideas, you are safe. Be a ser
want Of the people, not a dicta-
tor. Put off the campaign as long
as possible. Political agitation in
jures business.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-02-25

Theatrical.

The brilliant appearance OF
The Emma Warren Dramatic
Company at Sandoz Opera House
on Monday night last was rare
treat to our theater-going people,
Notwithstanding the favorable inn
preston thiss company had in
varlably made ! upon them on
other occasions lwhen playing the
town. Aside fnb bm the company S
strengh being Vastly augmented
by number Of select specialists,
its band and orchestra was far
above the average, and played
from sta1t to finish with vim,
ease and elegance known only to
connaisseurs of the most modern
type. Although the weather vas
unpropitious at the opening hour
the attendance was fair, and the
hall being we'll lighted and rem
dered comfortable by that ever
ready and omne present spirit,
Mr.. Adolphe Jacobs, Manager,
the audience were entertained for
couple of hours by the E. W.
company in the rendition of a
6 act Russian play entitled
"Michal Stragoff, which al
though consuming considerable
time, was made the more
interesting by comic and pat
riotic interlineations, some of
which referred to a supposed
warlike attitude of the worlds
great powers and Of what the
allied strength of England and
America would be in the
premises. The attendance on
TUESDAY night was equally good
and the play in three acts was Il
popular comedy to which every
member Of the troupe seemed
specially adapted, displaying a
marked talent in their respective
roles and commanding the undi-
vided attention OF the audience.
Wednesday night the troupe ap-
peared in play Of three acts, |
entitled The Bells founded on
murder for gold. ETC.. and Is on
tue evening before, they were
greeted by fair and apprecia-
tive audience. Thursday night |
was reserved for the tirst-class
drama. East Lynne, and as this
play is Il favorite with our people, |
rather large crowd was in at
tendance and the company ac-
quilted itself admirably Alto
gether, the Emma Warren The
atre Co. is good one and de-
serves a generous patronage from
all lovers of the stage. An
other (and the last) performance
will take place tonight, (Satur- |
day) and those who fail to attend |
will miss something out of the or
dinary line in play. MARTINEZ
this afternoon at 2:3O.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-02-25

Len years ago North Carolina
II sas |. considered the poorest State
" we South, but it is now one of
N W most prosperous. The peo-
e flId not confine their efforts to
1atIng cotton, but erected cot
" factories in almost every
unity The raw material was
ought to these mills and con-
ss1ed into cloths and placed
WV the market i'm Athat shape.
'aale " men were doss away with,
aa me profits SO greatly increased
aa1 the people of Nat State are
eW 70 easy circumstances.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-02-25

1, ING report of the condition of
- y. Landry State Bank of
eiousas, at the close of busI-
80 ! ebruary Goth, 1899, will be
and IN another column, by
aen # will be seen that this in
satlon IS in flourishing condi-
IN In the matter Of deposits
~ ssnows e an increase of about
.e0o.o0 since lost report, six
80 ago, and semi-annual
aoend Of four per cent is an
ne officers and directors of
l: bank are to be congratulated
N splendid condition due en-
~ to their admirable manage
q and financiering abilities,
men they took charge of the
efn 4 was little better than a
Its liabilities six months
Nere s157, 1898 AS, and to-day
S5o7, ,164.92.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-02-25

The trial of Onezime Brignac
charged with shooting colored
hoy, Willie Lewis or Morris, near
Opelousas last September, was
concluded last Tuesday evening
by the jury bringing in a verdict
OF not guilty. In view Of the
circumstances Of the case this
verdict was, to say the least of it..
a surprise. 4 dispatch to the y.
.. Times-Democrat sums up the
case Us follows:
The trial TOOK Il sensational
turn at the outset by way of the
prominence Of the accused's fam
lily and the strenerous efforts made
by his friends to get him acquitted.
The case is this: Brignac and
Henry L. Daire Of Grand Praire
came to town and got on Il drunk.
When out to see the sights i
young negro boy passed by them
on horseback, and without pro-
vocation fire was opened on him,
wounding him in the left side.
Daire, after bieng in jail several
days, turned Srate's evidence,
saying that Brignac did the shoot
ing. He made this statement in
writing to the district Judge, but
to-day, when he took the stand he
denied having any knowlege of
the affair. claiming that he was
drunk ut the time. The negro
who was shot denied having iden,
tilted Brignac as the man who shot
him, contradicting a statement
made by him the night Of the
shooting. This threw the prose-
cution out of joint, but the case
was continued with renewed vigor
by the officers. The case has
created intense excitement.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-02-25

ingimplements of all kinds
for sale at j. B. Sandoz, such as
mowers, hay rakes, corn and cot
ton planters, oat and rice seeders,
plows of all kinds, lever harrows,
hoes, spades, shovels, the we'll
known Captain Kidd disc cultiva-
tors with harrow attachment, etc.
Also a full line of blind brides,
collars. back bands, names and
traces. Prices guaranteed.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-02-25
NOTICE..
LAND orrIcE AT New ORLEANS, La, !

LAND OFFICE AT New ORLEANS, La,
February 8, 1899
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filsd notice. OF her intention
10 make f1nai proof in support Of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before B. Bloom
field. U. 8. Commissioner, at opelousa-. La,
on March Goth, 1899, viz:
Gesevisvs Beilsr Ronsenss Durousseau,
tCuratrix OF Pierre Durousseau, tnsane),
who mads Homestead Entry No. l4S43
for the w of s. WI Sec. 8. Tp. 4, s. OF L. I
", Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land, viz:
Marcel z. Fontenot, Emile Simon, Louis La
chapelle, Torrance Baquee, all OF st. Landry
Parish, La.
WALTER L. COHEN.
Feb. u. laoe. Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-02-25

Acknowledgement Cunningham
has decided that a new registra-
ton should be made this year, in
stead of 1900. as members of the
constitutional convention contend
was the purpose of that body
when the suffrage ordinance was
adopted. 1t is to be hoped the
Attorney-General is wrong, for if
he is, the people will be spared a
great deal Of useless political ex-
citement next fall.-Louisiana
Sugar Planter.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-02-25

1t is now proposed to utilize
corn stalks in the manufacture of
smokeless powder. Experiments
at one of the large powder works
in New Jersey show that the pow
dered pith of the corn stalk gives
good results. If the experiment
should prove Of lasting value a
new source Of revenue is opened
up for farmers.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-02-25
NOTICE OF TAnIEAu.
ESTATE OF ALPHONsE LEVY.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
No. $3.50.

Whereas. Lazare Levy. of The Parish of
Orleans. administrator OF the above named
estate, has He'd tableau and account
showing amount received and disbursed by
him since fling his original and amended tab
leau. accompanied by his petition praying for
the homolOgaJion OF the same
And. whereas, the prayer of said petition has
been granted by order of court bearing date
February 81, 1899
Now. therefore, notice is hereby given TO all
persons interested to make opposition 10 said
tabieau. To tile same in writing, i'll my Office in
the town Of Opeiousas, within the time required
by law. why the said tabeau should not be
homoIogated and confirmed.
4. PAFY,
Feb Is 1899 Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-02-25
A Cotton Factory.

A gentleman who has to some
extent investigated the question
OF the protitableness of Southern
cotton mills and who is still busi-
ly engaged in the same work, has
suggested to us that what Ope-
lousas needs, even more than Il
refinery, is a cotton factory. He
has promised to furnish us with
some of the statistics and other
data that he is now collecting,
| which, he AYERS, will prove up his
claim without further argument.
Mr.. II. H. Hargrove, of Shreve-
port, has recently visited the cot
ton mills in Georgia and the Car
ollnas, and the articles written BY
him about them are already bear
ing fruit in North Louisiana.
Shreveport is organizing Il CO.
operative company to build
100000 mill. Ruston, Alexan-
dria and Clinton are considering
the question. Boyce is organiz-
ing company to build $4,000
mill, while Arcadia is also making
preparations, and Winfield is
about to organize, under the
leadership Of B. w. Bailey, for
the establishment of $25. 900
plant.
Such mill here could be ope-
rated at a profit and, would, be-
sides, give employment to many
of our people and prove of great
value to the planters as we'll as to
the entire community.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-02-25

IF you have any news that you
would like to see in print. bring
or send it to this Office. We are
always pleased to publish any
item that will be of interest to
our readers. Ring up Phone 29,
and we will do the rest.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-02-25
II LOCAL BRIEFS,
y
: Now ia the time to subscribe.

- NOW la the time to subscribe.
See A. c. Skiles for Lumber, Shingles
Bricks, Lime, Sand and Cement.
Safety oerpslt boxes for rent at she
st. Landry State F-nk.
Advertise your business and Increase
your sales.
Latest desl sns n fancy cards, envel-
ores, etc, just received at this office.
We want youE advertisement. aud
will be glad 10 do your job printing.
Fresh eyg-, chickens and all country
produce at Fred. l.. SaUdozs.
goods, hats shoes, notions, etc, lust re-
ceiyed Ivy Fred. L. Snndoz. Cheap
The COURIER Is prepared to do all
kinds of job work cheap for cash. Come
and let lis tell ye,i about it before Won
go elsewhere.
You can obtain Gray y Legal Blanks
for Louisiana at the office Of the Ope-
iousas COURIER at his regular catalogue
price, delivered here free of cost
Job work ot all kind turned out Mt this
office On short notice. Get our prices
before placing your order. We will
save you money aud guarantee satisfac-
tlon.
IT you need Letter Heads, Note
Heads, Bill Heads or any other kind of
job work, give us yonr order, and you
Will T." satisfied with our work and
price.
The ST. Landry Homestead and Loan
Association Is all important factor in
the upbulldlny Of Opelousas. Take
few Shates, benefit yourself and assist
in the good woik.
Get our prices for Job wei
The Opelousas courier., 1899-02-25

Since the high license ordinance
Of the Police Jury on saloons sew
eral persons of this town had
opened up with summer and non
alcoholic drinks. The late freeze
played the mischief with their
stock. and for time the popping
Of the bottles equaled a musketry
harge.-Marksville Blade.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-02-25

Remember that you can get
the Opelousas COURIER and the
Atlanta Weekly Constitution one
year for $2.75. Read prospectus
of the Constitution on fourth
page and subscribe at once and
get one of the premiums offered.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-02-25

Twenty-four States have, by
formal votes of their legislatures,
declared in favor of the election
of United States Senators by di-
rect vote of the people, but Con-
gress still ignores the matter.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-02-25

The farmers will make serious
mistake if they suffer any ad-
vance in the price of cotton to in
duce them to plant large cotton
crops to the neglect Of the cultl-
vation of food crops. The only
safe policy for the farmers is to
make their farms self-sustaining
and live at home.-Homer Guar
dian
The Opelousas courier., 1899-02-25

Our regular Bayou Chicot cor
dependence came duly to hand a
[few weeks ago, but in some un-
accountable manner was mislaid
before 1t was put in type hence
| Its non-appearance.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-02-25

Judge DeBaillon. of Lafayette,
|aas decided the suit of the Con-
seladated Company VS.. The Town
q Lafayette, growing out of
0feech OF the contract for the
efectlon of water works and cleo
VIC lights in favor of the town.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-02-25

Every painter that knows the
Pltkins Paints will admit that they
are first class, and will hold their
color and spread we'll. You can
get them in oil or ready mixed at
j. B. SandoZ.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-02-25

S. R. Broadhead represents the
Barnard's Plantation Rice Hullers
and Rice Milling Machinery
through Philip Hahn, New Or
leans, La. Post-ofice address:
S. r. Broadhead, Crowley. La.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-02-25
JUDICIAL ADVERTisRME
DARTATION SALE
DAVID BROWN, JR., VS. PLUMMER
BROWN EFT AIS
No. t636I.
ADVERTIaRNENTs.

PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
BY virtue of an order OF the Honorable Elcv-
cnth judicial District Court OF the State of
Louisiana, III and for the parish OF st. Landry,
there Will be sold AT public auction to he last
and highest bidder. by the undersigned ut The
principal front door OF the Court House, ia the
town of Opelousas, on
Saturday, March 4th, $500,
at II o'clock a. m. tho following described prop
erty, tO-wlt;
One tract OF land. bounded by public road
leading 70 Bayou Marie Croquant from Church
Prairie. about 1 miles east OF Opel0usas south
by land or Felix Mack east by Land of jackson
Perry and west by land belonging lately 10 T.
Z. Anderson or to Estate OF Mrs. I. &. Ander-
son, containing about t2o} twenty acres and
Another tract Of land. neur the above.
bounded north by Felix Mack. south by Mrs
c. II. Comeau. east by Alphonse Prud'homme
and west by land belonging to II. l.. Garland,
containing 10 acres bnd 19E1oo.
Terms. CAsh-To pay the notes due to Henry
l.. Garland. and on terms OF credit for bal
nnce, according to the ter,us of payment of tic
note yet 10 mature.
". 5. FHAZEE,
sheriff Parish OF ST. Landry.
Jan'y 7S, 1898.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-02-25

We have received from Senator
|1en Caffery copy Of his speech
qellsered in the e. S. Senate
|sanuary 9Th on the subject of
aequlsition of Territory. We are
|also indebted to the Senator for
! package of assorted vegetable
|eeds from the agricultural de-
|partment.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-02-25
NOTICE OF FINAL TABLEAU,
ESTATE OF JOSEPH A. SOILEAT
PROBATE DOCKET. DISTRICT COURT
ST. LANDRY. No. 1868.
No. 1856.

Whereas, Ars. EosaIlue Deville of the
parish ot st. Landry, administrative of the
above named estate, has hed a final tableau
and distribution Of funds Of said esttte ac-
compnnled by her petition praying for the
hOmologatiOn of the same;
And. whereas. the prayer Of Suid petition has
been granted by an order of court heuring date
February II, 1899.
Now, therefore. notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
tabieau. to tile same i'll writing, in my office in
the town OF Opelousas within the time reuuir-
ed by law, why the said tableau should not be
homolOgated and confirmed.
A.PAVY.
Feb'y. IS, 1888. Clerk.