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OPELOUSAS, SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 1894.
The dust! the dust! is had enough
That makes us sneeze and wipe our
eyes;
BIut there's another nuisance, about as
tough :
Those persevering, unrelenting, sum
mer flies.
Senator Levert's anti-pool-selling
bill has passed the Senate by a
vote of 30 to 2.
A good meal, with Ice-Cream for
dessert, for 25c, at Mrs. Perrault's.
Shute & Duson are having their
drugstore premises enclosed with a
neat fence.
A second hand Piano (Liepsig)
for sale cheap; apply to M. Vila
seca. may 12tf
The dust is becoming intolerable.
A good shower would be appreciat
ed just now.
Go to the Railroad Photo Car
for the finest photos you ever saw
in your life.
Senator Ward and Mr. C. S.
Elms have our thanks for copies of
the Governor's message.
The Franklin Vindicator says
the cows have possession of the
town. They haven't exactly got
Opolousas yet, but they have a
good, pulling hold on it.
The finest Photographs in the
city at the Railroad Photo Car.
Come and see; they are fine and
cheap.
Walter Jlazieton was arrested
last weely at Black Lake in the
northern part of this parish, and
lodged in jail for stabbing Sam
Rusk, by deputy-sheriff Williams.
Robert Chachere & Bro. have
purchased the stock of groceries,
etc., of A. & E. Loeb, who opened
up here about two weeks since, the
sale taking place on Tuesday
morning.
B. F. Perley, the veteran gin
wright, of Alexandria, will be in
St. Landry in June, and will do all
work in his line in a first-class
manner. If your gin needs fixing
consult him at once. myl2tf
A bill has been introduced in the
House by Representative O'Neil,
of New Orleans, providing for the
forfeiture of the Charter of Tulane
University on the grounds of a vio
lation of contract.
Dr. Duson, Specialist; eye, ear,
nose and throat. Hours from 10 to
12 a. m. Office with Dr. I. E.
Shute, Opelousas, La. 17y
Chas. H. Trousdale, late editor of
the Monroe Telegraph-Bulletin, has
been nominated by the President
to be postmaster at Monroe, on the
recommendation of Congressman
Boatner.
Dr. Irion's office hours are from
10 a. m., to 1 p. in., and from 3 to 6
p. m. On Saturdays, from 8 a. m.
to 6 p. m. 4-26-tf.
Representative Stagg has intro
duced in the House a bill to amend
and re-enact section 2924 of the
Revised Civil. Code of Louisiana;
also, a bill making usury a misde
meanor and providing for its pun
ishment.
Sam Jones, the famous. Georgia
evangelist, passed through here on
the evening train, Wednesday, on
his way to Alexandria. A large
number of the townfolk were at
the depot to catch a glimpse of
him.
Mr. Pasquale DelBuono has had
his building adjoining Desmarais'
grocery somewhat improved, and
has opened his ice depot and fruit
stand therein. We understand he
intends to rebuild his store as soon
as satisfactory arrangements can
be made.
The Governor has appointed
Adolph Guillory Justice-of-the
Peace for the second ward of this
parish, vice John B. Fontenot re
signed; and Edgar Landry, consta
ble for same ward, vice Adolph
Guillory, resigned.
A Washington special says:
"The House committee on election
of President and Vice-President
has decided to make a favorable
report on the bill of Representative
Tucker of Virginia, providing for
the election of United States Sen
ator by direct vote of the people."
The lawn party given on the
courthouse square last Friday night
by the ladies of the W. C. T. U.,
was a pleasant affair, and we learn
added a handsome sum to the
treasury of the white ribbon union.
An interesting program, consisting
of recitations, addresses, songs,
etc., was also given in the court
room.
The members of the Opelousas
bar met at the courthouse on Wed
nesday morning, for the purpose of
protesting against the passage of
the bill introduced in the Legisla
ture to discontinue the country
terms of the Supreme Court, and
delegated lion. Gilbert L. Dupre
to represent them in the matter.
He left for Baton Rouge on the
noon train Thursday.
The Senate Judiciary committee
has reported favorably on Senator
Pugh's bill to discontinue the
country sessions of the Supreme
Court and lengthen the session in
New Orleans to nine months, All
of the lawyers on the committee
favor the bill and it is expected it
will pass the Senate. Sessions are
now held at Opelousas, Monroe and
Shreveport.
Since the above was written the
bill has passed the Senate.
THE SUNDAY LAW CASES.
The question has been asked:
"Does it pay to prosecute the Sun
day law cases ?"
The question implies that there
may be criminal laws on our statute
book which the grand juries and
district attorney are at liberty to
disregard because difficult of en
forcement. The grand juries are
sworn and charged by the court to
present all violators of the law
without fear or favor, and the dis
trict attorney is also sworn to pros
ecute all persons charged with
crime without fear or favor. How
then could these officials discrimi
nate in favor of the Sunday law
vioiators without violating their
own sworn duty?
But suppose it be once admitted
that the officials charged with these
grave duties could exercise the
authority hinted at-who could say
where the exercise of this discre
tionary power would stop, and how
many other classes of law breakers
would make it too expensive to pros
ecute them ?
But the prosecution of the Sun
day law violators though thus far
they have resulted in acquittals,
have not been without decided gain
toward enforcing obedience to the
law. It has had the effect of clos
ing up on Sunday every saloon in
our town, and as far as we know
throughout the parish. Moreover,
we are informed by several persons
accused of this offense that they
will not open in the future, but on
the contrary will obey the law and
help secure the conviction of any
person found violating the same.
To have accomplished this much
was surely worth the time spent
in their trial-even if it did con
sume one week of the court's time.
While on this subject we may
say that the Sunday law is approv
ed of and supported by the great
majority of the people of this par
ish as a police measure. Its bene
ficial effect is more felt in the coun
try districts where the people have
no police to protect them against
the lawlessness of the turbulent
and unruly classes. And we may
say that the great opposition to the
law so much harped upon by the
lawyers defending these cases ex
ists only in their imagination.
There is opposition to its enforce
ment, but it is confined to the peo
ple who sell liquor in the towns.
The merchants almost universally
favor the Sunday law, as also all
the planters and farmers. Sunday
in the towns is the best day in the
week in a business point of view
for many of the liquor sellers. The
shops and stores are closed up and
many people who are busy during
the week are unoccupied on Sun
day and find time and inclination
to spend their time and money in
the coffee houses which they enter
through the back door.
All these considerations however
are as nothing when weighed in the
balance with the public necessity
of enforcing the laws as they stand
upon the statute books. Suffering
one law to be violated with impu
nity, especially if it be done by
common consent, is a serious blow
to the administration of all law,
because it brings the courts and
law officers into contempt. If it
be an established and admitted
fact that the law officers of this
court can not enforce the Sunday
law, then indeed will the adminis
tration of the law here be reduced
to the well merited contempt of all
law abiding people; and it will be
time for them to inquire where
they are to look for the protection
of life and property ? If the courts
in this district haven't got sufficient
authority and Infuence to enforce
the Sunday law, what assurance
have the law-abiding element that
they can withstand any com
bination of law breakers ? None,
none whatever.
Do not loose this chance, but go
at once to the Palace Railroad
Photogragh Car, and have your
photographs of yourself, family or
best girl taken, for you know there
is danger and death in delay.
The Louisiana State Medical As
sociation held its fifteenth annual
session at New Orleans this week.
The appreciation of the association
was evidenced by the large num
ber of new applicants for member
ship. Among those present we
find the following doctors from this
parish: T. T. Tarleton, Grand Co
teau; J. A. Haas, R. T. Marshall,
J. H. Parker, Ville Platte; W. H.
Ray, Chataignier; R. M. Littell,
Opelousas; G. R. Tolson, Melville;
V. C. Reynolds, Big Cane; R. E.
Oden, Bayoun Current.
One of the most interesting pa
pers read was one by Dr. A. J.
Bloch, on the "Diagnosis and Treat
ment of the Chronic Diseases of the
Stomach." He also made an ex
periment of cleaning out the Stom
ach to show. the easiness with
which it can be done.
Dr. F. J. Mayer, of the Quaran
tine station, moved that a bill be
brought before the Legislature re
lating to the proper registration of
births, and interments of the dead,
together with a publication of the
disease causing death, which was
passed unanimously. He also sug
gested the passage of a bill for the
protection of the people from con
tagious diseases, citing an instance
wherein such a law was necessary,
which was also passed unani
mously.
Don't forget the Railroad Photo
Car is now in the city, and will be
here only a short time; so if you
want something fine in this line be
sure and visit the car.
The CLARION acknowledges with
pleasure the receipt of an invita
tion to be present at the marriage
of our young friend and former
townsman, Mr. Arthur Bonnet, to
Miss Claire Amelie Cornay, a
charming young lady of Lafayette,
La., which will take place on Wed
nesday evening, June 6th, 1894, at
St. John's Catholic church, Lafa
yette,
TowN LoTs,-Deslrably situated,
in the town of Opelousas, will be
sold cheap, for cash or credit. Ap
ply to I, B, CL&ACERE. 33-4t.
SOIM1ETIULG NEW.
The Southern Art Co., with their
Palace Railroad Photo Car, is now
in the city and will be here some
two or three weeks, so if you want
something fine, at less than half the
price you usually pay, go at once;
do not wait.
Car is on railroad track, Landry
street.
THE RACES.-The Washington
Jockey Club scored a signal success
on last Sunday, the races given by
it being the best that have taken
place in the parish for a long
time. The weather was all that
could be desired, and the track was
in prime condition. The first race,
for the 3:00 class, was called
promptly at 12:30 o'clock, with the
following entries: "Dixie Trix,"
by Dr. O. P. Daly; "Maud S." by
Dr. J. P. Saizan; "May," by O. J.
Stokes; "King," by Willie Elter;
"Warwick," by Dr. W. J. Offutt.
The race was for a purse of $100.00,
mile heats, three best in five, and
was won as follows: "Dixie Trix,"
first money, $60.00; "Maud S." se
cond money, $25.00; "May," third
money, $15.00.
The second race, for the 2:30
class, was also for a $100.00 purse,
mile heats three best in five, and
the following horses were entered:
"Aldebaron" and "Tommy," by R.
L. Harvey, and "Louis P." by O. J.
Stokes. The race was won as fol
lows: "Aldebaron," first money,
two-thirds of purse; "Tommy,"
i second money, one third of purse.
There were only three entries in
the bicycle race: Messrs. F. J.
Dietlein, J. T. Skipper and Remi
Wallior of this place, and it was won
t by Mr. Dietlein who received the
gold medal prize, Mr. Skipper
coming out second.
We were not present but learn
that at least 1500 people attended,
t over $300 being taken in at the
gate.
We desire to call the attention
of our esteemed confrere, the Cou
rier, to the fact that its boasted
reputation for infallible (?) accura
cy has ;sstained a severe shock
and needs a little tonic.
In its publication of the Police
Jury proceedings, in its issue of
the 19th, we find the following:
J. O. Chachere, bridging bayou over
King's levee, 1st ward.............. 155 60
J. T. Stewart, lumber for building
bridge over King's levee 1st ward 6.72
J. T. Stewart, lumber for building
bridge over King's levee, 1st ward 7.57
J. T. Stewart, lumber for building
bridge over King's levee, 1st ward 87.12
J. T. Stewart, lumber for building
bridge over King's levee, 1st ward 92.23
The minute book of the Police
Jury shows that the clerk wrote,
and the CLARION, the official organ
of that body, published it as writ
ten, thus:
J. O. Chachere, building bridge over
King's levee, 1st ward 155.60
J. T. Stewart, lumber, 1st ward, 1894 6.72
.7.57
.-* ** . ** ** ** 87.12
.** ** . . ** 92.23
A comparison will show that, it
would be wiser for our esteemed
confrere in the future, should it
again become over-inflated with
the belief in its infallibility to err,
and become possessed of an insa
tiable desire to eradicate the motes
from its neighbor's eyes, to bear in
mind the old adage: "People who
live in glass houses should not
throw stones at others."
The Hon. E. B. Dubuisson per
formed his duty as pros
ecuting officer in the Sunday law
cases with great ability and with
as much zeal and earnestness as he
always displays in the discharge of
his official dutas. With such an
officer in charge of this department,
it is very erroneous to say that the
law can not be enforced. It can be
enforced, and there is not a particle
of doubt that it will be. One or
two acquittals before a petit jury
will not wipe out a law from the
statute books, and as long as it
stands unrepealed the courts must
enforce it or keep on trying. We
are informed that in both the cases
that were tried the members of the
jury explain that they acquitted
because a violation of the law was
not proved upon the particular
Sunday charged in the bill of in
dictment. And they also declare
that they would have convicted
had the proof showed that fact.
We will add that the Judge's
charge to the jury and -his rulings
were strictly for the enforcement
of the law.
The excursion to Thibodaux on
last Sunday was a success for the
railroad boys from a financial
standpoint-they estimate having
cleared between five and six hun
dred dollars. Very few people at
tended from Washington and this
place on account of the races, but
the towns of Lafayette, New Iberia,
Jeanerette, Baldwin, Franklin and
Pattersonville, supplied the crowds.
The railroad boys prided them
selves on always giving comfort
able excursions; but they failed in
this instance to sustain that re
putation, as the train was uncom
fortably crowded and there was no
water on the train after it reached
Morgan City on the down trip, and
on the return trip there was none
from the begining to the end of the
trip, and a handsome price was
charged for refreshments. They
should profit by this experience
and on future excursions endeavor
to redeem themselves.
Mr. E. V. Barry, of Sunset, has
accepted the agency of the Opelou
Ice and Bottling Works, and has
just completed a large ice box to
carry a large quantity of ice, and
will sell at factory prices. The
people of Sunset, Grand Coteau,
Arnaudville and Churchpoint, and
the contiguous neighborhoods will
no doubt be pleased to learn of this
convenience and should patronize
him accordingly.
The Railroad Photograph Car of
the Southern Art Co, which has
been located on Front street for
about two months, left last
week for Opelousas. We are in.
formed that they did a good busi
ness here, amounting to over $2000.
-Alexandria Democrat.
The car arrived here last Friday
and is located on Landry Street,
opposite Clements & Healev's store.
DISTRICT COURT.
The following is a synopsis of the
business transacted by the court
since our last report, up to ad
journment:
Thursday, May 24.
Geo. L. Havard vs. H. L. Garland;
judgment.
L. I. Tansey vs. J. Bte. Balque; motion
for new -trial argued, submitted and
overruled.
Estate of Arvillien Valere; opposition
of widow and natural tutrix maintained
and her demand to be appointed admin
istratrix allowed.
D. Lalanne vs. M. L. & T. R. R. Co.;
argued, submitted and taken under ad
visement.
Armand Forest vs. Eugene David;
motion for new trial taken up, argued,
submitted and taken under advisement.
State of La. vs. Casemire Robert; mo
tion for new trial argued, submitted and
taken under advisement.
Geo. W. Sentell vs. Dr. J. H. Walker;
judgment.
C. M. Thompson vs. W. W. Queen;
judgment.
Estate of John Boone; default against
all parties.
J. J. Landreneau vs. Treville Rideau;
judgment.
C. J. Thompson vs. Isam West; Judg
ment.
State vs. Dr. D. A. Savant; pleads not
guilty; prays for trial by jury.
Estate of Mary T. Hardy; appearance
of Virginia S. Garland in her capacity
as administratrix filed.
The following cases were continued
until Sept. 10,1894: Julius James, Dave
Conklin, Pat. Screen, Julien Claude, Ed
gar Boudreau, Jake Erhardt, Willie
Triay, Wm. Crawford, J. Bte. Chevis, J.
L. Goudchaux, N. C. Devilliers, Agricole
Nevilliers, Albert Boudreau, Edgar
Meche Joseph Speyrer, V. H. Sibille,
L. S. Havard,Leopold Goudchaux, Leo
pold Mann, Henry Schrewe, E. V. Barry,
Jules Petetin, Charles Richard.
State vs. M. Firnberg; application for
i writs of prohibition and certiorari.
Friday May 25.
D. Lalanne vs. M. R. R.; Littell & He
bert vs. same; H. Clay vs. same; agreed
1 that judgment shall be rendered on first
day of next term.
Adam Smith vs. J. D. Haggerty et al.;
rappeal taken to Circuit Court.
Estate of Mary T. Hardy; answer filed,
Estate of Olivier Guillory; default.
Schmidt & Zeigler vs. L. Schnerb ,i
Bro.; judgment.
Estate of Mary T. Hardy; rule argued.
submitted and taken under advisement
Mrs. Mary Quirk et al. vs. Thoma
a Quirk, administrator; Henry Manuel vs
Alfred Young, administrator; suspen
sive appeal to Circuit Court.
Philip Thompson vs. A. H. Mouton:
dismissed at plaintiff's cost.
State vs. Paul Besson; refixed for Dec
10, 1894.
State vs. M. Firnberg; writs of cer
e tiorari and prohibition refused by the
f Supreme Court; trial proceeded with.
Tansey vs. Baique; appeal.
D. Roos & Son vs. Theodore Marcan
tel; default confirmed.
H. L. Garland vs. Geo. L. Havard and 1
Geo. L. Havard vs. H. L. Garland, re
ceiver; suspensive and devolutive ap
peal granted.
Board of Police of Opelousas vs. Austin
Lacombe; judgment for plaintiff.
State vs. Casemire Robert; motion for
new trial overruled.
C. M. Thompson vs. W. W. Queen; $10
taked as curator's fee.
McE1Henney et al. vs. Hazlewood et
al.; suspensive appeal taken by inter
venor.
Armand Forest vs. Eugene David; mo
tion for new trial overruled.
Mrs. Mathilde Lafleur, wife, vs. Arnold
Veillon et al.; motion to suspend over
ruled.
Millie Denton vs. Howard Washing
ton; judgment.
State vs. Marx Firnberg; violating
Sunday law; not guilty.
B. Murrell vs. C. M. Thompson; sub
mitted by consent.
F. M. Mudd vs. Ed. Alcott; suspensive
and devolutive appeal taken.
State vs. Jean Bte. Antoine; motion
in arrest of judgment filed, argued and
overruled.
M. D. Levy vs. Rosa Guidry; Schmidt
& Zeigler vs. L. Schnerb & Bro.; suspen
sive and devolutive appeal taken.
State vs. J. B. Antoine; suspensive ap
peal to Supreme Court.
State vs. Jack Bellard; suspensive ap
peal to Supreme Court.
The following sentences were passed:
J. Bte. Antoine; .15 or 15 days.
Adolphe Landry; eight months in pen
itentiary.
Louis Campbell, two months in parish
jail.
Dan Gilbert; five months in peniten
, tiary.
Simon Johnson; one year in peniten
tiary.
Dubal Cooke; seven months in parish
Sjail.
r Wm. Antoine; five months in peniten
tiary.
VRobert Gatsen; four months "in peni
tentiary.
t Davis Lewis; five months in peniten
Stiary.
Casemire Robert; five months in pen
itentiary.
B Olin Young; four months in peniten
g tiary.
Jack Bellard; one year penitentiary.
Griffin Nash ; three months parish jail.
Grandison Burnett; four months in
parish jail.
Frank Scott; fifteen days parish jail.
Julien Broussard; two years in peni
tentiary.
Wm. Swain et als; six months in pen
itentiary.
Bud Hawkins; one month parish jail.
Robert Fontenot; fifteen days jail.
Alfred Scott; three months in peni
t tentiary.
All judgments having been read and
signed, the court adjourned sine die.
The bill of Representative Mou
ton, of Lafayette, has passed the
House by a vote of 63 to 7. The
bill prohibits the Boards of School
Directors of the several parishes of
this State from combining the pub
lic schools thereof with any private
or parochial schools or other insti
tutions of learning under the con
trol or management of any church,
religious order or association of
any religious sect or denomination,
and to prohibit them from employ
ing as professors or teachers in the
public schools of this State any
preacher, minister of the Gospel,
priest or other ministers or reli
gion, member of any monastic or
other religious order, who is in the
actual service of any church or re
ligious order of any sect or denom
ination whatever as a teacher or
minister of religion.
The New Orleans City Council
recently passed an ordinance grant
ing the right to establish a belt
railroad within certain limits of
the city, against which the people
fought strongly and, aided by a
united press; finally defeated, the
council repealing the ordinance on
Tuesday.
A large number of people were
poisoned in New Orleans, a few
days since, from eating cream puffs.
Among the number we noticed the
name of Wmin. Hillsman, a painter,
who at one time resided here.
Senator Avery has given notice
of his intention to introduce a re
solution to amend act 67 of the
Constitution so as to increase the
salary of Governor from $4,000 to
$10,000 per annum.
Apply to C. Auzenne & Bro, best
and cheapest Whitewashers and
Painters, corner Main and Estorge
streets.
SOCIETY AND PERSOINAL.
Judge Adolph Guillory, of Plaisance,
gave us a brief call on Friday.
Fabius Vidrine, of Chataignier, gave
us a pleasant call on Wednesday.
Nathan Erlich, of Ville Platte, was in
town this week.
Hon. H. D. McBride, of Church Point,
was in town on Wednesday.
Sheriff Lyons, of Crowley, visited Op
elousas during the week.
Constable Fontenot, of Ville Platte,
was in town on business on Monday,
and called to see us.
Mrs. Henry Roos and daughter, Ju
liette, of New Orleans, are the guests of
Mr. and Mrs. J. Meyers.
Insurance adjuster Franklin, of New
Orleans, was in town during the week,
adjusting losses.
Mrs. Homer Barousse, the accomplish
ed wife of Senator Barousse, was on a
visit to town on Thursday.
Mr. Fritz Dietlein went down to New
Iberia on the excursion train on Sunday
to spend the day with relatives.
Mrs. M. E. Read, of Mamouth, spent
Wednesday in town, the guest of Mr.
and Mrs. P. Titard and family.
Thos. H. Lewis, Esq, made a short
trip to Alexandria this week, returning
on Friday.
Mr. O. Dardeau and lady, of Ville
Platte, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs.
P. Titard on Thursday.
Messrs. Alphonse Levy and Oscar H.
Terwilliger, visited Crowley this week
on land business.
Miss Inez Broussard, of St. Martins
ville, is visiting Opelousas, the guest of
Miss Ada Sandoz.
Handsome, genial, Jno. M. Ware, of
Shuteston, was among friends in town
during the week.
Miss Mary Taylor and her little broth
er left on last Sunday's train for New
Iberia, to spend some time with relatives
and friends.
Andrew Moresi went down to Jeane
rette on Sunday for a short visit with
friends and relatives., returning Monday
evening.
Miss Jeanette Roos, of New Orleans,
daughter of our townsman, Mr. David
Roos, arrived here during the week, and
will spend the summer with relatives
and friends.
Mrs. Frances Blanke, who has been
spending sometime in our town as the
guest of the family of Mr. Delarue, left
for her home in New Orleans on Wed
nesday.
Messrs. A. L. Fontenot, president, and
W. S. Frazee, secretary of the school
board and parish superintendent of pub
lic schools, attended the meeting of
parish superintendents at Natchitoches
this week.
The beautiful and accomplished Miss
Viola Gauche, after a delightful
visit of several weeks with the family
of Mr. F. Delarue, left for her home in
New Orleans on Wednesday, much to
the regret of her many friends.
Miss Lily Swayze, who has been teach
ing the Chataignier public school, closed
the session last week, and is now home
for a needed rest. We are gratified to
learn that she has won the respect and
esteem of her scholars and their parents,
who are anxious for her return. She is
a deserving young lady, and it affords
us pleasure to note her success in her
chosen sphere.
A delightful "moonlight" picnic was
given at Woodworth springs on Monday
night, complimentary to Misses Nettie
White, Mabel Sandoz and Inez Brous
sard. The following persons enjoyed
the exhilerating ride and festivities of
the evening: Misses Inez Broussard,
Mamie Hasbrook, Ada, Mabel and Gertie
Sandoz, and Nettie White; Messrs.
Frank Dietlein, Mason McBride, Ollie
B. Thompson, B. H. Pavy, Jimmie Shute,
and Stuart and G. A. Sandoz.
We received a very pleasant call on
Thursday from Mr. and Mrs. A. Guillet,
accompanied by their son and the ven
erable mother of Mr. Guillet. We were
pleased to learn from them that their
public school entertainment2 in spite of
a strong and unjust opposition which
sought to defeat its laudable purpose,
was a gratifying success, reflecting cre
dit upon teacher and pupils alike, and
doing honor to the liberal-minded and
progressive people of the neighborhood
who contributed largely to its success.
Transfers of Real Estate.
From May 24 to May 31, inclusive:
Jno. N. Ogden to Celeste Ogden, his wife;
datien en payment; $1700.
R. W. Pickett to V. C. Reynolds; 2
acres near Mamou; $180 cash.
Estate of Achille Fontenot to Sam Haas;
60 acres near Niggerfoot; $375 cash.
M. Walker to H. H. Thorns; a lot in Mel
ville; $125.
Louise Chachere to J. M. Mornhinveg;
70251100 arpents near Opelousas; $1600
credit.
Jean Whitehead to H. Bernard, widow;
50 arpents near Leonville; $650 credit.
Mary Sullivan, widow, et als to Albert
i Martel; % arpent near Opelousas; $25
cash.
C. Victorian to A. G. Berza; 30 arpents
in Mamouth; $125 credit.
Zelia Amel to O. Lafleur; 9 arpents
woodland in Point Cormier; $45 cash.
Clara Brignac to J. D. Currie; 1 lot in
Ville Platte; $119.08 cash.
Partition sale, N. B. Dunbar et als. vs.
M. R. Petetin, widow, et als.; 173 acres
2 miles east of Opelousas; sold to Dr.
J. P. Saizan; $500 cash.
Joseph Fammier to Benoit Fammier; 28
acres in Prairie Laurent; $250 cash.
U. S. to Amelie Simon;patent; $160 631100
acres in Coulee Croche.
..fir.
Marriage Licenses.
From May 24th to 31st, inclusive.
Anoll Deshotels to Edna Vidrine,
T. M. Wroten to Maud Grayson,.
CHATAIGN IEB, LA.,
May 30th, 1894.
The fair for the benefit of the Chataig
nier school has proved a grand success.
A school under the patronage of such
liberal minded gentlemen as Messrs.
Guillet, Monela, Vidrine and Lafleur
can not but succeed.
On account of the critical condition of
Judge E. M. McGee, who is one of the
trustees of the Read's Bridge school, I
did not go to the fair.
For several reasons I regret exceed
ingly having missed the treat, viz:
1st. I would have enjoyed it hugely.
2nd. It was the duty of all lovers of
education to sanction by their presence
such noble efforts to promote the inter
est of free education. Schools, we need
schools everywhere.
3rd. My admiration and gratitude
would have been more materially de
monstrated .by the accent of clinking
coins.
4th. I wished to pay a glowing tribute
to that little girl teacher, who-has ac
complished so much in two short months.
Sheriff Fontenot passed here on his
way to Judge E. H. McGee. He had
come to visithis staunch old friend in
his hour of peril.
We are very sorry to hear that Mrs.
T. S. Fontenot is no better. That amia
ble lady is very popular here, and has
the good wishes of every one.
The prospect for the crops is very fair.
As usual our thrifty farmers have sur
mounted all the drawbacks of the tardy
spring, and have come out far ahead.
So much for St. Landry.
ACADEMUS.
List of Letters.
Remaining in the Post Office at Opel
lousas, La, for the week ending June 1st,
1894, which, if not called for within 15
days, will be sent to the Dead Letter.
Office, Washington, D. C.:
J. F. Armentrout, Rev. J. R. Cason, C.
A. Grulbury, Miss Amelie Pete, Mrs.
Joseph U. Roy.
In calling for above please say "adver
tised; MINNIE PULFORD, P. M.
ELBA HAPPEININ4GS.
ELBA, LA, May 29, 1894.
The fish-fry which was given near
here last Saturday was attended by Mr.
C. C. Goudeau Miss Kate Davis and Mrs.
E. H. Davis, all of whom, I learn, had a
most enjoyable time. Ha, ha! Mr. J.,
fish and kisses are both sweet.
Dr. N. W. Swords passed through here
last Friday, on his way home. He was
accompanied as far as Melville by Mr.
H. N. Oden. The Dr. looks as fine as
ever.
Mr. E. C. Hayes, of Green Store, made
a flying trip to the Crescent City one day
last week.
Mr. Kenner Thoms and Miss Jennie
Faulkner, of Melville, while out driving
last Saturday evening, their horse be
came frightened, which came very near
terminating in one of those sad runaway
accidents. But oh! how strange such
things will sometimes happen, especial
ly when the gentleman is accompanied
by such rare beauty.
Mr. E. G. Richard, one of our popular
Levee Commissioners, left last Monday
for. Baton Rouge, where he will remain
for a few days, looking after the interests
of the district.
We were glad to meet, a few days ago,
our young friend, Dr. R. E. Oden, of Ba
you Current. He reports some sickness
in that locality. The Dr. will soon have
to get a hustle on himself.
Miss Joyce Callahan, the belle of the
woodside vicinity, is visiting in our
midst this week, the guest of Mrs. E. G.
Richard.
Many thanks to Miss F. for the slice
of cake which was so nice and sweet;
but really I can't see how it could possi
bly be any sweeter than the presenter.
Yours, C.
NOTICE FOR BIDS.
TrHE undersigned committee will receive
- bids until Saturday, June 9th, 1694, to
build a fence around the parish jail, accord
ing to the requirements and specifications
following, viz; To be built stout, of plank
two inches thick, placed upright, twelve
feet high and extending one foot into the
ground; laths three by six inches; posts
eight by ten inches, eight (eet apart, and
four feet deep, and to be onithe outside of
fence; fence to be surmounted by scantling
three by four Inches, well secured, having
wire nails driven through two inches apart
and pointing out three inches and made
sharp. Fence to be built ten yards from the
jail on the north, east and south sides, and
to take in all space between jail and court
yard fence on the back, or west side; also
one privy on inside, and one on outside, of
jail yard, with sinks six feet deep; commit
mittee reserving the right to reject any and
all bids.
R. CHACHERE,
T. S. FONTENOT,
C. MORNHINVEG, Committee.
ROBERT M. LITTELL,
GEORGE PtfLFORD,
Notice. '
LAND OFFICE AT NEw ORLEANS,
May 25, 1894.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten
tion to make final proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made be
fore B. Bloomfleld, U. S. Commissioner, at
Opelousas, on Tuesday, July 10, 1894, viz:
VALERIEN ALLAIN,
who made Homestead entry No. 10866, for
the SE/ of SEt Sec. 19 EV of NEBr and Lot
No. 1 Sec. 20 Tp. 5 8 R 2 West, La. meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva
tion of said land, viz:
Cyprien Caesar, Cornelius Papillon, Au
gustin Vlllere, Olin Esprit, all of St. Landry
parish, La.
June2 5t G. McD. BRUMBY, Register.
SHERIFF'S SALE.
DR. JNO. A. HAAS VS. ARNOLD VEILLON.
No. 15372, 11TH JUDICIAL DIsTRICT COURT,
PARISH OF ST. LANDRT, LA.
By virtue of a writ of seizure and sale is
sued out of the 11th Jud. Dist. Court in and
for the parish of St. Landry, La., in the
above entitled and numbered suit, and to
me directed, I have seized, and I will pro
ceed to sell at public auction, to the last and
highest bidder, at the front door of the
courthouse, at Opelousas, on
Saturday, July 7, 1894,
at 11 o'clock a. m., the following described
property, to-wit;
Seventy-six arpents of land more or less,
being about one-fourth wood and the bal
ance prairie land situated in Anse-aux
Paille, parish of St. Landry, La., bounded
o' the north and south by land of Lubin
Manuel, on the east by land of Slfroy Manuel
and on the west by land of Onezime Ardoin,
together with all the buildings and improve
ments thereon.
Terms-For cash to pay and satisfy the sum
of one hundred and seventy-seven 801100 dol
lars with 8 per cent per annum interest
thereon since January 1st, 1894, until paid,
and costs of these proceedings, and also the
sum of one 501100 dollars, the cost of a copy
of act of sale of said land to Arnold Veillon.
And on credit to satisfy the sum of one hun
dred and seventy-seven 801100 dollars, which
is represented by a note drawn by said Ar
nold Velllon, maturing on the first day of
January, 1895, and bearing 8 per cent per
annum interest after maturity unless the
same is immediately paid.
T. S. FONT.ENOT«
SHERIFF'S SALE.
JOEL B. WOLFF VS. ULYSSE JOUBERT
ET AL.
No. 15024, 11TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT,
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY, LA.
By virtue of a writ of fleri facias is
sued out of the Hon. 11th Judicial District
Court in and for the parish of St. Landry, in
the above entitled and numbered suit, and
to me directed, I have seized and *111 pro
ceed to sell at public outcry, to the last and
highest bidder, at the front door of the
courthouse at Opelousas, on
Saturday, June 16, 1894,
at 11 o'clock a. m., the following described
property, to-wit:
All of the share of Philip Thompson in the
partnership existing between himself and
B. L. Harvey, and in the property belong
ing to said partnership, being the follow
ing, to-wit: 1st. The partnership accounts,
books, rights and credits in the hands of R.
L. Harvey, managing partner. 2nd. Four
hundred and fifty head of sheep. 8rd. One
hundred head of hogs, more or less. 4th.
One Jack named Kilrain. 5th. 47 head of
gentle cattle, cows and calves, branded H.
6th. Twenty-two head of Texas mares. 7th.
14 horse and mule colts. 8th. 15 American
mares. 9th. The growing crop of cotton
and corn on the Thompson plantation.
Said share in said partnership will be sold
subject to payment of partnership debt if
any there be.
Terms--Cash.
N. B. The above described property may
be seen on the Thompson plantation near
Grand Coteau in this parish.
T. S. FONTENOT,
ju2 It Sheriff of the Parish of St. Landry,
ICE
FOR SALE AT FACTORY PRICES
-BY
E. V. Barry, Sunset.
AGENT OPELOUSAS
ICE AND BOTTLING WORKS.
FOR RENT.
1ONE HUNDRED ARPENTS OF
© Land, with buiJdings and improve
ments, known as the "Franklin College
Property." For particulars, apply to
either of the undersigned.
(T. H. LEWIs,
Trustees J. J. THOMPsoN,
fl0 tf ( V. K. IuorN.
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THE PHYSICIAN
8 who prescribes for you understands perfect
ly well that he cannot be too careful. The
o, more thoroughly he understands the art of
. healing the more thoroughly he appreciates
the necessity for cautron. It is almost su
perfluous to say that the druggist to whom
you take your prescriptionu should exercise
at least a corresponding degree of care. If
e he fals todo this, medical attendance may
r be rendered valueless. ou can have as
much confidence In the prescriptions we ill
for you, as you would if you were competent
to fill them yourself anddid it. Do you hap
pen to want anything in the line of fancy
goods, perfumery, etc.? we have it.
SHUTE & DUSON.
CRYSTAL LENSES
TRlADE ARK.
ai hity frt and Always.
Sr1Vr & DLrsoN,
CCISTS,
Have e exclusive sale of these Celebrated
Glasses in Opelousas, La., from the
factory of Kellam &Moore, the
only complete optical plant
In the South.
. S.JLZBN JLT, , C-... aplly
SIMPLE IN
dbNSTRUCTION
LIGHT RUNNING
AND "DURABLE
GIVES
PERFECT
SATISFACTION
PRINGIm. PiL F1 %t~TrrY
s3 CR.20"eST &WASHMIIN AYE
S PHILADELPHIA, PA.
WHOLI3AW BRANCH BO£BES
WHICAGO. ILL 'o CINCINNATI 0100.
fOUND UILTY +
3NDENtNGE
To Be Sold.
A Big Batch of Go ds
Have been found gui
of occupying too mu
valuable space in our
House, and ........
Must Be Cleaned Out!
Dress Clicoes......................
Light Calicoes..................... 4
Dress Calico........... .....
Shirting Calico.....................
Dress Ginghams, 59 to............ 109
Apron Checked Ginghams, 43 and 65
Cheviots, 50 to ............ 10#
India Lawns, 5f to............... 20
Victoria Lawns, 100 to.......... 25
Dotted and Plain Swiss, 10# to..... 365
Mull Plaids, 109 to .............. 25
Cross Bar, 59 to ... ...... . 209
White Embroidery, 2;# to........ 259
Torchon Laces, 23 to..........5.... 9 .
Laces, 50 to ...................... 839
Ladies' Vests, 5 to ................. 509
Ladies' Silk Vests .................. 75
Barbers' Towels, per dozen........ 65#
Large White Huck Towels,prdoz. 759
Men's Colored Hankerchiefs...... 59
Men's Cotton Windsors............ 59
Men's Sateen Windsors............ 8549
Men's all Silk Windsors, were 259
now...... .............. 15#
Men's all Silk Windsors, were 500
now ............................. 259
Men's Balbriggan Half Hose, were
25 , now ......................... 12'#4
Men's Fancy Striped Hose, were
250, now ................ 12X#
Men's Gauze Undershirts..... 209
Men's Jersey Ribbed Undershirts 259
Men's Onting Overshirts ........ 209
Men's Striped Overshirts .......... 85
Men's NegligeOvershirts .......... 50
Men's Black Sateen Overshirts.... 50Mf
-Goods sent by
Express C. O. D.,
if stamps are enclosed to cover
cost of expressage.
Rates of express to Ope-F
lousas $1.75 per 100 pounds.
ROBI. IlBROO, i
Mason's Arcade,
210-212 Main Street,
Houston, Tex.