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THE CLARION. OPELOUSAS, AUG. 6, 1898. UP-TO-D'ATE - P INTI NG..... When you need anr I Send your orders to B ODEMU LLeR THE PEINTER " e.*e. Q€ OPIeLOISAS, LA. NEVER MAIL A :: EE LETTER Unless your returný address is plainly printed on the corner of the envelope. This is a request of the U. S. Postal Authorities. For O Oent$ )lver I will print your return address neatly on the corner of 25 nice plain white envelopes and send them to you postpaid. 100 for 35 cents. Just try 10 cents worth; you will be pleased. Sample for 2b stamp. i Austin Fontenot, Opelousas, La. -The newspaper rivalry goes merrily on. -Mumps are abroad in the land. It is very smell to have them. -Mayor Davis Bernard, of Ar °naudville, was in Opelousas Mon day. i -Adelma Guidry, of Coutee ;Croche, was in Opelousason Thurs day. -Armand Stagg, of Grand Prai rio, spent Wednesday evening in town. -Marriage often means the sell ing of one's libarty for a mess of affection. -Constable Charles Lafleur, of Whitevillo, spent a few days in town this week. -Theo. Hollier and son, Freddy, left last week for a few days' outing on Bayou Rouge. -Felix Dejean, of Church Point, was In Opelousas Wednesday, and gave us a brief call. -H'Tomer Barousse, of Church Point, was a business visitor in Opelousas last week. -J. H. Bountte, of Media, was a business visitor in Opelousas Tues day, and dropped in to see us. -Constable J. 3. Jackson, of Big Cane, was on official business at the county seat Wednesday. -M. Vilaseca, who is sojourning at Biloxi, Mss, has our thanks for several local papers of that city. -Mrs. Wartelle and Prof. Unil beau will open a private school in the High sclrool building next ifonday. -D. J. Higgiabotham, of Ar naudville, was in Opelousas Wed nesday, and favpred.uswwith a ap preciated call. -Those having prescriptions heretofore filled by L. C. Smith can have them refilled by bringing the the label to Taylor & Taylor. -Jules Quebedeau, of near Ar naudville, spent a few hours in Opelousas Wednesday, and was a pleasant caller at our office. --B. F. Perley, the veteran Gin Wright, will be in this parish this summer, and all work given him will be carefully attended to. m21 -LOST.--Between Opelousas and Vll Platte, a l,.y's saddle. A re ward will be given for its return to GILBERT L. DUPRE. -FOR SALE.-Lot" of ground and improvements, fronting the High School building. Apply to Mas. F. F. HALPHEN. -Miss Lizzie Currie left for her home in Ville Platte Wednesday, after having spent several days here as the guest of Miss Isola Fon tenot. -Miss Celeste Niece, who is teach ing school in New Orleans, is spend ing a part of her vacation in Opel ousas with her cousin, Mrs. C. P. Richard. -Unlessyou register before Aug ust 81st, you will forever be debar ed from doing so-that is, if you don't own $300 worth of property and can't read or write. -ý plea ..a t party of children had a delightful time at the resi dence of Mr. Itjrent Dupre Tues day evening. Ice-cream and other refreshments were served. -President Fontenot and Super intendent Guilbean, returned from Ruston last Friday, Where they had been attending the annual con vention of School Superiatendents. -NOTICE.-My office Is now situated on Court street, next t. Shute's Drugstore, where I would be pleased to meet my patrons. Da. .. P. SAIZAN. --Personals from the Crowley Signal: Miss Annie Andrus, who has been the charming guest of her cousin, Miss Helen Taylor, for the past month, left for her home in Opelousas on Sunday . . . Miss Win nie Hayes left for Opelousas 9n Monday to spend a few days with relatives and friends in that city. ...Mrs. J. Kossuth Sandoz and children and Mrs. Foy, of Opelou s-e, ypassed through our city on Wednesday for their home from Pointe-aut-Loupe springs, where they passed a beneficial and pleas ant sojourn of several days. FARlERS' CLUB. Pernmaneaaly (*gtfi~iet IHer Tuesday. The St. Landry Farmers' Club, temporarily organized here on the occasion of the Farmers' Institute held here a few weeks ago, met at the courthouse last Tuesday, and effected permanent organiza tion by the election of the follow ing officers: M. L. Swords, president; Thos. H. Lewis, vice-president; Jas. O. Chachere, secretary and treasurer. Executive Board-Wm. Dejean, C. T. Griffith, Ambroise Valin, L. C. Devilliers, A. D. Harmanson. The committee on by-laws re ported as follows: "The undersigned agree to form an agricultural association, to be styled, "The St. Landry Farmers' Club" the object of which will be to promote the welfare of the classes ao people devoted to agricultural pursuits; and we have adopted the rollovwing articles as a Constitution for Faid Cl(hb : 1st.-All farmers or persons in. terested in agricultural.or indus trial pursuits can become members upon agreeing to abide by these ar ticles and such by-laws as may be adopted fron time to time, and up on the payment of 3---. 2nd.-Thel organization shall be governed by a President, -Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer and aji Executive Board, consist ing of five members, and of the President, Vice-President, Secre tary and Treasurer; the President, and in his absense the Vice-Presi dent, to be ex-ofltcio chairman of the Board. The first Executive Board and officers shall serve until August 1st, 1899, at which time and annually thereafter the members of the or ganization shall elect a new board and officers. 3rd.--This organization shall be strictly non-political, and no pol itical discussion shall be allowed at its sessions, and all members with out regard to their politics shall be entitled to equal privilages and consideration. 4th.-The Executive Board shall provide such by-laws and regula tlons~or ¶e government of the or ganization as may be deemed ne cessary. 5th.-The Club shall meet kt auch places as the Executive Board shall appoint ahd at least every three months, and it shall be the duty of the members as far as prac ticable to attend said meetings. 6th.-Auxlllary Clubs may be formed by the Executive Board at any point in the parish where it is desired." The first general meeting will bE held.~t the courthouse, in Opelou. sas, . i Saturday, September 3, at 3 p. m., and all farmers are urgent. ly requested to attend. A programme has been arranged for the occasion, features of which are as follows: Good music. Papers on the foIlowingsubjects; and by the following persons: "How to Raise Corn in St. Lan. dry," M. G. Wilkins. "Value of Cotton Seed Meal, IIulls, etc., for fattening stock, and as a fertilizer," J. R. Norman. "Hog; his diseases and their Cure," Wm. Dejean and J. \V. Moore. "Big Cane Cotton Growers' Asso ciation and What it Has accom plished," C. W. Ward. "Profits of Raising Jersey Milch Cattle for sale and for Dairy Pro duct, RB. S. Wilkins. This organization is an import ant one to the farmers of St. Lan dry, and every man engaged in agricultural pursuit should join. The Association contemplate hav ing parish fairs, exhibits, etc. ».w Te L. .k Q I. oood lobks are really more than skin deep, dependnag entirely on a healthy conditlon of all the vital organs. If the liver is inactive, yoq have °a bilious look, if your stomach is disordered, you have a dyspeptic look, if your kidneys are affieted, you have a pinched look. Secure good health, and you will surely have good looks. "Electric Bitters" is a good Alterative andt Tonie. Acts directly on the stom ach, liver and kidneys, purifles the blood, cures pimples, blotches and boils, and gives a good complexion Every bottle guaranteed. Sold at Taylor & Taylor's Drag Store. 54O per bottle.. T -W. W. Bailey, Esq., left for Ab beville Monday, wlere he. will in future reside. Mr. Bailey is a promising youiig lawyer, and will doubtless do well in his new home. The Clarion wishes him Godspeed. BIO FIRE. ble And Smudeo's And fDar. dean'. Warehouse De*'d tryed.. Tuesday morning at about three o'clock fire was discovered in the loft of Lawler & Philips' livery sta bles, one of the most modern and largest stables in town. The fire had made considerable headway when discovered, and was spread ing like fury in the inflamable stuff. The alarm was quickly given, but when aid arrived all that could be done was to save the horses and vehicles, which was done with the exception of one horse belonging to Judge Dejean, of Plaquemine, and four single buggies, one double buggy, and two carriages, belong ing to the stables. Judge Dejean also lost his buggy, so did Mr. Ra oul LeBourgeois and Mr. Voorhies. A drummer lost his sample case of shoes, valued at $450. The fire burned fiercely, and it looked for a while as if that por tion of town was in danger of be ing burned. The waterworks hose was attached and played on. the endangered buildings, and it is agreed that had it not been for the waterworks, a disastrous conflagra tion would have resulted. The large warehouse of J. K. Sandoz & Bro, adjoining the sta le,.next caught fire. If there had been hose to play on this building, it is believed that it could have been saved. The people worked hard to save the goods in the ware house, and did save considerable. The store, which was jammed to the warehouse, was saved, partly by a fire wall and partly by the hose. A small warehouse belonging to 0. Dardean was also destroyed.. The stable building belonged to Mrs. Evans, and was valued at $1500. No insurance on stable or contents. Messrs. Sandoz estimates their loss at something like $10,000, with $2500 insurance. Mr. Dardeau lost considerable by t the rough handling of his goods in taking them out of his store. B Mrs. Evans will rebuild the sta ble at once. The cause of the fli is unknown. The town is sadly in need of a hose company. With a well-organ ized and drilled hose company, and - the splendid system of waterworks we have, the danger of fire will be greatly deminished. SEiterpr-Js* t rauggl"ts. There are few men more wide awake and enterprising than.Tay lor & Taylor, who spare no pains to secure the best of everything in their line for their many custom ers. They now have the valuable agency for Dr. King's New Discov ery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. This is the wonderful re medy that is producing such a furor all over the country by its many startling cures. It absolutely cures Asthma, Bronchitis, Hoarse ness and all affections of the throat, Chest and Lungs. Call at above drug store and get a trial bottle free or a regular size for 50$ and $1.00. Guaranteed to cure or price refunded. 5 Joe In Trouble. Joe Guidry, of "Yas sah boss" fame, was arrested and jailed on Thursday evening, charged with stealing $7 from Mr. W. L. Dela houssaye. The negro drove Mr. Delahoussaye to Chicot Wednes day, and they returned Thursday morning at about four o'clock, and Mr. Delahoussaye went to bed. When he got up he missed. $7 in paper money out of his vest pocket, and he at once suspected Joe and at once bad him arrested. Joe de nies having stolen the money. Tester, $alt-Rheummaesd leaema The intense itching and smarting incident to these diseases, is in stantly allayed by applying Cham berlain's Eye and Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases have been permanently cured by it. It is equally efficient for itching piles and a favorite remedy for sore nip ples, chapped hands, chilblains, frost bites and chronic sore eyes. 25 cents per box. For sale by J. Lassalle. jy2-1y Uv To 8smehnEg. Tuesdaynight, while on his way home on horsback, District Attor ney Oarlasd rch acrems a-f.iow disguised with a long false beard. Mr. Garland halted him and in qwird what he was dolhg disguis ed. the fellow paid no attention, but moved on at an increased gait. Being unarmed, Mr. Garland could not stop him, but went to get a gun and head him off, but when he returned the fellow had vamoos ed and could not be found. -Cris. 1iotlslJr, Infaat son of A. Dletellnand Mlle Stokes, died at the family tsidenee on Friday morning, July S, aged 18 months and 5 days. The Clarion joins the community in extending its con dolence to the bereaved parents, THIE RACES. A Large Cjiwwd Am `Al Iauter eastig Programme. The races at Stewart's Race Course last Sunday were well at tended, about six. hianded people being present, the gate -reeelpts amounting to $100.30. The feature of the day was the race between "Wm. R," owned 1 Jeter Stokes, and "Ublan," owned by Mr. Boutte, for a purse of $100. On account of a trivial misunder standing between Mr. Stewart and Uhlan's driver, Mr. James Healey, the latter refused to drive the horse, and the race was declared off, Uhlan's backers paying the for felt, $20. Later in the evening, however, Dr. C. F. Boagni and sev eral other gentlemen bort wed Uh. lan from Mr. Boutte 'aimade the race, Mr. E. K. Waflior driving Uhian and Jeter Stokes driving Wm. R. The bet was $50 aside. "Wm. R:'.won the race In thme straight heatse as follows:: L. First heat, 2:26k; second 2:27; third 2:27. In the last heat WI R,, doubly flagged Uhlan,l making the mile, according to uuoffieiai. time, in 2:22. Mr. Stokes, to keep hlsborse from markingi stopped before4o$g got to the judge's stand, and walk-. ed under the wires; hence his time was' officially recorded 2:27. We learn that the horses will trot again shortly. The other races ivere: iussel more, owned by J. J. Thompson, entered by Jeter Stokee;. Carenero blue mare, owned by a little negro from Carencro; and Rex, entered by Dr. Boagai. Won by Russel more as follows: First heat, Bex, 2:368; Blue fat god; second heat, Ralf'e ore, 238; third heat, Baselmot, 2:38; fourt heat, Ruseelmore, 2:36j. The next race was between Don Caffery, entered by E. K. Wal!Ior; Nel, entered by Leon Dupre, .and Wargum, entered byvKeiley An drus.. The race was two best out of three, and Nel lead 1. the two win ning heats easily. But she broke four times in each ieat, and the race was awarded by, the judges to Wargum. Nel was much the best horse, and while we do not doubt that the decision was in accord ance with the rules, it was mani festly the best horse< losing.i The decision was rendered in accord ance with rules 16-77-78-79 of the American Trotting Association. Chaamberlain's Conuk Repsedy Always Provens -lfeettaL There are no betteelmedicines on the market than ~hamberlain's. We have used the COigh Remedy when all others failed, and in every instance it proved `ffectual. Al most daily we hear the virtues of Chamberlain's remediea extolled by those who have used them. This is not an empty puff, paid for at so much a line, but is volutrfily given in good faith, in the hope that suffering humanity may try these remedies and, like the writer, be benefited-From the Glenville (W. Va.) Pathfinder,, For sale 'by J. Lassalle. Texua Health RIl~t.. As a health resort, Pt. Davis (Marfa), on the line of the SOuth , ern Pacific-Sunset Route-is rap idly coming Into prominenee, The climate is unexcelled for those alti meats where pure and wholesome air is prescribed. In order to present an opportun ity to those wishing to visit this delightfull spot, the Sunset Route has announced a rate of one and one-third fare for the round trip, good to return until Oct. 31st. Call' on any local agent of tti*Company, or addresss L. J.Part A. G. P. & T. A, Sou. Pac--Sunset B.ute, Houston, Texas. T**k A Ar Ce $ ' P Ie, " After the -ig flie eI ppie "rek, I took revere cold aii tried inay remedies without help;:thd rd only becomltg eogp~ led,, A rr using three;i bot4es qf Chjan berlain's Opugti BmnLy, both 4ie cold and cough left mand In Ith i high altitude it talkeemeriuteai i cough remedy to d~ oo-G -o B. Heoderoap, M) pFIitpr Adva. tleer, Cripple Ca.ek, CtIa S;ld by J. Lasalle.. . . -Personals fnnm Lake Charles , Commereial: Mrs. Sal. Walker a and family, left Teedj y morning 1 for Opelousas, where they will re side in the future ... rs. MeCor- ' mick and daughter, Mrs. C. Clerc, returned Tuesday.eveanng from a d ten day's visit with relatives in St. Landry parish.... Si J- Hollier re turned Sunday morning from a visit with the old folks in (Opelou ass. -Mayor Emale 1b l ansd 0. P. Bonaln, of Rayne, were here last Sunday to attend the ra-es. Mr. Dbovral is the owner "Major I.," the. celebrated thotoughbreid trotting stallioa, who war on hand fora race, bcould get no one t tackle him, FISHING FOR .SMEITS, . :esfir little. V.ieaie* tes a- N.si HatsAnogs the aIe Caeaet. The different enactments for the pjo teetion of salmon In Maine waters would fill haltf page in the un, while all the laws regulating the taking of smelts could be printed in Ibala col illina Though *lmon are ppr inted and petted fram-, the time they sarin the egg until they are caught or die of old age, the total value of the salmon taken in Maine last year did not exceed $3,000, and half of these were sold to the United 8tates fish hatchery at Or land. During the same thae that the ariatocrafie fishermen were sagling for salmon with fishing tackle that was Scostly sad wonderful to look at, the ragged and begrimed girls who ashed with cotton lines and cheap hooks caught smelts enough to yield more than $35.000 in aash, and had a whole lot left over for home consumption. In the winter, when businems Is dull and no farming operations can be ear. tied on, the entre populatfon of theseas board towns. goes out on the ice sheS for smelts, using had lines hanks that are bated with live mini nows that are dipped from 4eep holes in the inland brooks. Every-'fshermaur has a four by six wooden house upon runners, in which he sits perched upon a shingle block by the side of a hot sheet-iron stove. Having out a hole hi the fe an long as his house Is wide, Ie slides his dwelling over the hole, takes up a floor board, and'i ready foaFbusi ness. He site there smoking and wish. lag for smelt tfromsmqnrlse until tUeas lr midnight. 8ome daya he makles good wages, getting as maany ns 2t pounds of 'smelts, ,which, at 14 cents a pound, yields enough money to support his family in comfort. Again, in blowy weather, when the smelts strike of abore to avoid beingrgronud to pumiee on the rooks, he may fish for aweekand not average over six -pounds a day. Whether he gets mueh or little he keeps on fishing, knowing that he .un find nothing else to do, and preferringamaal wages to no wa ater all. The brackish streams aida< wete Inlets su along the oaat /fromCasatin to9 asjor ae ano dottedwith the -tete eshi nross thatnboe ssnde foa k topsareep . ·$o meUsa o ttmembers of tofh#d _tser ef sac homes ndoam Sle. Ader boy who has swetheer apargstin the asses lia ng geneeall; places his house near :hers, so the my ezabntge glanges and words of en dearment between bites. .Old women .brig dciw* half fntshed stolkidgani alt and 1kniteouating.atlthesandumd ag seaems and alaowatching the uppey ends' of the dangling lines for signs o life below. Peosioners whose tremblin hands have to be guided when signing their vouchers meet co~irades fronr other towps, and while ,fiuing toi smelts fight over the battles that were lost and won more than 30 yeara ago When all other topics of convercstioi f#1, the price paid for smelts ip s-h oston and New York markets comei up for dsiaismuion, and dEi piy'r from the big cities are paisseid rou b~nd to ;ind until the page which be deoed to mairket reports kis worn out The genersl aimpressio is thati t *ah commission merchants why. handlh smelts ate geittig rich fast r than Kiondike miners. Another deep-mooted conviction -which prevaili everywhere along the coast is that the erooked and mualformed smelts which .aa sent to the states from New BruoJeri k nd Nova 8eOts ari unfit to eat.a it Wi*ar. gaue that if the imported .ltsawe.re as good as thoe. caught in tafine the dasheamen would take snoreaisth with them, and woial stralghen them out in pet. 6Utl te fryingpn before they were ifIownd to freese+ As for crooked: .iueit thM. re Mipped in abulk and pitched out of.the hold of $ vessel Wilth a fork, the 8ikermien want none of them. - The older ahermen when talknlg of years gonea by dosat give dates and pay nobeed to the uisana. Oneseason i aspoken of the "winterwhe asmelts were big and Ihure,! ansothee Ibthe "winter whoa twoýr lines eaught : 0 pounds a dug far six weeks," and the m.ost memorable eventnt of all weeshe "wig when smael bronght 0o oenta Spound." The lestnaume winter brought pusserity- to all the coast towns. SCos eof who had been plannag and san ý years got mar ried that winter, and houses that had sot hknewn paintftor adeade came out in fresh coats of glaring white. As a result of that season of great pree. perity the ice is now covered with fat had romping boys and girls, whoap parents found marriage possible be w~nesmelts. were 80 cents a poqnd. .I. . Sun. Whsa Dsg seuer. a wateb. A story o. told by Mr George W.Gr. Sin, of Hend4erson county, of a she herd dog oawned by him, which eartain ly. demonstrates the suaerior Instinct of this little woolly creature over most ipeiaes of thbeanine family. "One day," sid that gentleman, "I was driv.ln along the public highway and the do was llowing me. I topped to tao u to some friends that I met, and while oonversiog with -them,° unknowingly driopped my wathofromi my ve'pocket, The wathB had a short piece of leather attached to it, which anasered for. frob. As oen as the achst ended i got altoaiit bug and drove on. I~ driven had milsa ormore when, to ueeasmomte I tleed the 4o was. ln s -nn dose behind the rs Man with ts watch banging frombii Iids baste te buggy. Ars id 4sothedog cameup to s :agging his tall, seemiagly corn sclouns ad proud of what hehid don. ThisE though, Is .jst oe of the many intelligeniactW` that little animal credlt."-Loulsvife Poet, -It Is elaimed that Lake Erie pmo duces more deh to the square mile than any body of water In the worM. AND HULLS. ST. LANRY OIL MILL andt1.ssr. p4e*t*tepu0 Jmoe.e aZle verarir -To hitch or drive a: horse on coad yea fere $ i0 to e. The town couneil sat astý Mondi'g ses. soon passed an ordinance to that effect, and tihe fat is a ng aed in bold-lettoered plcards Ibet'd on every tree on the sar. For Rent. A desirable residence, garden lots and pasturage. For terms ap ly to . MRs. E. S. TAY~OIp, Janl"-tf " p ,.. ai Ita LA n A. J. BER JIZR1 DENTAL : SURGEON. Dec.: Cr: Lsane i a Mlns brets..,t Oice 'Pmbes& al. U caence 'Pb'. L SEAL.D ,MOPOSAL for the erection of Hope hook and Lad der HKll will be received by the chair man of committee until August Ithb, when contract will be let Out to toe lowest bidder. The comanitte resetv ing the right to reject sn or all bid9. Plans and speclftcatlons: can be. seaettby apply to Aaron JaeobsSecretar,. NATHAN RODS, july23-tf Chalrman. SALE OF TOWIl LOTS. "Unusually Fine Clance e' r. Hiay Towa Lotsar, We A ,dated t u Balldiag Pnu'poses I, will proeed, on every A'BATU AY, between the hours of eleven o'lock a. m,. and one o'elock p, inmther t my otore.or on the premises, to sell 'TOPY [UiS; situated in the reas of the ,sce'of Mr, John I., Ogde.-. Those who buy first will ge,$ the ehoice lots. . , CI GACI tRE, n-tif Agent. RIEME11BERk WAR NKWS as fuuIm, by STAFF" QogRSPOIo 'S i K1 O. IIIIP-DiwRocrat *1 iB:: .ii WorM, L1.0. Ttle-mgorat aid bworklewnl Full Moclati PirnbpoDait~ eI-Fm emtsa~ Pi Bji' and the dt~am of the coin-i btned forcesif ©the Idikig uew~sppers ohtchaoiwrtýý : Now ITIITIE TOS8seRI1 s. Only $1.00 a =Moth.,j THE TIME8=DMOORAT, NEW ORLEANS, Lx. vj< rrrnr~r~ -Mswr Reay ..r elivery, attbe OPELOUSAS UK & IEW V.ii'l·s:-i Strij lli eat Qu.(ty Bu&ituiqg B1, SO. to $L .pr. -4ecorrl g:.to 0ualityj Ne uiber.Wý «--a Just received t fulikUe of Fittings, Sbink. Bath "TuubT Serf In facet all that Is needed In Conte " - neotlan^ with Waterwks.... If you weed anything lin that lidIt will fr' totalouie hi&tt o mI ·I .. and Wca.n Ne N,- ý - I!$ e Ma li ~ ~ AIM ..` dt `tjn awl~l bearings make 1$ ýols ? ^I ý ý iass reantig and is makes the aheat H~~~ UgUV Md ewkj and easy tick: Read die's t .fd Iatme Superior of the Rhode i d li FL, Au&S 2S1. e - used, ,for tbotb and e 'er WDIROR ___l you I + I ý ri a i; towsb ha*nce Wfte It en s Aens, - a :· · .swsta* *AYs~! i~rJ e 7' ~ t EXHIBITION CONCERT ST. LADRT ICa+la OF MSIC -will take place on Tuesday, August 1., at Sandoas or Qpra lIteA 1.1 With Full rchsutra ater CUeast Aaiiosbm dn hsidrem i lei "Major Ri' For Sale s. $..oo The Thoroughbred Bonel 8l.im fl-i vear old, will be sold for eaie or op time.' , Apply ao .. ... B. DA TBOVAL, JII 5t Ot I *ryn e,. DR. R. M. LITTELL, PH YSIC'IAN ain4 S U GEOY ,` Has returned lt Oaiozpr %asand resumed the practice oi itsofeaspon.. Office : Mlss Clara Cook building, back of 8t Laudry Stlt A.kt,: . MothersI el almost . usu, d e t. • •roub le . c ke.l . •e e a + ++,_ .