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JOB PRINTING JO __ I SS 3C313MN ( uui;r -:0:- .% ALL ITS BRANCHES / IN ALL ITS BRANOHE ECO RIE --: EXECUTED AT TIIE:-- _OURIEOCOURIER OFFICE. 5sTABLSISHED 1852. UNOFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE PARISH OF ST. LANDRY. $200 A VOL. XLIV. OPELOUSAS, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY, LA. OCTOBER 1 1896.NO 5 - ~~I___ pt;BLtstID ON SATURDAY Br LEONCE SANDOZ. TWO DOLLARS A YEAR IN ADVANCE. $1.00 for Six Months. O I" ELOUSAS: SATURDAY. : : : : OCT. 17. 1896 Natienal Democratic Ticket. For President. WILLIAIYI J. BRYAN, Of Nebraska. For Vice-President, ARTHUR SEWALL, Of Maine. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS : At Large-BENJAMIN MITCHELL, J. W. McFARLAND. First District-ALBERT VOORHIES, Second District-SAMUEL J. KOHLMAN, Third Distrlct-G. A. FOURNET, Fourth District-LEE McALPIN, Fifth District-R. M. STEELE, 8ixth'District-J. T. HOWELl.. NOTICE. The irm of Leonce & L. A. Sandoz is dissolv edthis day by mutual consent. L. A. Sandoz retires from the OPELOUSAS COURIER, and the printing and publislhing business of the oaper will be continued by Leonce Sandoz for his own aeoount. All bills against the late conce.n will Sbesettled on presentation at the COURIER of- lee, and all parties indebted to same are re- quested to call and settle without delay. LEONCE SANDOZ. L. A. SANDOZ. Opelousas, May 2,1896. The Police Jury was in session several days this week. • S e advertisement of 300,000 bricks -for sale, in another column. Hicks, the weather prophet, says the coming winter will begin early and will be an unusually cold one. Country orders for bread airi cakes promptly filled at H. II. Snndoz's Bakery-Titard's old stand. Clean your lot in the cemetery, as thoe 1st of November will soon be here, and the resting places of departed ones Sshould not be neglected. - The cheapest line of Ladies' and Miss- toOpelousas, at Firnherg Bros. See our Pattern Hats. ---- ***------ White & Skiles arc evidently doing a rushing business in lumber, having re- ceived twelve carliads this w =Q-aud it iis" going like hot cakes." Head off burglars and accidents by placing your valuables in a safety de- posit box in the St. Landry State Bank, where you can rent one cheap. It lacks but two weeks and two days to election day. Let us all put forth r.--• o•eibeLffort 40to assure the elec- tion of the great commoner, W.J.Bryan. The Independent Lnmber Yard. We never combine to raise prices. See as before buying. We meet all prices. WHITE & SKILES. The question of water, both for man and beast, is getting to be a serious one in this section. Ponds, bayous, wells and cisterns are rapidly going dry, and in some places the water supply has completely given out already. Don't fail to get pr 'jiand particu- larste for anything in/lje clothing line from Aaron Jaco who can supply clothing from W jmJsker & Brown's celebrated make't the lowest prices. lCall and see samples. Good Bread. Good bread can only be made with good flour and an experienced baker- each can he found at H. H. Sandoz's Bakery-Titard's old stand. A share of use public patronage solicited. In the case of the State vs. J. U. Bour- que setal., Judge Dupr6 held a prelim- sary examination on Tuesday and Wednesday. He discharged young Fou- lenot and admilted Bourque and the two Richards to hail in the sum n,f seven huadred and fifty dollars each. NOTICE.-All persons having pictures teoppear in the Illustrated Trade Re- view are requested to send photograph to the COURIER office without delay. It 1ladesirable that all photos should be -:badled in on or before the 24th inst. - BENEDICT BURR. Editor Illust. Trade Review. Gold or Silver - Will b accepted at Firnberg Bros'. hey'- hve just received the finest and -ba t satock of loods ever hrought 9aottrOeity. Latest niOveltiQ in dress S Is siand trimmings, and a nobby line L'If Geigs' netkwear, hate, shoes, etc. it will pay you to call. Sept 26, St. The attention of cane growers in this .i4.. poitning parishes is directed to the .:+ 4i;sement of the .Carencro Sugar -. toring Co., in another columnn . interasted will do well to corres- rwith Mr. You Phnl, who will give pt attention to all inquiries ad- •d 1 to him. • aote that District Attorney Gar- "follows up all violatious of the law by immediately filing ar& lon, and thtat Judlge Dnpr fol- p the good work by requiring an butia ofnde thousand dol- ebh Case. This looks as if the law is about to be seriously eno- ---- ,te•-h dre Simien. colored, convicted anghter and sentenced to serve Sin the penitentiary, omade his froem the parish jail last Monday jNoah Veilton, white, also noder to the same place for four anught when he was about hasesp. Veilon had bored a tbhe prison wall, and had the his round half an hour have escaped. ate Perrodin died at his usasf at 8:80 p. m. aged8year, S monthes Ie ls gafint soldier, St. L La Cy company .infantry, .rnr '-Ut t ;aCbs~h Battle Abbey Entertainment. An Excellent Programme Rendered to an Appreciative Audience at the Opera house. An exceedingly enjoyable tiii•e was piassed last Friday night at the Opera [ House by the small but select audi ence that assembled there to hear the 1endi- lion of the programme gotten up under the auspices of R. E. Lee Camp No. 14, U. C. V., for tile benefit of thie Confed- erate Battle Abbey fund. The curtain was raised at 8:30, when Mrs. Addie I. Reed recited "Battle Ab- bey," an original poem by Prof. S. F. Reed, which won the applause of the audience. Miss Mabel Ogden then cn- tertained the audience with a song l hich was well received. The marinner in which site delivered her solo was very creditable, demonstrating the possession of higlh vocal talent. The piano recital by Miss L. Randall was delivered in an exceptionally tile mantler, as wvas sh0own by tihe appreciation of the audience. Prof. Mayer and Miss Alice Latour rendered the violin and piano duet ad- mirably, and won for themselves the enthusiastic applause of the whole house. Mr. A. C. Skiles gave a beauti- ful solo on the cornet which held his listeners in admiration. The solo "Fior di Margherita," by Miss O. Laas, receiv- ed a meritorious response and an encore from the audience. Miss Laas possesses a beautiful voice, evincing culture and good training. Miss Ada Sandoz's re- cital on the piano was received well, ILo rendition being of a high musical char- acter. The pretty song by Miss Zoder was another exemplification of fine vo- cal culture and was rendered in a most creditable manner. The fairand talent- ed young artist was enthusiastically en- cored, but, to the great disappointment of the thoroughly charmed audience, sihe was obdurate andl failed to reappear. Tihe entire programme was exceed- ingly well arranged and put forth, and does great credit to the management as well as to the participants. To the untiring energy of Mis. C. B. Andrns and of Dr. Mayer, the chairmlan of the colimmittee on arrangements, may be accredited the successful carrying out of the different features. The financial part of the entertain- ment was not a very brilliant success, due to the short notice the public had received, as there is no doubt the fea- tures were attractive and the motive a worthy one. Are You Left Out ? Or Will Your Portrait Appear in tihe Annual Trade Review 7 Messrs. Buir a;d Hamilton,, the two gentlemen who have been in the city for the past two weeks collecting data for the publication of an Illustrated Review of St. Landry Parish, wilt, during the coming week, visit Washington, Sunset, Grand Coteau, Ville Plate and other settlements throughout the parish. Tiaey inform us that wii,h but very few exceptions every nmerchant, busi- ness and professional anan of any conse- quence in Opelousas has contributed to- wards the compitation of their work, and that when completed it will contain the faces of every prominent citizen in tile parish, together with illustrations of residences and business blocks. No business'mau in this city should be omitted, as coming generations will ap- preciate and preserve this work, from the fact that it will contain so much that would otherwise never find its way icto public records. It will stimulate business, enhance property, and pro- mote emigration, and is consequently worthy of support and patronage. No more business firms in this city will be visited by the above named gen- tlemen, as their time will be occupied in other parts of the parish. Should there I be any among the few who have not I contracted for space in this publication who desire to have their portraits ap- I pear, they can have a representative call on them by dropping a card to this office within the next five days. On Saturday a mistrial was entered in the case of the State vs. Dr. Martin, the jury being unable to agree. The jury stood ten for con viction of marslauginter and two for acquittal-the two for ac- quittal being Eli Mimms and SBbastien Vidrine. The case was hotly contested, Messrs. Dubuisson and Frazee making a strong defense for their client, while District Attorney Garland's prosecution of the case was able and vig'lous. While the State failed to secure a con- viction in this case, yet the trial will re- suit in a good deal of good to the com- munity, ,for it demonstrates beyond doubt tht a large majority of our peo- ple are opposed to regulatorism, and furthermore that the authorities will prosecute such offenses vigorously, no matter how much influence the accused may be able to bring forth. Both Judge Duprb and District Attorney Garland commanded the respect and admiration of our people for the manner in which they conducted this most important case, and it is safe to predict that under the administration of these two officers, law and order will hereafter prevail in this parish. Late Saturday evening Dr. Martin was admitted to bail in the sum of five thousand dollaris. Next Wednesday, Oct. 21st, the ladies of Whiteville will give a grand enter- tainment, consisling of tableaux, hall, gumbo, re*freshments, &c., at the White- ville Hall, for the benefit of the Chapel at that place. Admission 25 cts.; chil- dren 10 cts. Doors open at 7:30, per- formnuce begins at 8:30. The C4j IuR returns thanks for an invitation~ 'om the ladies of Whiteville to attend rhis interesting entertainment. In New Orleans, last Tuesday, the grand jury found a number of indict- ments against the president, cashier and five members of the boald of directors of the late Bank of Conlnmetrce, the chlar- gee being of various kinds, including perjury, receiving deposits knowing the bank to be insolvent, alnd concealing its condition. Copies of the COURIEIt containing the full text of the new election law can be had at this office at five cents per copy. A nice lot of fresh dry goods, dress goods, bats, shoes, notions, ete.,just re- ceived by Fred. L. Saudoz. Cheap. Bicycles with Morgan and Wright ties at very low prites at J. B. San- dos's. oct 8, 4t. Give Aaron Jacobs your order for an Overeoat, Mackintosh or winter suit and save money. Ig radse and l ow price Bicycles for 'litre atN. 5 . Swen de's. a*8.4. District Court. Criminal court adjourned on Saturday afternoon. A week's civil ternl was be- gun on Monday, when Judge I)upr6 passed the following sentences : Martin Mayfield, shooting with intent to kill, two years penitentiary. Theodore Jack, cutting with intent to murder, ten years penitentiary. Louis Jackson, horse-stealing, three years penitentiary. Elius Ardoin, violating hoodlum act, $10 fine or 80 days in parish jail. Adras Latlenr, carrying concealed weapons, $25 or 30 days. Raymond Breaux, concealed weapons, $12 50 and costs. Ralph Edwards, petty larceny, one year penitentialy. Alcde Guidroz, conucealed weapons, $25 and costs. Alfred Stelly, assanlt and battery, 30 days jail--2 cases. Win. Gatson. concealed weapons, $25 fine and costs. WmL. Gre.en, pe.tly hlaceny, six months penitentiary Leoniidas Prewett, manslaughter, lif- teen years penitentiary. Octave Lachapelle, petty larceny, two years penitentiary. James West, petty larceny, one year penitential V. Lucien Jackson, petty larceny, two years penitentiary. George ''lhom:as, shooting with intent to kill, 18 monthi s l pe itentia;ly Richard Jones, petty latceny, 2 years peniteitiarHy. Arthur Collins, manslaughter, 10 years penitenliary. Henry Gniday, petty larceny, eighteen months penitentiary. Adolphe Jackson, robbery, ten years penitentiary. Gilbert White, trespass, $10 and costs or 30 days parish jail. Octave Robertson, petty larceny, one year penitentiary. Noah Veillon, petty larceny-2 cases- four years penitentiary. Alexandre Sirnien, tmanslaughter, ten years penitentiary. Andrew Davis, petty larceny, 2 years penitentiary. Michel Stelly, petty larceny, 2 years penitentiary. Arthur Laflour, petty larceny, twenty months penitentiary. Eugene Louis, concealed weapons, $25 and costs or 30 days. Etienne Bardeau, hoodllum act, $10 and costs or 30 days. Sam Davis, petty larce'ny, two years penitentiary. The net result of thle erll is thirty- one convictions, six acquittals and one mnistriall--not a bad record for our Judge and District Attorney. All who were sentenced to the peni- tentiat y left for Batou; Rouge on Wed- mieshday except Arthur Collimns, Leonidas Prewett, Miche! Stelly, Adolphe Jack- aon, Sam Davis and Andrew Davis, who have appealed to tie Supreme Court, and Alexandre Sinien, who took " leg bail " last Monday night. - - -. s.--- Personal. Mentor AaIrus, of 0 Sunset, visited Opelousas thiveek. . Miss Lizzie M .•, of Melville, is vis- iting friends in )pelousao - Capt. San'l. a• was in attendance upon the police jb- week. Ex-Senator Homrt? Barousse, of Aca- dia, was in town oaThnrsday. Chas. Anseli hlas A one to Hot Springs, Ark., for the benefit of his health. Jules Qunbbdean, of Arnaudville, was among the visitors to town this week. Pierre Misthic, a prominent merchant of LBonville, was in town this week. Oz6me Fontenot. of Old Grand Prai- rie, spent several days of this week in town. Fred. L. Sandoz left for New Orleans last Sunday to lay in a fresh snpply of goods for the fall and winter trade. Judge T. B. Brooks left for Hot Springs, Aik., last Sunday, where he goes in search of health. Miss Keene Corkery, our efficient court stcoguiapher, went to Lafayette this week, where she was engaged to take testimony in an importanat case before the District Court. Card of Thanks. Tl.e Committtee on Battle Abbey from R. E. Lee Cantlp No. 14, U. C. V.., take this method of returning their sincere thanks to the ladies and gentlemen who contributed their time and services to- ward the entertainment on the 9th inst., and to whose patriotic efforts is due whatever success was achieved on the occasion. It is a source of gratification to the Veterans of the "Lost Cause" to know that their services to their country qre not entirely forgotten in St. Landry, and that tho noble ladies of the Empire Par- ish are now animated, as they have al- ways been, by the same patriotic and selt-sacrificinig spirit that distinguished the heroic women of 1861-5. LE~ c SANDoz, A. IARMANSON, A. B. DERSON, Committee on e Abbey, R. E. LO: Camp No. 14, U. C. V -------..------- A team of mnules, hitched to a wagon standing near the depot, ran away on yesterday morning and camie zualing down Bellevue street. When at a point opposite the market-house lile team col- lided with a dalkey who was on horse- back, sending Cuffy and his steed roll- ing in the dust, but strangely enough neither rider nor horse was hurt. The conflagration which visited Jean- nerette on the 2d inst. was the most dis- astronus in the history of tile town. Four blocks of buildings were destroyed. The total loss is estimnated at $175,000, with about $60,000 insurance. LOST-In Opelousas, a hmleast-pin con- sisting of a gold bar with gold bird with silver tipped wings and tail, and holding idiamond pendarnt in its mouth. Finder will be rewarded by returning same to C. J. THOMPSON. The first natural gas ever struck in Louisiana was tapped in a wall at Pol- lock the other day. It is a strong vein and burns with a jet reaching seven feet above the pipe. The gas was struck at a depth of 900 feet. -- s.o Mrs. Lelia Pitre, wife of B. F. Rob- erts, died at her husband's residence at Plequemine Ridge on the 15th inst. at 11".80 a. m. Deceased was a daughter of the late Nolle Pitre. Don't forget the club meeting next Monday night. The Races. Tke Last of the Series Concluded Sun- (day Afternoon. The races are over, the crowds have gone, and withl them the gamble s, fa- kits, bookmakers, prize-fightets (1) and other usual acquisitions. The city is again knuckling down to solid busitiess, but we cannot help but look back over the various features of the tournament, and when we do so we feel that great credit is due the managers, judges aid other gentlemen that interested thenm- selves in the enterprise, as it was with- out doubt a pronounced success and a monumlent to the enterprise of this sec- tion. Every featirre set forth on the programme was carried out; the crowds were well cared for, and nothing was left undone by the management that could lend to the comfort and enjoy- ment of thie visitors. In last week's issue we published the result of Thursday's races. Following is the result of Friday's, Saturday's and Sunday's FRIDAY.-1st race, one half mile trot or pace. Luella B. won bothi heats, making the first in 2:01 and the second in 2:00. The 2d race was a half mile dash Ie- tween Dexter, Ti'i'da nd Autenbein, the latter coming :u a victor ig54 seconds. The 3d race was a one mile trot or pace between the following horses: Nancy Hanks, May, Corporal Cook, Little Nora and Wimt. I. J. Little Nora won the first two heats in 2:25, and Cor- poral Cook came out victorious in the second two in 2:28. The races then closed for the day, Lit- tle Nora and Corporal Cook running off the tie Saturday, when Little Nora won the money in 2:27. SATURDAY.-1The first race was a three acre dash between Barlow and Jennie June, the latter coining in an easy win- ner in 111 seconds. Iu the 2:50 class Mattie L. won three straight heats in the following time: 2:31, 2:29, 2:32. Ractac won the three-quarter mile run in 1:24. Belle also won three straight heats in tihe 2:29 class, her best time being made in th lie second heat- -2:25. SUrNDAY.-Blakemore won the half- mile dash in 52 seconds. The free for all was entered by the following horses : White Line, Tom Tip- ton, Belle and Minnie Taylor. In this race the first and last heats were won by White Line in 2:18 and 2:17T, Torn Tipton capturing the second in 2:174. In thmefirst heat of the 3-.ear oild one mile tre; or run between Nancy Hanks, Tecamieh and Lightning, Nancy seem- ed uncdstrollable and loped around the track arnl came in laste The heat being woml.t.?Lightning. Z.hie judges declar- citfall bets off and , appointed another ,iver for Nancy. O4n this next heat she came in an easy vOtor in 2:53. Sunda"y was ore gala day, a large crowd b[ijibresent and music being furnished in abundance. The races were a sueces in every fea- ture, and too much credit cannot be given the vatlions mejubers of the Asso- ciation for the able'manner in which every detail was carried out. Last Friday evening Jean Baptiste Vi- drine, Christoval Sylvestre and Marius Laviolette, living rear Debaillon's bridge, amused themselves by fastening a bundle of fodder to a horse's tail, set- ting it on tire, and then turning the poor animal loose on the public road. These three worthies imagined themselves se- cure in their wantonly cruel deed, but they reckoned without their host, for Deputy E. S. Andrus appeared upon the scene and worked his official rabbit-foot so successfully that lie secured ample evidence to lodge the trio in jail, where they are meditating upon 'Lish's skill. We have maoe out our subscription and other bills up to May 9, and as there has been a change in the business management as well as in the editorial management of the paper, we trust that the small amounts due us will be promptly settled. Please call and square up or be prepared to settle with our collectors. NoTICE.-Divine services will be held in the Episcopal church at Ope- lousas on the 4th Sunday of each month at5 p. m. in May and at 11 a. in. in June, and continuing alternately each month. Sunday school every Sunday at 9:30 a. inm. Send live cents to The Picayune, New Orleans, and get a neat pamphlet of po- litical information. It has the new reg- istration and election laws, a sample of the Australian ballot, and is fillld with just such information as ydu now need. -- *a*--- Grover Cleveland once said: "Public office is a public trust." The average Louisiana office-lholder's idea is public office is a place to feather your nest and get the whole family up to the pie coun- tcr.-lShrevepot t Judge. e 4---~---- The St. Landry Homestead and Loan Association is an important factor in the uphuilding of Opelousas. Take a few shares, benefit yourself and assist in the good work. --- 4 -.- Calcasieu is one of tlhe few parishes inl Louisiana that shows a gain ill assess meat for 1896. The rolls show the lig- ures to be $7,378,455, agaiinst $7,238,970 last year. ------- ***-------- The Scientific American is the best edjicator you can place in the hands of your boy. Only $3 per annum. We will forward subscriptions without ex- tra charge. Call and see sample copy. --- ~****------ Those connected with the broken banks in New Orleans are perfect getn- tlemen, only several hundred thousand dollars short. That's all.-Morgan City Review. If you need Letter Heads, Note Heads, Bill Heads or any other kind of job work, give us your order, and you will be satisfied with our work and price. Cardinal Satoili's departure for Rome will be regretted by Catholis in general. He was locked upon as one of the ablest men of the Catholic faith. -- =- There are said to he over 300 people in one ward of Natchitoches parish on the verge of starvation. The police jury has appropriated $1000 for their relief. --------- 4** ------ Get your cotton seed meal at the St. Landry Oil Mill and feed it to your stock. It is cheap and nutritious. See advertisement. Read your home newspaper and-pay for it. Now ,in r : , -t,'- rlhe. Political Notes. - Occasionally the gold bug papers- Democratic as well as Republican- "give the snap away." For instance, I the New Orleans Item, a rabid Repub- licain "sound money" paper, says: I "Th'e gold reserve is away up-$120,- 870,000. But Cleveland deserves no credit for this. The hankers have piled up the yellow metal in the Federal t reoastlry." So, "the bankers have piled up the yellow metal in the Federal Treasury," have they? On several occasions dur- ing the past three years the treasury- that is to say, the gold reserve-was badly in need of "the yellow metal. Did these kind-hearted, philanthropic bankers come to the rescue with offers of gold Nit. Not much they didn't. On the eontraty, they were very busy locating the aforesaid gold reserve in order to force an issue of bonds, which they bought up at enormous profit to themselves. Why are the money brok- ers bolstering tp the gold reserve now ! The reason is "as plain as the way to church." Another bond issue just now would infuriate the masses and in- crease the strength of the free silver movement.-Sugar Planter. The Times-Democrat in urging upon the Democratic leaders of the State the necessity of organizing for the purpose of posting the voters as to their duties under the new election law, says that in New York when the Australian bal- lot first went into effect it was found necessary to open night schools, in which a practical course in voting was given; and in spite of this, as we have already noted, many illegal ballots were cast. The Democracy of Louisiana, warned as it has been, should organize and instrnct and not lose a vote that it can poll. Up to last Tuesday Mr. Bryan had de- livered 234 speeches and had traveled 9,600 miles in this campaign. HIe had spoken to more than three million peo- ple in person and to not less than forty million people in the public prints. Mc- Kinley up to Tuesday had made 75 speecies, all alike, and had traveled exactly 80 miles. Bryan has surpassed all other candidates for president in the enormous amount of work done and no candidate has ever approached him in the brilliancy of his speeches and the enthusiasm which he has aroused wher- ever he has been.-Bastrop Appeal. For ingenuity in the elimination of in- competent voters the Alabama law is ahead of the procession. There are eleven electors for each of five parties; and the fifty-five names have to be print- ed alphabetically on the ballot without any distinguishing mark. The law pro- vides that an ignorant voter may have a man of Iis own party to mark his ballot for him. The Feliciana Herald says that " vot- els who want to cast an intelligent bal- lot will study the financial question," and our esteemed contemporary might have added-also the new election law. -Vermilion Star. Bryan delivered eighteen addresses to eighteen different audiences on the 8d inst. at St. Louis. He is a wonder, sure. Georgia gives the Free Silver Demo- cratic State ticket 40,000 majority, and promises to give Bryan 50,000. A Card. I respectfully announce to my pat- rons and the public generally that I will move to New Orleans on or about Oct. 20th, and all those who desire my services, will do well to call at my office before that date. V. K. IRION, Dentist. To those who are indebted to nme, I would request them also to come for- ward and settle their ' ccounts and thus avoid unpleasantness. Sept. 26, 3t. V. K. IRION. -4-- 44~---- An Arkansas editor has let himself out in this fashion : "You may hive all the stars in a nail keg, hang the ocean on a rail fence to dry, put the sky in a goord to soak, untrbuckle the belly band of eternity, let out the sun and the moo:!, tbut never delude yourself with the idea that you can escape the place on the other side of purgatory unless you pay the printer." For Sale-A complete newspaper out- tit for 7 or 8 column npaper; also, a news- paper power press, Hoe's make, in fine order, at halt-price; also, a job printing outfit. Apply to Leonce Sandoz, Cour- ier office, Opelousas, La. Parties visiting New Orleans should bear in mind that first class hotel ac- commodations can be had at Deue- chaud Hotel, corner Carondelet and Perdido streets, at moderate prices. The Louisiana State Fair, which will ho held in Alexandria Oct. 28th to 31st, inclusive, gives promise of being one of the most successful ever h-ld, in point of attractions ffered attendance. Parties havin . printing done at the COURIER [ C must remember that we do work ay a very low figure but we cannot de.',u" on credit at cash prices. For Sale-A bjcond-lhand carriage in good order; wll I be sold very cheap, Apply dt this office. ***o+---- Latest designs in fancy cards, envel- opes, etc., just received at this office. Good bread can be had at II. H. San- doz's Bakery-Ti lard's old stand. Get our prices for job work. BRYAN Mass Meeting The Grand Mass Meeting of this Great Campaign will be held at the COURT HOUSE, OPELOUSAS, On Saturday, Oct. 24, at 12 m. SENATOR N. C. BLANCHARD, CONGRESSMAN 8. M. ROBERTSON, and other distinguished speakers will address the audience on the momentous issues which now agitate the entire American people and are making of this campaig the most remark- able one is: our hItory. The public. especiaily the friend, of Bryan and Silver. including the Ladie., are cordial y invited to a te: d. RN ,SOUTHERN PACIFIC SUNSET' 0" Su wo~te ROUT . 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SECOND EXHIBITION CONCERT - OF THE---- ST, LANDRY ACADEMY OF MUSIC, -To be given on- Friday, October 30th, 1896, At Sandoz Opera House, Opelousas. if Admission-Ladies and Children Free, Gentlemen 50 Cents. BALL AFTER CONCERT!! To Cane Growers This is to inform Cane Planters that the Carencro Sugar Man'fg. Co., Ltd having increased its capacity, is now ready to entertain propositions from planters wishing to dispose of their cane. F' Correspondence solicited. All commu- nications will be promptly answered by the Vice-President and Manager. G. I). VON PHUL, Oct. 17, ImI Carencro, La. 300,000 First-Class Building Bricks FOR SALE At Julien Claude's Brick Yard, Washington, La oct 17-4t LANDS For Sale In Acadia, in St. Landry, in St. Martin Parishes. Prices Reasonable, and Terms of Pay- ment Easy. II. L. GARLAND. Opelousas, La., Oct. 10, 1896. 21i SANTA FE -:- * * * ROUTE 4 Daily Trains Houston to' Galveston; 2 Daily Trains Houston to North Texas, Cqlorado, Kansas City, Chicago and St. Louis. Finest Pullman Sleepers and Fine Re- clining Chair Cars. Fast Time *.* *. Lowest Rates * 1 Further information can be obtained by writ t ing to W. S. KEENAN, General Passenger Agent, Galveston, Tex- NOTICE. OFFICE ST. LANDRY HOMEST'D & LOAN Ass'N., Opel' sas, Sept. 16, 1895. 1 This Association -. a. opened a new Series- "M." The great advantages already reaped by I the shareholders and the public should induce many to avail themselves of the present oppor- tunity to become membei't The laying aside of an insignificant sum weekly will secure you a good home. Shares to be applied for at the office in Bank Building, up stairs. Weekly pay- ments are only twenty-five cents per share. E. D. ESTILETTE, Sept. 22, 1895 President. FOR SALE. A town proerty, consisting of one town lot, good frame residence, 5 rooms; a small corner store builaing and other outbuildings, situated in a good neighborhood oniMain sareet and will be sold cheap either for cash or part credit. For particulars apply to Marie Lesassier or to Felix Lesassior. Opelonsas. fct-10 n. E, ESTORGE, NOTARY PUBLIC. Office in District Clerk's office. Opelou:sas, La. ALL NOTARIA L WORK Executed promptly and accurately. An experi- ence of many years as chief deputy clerk of t lie Dist. Court affords special qualifications or the correct execution of all notarlal busines. Opelousas. July 25, 1896. STANTED - 8EVERAL FAITHFUL MEN or women to travel for responsible es tablished house in Louisiana. Salary 8780, pay- able $15 weekly and expenses. Position perma- nent. Reference. Enclose self-addressed stam- ed envelope. The National Star Building, Chi- cago. Proceedings of political meet- . ings, obituary noti es, cards of 1t thanks, etc., will be published as - idvertiseme nt s, and llmust be paid f ,r P rtes illnt.r- ted will plr.as'- it.r ui - h i Ilil .- n Ripans Tabules cure constipaon. Ripans Tabules: for sour stomceh. TIHERE IS MORP INJURY DONE THAN PTPLE ARE AWARE OF By Improperl flitted Glasses, For Guaranteed natisfaction B.ur Your Glasses From Graduate Optician from Pat nn's Institute, of Peoria, II'!., who corrects most dificult errras of refract4'n, such as: IIypermetropin or far sight; Myopia or near sight; I)iplopia or double sight; Asthenopia or weak sight; Amblyopia or loss of accommodation; Presbyopia or old light; Astigmatism or blurred vi nou. Give us your work in {VATCIIIYIAKING. JEWELRY REPAIRING, AND ENGRAVING, And we will guarantee salisfaction in price and workmanship. It. MORNIIINVEG, .July 21.1 Main St., Opelonsas, l.a. FOURTH QUARTERLY STATEMENT THE PEOPLES STAI~' iANK, OF OPELOxts '... Ip At the Close of .e. ,rs4, Sept. 30, 1S96 Commen. Business Sept..1• 1895. -IKRESOI(RCES r- Loans and D)iscV'~l ....... "..........69,464 68 Overdrafts : Secured ................. 1985 69 Unseccured............... 79 52 200,5 21 Stocks,......................-- 3375 Furniture and Fixt...................... 1100 Due by banks and bankers 12.435 13 Cash & cash items on hand 1,641 92 25,077 05 $sl,021 91 LIABILITIES. Japital paid in...........................$1,300 o0 Surplus ... ................................. 4,) 01 Undivided profits ....................... 2617 83 Demand Cert. of Deposit ............... 200 Time Cert. of Deposirt ................ 7000 Due Depositors, subject to check..... 50,323 41 Special ............................. 580 70 $81.021 94 I, the undersigned, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. J. J. PERRODIN, Cashier. Attest: DAVID' Loos, Directors. ISAAC ROOS, S Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 30th day of September, 1896. O. H. TERWILLIGER, Oct. 3, 1896. Notary Public. NOTICE. Having assumed control of the Bakely until this date owned and managed by Mr. Pierre Titard, at the corner of Court and-. Sis., in the town of Opelousas, I am prepared to fllr- nish the public with the best bread that can he made, using only the best flour and material.. I therefore respectfully solicit a share of the public patronage. HART H. SANDOZ. Having turned over my bakery to Mr. Hart H. Sandoz, who will henceforth continue the business for his own account, I respectlfully solicit from the citizens who have patronized me so liberally heretofore a continuance of the same for him. P. TITARID. Opelousas, La., Oct. 3,1896. JUDGMENT. EMELIE RICHARD, WIFE, vs. WILLIAM R. COCHRAN, HUSBAND. No. 12312. DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY STATE OF LOUISIANA. In the above entitled cause, an anwter hav- ing been filed, and the suit regui'rly tried. and the lawand evidence being in favor of said Emelie Richard, plaintiff, and to the satisfac- :jion of the Court, it is hereby ordered, adjudged and decreed that there he judgment in favor of plaintiff, dissolving the community of a:c- quets and gains which existed with the rde- tendant by virtue of their marriage, and that there he a separation of property, and it is fur- ther ordered, adjudged and decreed that the following discribed property be adjudged and recognized as her .own property-separate from her said husband, William R. Cochran, viz: A certain town lot situated in the town of Opelousas, with all the buildings and improve- ments thereon, bounded north by land of Mary Cochran,south by land of thie heirs of .Gabban,cast by Church street, and west by Main street, being the same property pur- chased at the succession sale of Zlnhma Borde- Ion, deceased. And it is further ordered that said Emelie Richard resume the adminiltra- tion of herown affairs and property, and that deferpnt pay the cost+ of this suit. Thus don -•ad and signed in open court, this nint y of February, A. D. 1874. JNO. .J. MORGAN, Judge 8th Judicial District Court. A'tr copy. . PAV"'v Clerk. C . 3,t . " * DIJ'OLUJTION OF PARTNERSIIIP. N•OTIC .) hereby given that the iartner- ship heretofore existing between (;eorge Mathas and Jules Jeanmard, under the firm name of Mathas & Jeanmard, at 5lte!v,lle, St. Landry Parish, La., is hereby di.Lsolved by mutual consent, Mr. Mathas will continue the business for his own account. GEORGE MATIHAS. JULES JEANMARD. Htaving retired from the above business, I respectfully solicit for Mr. George 3lathan a continuance of the patronage. JULES JEANIMARD. Opelousas, La., Sept. 19, 1896. NOTICE LAND OFFICE AT NEW Oi.EANS. LA., Ni i e i Sept. 22, 1896. Notice is bt y given that the followine named settlr has filed notice of his lutentiun to make t~i proof in support of his claim, ann that aid proof will be nmadle I,•dolte the-f6o'oofthe District Court, at Opelousas, La., on., ovember 17, 1896, viz: SL~ 4 il Willhiamn Chaspells oB madeamestead Entry No. 12949 for the Sj of NWA, N• f SWA Sec.22, Tp, 2, SE H 1 W. He names the following witnesses to pro-e his continuou3 residence upon and ci liv :I loti of, said land, viz: Jesse King, Jno. McCloud, Jos. B Singletary, Frank Wharton, all of Bayou Chicot. Lh. G. McD. BRUMBY. Sept. 26, 1896, 6t Register NOTACE ! All persons indebted ro .oseph Bloch. mnsol- Svenut, are hereby ntitl to co..- i•rvard and ;aa2 atoucn i, they wi.mz t, ;. a. itd sl. VIN EN'I HOAGNI, 'i.yndie o' inanl ,-,t ,- -'. ' e , InIbw .
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