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The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-12
A Croav,s Court of Justice.

Of the almost human intelligence Of
Crows, there can be no doubt, says a
| Boston letter to the Inter Ocean. In
Vulnerable authenticated incidents
prove this, and if conviction is needed,
follow the coast clamdisgers half a dag
upon the shores. Here you will see
these dusky rascals lowering about or
strutting at a safe distance, until the
digger has thrown aside a clam too
small for the market. Watching his
chance, the crow will pounc, upon it,
rise to a great height, let it fall upon
the rocks, and, instantly descending,
wrench apart the shattered shell, de-
YOU its coveted contents with many
croakings and chucklings over its own
canny wisdom and success. I am also
convinced that crows possess still more
remarkable characteristics. / fully be-
lieve that some sort of civil and penal
codes exist among their communities
that IN some sort of way they preserve
record of misdoings; and that,
while they may have nc sys-
tenn of rewards, their sociology
comprehends direst punishment to Of
tenders from the crow standard of eth
les. At Crows Neck, near TrScott,
Maine, there exists a sort of crow me-
tropolis. Vast multitudes of crows
gather here apparently to adjust their
civic affairs. One day last September,
when passing along a wooded road
skirting a large corntield the sky sud
denly became blackened with crows,
which, after an appalling whirriug,
shrieking and cswing rose high above
the surrounding forest, and then, swift
ly descending, formed a hollow circle
in the centre Of the field, the black
mass cleaning like tremendous dark
waters touched by moonlight in some
Vast pool. Then from the inner edge
of the circle a~selcct few arranged them
selves in stately groups in the centre.
Court being opened two culprit crows
were brought before the bar. Under
guard they stood there silently with
hang-dog heads and guilty looks.
Their certain trial lasted nearly half an
hour, and all the wrangling
of a human court was INDUCED in; SEN
tence was pronounced, and suddenly
half q Gozen powerful crow executioners
pounced upon the unresisting victims
and beat them to death with their
beaks, wings and claws. Approval by
the crow public was manifested by
amazing acclamations; and vast clouds
of crows, whirling and swirling from
air to earth in an ecstacy of approba-
ton, scattered to the winds nearly
every vestige of their former criminal
brethren. Astonlshed, I related what
had seen to farmers thereabout, but
smiling at my ignorance, they informed
me that this was a common occurrence,
and the least remarkable of the crows
many wonderful feats and perform
| ances. y .
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-12
ONestiontn1s
Tell me. o dying day,
Before thou fadest away

.
Tell me. o dying day,
Before thou fadest away
Kissed by the sun,
Hast thou no vague regret,
Now that the sun is set
That life is dones
Tell me, O rapturous night,
If the soft starry light
Fills tiny desirea
Hast thou no discomfort
When the warm day is spenu
Without its firea
Tell me, o world remote,
II no light shadows float
Over thy sky?
Tell me, / fain would know
If longings come and go
After we die.
ISara JeweEt.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-12
No Great Loss.

Miss Clara to Featherly, who il MAX
ing ID evening call)poor little Bobby
swallowed d penny to-day, and we've
ali been SO mich worried aboat it.
FeatherIy ~oneWhat at q loss for
words Of oAeouragem snD-Oh, yer-
wonldat worry. Miss Cara PENNY Ii
NOS mn - Harpef's Bazaar.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-12
Town PROPERTY FOR SALE,

4 centrally located and desirable business
stand on NJ in street, Opelousa', consist ing
of building su table for residence AM small
store, and adjoining a bakery, being the
property next to the po't-ofiee. This prop
erty will be sold very cheap for cash, or hall
"a, h and balance on terms to su t purchaser.
Amy at this office or to Ms. Edmond c,
Dupre Mafch SVH
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-12
consent.

A locomotive has been sent by the
king of the Belgians to Tangiers as a
present to the Sultan of Morocco, a sim
gularly inappropriate gift, considering
that there is not a yard of railway of
any kind within his dominions.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-12

Runaway marriages are nodpopular in
Russia. A young girl has been sent to
prison for four months, and viii lose
her share in the family property, be-
she married without the paternal
consent
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-12

The state of Sonora, Mexico, levies a
tax of 50 on every baby born within its
limits, and charges the farmer 8 cents
for every chicken he raises and 80 cents
Tor every sheep.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-12

The people of Rhode Island are to be
called upon to approve a proposed
amendment to their constitution, abol-
ishing the property qualification for
voters at state elections.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-12
In a new London school house tho
playground, to savo room, has been
constructed on the roof.

The reports from the cotton mills
show that the aggregate value Of the
product of all southern mills in 1887
was about $40, 600, 900, against $s1, ooo,-
900 in 1880.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-12
DaNaeroats In Lean Year.

Gus: so you really think of going to
Boston for a couple of weeks. Jack2'
Jack: Yes"
Gus: .'Heavensl dear boy, you will
have to be careful"
Jack: why, is Boston . dangerous
place2"
Gus: eDangerous2 | should ss5 50.
Don't you know this IS leap ysar2'-
IEpoch.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-12
Philosophy OF Etiquette.

IT'S it now considered ill-bred to take
the last biscuit off the platter queried
Rlchelieu Of Waggley.
well, no, but 1t is decidedly I'M
wise.s
.Unwise7'
Yes; always wait 8 minute, and
they II bring on some hot onesi"-De-
troit Free Press.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-12
For SALE.

A Fine Residence, with all necessary out
buildings AMI Improvements, and sufficient
land for asmal farm, adjoining the go porabe
limits Of Ope ousas, will be soil cheap
Apply at this office. aiu
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-12
ST. MARY,s ACADEMY,
OPELOUSAS. LA

IA'
The course of instruction in this Institution embraces
Eaenetry- Book-keersn Natural Sciences, HlstoT5,
Geography, Penmar nip, and great care is bestowed
on Christian InstruLG oD. u u H.,
scholars per mouth, So, So or "a. according to cisss,
Glasses are resumed on Wednesday, September laias
Ssss REV, G. RAYMOND, D. d..
o0o REV. +. j. RAYMOND.
HENRY q. LEW
Arg 90 1888. Al. ALFRED RILLET.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-12
0P ELouSAS M A tHsrlrurr

Opetousas st. Landry Parish. In
'ANHlS Institution will resume duties Mo,a.-
tember ID. 1897. under the Immediate u nEE Sep
or MRS. M. M. hayes and Mrs. NJ a nsaDerVislor
competent assistants. The scholastic van avs, with
forty weeks. 'o"Ft CONSISTS Of
TERMS OF TUITION.
preparatory Department. per month. "a :
Music. with uss of piano q" '.".. 300
PPoaFulng. including washing. light and fuel = S@
embroidery. wax flowers. painting, drawing '''io"
eacn, eAtfa a.,
I ~
DISCIPLINE.
Inc government of this school IS strict Int n,-ou..,,
no nard tasks or restrictions are imposed Int "a
student must com ply with the rules. and mnst 1919
up to he measure of her AGILITY, the Lesson. a p pHn5
Our course of study and mode of instructinn M
train the mind to abits of correct think inc ard : W
ough investigation. No student will be slIoged W 'u nn
ter higher classes without thorough preparation p Oh
rents and guardians may rest assured that the
health and morals of the children and warns sh,II =
ceive due attention. Il
No deduction for absence. unless in case of n,o,,..,
ed illness. The location of the town is heaitbfuii y.
easy of access. The boarding department is md, e ~
immediate charge of Mrs. Hayes. Boarders viii sae
vide themselves with blankets and towels. Enr pao.
!iculars address poh-
july % 'oho' 81 10 Principal.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-12
C. o. w

Carpenter, Contractor & Builder.
WILL contract fer the erection of build
w ings of I'll kinds, furnishing ali mate
rials if desired. Work done promptly and at
reasonable rates. Orders lie at R. Chacheres
grocery giSe4l' lrompt ate 1tion. Estimates
and plans furnished. S pt.3,w
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-24
THE ST. LOUIS GAS DEAL.
Standard Oil Millionaires Gobble Up
Both Big Companies.

ST. Louis. April 2I-The New York-Phila-
delphia syndicate. which stole into st. Louis
about three weeks ago and paid 53,5OOOOO for
the Laclede gas works. has just distinguished
itself by capturing the other gas company at a
nominal cost Of 5.5OO.OOO making an invest
ment IN St.Louis Of $4,000 900 in less than week
Agents are supposed 10 be acting for the Van
derbllts and August Belmont. When, however,
James O'ConnOn and ". ". Gibbs appeared
upon the scene. IL became evident that the
Equitable and United gas companies of New
York and Philadelphia in other words. ROcka-
Teller. Warden. Gibbs and and the other Stand
ard oil mIllIOnaires. were back of the pur-
chase. In accordance with the usual formula,
the gas companies of the city will be CONSOLE
dated. an immense trust formed and SO 000.-
600 of bonds and q. SOD. 900 of preferred stock
issued. the syndicate thus coming into control
of the several plants without the expenditure
actually Of a cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-24

LANSING. Men, April 2L-The house took a
step toward restoring capital punishment yes
terday by passing the Abbott hanging bill in
the committee Of the whole. The bill pro-
vides for the death penalty for murderers. but
before II can be imposed requires that every
juror shall sign verdict Recommending its III
fiction. and even then the judge may exercise
his discretion IN sentencing the prisoner to
death or to imprisonment for life. As amended
the bill authorizes the execution by either
hanging or electricity. and provides that no
newspaper reporters shall be allowed to wit
ness executions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-24
"OrderIy and Quiet i'm Oklahoma.

Secretary Noble yesterday received dis
patch from an agent of the Interior depart
ment at Arkansas City, Ark. near the Okla
hOma line. which states that the entry into the
territory was "orderly and quiet. Have heard
of no quarreis or alterations" Another dis
patch from Guthrie. l. T.. of April % saws:
Everything quiet here. A good class of peo-
pie III charge Of affairs. A public meeting here
tonight as orderly and conservative III charac-
ter as 1t would be i'll New York" The people.
he says. will settle the tOwn-site question and
await legislation to perfect titles
The Acknowledgement of the army has re-
celved dispatch from Major Gen. Crook,
dated yesterday. announcing that i'll tele-
gram dated Oklahoma, April %. Gen. Merritt
stated that he anticipated no trouble that will
require the active interference of troops: their
presence undoubtedly exercised salutary in
huence. There were no reports of trouble
elsewhere. which is thought to be an indica-
Don that peace prevails
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-24
"Bound to Protect the Soldier. :,

Assistant Secretary Bussey yesterday rendered
a decision upon the motion for reconsideration
of the claim of jesse NJ. Stilwell, late of COM
pany A, SEVENTEEN Ohio volunteers The
basis of the claim is injury to the back of
claimant, which was incurred in the service
about December "a. 1863, when he was struck
on the small of the back by a comrade, who,
without pTOvOcatlOn, assailed him with stick
which greatly disabled him and still disables
hmm. The assistant secretary holds that the in
jury was incurred in line Of duty, and is pen
sionable. In his decision he says: The gov
eminent is bound to protect the soldier from
unnecessary harm when in line of duty in the
service, and IN this case the soldiers remedy is
found III the pension system, to the benefits of
which he is clearly entitled"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-24
Another Quick Trip by the City of
Paris

LOSDOS. April 2i.-The Inman lines new
steamer City of Paris. which left Sandy Hook
at $40 a IN. on the 18th instant. arrived at
Queenstown at 40 p m. yesterday. making
the trip IL six DAYS i've hours and fftv-tive
minutes. She arrived at Liverpool at $40 this
morning. Her daily runs were 4I2 49, 49,
46l, 400 AGO and 80 miles. Tor the first three
days she had strong eastrrl- winds with high
head sea and some fog. Afterward the weather
MAS tiua
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-24
London Shoplecpcrs Grumblinc.

LONDON. April 2i.-There Is more grumbling
among the shopkeepers. to which the queen is
supposed to have practically yielded by abridg-
ing the period Of mourning for the duchess of
Cambridge, though there Is no prospect that
her majesty viii ever overcome her aversion to
London IS a residence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-24
DAkOTANS SATISFIED.
They Think the New Sioux Commits
siOners are Good Men.

CHAxEERLAIN. d. T.. April 24.-The appoint
mcnt by the Secretary Of the Interior of Messrs
Crook. Warner. and Foster as commissioners
T. negotiate with the Sioux for the relinquish-
1uent Of portion OF their reservation is be-
leved here 20 be an assurance of success. as
these gentlemen are perfectly familiar with the
work they undertake. The reports that are
steadily being received from the various
agencies lead TO the belief that no trouble will
b met with in procuring the consent of the
Indians. Success means the throwing on the
market of 11.OOO.0 900 acres Of choice farm land
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-24
The BaIIymena OF ON a Cruise.

BALTIMORE. April 2i-The fine steam Yacht
BallymeHa. owned by Gen. Geo. 5. Brown. Of
this city. LETT for New York at 8 o'clock this
morning. She Is in command Of her owner,
who was recently licensed ;s a captain. There
are a number of prominent Baltlmoreans on
board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-24
Western Maryland's Getty sburg Extern

BALTIMORE, April III President Hood. OF
the Western Maryland railroad. to-day an
bounced that the extension Of the road 10
Gettysburg from Blue Ridge summit Will be
opened for travel on May 20. The greater part
o: tins line runs over "a route laid out bv the
late Ih1ddnIs stevens. Of Pennsylvania and
Nas the hrst railroad grading done in the
United States. although on account OF its MANY
curves II was subsequently abandoned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-24
Mr.. Goschen on Dangerous Ground.

LoSDoS. April PA subject of interest here
Just now is the possible downfall of Mr.. Cos
chen. which is predicted by many in conse-
quence of his course III relation to the proposed
increase Of the tax on beer. He would not be
the first financial minister who has come TO
grief on the subject. the mere suggestion to
that effect having aroused the ire of the British
dr1nker some half dozen times within the last
century. greatly to the discontinue of the
ITOpOser.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-24
The Best American Derby Time.

SAN FRANcIsCo, April 24.-Is the Pacific Der
by yesterday the Gar made a mile-and-a-haIf
in 2:36. the fastest Derby ever run in America
beating the record OF 2SG;5 made by Ben Ali
az Louisville. in 1856. and that of {. d. Todd at
Chicago. in io~7
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-24
The EHTrusty'' Made His Escape.

BNTINORE. April 2i.-Since the remarkable
escape Of Bank Bobber Burke from the peni-
Tertiary here on Monday afternoon it has leaked
cut that one day last week "a so-called ..Trusty''
known a. George Williams who had been sent
To the house OF one of the directors of the
prison by the warden TO tack down some car
pets. disappeared and has not since been heard
4rar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-24
Want Christ NIentioned i'm Stnte Pnners,

PITTssURd. Pa. April 2L-At the conference
OF the National Reform association. now in ses-
sion here, resolution Was adopted requesting
President Harrison 10 mention Christ in state
papers. especially Thanksgiving prociamations
The conference = attended by over 100 prOui-
neHt ministers and others from all parts of the
rited State
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-24
Rumors of Plug Tobacco Trust.

ST. LOUIS. April 2I-The E,pl,Ilic this morn
ing says there rumOrs OF the formation of a
great plug tobacco trust to embrace all the
leading manufacturers of the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-24
Zion. Mr.. lIovat Shut ONT.

ALBANY. NJ. Y, April 2i.-in the senate this
morning Mr.. Pierce asked the privileges of the
floor for the Hon. Oliver Movat. president of
the Canadian senate. but Mr.. Murphy objected
to any courtesy being extended To- any depend
ent Of the British crown. The objection pre-
vailed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-24
Fatal Election Row in Virginia.

ABINGDON, VA. April 24-During local op-
tion election at Minneapolis, Va. Joe Howell
shot and killed W H. Porter deputy L. s.
marshal Before Porter died he shot Howell
In the abdomen, iniicting wound which will
probably nroYe fatal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-24

NEW YORK ExcURsIoS.--The opening Of the
B. h .. line to New York has resulted in Civ
ing the people of Washington the benefit of
half-fare excursion tickets to the metropolis
upon the first suitable occasion that offered.
This event is the celebration of the centennial
OF Washingtons Inauguration, and the b. d o.
announced round trip rate of $3.50 to New
York and return, with privilege OF going upon
any train, including the vestibuled limited.
from April q to 80, and train leaving Washing
ton a. IN. May /, all tickets valid for return
passage until May inclusive
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-24
Her Trip to Florida POSTPONED.

tlNriNNAI-. April 24.-Mrs. Edward smith
who has been visiting in this city. has been ex-
pectIng TO join her husband at Landlord.
Fla. and had about completed her prepartions
fOr doing yesterday when she received a
telegram from him telling her to postpone her
Journey a. there was ease Of yellow fever in
that place. Alr. smith Was ~ one time on the
stan Of the Ersrtay TIL gram, OF this city, and
Is now editor Of the Journal at sanford.
The Eastern alumnae Of Wells college. abont
fifty III number. had luncheon at Dclmonico's
IN New York yesterday. after which they held
their annual meeting and reelected Mrs
Grover Cleveland as president.
Eleven cOlOTed preachers and teachers of
Charleston. :. C.. have united in petition to
President Harrison asking 10 the appointment
OF Ex-Governor Thompson Is a member OF the
eIyll-~erSice commission.
Lord LOnsale arrived at San Francisco
yesterday from Kodiak. Alaska. His object
wa not 90 find the North Pole, as has been
published. but to explore the islands in the
Arctic Ocean and study the birds and animals
found there. He will stay few weeks III San
JTanci.c0. and then 20 to New York.
The municipal authorities of Edinburgh have
voted the freedom of the city to Mr.. Parnell
The vote on the proposition stood IA in favor
And IS against
Father Agostino. the famous Italian preacher.
~ Va" conclusion OF his sermon IN Rome on
Euhday lhEt caused n sensation by invoking the
di'iLs bls.slHg upon King Humbert and the
italian army.
Afs, AfnmOn. an old resident of Sheakley-
VIE "a, b a pHuPer. She is the mother of
u. 20 lfbfatsd Coal Oil Johnny" Steel.
~ bpckland, Ne, Willie f. WEIGH, aged
uf,@D dish yesterday from excessive cigar
stis smoking, which affected his brain and
nerves. OF two yeATs he has smoked an aver
sss % a dyzsn cigarettes daily.
Jay GOULD Naz elected yesterday president of
Vie IsIAs Pacific railway In place Of John c.
Brown, resigned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-24
Mills Filed

The will of Robert Watson, filed to-day,
leaves his estate, including two lots in square
1872, to his wife Ann NJ, provided she cares for
his mother during her life.
The will of Frederick W. Ross was also filed
to-day. He leaves his estate to his widow.
Minnesota j. Koss, who qualified to-day az
eXecutrix on bond of ~, 500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-24

The Allegheny, Pa, Bessemer Steel company,
where the big strike is in progress, called upon
the sheriff yesterday, asking him to guard their
property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-24
NOTARIES PUBLIC

COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS FOR EVERY STATE
~ and Territory. Notary and U. s. Commissioner
yNO E. bEA11s 1Sxl St NV In ONCE from am
" op.M pl7
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WANTED-COUNTRY BOARD.

WANTED-BY MAN AND WIFE, BOARD IN
" country on or before May ID Must be located so
where there will be no other boarders Address Box
lis, Star Office. ap.I2- 5ts
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TOREs 3 pMELLINas
EoR RENT

ITOE RENT - SALE - OR EXCHANGE
Il houses recently erected on Indiana ave q and "a
SIS. w 200 TO "a Indiana ave aud POI IL on q
st, are now entirely finished and on the market for
rent sale. or exchange upon such should lie
satisfactory to purchaser. the care las been
exercised IN the erection Of these houses nothing lt
the best material used aud they contain an the
most modern improvements and beautifully I'M
l>ed INSIDE with all the conyeuiences tr housekeep-
ing and IN that Respect have many advantages over
houses built Tor speculation and renting PURPOSES
Apply TO JAS h. MARI,
ap.U-Ot a.g,j y Il n ~