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The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02
SPORTS OF PERSIA.
ORIENTAL METHODS OF KILL
ING TIME.
The Koran ForbIds Games or Chance
Male and Female Dancers
ATHLETES Who Eat Six
Meals a Day.

Excepting this great religious drama
or passion play, called the Tazieh, the
Persians, says 5. G. W. Benjamin in
the Me1 and Express, have no dramatic
amusements. They partly make up for
this lack by listening to professional
story-tellers and strolling musicians they
are also addicted to card playing, al
though with much less variety of games
than with European cards. Games of
chance are forbidden by the Koran; so
also are pictures or sculptures Of human
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02
"sold Their King for a Groat.a

The expression 1.-THE Scots sold their
King for a groat'' originated thus: Dur
ing the civil war in England, between
the roundheads and the cavaliers, Charles
J., after the battle Of Naseby, in 1915,
in which the Royalists were defeated,
was forced to hide himself in the Scot
fish camp. The King was given up to
Parliament in 1916, for $500, 900. Some
industrious mathematician computed that
this sum was just a groat apiece for the
population of Scotland. Hence arose
the above saying.-Detroa Free Press.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02
international Boundary Line Monu-
ment.

The TOWNSHIP of Blaine as plated
crosses the boundary line, a portion of
1T lying within British Columbia. This
international line is not an indefinite,
tangible line as is generally supposed,
but is accurately and carefully located.
It is possible to lay a~penny--if you have
one-so that it will be half in the United
States and half in Canada. A number,
of years ago q joint commission surveyed
a line westward from the Lake Of the
Woods and erected an iron monument
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02

Gladstone is advising the ~workfngmen
Of Great Britain to study their interests
closely, and not go too fast. He says
that the time may 0 come when labor
will prove too strong for capital, and
use its strength unwisely. The posses
ZION Of power always brings with it a
sense of responsibility, and the danger
which Mr.. Gladstone apprehends is, in
the opinion of a contemporary, a remote
nne
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02
A Town Built on an Oil Bed.

Another oil gusher has been struck at
Terre Haute, Ind, this time the shaft
being sunk by the Guarantee Well Com
pany. Just n year ago the first OIL
gusher was struck in Terre Haute at the
Dale well, and it is flowing yet. Since
that time Terre Haute and the immediate
vicinity have been perforated with more
than forty wells, but with success only in
two instances, It is thought that the oil
bed has now been definitely located, and
that the course u through the business
part Of the city Chicago Herald.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02

But fhe Persian professionals follow
quite another course. They avoid sewers
exertion and fatigue. They eat five or
Blk times a day, and are warmly clothed,
especially during the cold season. On
ordinary occasions they go abroad but
nice daily and then toward evening, and
walk with great elaboration When the
period for pr~acticing or for exhibiting in
public approaches the Persian athlete lies
in bed for several days gathering force
for the contest of strength.
The public exhibitions are held in
places especially constructed for the pur-
pose. The arena OF pit is excavated at
least five or six feet below the surface,
and the earth is beaten hard and rolled
smooth. The spectators sit Persian
fashion on their knees and heels on the
Door of a gallery built around the arena
and carefully protected by al awning or
roof from the elements. The arena;
whether oval or round, has an average
cir %beb fIms q aaile feet IL. .tb,e+. RIM
forward and leap from the gallery into
the arena, sometimes alighting and bal
ancing themselves some moments on one
leg. a remarkable feat. Their skin is
oiledto enable them tie elude the grasp of
their opponents. A number enter the
arena at once and begin with prolonged
exercises with heavy Indian clubs, which
they swing in every position, gradually
increasing the weight, until toward the
close of this practice clubs of oak are
sometimes welded in each hand weigh
ing sixty pounds. This club exercise
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02

The Argondus thinks it cause for won
Ger that "New York State alone is in the
enjoyment Of ten itigations over wills
made by rich men, the suit in each case
being brought by the children against
their stepmothers."
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02
A. ?. Mcneil,
ARCHITECT AND BUILDER,

UPELUUSAS1 LOUIS Ana.
Plans, Specifications and Edims*es fur
Wished for all name of buildings, on the
most reasonable tero S. CONTRACTS taken for
all kinds of work. in trick, ron, st ne and
wood. M aterial furnished for repairs and
construction il desired. Plantation and
country work attended to with dispatch. Al.
work first class and satisfaction guaranteed
Orders directed TO T. o. Box 81 win receig /,
brornps attention. ja5f
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02

City Visitor -aWhat makes little
Tommy cry SO, Mr.. Leeks2n
FARMER Leeks-kWan, the fact is, he
went out this morning to find a hornets
nest for his natural history collection,
and -A
City Visitor-sAnd the poor boy
couldn't find ons2''
Farmer Lesks-.Naw, the poor boy
found one. s-Lippsno09.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02
SHAVING SALOON

HAVING recently built and refurnished
II throughout, my Barber Shop, / am
now prepared, NTH increased facilities. TO
ssrve the public in firstrclass style in3sny
aeV quarters between Brand and MoriaAsSsI.
ahaving, Hair Cutting, Shampeoing, &C.,
aous Id the highest style Of the art. ere
enc . call. e A BODEMULLBR.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02

n 1882 many treaties Of commerce
viii expire in Europe. Most Of these
treaties were concluded by Great Britain
and Continental Powers for a period of
fifteen d seventeen years in or before
1890.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02
Ty0WN DRoPERTY ToR GALE
~ OWN II ROPERTY T. OR 0AR

A CENTRALLY 10 ated and desirable
nE1sapsss stand on Main street, 0pelousas.
nGFslsStpg Of building suitable for residsass
knd small store, bel & the property nexsTTo
ae pQstoalce. This property will be sold
Fozg Ehea.p for cash, or half cash and BALANCE
MflEEns 70 suit purchaser. Apply TO Mrs
Edm0nh q. Inpre.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02

Female Institute
opEIoUsAs, ST. LANDRY PARISH, LA.

This Institution is undenomjnational, prae.
based on sound PRINCIPLES ennohiing and de-
sse1on,nn chnracrcr. Honor and self iespech
prornoteu. Methods of training and cultugO
thorough. TIE curriculum rreparcs the
pupil for University OF practical life; Ger
s~ficates and Diplomas conf. fred. buildings
comfortable and comm od1ous; PATRONAGE
MRS. NJ. NJ HAYES, Principal.
Or Rev. F. w. LEWIS. First Assistant
Feb !atS
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02
C. D. STEWART.

CONTRACTOR, CARPENTER AND BUILDER
VIII contract for the erection of buildings
of all kinds, furnishing all material If desired.
Work done promptly and at r. asanable rates.
Orders through the postofice giv-n prompt
attention. Estimates and plans furnish a.
Having special facilities for obtaining LUM
Der AT REDUCED RATES, I will give m.
patrons the benefit of the same.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02

The celebration of the fortieth ami.
versary of the admission of California
into the Union will be held in San Fran
cisco ineSsptemner. andWill be the finest
display ever made.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02
The Father Of the British Fleet.

On April 18th Sir Prove William Parry
Wallis, R. n. G.. G. B., senior admiral
of the British feet, entered his hundredth
year. He may well be. called "The
Father Of the Royal Navy having
actually entered the service before the
end Of the last century. He was born
on April -, 1891, at Halifax, Nova
Scotia, son of Mr.. Provo Featherstone
Wallis, chief clerk of the Naval Yard
there. In 1895, a child of four years,
his name was entered on the books of
one of the Kings ships, and toward the
end of 1900 he joined the Cleopatra, with
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02

every mile. Through the forest they
cleared q strip twenty feet wide, as straight
as string, and in the centre of that strip,
at intervals of a mile, stand monuments
like the n shown in the illustration.
On the Canadian side is inscribed
Treaty of Washington, and on the
United States side sJune Is, 1896" the
date of the treaty. Every visitor 40
Blaine becomes interested in this bound
airy line running through the town, and
especially in marking the course of the
cleared strip as far as the eye al see.-
Seattle (Wash.1 Vest Shore.
Arizona republican., 1890-10-25

As A reply to the aspersions made by Zulick, that R. c. Powers has not been taxpayer in this Territory, the follow ing letter to a citizen of Phoenix is am ply sufficient:
 PRESCOTT, Ariz;, october 20, 1890. DEAR SIR:-Referring to your favor of the fif' teenth instant, I have examined the records ol the Treasurer of this county, and find that R. c. Powers has paid taxes according to the follow ing assessments. 1881, s2i42; 1882, s2i40; 1883 s2i2l 1884, sis0O; 1885, $500; iss6 $500; 1884, $500 1888, s600; 1889, s250; 1890, s250.
 The records show that c. Meyer Zulick, dur ing his residence In Yavapai county, paid taxes on one assessment only, as follows; 1888, watch si25 He first appeared on the great register oi this county on october i6, 1888. The Democrats also admit that he left many unpaid debts in Prescott and surrounding country. His record up here is very rotten--oiiensive alike to Demo crats and Republicans. Very Respectfully.
 VIM. c. BAsHFoRD.
Arizona republican., 1890-10-25

PERHAPS it is wrong to reproach any one with mental inferiority and idle to tell fool of his folly, yet, for fear that the uninformeo may derive false im- precision, the following must have reply
 The Asylum and Penitentiary are worked for all there is in them by the wolAey gang. The Superintendent of the former institution is charged with offering to let loose all inmates who pay him s20
 The blank idiocy of the above, to be as brief as possible about it, can be set forth by saying that the Superintendent of the Territorial Insane Asylum, in the case of patient from Yavapai county, who was cured and ready for discharge, wrote to his friends in Yavapai county that if they would forward the mans transportation expenses to Prescott, which would amount to about $20, the patient would be discharged and sent home at once, but that, of course, he would not be turned out of the institu- ton penniless, and with no means for reaching the place of his former resi- dence.
Arizona republican., 1890-10-25

How complacently the Board of Super visors, at their regular meetings, transfer cash from the general fund to the salary fund, in order that their salaries may be paid in full, and promptly, even though it takes every cent from the county treasury. By corrupt practices and ex- travagance they have managed to saddle upon the county an outstanding indebt- edness of 900, which is for the most part in the hands of brokers, ,depreciated to ninety cents on the dollar. Yet, dis regarding this serious state of affairs, they persist in their extravaganza and pile up fees for themselves to be paid spot cash. The law is wrong that allows such transfer of funds, though it might work all right were the affairs of the county managed correctly, so that the indebtedness of the county might be met as it was contracted. But if delay be had by those holding warrants on the general fund, then, surely, should those who cause that delay, the Supervisors themselves, wait for their salaries.
Arizona republican., 1890-10-25

XuLIcK is man who is invariably spotted as rascal in any community in which he may reside. He is, perhaps, in better odor in Maricopa county than in Newark, N. J., or in Prescott, be- cause, you see, he has never really lived in this county and many peo- pie have not had an opportun- ity to get acquainted with him. He is dangerous man, man against whom affidavits of worth and truth are filed, accusing him of cor ruption, bribery and malfeasance gen erally in his home town. He was a trickster politician, ward striker, in New Jersey, and one to whom no depths of depravity were too low, if by reach- ing them he could accomplish his ends. He came west as the agent of swindling mining scheme. and then only stayed as long as was necessary to fleece num- Der of conhding stockholders. When appointed Governor, he was not known in the Territory, outside of Cochise county. In Tombstone he was indeed well known, for the assertion has been repeatedly made, and not contradicted, that he obtained credit at nearly every store in Tombstone under false pretenses and paid several of his men who worked at the Nacosari "mines" with checks on Tombstone firms with whom he had de- posted no money. And yet he seeks to impress it upon the people of this Terri tory that he is an Arizonan, heart and soul-a rugged pioneer of civilization, who "slept upon the bleak hills of Cochise with his rifle for his bride." He pioneer A man who came to Arizona as wolf might to sheep fold; who came once as mining sharper and again as federal official, placed in office as reward for corrupt political work he an Arizonan? The assumption of the title is an insult to the men who have hewed the way to civilization.
Arizona republican., 1890-10-25

IT seems queer to hear Mark Smith upon the stump admitting that land court bill is bound to be passed and in timating that in the courts only could satisfactory settlement of the land grant cases be made. Are not these statements somewhat at variance with his usual spread eagle speeches? It i' alleged that in Washington Mark: efforts against land courts are moi directed in channels where much good can be done, and, indeed, the assertion would seem to be true.
Arizona republican., 1890-10-25

DURING ex-Governor Zulick's resi- dence in Yavapai county he paid taxes just once, and that was upon a gold watch valued at $125. Ex-Governor Powers, from the year 1881, has been listed on the Yavapai county tax roll as the owner of real estate. How about carpet-bagger? Zulick came to this Territory penniless political tramp, appointed by Cleveland in return for dirty work done in Newark, N. J., cleo tions, but has since blossomed into a capitalist through means that are a stench in the nostrils of honest people. Powers came to this Territory pioneer, brought money with him and immedi- ately turned in with vim to the work of developing the arid lands.
Arizona republican., 1890-10-25

IN addition to the amount given the keeper of the County Hospital, it might be incidentally mentioned that he gets the produce of an orchard of ten acres or so upon the county property. It would, perhaps, be all right were it not for the fact that the county has paid $54 for blowing the orchard, $40 for water for the orchard and s16 for fixing the fence of the orchard, and the produce is turned over free to the keeper of the hospital, to be by him hawked around town for his own gain, or, maybe, for the gain of partners flakes and Hughes.
Arizona republican., 1890-10-25

ON the list of expenditures of J. H. Behan, Superintendent of the Territor- ial Prison, there might be noted the item of $571 for two mules, not extra good mules at that. Arizona farmers and horsemen will find that item some thing to inquire about. As fine mules as there are in the world can be bought in this valley for from $2OO to $500 a span. Can it be possible that Mir, Behan got little commission" on the purchasa9
Arizona republican., 1890-10-25

IT SHOULD be taken into consideration
 in reading the telegrams about dissatis- faction in Russia, brutality to prisoners, habits of members of the royal family, etc., that the news almost invariably comes through English sources. I, can hardly be expected that informa- tion sent by Russia's bitterest foe can be otherwise than condemnatory in its
Arizona republican., 1890-10-25

Do THE people of this county appre- ciate that the very extravaganza of county government has led to added cost of county administration? A man who bids for county contract, knowing that he will be paid in certificates worth only ninety cents on the dollar, natur- ally bids ten per cent higher for his pnrk
Arizona republican., 1890-10-25

WHY does not the District Attorney file an information against H.A. Hughes for allowing, in direct defiance of law, the family of c. R. flakes, not an indi- gent, to be carted for within the walls of the county hospital? There is consid- erable fine attached to the offense. See that it is gathered into the county treasury, Mir. District Attorney.
Arizona republican., 1890-10-25

MEssRs. Mullen, Gill, Montgomery, Johnston, Shaw and Priest are now visiting the lower end of the county in the interests of their candidacy and are meeting with rousing reception in all places visited. The arguments put forth by these gentlemen are convincing to all and the valley of the Gila can be relied upon to swell the Republican majority
Arizona republican., 1890-10-25

TIE Tombstone Prospector, a Demo cratic paper, evidently sizes up the gen tleman from Nacosari at about the proper estimate. It says: ''The Phoenix REPUBLICAN gets after Zulick in man. ner that must cause that individual to long for the days when he slept in Sonora with the canopy of heaven for his blanket and Winchester for his ht;do v
Arizona republican., 1890-10-25

FACTS and clear statement of them are recognized by TIE REPUBLICAN as the only effective and decent mode of campaigning. Every assertion made in these columns, however severe it may have been, can be backed up and sub atantlated.
Arizona republican., 1890-10-25

TIE Tucson Citizen kindlysays: "THE REPUBLICAN Tuesday presented an ex- pose of one of the most rotten, corrupt pieces of work that has ever been brought to light in the Territory. It was great journalistic feat and will make scores of independent voters against the thieving gang"
Arizona republican., 1890-10-25

As Prescott correspondent puts it., Democrats admit that Zulick left many unpaid debts in Prescott and sur rounding country. His record up here is very rotten, offensive alike to Demo- crats and Republicans"
Arizona republican., 1890-10-25

IN their financial statement" the treasury wreckers fail to take account of the little item of $45,0O0, debts con- tracted by them and due, now outstand- ing in county certificates.
Arizona republican., 1890-10-25

HE Tucson Citizen speaks of the gen. tleman from New Jersey: 70. Meyer Zulick mentions Mir. Gill as tramp printer' MT. Gill will make Herr c. Meyer tramp before the campaign is
Arizona republican., 1890-10-25

WHY does not the District Attorney file an information against c. R. flakes for drawing from the county funds more money than is his legal due?
Arizona republican., 1890-10-25

TIE REPUBLICAN is gaming added strength each day and all over the Terri tory is accepted as the leading journal of Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1890-10-25

WITH Cheyney to represent us in Con- gress, the Territory could hope for some aid from the general government.
Arizona republican., 1890-10-25
FOR SALE.

LN0R SALE-TWO GRINDING PANS, ONE I' Settling Pan, and one 12x20 Engine. All in frst-class condition, and will be sold cheap. In quire at THIS OFFICE.
Arizona republican., 1890-10-25
RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION;
TERRITORIAL REPUBLICAN TICKET
FOR pELEaArE TO CONGRESS,

FOR DELEGATE TO CONGRESS-,
 GEORGE W. CHENEY ............o Of Cochise FOR JOINT COUNCILMAN, NORTHERN DISTRICT, J. NJ. W. MOORE RE...................0f Of Yavapai FOR JOINT COUNCILMAN, SOUTHERN DISTRICT, W. F. NICHOLS ...................Of Of Cochise
Arizona republican., 1890-10-25
SILVER, COPPER AND LEAD.

Silver was quoted yesterday at sl.O5 per ounce; copper at l675 per 100 pounds, and lead at S5.9O per 100 pounds.
Arizona republican., 1890-10-25
BEWARE of the gang"

CONSIDER the best interests of the county when you vote.
Arizona republican., 1890-10-25
A ANNOUNCEM ENTs.

L,OR CONSTABLE, PHENIX PRECINCT. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Constable of Ph9nix Precinct, subject to the vote of the people on November f. 1 base my claims for the office upon conscientious performance of duty in the same position for the past two years. JOHN w. SLANKARD.
Arizona republican., 1890-10-25
WANTS.

The quickest returns for the least money are to be obtained from the REPUBLICANS Want Columns. Situations Wanted, Help Wanted For Rent, For Sale, To Let, To Exchange, One Gent word each insertion, or by the month at Five Cents per line per day.
Arizona republican., 1890-10-25

CAPITAL CORRAL AND FEED YARD. Has removed to corner Adams and Montezuma Streets, the old Blinp lumber yard site. | The best of care given boarded stock. Accom- modation wagons to and from all trains. Bag gage called for and delivered VIM. ZENT
Arizona republican., 1890-10-25
PRECINCT CANDIDATES.
REPUBLICAN MEETINGS.

The Republicans ofMaricopa county will hold the following mass meetings during the cam paign, at which the candidates on the Repub- lican ticket will be present and discuss the political questions of the day:
 Buckeye e..................Sa Saturday, October 25 Mesa City y.................... Monday, october P Phenix Mine e...............T Tuesday, October 2S Cartwright. .......... .....Thursday, october 30 Orme. Friday, October 3l Tempe. e.....,................Sa Saturday, November Phenix. Monday, November 8
 By Order of the Executive Committee.
 L. J. WOOD, N. A. MoRFoRD,
 Secretary. Chairman.
Arizona republican., 1890-10-25

Q STANLEY may be taken down from his pedestal of hero, if the Bartelot ex- posures get q little backing.
Arizona republican., 1890-10-25

Do NOT let it slip your memory that THE REPUBLICAN has the largest circula- tion
Arizona republican., 1890-10-25
MISCELLANEOUS

COMMERCIAL HOTEL, CORNER CENTER Oand Jefferson streets Only house employing white help throughout. HERRICK X LUHRS, proprietors.
Arizona republican., 1890-10-25

VNTANTED-THREE OR FOUR ROOMS ON
 w ground floor, furnished for housekeeping, or q small furnished house. Address s. H. Camp bell, P o. Box ll3 156-l63
Arizona republican., 1890-10-25

TIN0 LOAN-oN FIRST-CLASS SECURITY, u for long term of years, 1 will loan at a very low rate of interest the sum of 5000. JOHN KING, Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1890-10-25
COUNTY REPUBLICAN TICKET.

TERRITORIAL COUNCIL. R. C. POWERS S.....................G .Gila Bend TERRITORIAL ASSEMBLY. JOSEPH B. MULLEN ...,...,..,.,......T Tempe EDWIN s. GILL. LL.....,................... Phoenix
 SHERIFF. JOHN B. MONTGOMERY ........... q. Phoenix
 TREASURER. FRANCIS A. SHAW w...................Ph .Ph9nix
 RECORDER. WALTER s. JOHNSTON ................T Tempe
 ASSESSOR. JOiN GhA .....,.......s..s.. .....sss..s .tnbnlA
 DISTRICT ATTORNEY. WEBSTER STREET T..............P Phoenix
 PROBATE JUDGE. JESSE B. WOODWARD. D................ Phoenix
 SUPERVISORS. JAMES T. PRIEST ........ ........ Tempe K. B. KIRKLAND. ... .,................P .Ph9nix
 COUNTY SURVEYOR. H. K. PATRlCh.. h...............,........, Phpnlx
Arizona republican., 1890-10-25

WTANTED-YOUNG MAN, STRANGER IN
 w the city, wishes light employment Ad- dress K. O., office REPUBLICAN. l54-l6l
Arizona republican., 1890-10-25

H0 TO THE FASHION BARBER SHOP FOR M shaving, hair cutting, shampooing, bath ing, hair singeing. Ladies work done at the shop or residence. Prices to suit the times. Opposite the Opera House. FRANK SHIRLEY, pro prietor.
Arizona republican., 1890-10-25

A RIZONA LODGE NO. 2, F. AND A. M. A Stated meetings on the first Tuesday of each month. Dayton A. Reed, W. M., c. H. Knapp, Secretary.
Arizona republican., 1890-10-25
SECRET SOCIETIES.


 A RIZ0NA CHAPTER NO. 1, R. A. M., "A Stated convocation on the second Monday of each month. J. B. Creamer, H. F., c. H. Knapp, Secretary.
Arizona republican., 1890-10-25
FOR RENT.

LN0R RENT-THE STORE-ROOM NOW 0C. I cupied by M. Kalisher X Co. will be for rent on Novemberl Enquire of JOS. THALHEIMER, Central Hotel. l51-tf
Arizona republican., 1890-10-25

rJNO ORENT-FURNIsHED ROOMS, PLEASANT Il and sunny. Corner Pinal and Van Buren streets. 152-l62
Arizona republican., 1890-10-25

A RIZoNA DEGREE LODGE NO. 2, b. OF R. h Meets second and fourth Thursday evening of each month. Miss Nettie Carrier, N. G., c. &, Scott, Secretary.