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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-13
IS BILL DALTON DEAD.
His Successor Claims That He is 'Liv-
ing and Well.

PERRY, .. T., September 13.-Bill Dalton
is not dead, If the staterna,t of Bill Doolan,
at present boss bandit of the famous
gang, is to be relied upon. Doolan claims
that he has been the executive head of the
Dalton organization for the last year.
In the course of a conversation he held
last night at Ingalls, with a reputable man
and resident of this city Doolan asserted
that Bill Dalton hai merely withdrawn
temporarily from public life. and had left
Oklahoma and Indian territory for a more
congenial climate. f,afto0 lis now living a
quiet and peaceable life,i and his reputed
death was a ruse to throw the officers off
their guard until he could get away
Doolan also said the report that Dalton is
dying from a wound received while rob-
bling Missouri bank is false, as Dalton has
not been hit with bullet for fully a year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-13
Land Office DecisfOn.

The recent decision Of the commissioner
of The general land office in the case of
John Dennis VS.. w. w. ingalls,, involving
land near Seattle, Wash, has been reversed
by the Secretary of the Interior. 1t is a
soldiers additional homestead entry case,
and the department holds that the entry is
mot for the personal benefit of the entry
man. The contestants will be given a hear
ing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-13
Arrival of the Adam =.

telegram was receiveeSat the Navy De-
partment today saying that the U. S. S.
Adams arrived at San Francisco yesterday
eighty-one hours from New Whatcom
Washington. She will be put in dry dock
at the first favorable opportunity for the
damage sustained in hers recent grounding
in Bering sea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-13
Two New C0vnterfeita.

Tie Treasury Department has given no.
tice of the appearance of two new coun-
terfeit United States notes-one a five-doi-
lar national bank note and the other a
ten-dollar silver certificate. Neither of
thHnl is regarded as very dangerous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-13
MIR. McADOO'S DENIAL.
He Has Never spoken About nm Of
fetal Flag for the Assistant Secretary

Acting Secretary McAdoo of the Navy
Department Is very much annoyed over the
publications IN regard to the official flag
of the assistant secretary of the navy. He
desires to have 1t distinctly understood
that he has never said anything to any,
body on that subject and that a natural
feeling of personal delicacy would have
prevented him from taking any action
in the matter, even though it might be
deemed necessary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-13
PRESIDENT HENSON ACQUITTED.
He Killed the Man That Broke Up HI.
Home.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. September l3.-
q. n. Henson, president of the Citizens
Bank and Trust Company. who has been On
trial since Monday for the killing of ]. b.
West, who he claimed ruined his wife AMI
destroyed his domestic peace, was this
morning, at O'Clock, acquitted by the jury.
The verdict was generally approved and
was expected by those who heard the testi-
mony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-13

$& proof Of fee puooins Is
IN f6e eating. Hpesfereap's
Star contained 81 columns
Of aeoerfisemenfs, mnaoe up
Of 90 separate announce
menfs. t8ese advertisers
Bous@ pu6fseifp-nof merefp
space.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-13

Have arrangements been completed to
equip the road with new cars in pur-
suance with the obligatory act OF Con-
gressy" inquired the reporter.
Come up stairs" said Mr.. Phillips brisk
ly mounting an outside stairway of one
of the buildings, and leading the way into
an immense ware room. You can see for
yourself" he continued as he waved his
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

ton. The %capitulation and terms of
honorable surrender were concluded.
The officers and soldiers were paroled !;
and the dread alarums" of a great in
ternecine val had ceased.
The orator then launched out with a
burst of eloquence such as has rarely
been heard /; rendering the sagest and
most patriotic advice to the people eu-
logging the flag Of y fanqqntry and the
land OF 4o5a.sFSza grea Southland.
The AMI of Washington, Jefferson,
Polk, were invoked the great events
that distinguished their lives, their ad-
ministrations; what the South had con-
tributed of territory to the area c1mpris-
ed within the States; the honor and
glory. of the South; the wisdom and
presclence of it's statesmen =; the valor
and beroism of its soldiers and the
eternal unity of the people of the entire
country. Ours is common glory, and
the monuments which are erected or
may hereafter be, will be engraven with
letters of stars burning brighter with
the flight of the coming years.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27
II

sANDOz- REED the Catholic Church.
Mr.. Hart II. ssndoz and Miss Georgia. Reef,
both of Opelousas.
The groom is the eldest son of the
senior editor of this paper and the bride
is the lovely daughter of mine host Al
phonse Reed, of the Park Hotel. They
start out on the sea of matrimony with
the best wishes of hosts of friends, who
feel that if the need of earthly happi-
ness which a kind Providence will
~vouchsafe to them is at all commensu-
rate with their sterling worth. there
will be in the store of Heavens bless
ings nothing left for them to wish for.
With a brave and stalwart Hobart to
do and dare in the great battle Of life
and a stong though plant Reed to lean
upon should the waves Of adversely ev-
er iercely assail their love-laden craft,
the morning of life dawns auspiciously
for them and holds up smilingly the
golden promise of many happy days.
Aud our printing household says: So
mote it be.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27
Personal.

Clayton Duson, of Eunice, was in
town this week.
Gen. Geo. O. Watts. OF Alexandria,
paid us a short visit Sunday.
Thos. Reed, IA popular merchant of
Vile Plate, spent the week in town.
T. R: Carroll, Esq, member of the
ochooa Board, was a pleasant caller at
u Office on Friday.
Misses Clara and Mamie Jacobs, of
Washington, spent Saturday and Sun
day with friends here.
The venerable Capt. w. w. Burton,
OF tue Atchafalaya, was attending to
business here this week.
H. T. L. Reynolds. of Chicago, several
years ago a resident of our town, is here
visiting friends and relatives.
E. c. Quirk, the genial and popular
merchant of Begg's Station, was in at
tendance on court several days this
week.
4. j. Clements, of Eunice, again shed
the welcome light of his beaming coun-
tenance on his numerous friends here
this week.
Mise Upton, of New Orleans, was in
our town the early part of the week, in
the interest of the Southwestern Pres
byterian, of that city, and favored our
office with a call on Wednesday.
Comrades Sam Haas, Leonce Sandoz,
=. +. Carson and c. Mayo of r. E. Lee
Camp No. IA, u. G.. ", had the honor of
escorting their beloved chief Gen. John
b. Gordon. from Opelousas to Lafayette
last Sunday.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

Much of our space is taken up this
week with the special and general re-
ports of the Grand Jury, which adiour-
ned last Wednesday. Our readers will
find these documents full of interest.
The grand inquest deserves the thanks
of the people for the conscientious and
painStaking manner in which they have
performed their duties. We shall refer
specifically to some of their wise and
very timely suggestions in future issues
of our DaD0r.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

Gen. Gordon's magnificent lecture on
Saturday night has been tho talk of the
town all the week, every auditor being
delighted with the gallant old hero's glo-
rious and pathetic story and charmed
with his stately e%loquence. Our people
W a vote of thanks to the public-spir-
tied citizens who. despite the d%iscour-
aging representations of a number Of
cr0akers, risked their money to secure
this lecture, and who actually did lose
them-a small sacrifice which they all
clleerfuliy made. Some of our citizens
were SO enthusiastic the next day that
they wanted the General to return in a
few weeks and repeat his lecture.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27
DUBLIC SALE.
ESTATE OF LOUIS CHACHERE.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT.
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
No. 1856.

BY virtue OF an order of the Honorable Eley-
enth Judicial District Court OF the State Of
Louisiana, in and for the parish of st. Landry.
there will be sold at public auction to the last
and highest bidder, by the undersigned adj
mlnlstratol, or any duly qualified auction
Ger, at the principal door of the Court House
IN Opelousds, in said parish Of st. Landry. Oh
Thursday, November %, 1894,
the following described property or right. he
longing to the estate Of Louis Chachere, de
ceased, late OF the parish of st. Landry, to-wit:
The undivided interest or share of one
half In and to a certain tract or parcel of land
containing two thousand acres, being the aaIDe
land reported by the old Board of Commission
ers at Opelousas under the number Is and let
ter B on the 4th May, 1875. and confirmed by
the act OF congress of April 90, 1916.
Also the undivided interest of one-half in
and to the land in sections ii and -, &c, in
township is north in Range - west in tll..
State OF Louisiana, ON which sections sa,,,
claim for two thousand acres was located hy
the United States, the location having been
rejected by the Surveyor General. Said claim
b 10 fOr 1000 acres appearing On page 80, vol.
3 OF the American State Papers, Green's
Edition."
Terms-Cash.
j. L. CHACHERE,
OCT. 20, 1894. Administrator
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

Gov. Mckinley. Of Ohio, author Of the
Mckinley tariff bill recently repealed BY
Congress, made a speech in advocacy Of
the protection Of all American indus
tries" last Saturday night in New Or
leans. This high priest of protection
protection to Northern manufacturers
although urged to do so, ~refrained
from promising either a duty or a boun-
tty to the sugar growers, but contented
himself with INDUCING in glittering
g~eneraiities. In these degenerate davs,
when even the most solemn political
Promises are rnthlessly broken, it seems
passing strange that any set of intelli-
gent people a expect the Republican
party to help sugar. when it's most con-
spicuous mouthpiece studiously refrains
from even promising that it would do
so if again placed in power. McKinley's
coming to this State will not help the
sugar planters and has probably harmed
their cause,
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

1t is estimated that Englishmen pay
for rent $65o.OOO,OO0 a year, for food in
Goa, as we'll as the other staples, 1885,
100000, and $780, 900, 900 for beer, vine
and spirits. In spite of all these drains
upon his purse, the EDglishman con-
trlves to save something for a rainy
day: The records Of the postal savings
banks which are used mainly by hard
working people, and serve merely as an
dex Of the national economies show
that in 1899 upwards of $114,O0O,O 900
were deposited.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

Prot. Shafer. B. A. o. Harvard Uni
Verslty, a handsome and very prepos-
sessing young gentleman who is highly
recommended as a trained teacher by
Col. Boyd, OF the State Normal School,
vas employed this week by the Parish
School Board as PRINCIPAL of the St.
Landry High School at Opelousas, and
will open that institution next Monday.
yet: 30. His salary has been fixed at
$lo0 per month and the services of an
assistant will be dispensed with. In
our issue OF Sept. 80 we said: "We are
thoroughly efficient trained teacher, one
properly versed 10 the new and improv-
ed methods of teaching, should be Sc
cured for the important and responsible
position of principal and that the posi-
ton OF assistant should be abolished.n
we are therefore highly gratified that
the::Board has seen fit to adopt these
views.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27
DUBLHC SALE,
ESTATE OF THEREsE MALLETTE.
No. 1853.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
DUBLHC SALE.

PARISH OF 81.
by virtue or an order of the Honorable fhe
Probate Court, in and for the parish of ST, Ian
dry, there will be sold at public auction, TO the
last and highest bidder, by the undersigned
admlnistrator, or any duly qualified auctioHeer,
at the principal door of the Courthouse in Ope.
lousas, In the parish of ST. Landry, on
Thursday, November 81, 1894,
the following described property belonging to
the estate of Theresee MaIlette, deceased widow
OF daspard Fiolle, late OF the parish of ct. Ian
dry, t0-wit
Inc undivided interest or share of one.
nal1 IN and to q certain tract or parcel of land
containing two thousand acres, being the same
land reported by the old Board Of Commission
ers at Opelousas under the number Is and
letter B on the 4th May, 1915, and confirmed by
theiact OF congress of April 90, 1916.
Also the undivided interest of One-half in
ana to the land in sections IL and ~, &c, in
township Is north in Range 70 west in the
state OF Louisiana, on which sections said
claim for two thousand acres was located by
the United States, the location having been
rejected by the Surveyor General. Said claim
3 10 for 1000 acres appearing on page 80, vol. 3
o. Ine American State Papers, Green's
Edition."
Terms-Cash.
J. L. CHACHERE,
oct. ~, 1884. Administrator
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

1t is said that a number of years ago
Lord Rosebery, the present Premier of
England, was on board a small steamer
going to Dublin, when his dog jumped
overheard. Lord Rosebery wished the
steamer stopped in order to save the
dog, but the captain said his instruc-
tions did not permit him to stop except
when a man fell overheard. "That is
easily arranged" said Lord Rosebery,
and instantly jumped into the sea.
The steamer was then stopped, and the
nobleman and his dog we're both res
cued,
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

We have a limited number of copies
Of the COURIER of August 25, 1894,
containing the address of Hon. Jno. E.
King and response OF Lieut.. Geo. w.
Hudspeth on the occasion of the pre-
s%entation of a banner to the Opelousas
Guards on June 9Th, 1861 !; also a few
copies of the COURIER containing a full
list OF the officers and members of this
enlisted in the spring of, 1869 and other
interesting information. Copies may be
had at this office at 5 cents each.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

The following are the names of the
congressional nominees who will lead
the Democracy to victory in the Novcm-
Der election: Gen. Adolph Meyer, first
district; Hon. Chas. F. Buck, second
district; Hon. Andrew Price, third dis
trict; Hon. H. w. Ogden, fourth dis
trict ; Hon. Chas. j. Boatner, fifth dis
trict ; Hon. s. M. Robertson, sixth dis
trict. A strong team and hard to beat.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

The number of pensioners on the rolls
at the close Of the fiscal year ending
June 80, 1894, was 9e9,544, 1886 more
than at the end of the previous fiscal
year. The amount paid for pensions
during the year was $780, 04, 461, leav-
ing al unused balance of $25, 2O5, 713 Of
the appropriation in the Treasury.
During the year 39.O95 pensioners were
added to the rolls and 37,951 were
while 1898 previously dropped were re-
stored to the rolls.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

An experiment at East Omaha has
demonstrated that pure spirits can be
distilled from the augar-beet molasses
which has heretofore been wasted by
the sugar manufacturers. It is claimed
give a new impetus to the raising of su-
gar beets throughout the Vest
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

Mr.. T. B. Brooks, who was nominated
by the Republicans for Congress. in
forms US that he has concluded moi to
make the race. Maj. Wilson will there
All Democrats should turn out never
theless and east their votes for Robert
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

An organization of ex-soldiers and
sailors who have been dismissed from
the Government service has been form
ed at Washington ito denounce the
present Administration for it's utter
disregard of the legal rights of the
soldiers and sailors of the late war and
for discriminating against those who
by a system OF wholesale dismissals
and reductions"
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

Have yon tried Plantation Liver
Piils for habitual constipation They
are perfectly splendid and a sure cure.
Price % cents. Sold by Sbute & DnsOn,
0pelousas, g. r. Tolson, Melville, and
Blake & burke, Washington.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27
PENSIONS.

All soldiers who wish their pension claims to
receive prompt and faithful attention should
seph a. Hunter, Pension Attorney, Washing
ton. D. c., as I know from experience that he
Is the proper party to handle such cases.
opelousas, Oct, 20, 1894. sm
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27
District Court.

After receiving the general report OF
the grand jury last Wednesday ,Jndee
rerrault adjourned them until the frat
Monday OF December, at which time
tney Will convene to look in all matters
OF a criminal nature submitted to them,
under the new jury law, this grand
jury remain in Office until the next
grand jury is empannelled. which will
be 10 February. 1895. "
The best part of the week was taken
up In the trial Of Maxile Fontenot.
charged with shooting and killing Young
Deyllle, in the neighborhood of Debail.
n bridge. last August. The Hry
was locked mp until Thursday nAeht
when they were discharged andeab4nis-
lflai entered, We are Informed Ahat
the jury stood ten for convictiou1and
" Tor acquittal. As we 90 to Dress
the court is engaged in trying a cs4e of
petty larceny.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

Oh, my poor back! Noexcuse for it,
Plantation Anti-Pain Porous Plasters
with capsicnm will cure it. Sold and
guaranteed satisfactory by Shnte g. Du-
son, Opel0usas, DIR. q. r. TOlsOn, Mel
Vile, and Blake & burke. Washington.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

j. Meyers g. Co. have just received
two carloads Of the celebrated OWENS
BORO Wagons, comprising all sizes,
both in Thimble Skein and Iron Axle.
which they are offering at unusually low
figures.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

NoTIcE.-A loan Of $1,000 will be of
fered to the shareholders OF the st. Lam
dry Homestead and Loan Association
on Monday. November 5, at their office
over the st. Landry State Bank, at
7 o, IA. G. BAILEY,
Oct. 90. Secretary.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

Every man who voted ut the recent
primary is in duty bound to vote for the
Democratic nominee, Col. Robertson,
on Nov. 8. whether he favored his nom
ination or not.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

Here are a few of the amounts that
New York Imillionaires, it is estimated,
will have to pay in the way of income
tax: j. D. Rockefeller, $152. 600; VIM.
Waldorf Astor, $178, 900; Russell Sage,
$4,000; Cornelius Vanderbilt, $81. 900
VIM. K: Wander bilt, $4,000; II. NJ.
Flagler, 500. 600 Moses Taylor. estate,
$4,000; Fred w. Vanderbilt, 1856. 900 ;
John Jacob Aston. $1,000; C.P P. Hunt
n inogton4, $4,000; Wm. Rao sa $780,
H Ist ;s Say go Go . n estate estate. s $4,000 ;a X o Goe-
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

The attention Of rice planters is called
to the fact that j. Meyers e. Go. have
constantly on hand a full supply of Irri-
eating Pumps. They make q specially
OF the celebrated Irwin Van VIE Pumps
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

Everything at a sacrifice at Bloch's-
dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes,
furniture, groceries saddlery, wagons,
agricultural implements, etc. Bring
the cash and take the goods at your
own price.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

DR.. w. M. Thompson has removed his
drugstore to the building lately occu-
pied by Shute & Duson, on Landry
street, adjoining Mrs. Clara Perrault's,
and nearly opposite LacOmbe,s stable.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

When genial old Mai. Bloomfield calls
q this Office to inquire for the senior
edltor Re invariably asks for " the Left
Colonel That officer having re-
eentiy been promoted to the position Of
COLONEL on Gen. Eshleman's staff, we
hereby serve notice on the Major that
se should drop the euphonious title OF
Leftenantn in making future inqni-
sles: Vide GEN. Eshleman's order in
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

Remember that the election for a con-
gresham from this district comes of on
Tuesday, Nov. g., and do not fail to 20
to the polls and vote for Robertson.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

j. b. SandOz sells the celebrated Stu
d.ebaker wagons and dump carts. also
a fine line of Carriages, buggies. speed
ing ca IT'S and harness of all kinds.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

Jos. Bloch will astonish you in low
prices. He c.srries a full line of dry
goods, groceries. boots, shoes, etc. and
Is selling them to suit the hard times.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

Plantation Arnica Liniment is sure
cure for RheMmatism and all pans.
Sold by Shute e. Dnson, Opel0usas, G.E.
FOLSOM. Melville. and Blake & burke.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

If You have to make final proof for
your homestead, call on Maj. B. Bloom
field, United States Commissioner.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

A fresh stock Of groceries, also dry
goods just received at Gle nents q Heas
ley's-shoes a specialty-ail at prices to
suit the hard times.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

The contract for the erection of a
brick building for the Crowley bank has
been awarded to G. d. Stewart. of our
town, aud the work will begin oon
Score another one for our wide-awake
n~GntraPfnrs
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

Dr.. Dnson, specialist, Eye, Ear, Nose
and Throat. Hours from 10 q. N. to IL
M. Office with DR.. /. E. Shute, Landry
street. between Court and Main. Opel
Ouaas. IA.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

Don't fail to give Clements g. Healey
q call when you need anything in the
line OF dry goods, groceries or shoes.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

Jos. Bloch's is the place to leave your
small change and get some of his great
bargains.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

The finest line of cold weather goods,
such as Heaters, Cook Stoves and
Crates, &C., at the Hardware Store.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

DR.. IRONS Office hours are from 10 a.
N. to 1 p. m. and from 8 p. M. to 6 .. m.
On Saturdays, from 8 a. m. toe o. 10.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

The hard times are completely Offset
by the low. prices al Jos. Bloch's.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

Fancy paper and envelopes, albums,
toilet articles, soaps. perfnmeries, etc,
at Bailey's drugstore.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

Have you examined Firnberg Bros.
stock Of ladies', misses and gents
shoes. 1t will pay you to do so.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

Drugs, medicines, chemicals. patent
medicines, fine cigars, tooth brushes,
combs, &C., at Bailey's drugstore.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

Lots of dust. Bright. crisp days.
Splendid weather for counting. Never
better time tn pay printers.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

Market price paid for cotton seed al
Crawford g HOpkins' lumber yard.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

Clements & Healey have just reccfr.
ed q new line Of seasonabie dry gnoa-
which they are offering cheap.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

Shelled corn, butter and eggs at Vel
inis old stand at lowest prices.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

Wanted-A smart boy from 10 to 10
years Of age to attend to stock and do
yard work. Apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

Prescriptions filled at all hours at
Railey's drugstore,
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

The Hardware Store
Has no other but Pittsburg Coal.
Gjye ia n csfi
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

See Firnberg Bros. latest style ladies'
and children's capes and cloaks.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

Buy your Horse and Mule Jewelry Mt
Hackl's Hardware Store.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

Shoes-all styles, grades and prices at
Clements g. Healey.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

ANEW sewing machine can be had
CHEAP by applying at once at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

Another lot of novelties in dress
goods just received at Firnberg Bros.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

Chickens always on hand at Branch
Store of j. X. Sandoz g. Bro.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-10-27

If you need a c~istern, give your order
to Crawford e. Hopkins, OpelOusas.