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The Opelousas courier., 1895-07-20
Working the workfneman.

The rich man revels in fine personal
property and millions in securities and
the assessors list shows him to be a
poor man, nearly in want. Rich men
are sent for, called into the assessors
privste room, and informed that they
are assessed at so and SO. The assessor
boldly makes the announcement that
both can make money it the rich man
is agreeable, and straightway the rich
mans figures are Topped off. The as
sessors get rich doing this.-C. b. Far.
well, Of Chicago.
I HAVE always believed that the fed.
era1 government should mind its own
business exclusively and keep out of
that of others, except so far as it might
by taxation, equitably adjusted. exact
contributions necessary for the sup.
port Of the Recommendation John
Dewitt WsEass.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-07-20
How'S ThIS!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY q Co, Props, Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known F.. J.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligation made by their firm.
West q Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo,, o: Walding, Kinnan q Marvin
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price, Toe. per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills. 25c.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-07-20

A I who falleth out with his law
breaketh with his best friends.-Saville.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-07-20

Sore Eyes Cured.
Jackson's Indian Eye Salve never fails to
do this; Csc at all drug stores.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-07-20
To Cleanse the System

~Effectually, yet gently, when costive or bill
ious or when the blood is impure or slug
gish, to permanently cure habitual consti-
patton, to awaken the kidneys and liver to a
healthy activity without irritating or weak
ening them, to dispel headaches, colds or fe-
yers. use Syrup of Figs.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-07-20

UNDERSTANDING the spirit Of our institu-
tons to aim at the elevation of men, l am
opposed to whatever tends to degrade them.
Lincoln.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-07-20

YOU are not going to wear that enormous
hat to the theater tonight, are you?" said
her mother. "Nes.'' "Iou should be more
CONSIDERABLE II anu considerate. l never
wear this hat anywhere but to the opera.
Then those who can't see can listen to the
music. n-Washinctnn Star.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-07-20

If were sure God would pardon me and
man would not know my sin, yet l should
be ashamed to sin, because of its essential
ha~seness.-PlatO.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-07-20

WHERE liberty is, there is my country
Ben jamin Franklin.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-07-20

LADIES can permanently beautify their
complexion with Glenn's Sulphur Soap
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, 50 cents.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-07-20

THERE is a constant yearniug in this coun-
try for a tramp who can make himself up to
resemble the tramps that are pictured in the
comic Observation-Disclosures Post.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-07-20

FRosTs are generally dew before they
The Opelousas courier., 1895-07-20

SHE is a foolish virgin, indeed, who goeth
verify she hath wheels.-N. Y. Herald.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-07-20

WE have not been without Piso's Cure for
for 20 years.-LIzzlE FERREL,
Camp St., Harrisburg, Pa, Maya 4, "4.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-07-20

TILL thou hast conquered myself thou art
but a slave; for it is almost as well to be
subjected to another's appetite as to thine
oNn.=Rurton.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-07-20
The HORSE
AND HIS DISEASES.

eoafaininG an index 70 diseases which gives
80 syinptofns cause and the best treatment Of
49, 4 table giving all the principal drugs
a.ed lor the horse. with the ordinary dose,
49,, and antidote when . poison. A table
wlsa ~ engraving of the horses teeth ut differ
~ 80, With rules for telling the age. A valR
sSsse collection OF receipts and much other valu-
.sss incarnation. Both In English and German.
49, Book sent postpaid 70 any address
~ e sents. Address
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-11-24

as If they had been soaked in warm water
and had the best part Of the green wash
ed out OF them. When the season air run
nj regular jest as they ought to, katydids
air about the greenest things YOU ever
set eyes on When there's gOin' TO be a
hard winter and a late spring they re
mighty light eolOred ! don't know
whether it's because it makes EN- pale
to think of it or what it is, but I've never
knowed the sign to fail and I've watched
II quite some years now"
The tap on which Elihu had been whit
Ting since he began talking was now
finished, and driving it into the side of
the house with a light tap of the knife
he thrust his hand in his breaches pocket
and drew out two shriveled horse chest
nuts
I've carried these chestnuts in my pock-
ct seven years now he said, and
they're purity well dried up, but there's
mighty funny thing about them chest
nuts, as dry as they look. When there's
gOln TO be rain storm or a snow storm
they Il tell me about it twelve hours afore-
hand. by sWellin' up and gettin' smooth.
l hain't seen EN- wrinkled up since ] be-
gun 10 carry EN- as they air now and lay
II 70 the long dry spell. I've had city folks
ten me ABOUT thermometers and barOme-
tiers and how good they was to let Teller
know what was goin to happen weather
wise, but wouldn't give these horse
chestnuts for the best of them. When I
see them begin to swell and git kinder
shiny, I know right away that were goin-
to have a wet spell
"Speakin' of them chestnuts makes one
thlnk OF another sign that is as sure as
the risin' Of the sun that we're goin' to
have hard winter and that is the big crop
of walnuts. The trees air full of EN- this
year and when YOU find squirrels bein'
mighty careful to pick up only them that's
good you can make up your mind that
there's trouble ahead. Any ordinary win
ter squirrel amt particular about select
in good nuts. for they kin stow away
enough TO last EN- anyway, but when
they'll drop every nut that amt solid
full of meat and fill their storeroOms
with only good nuts. They have a way
OF tellin whether a nut is good that puz-
zles me. 1t may look solid and all right
from the outside and be no good, but you
can't fool a squirrel with em. He seems
to know whether it is any good or nor
the minute he takes il in his paws.
Every sign that / know anything about
says that the last end of next winter viii
be mighty tough and my advice to every
body is to get in big pile of fuel an pre-
pare to do quite some shovelin' of snow
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-11-24

he could tap the tramp wherever and
whenever he pleased. and after five min
utes he began to grow aggressive. He
thumped the man an about the room. and
when they stopped for a breathing spell
he was made very proud 10 hear the words.
I've had the gloves on with hundred
different men, but you do beat 'em all,
sir You'd stand good show with either
Corhett or Fitzsimmons."
When they set TO again there was a
twinkle in MIR. Bowser's eye. He was tis-
uring on a clean Knockout, and he was
so deeply interested in his scheme that
he didn't notice any particular change in
notice until the man had received two
"soakers" in the mouth Then as Mr..
Bowser was fishing to give him n a third,
he swung his right, and as It landed on
the jaw Mr.. BOwser dropped like a log
and began to snore. In forty seconds the
tramp had the gloves of, his coat and
vest on and was down at the front door.
rs 1t oyerE' asked Mrs. Bowser' as
she came forward.
Yes mall over" except that you q
better go up to him." replied the tramp
as he opened the door and slid out.
Mrs. Bowser went up TO the attic. Mr..
Bowser. who didn't resemble a Roman
gladiator in the least, lay in a bunch on
the dusty floor and when she spoke TO him
he didn't answer. 1t was not until she
had the camphor bottle and the cook up
stairs that he ceased to snore and opened
"WeH?" Queried Mrs. Bowser as she
bent over him.
Where am I?' he family asked.
"ln the attic"
And the tramp2"
He went away ten minutes ago. What
did he do to you2"
Mr.. Bowser sat up and held his jaw with
both hands, and Mrs BoWser said:
"A on may wish 10 know some things
You brought the tramp up here one night
in September. II is now November. 1t
is still the year 1895, however. l don Z
know what the CrOss-cOunter is, but you
evidently left yours down stairs while
the tramp brought his up with him. If
there was any fun he evidently had it all
From the looks of your jaw should
say you'd better call a doctor ana haye
II twisted back into place. Shall we help
you down stairs?'
Mr.. Bowser slowly got up and looked
around him to make sure he was not
dreaming. Then he headed the procession
down to the second floor At the door
of his bedroom he removed his hands
from his jaw and said:
Woman, / see how it is. You delib-
erately-"
Then his jaw gave a click and his emo
tions oVercame him and he entered the
room and shut the door.
What happened him, ma ann" Ehis-
pered the cook as they went down to the
sitting-room.
He was looking for health" replied
Mrs. BOwser.
Then he must have found it, ma am.
for there's a lump on his jaw as big as
a bar of soap, and I'm sure l heard most
Of his teeth rafting around like buttons
IN a boXH
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-11-24

What Principally Ladies' Walking,
They Evening and Dress Kid Gloves.
Are. Every New Glove, every new
style, color and stitch is repre-
sented, as well as all popular lengths.
1900 pairs Of Kid Gloves seems like a
large quantity. But all will be quickly
sold-especially the Mems Kid Dress
Gloves and the Misses Glace and
SUICIDES. We doubt whether we shall
be able to fill mail orders for some of
these-perhaps sold before your letter
may reach MS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-25
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE CO.,
DINING ROOM OUTFITS.

Mol All Solid Polished
Back Arm
$500 Down 70 CentsPe Week..
No
saOO Down, Per Week
No. Rubbed
Carved Back Tea Carved Back
sAOO Down, sl.OO Per Week.
No This 10 for Carved
$i5o Down, s1.OO Per Week. -
eand
Table Il one OF the finest designs
$3.50 Down, sl.5O Per Week
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-25

Hope Council, Daughters Of Liberty,
hello a we'll attended pound party In
Colonial Hall last evening.
Elmwood Council will give an enter
tainment Monday evening.
Ex-CouncelIor Fred w. Folsom CT Mar
ragansett Council has purchased the
interests OF his late partner, Mr.. Jiilson,
who formed the firm of Jillson IL Folsom,
the sail makers.
The officers of the State Council will
make an official visit to Newport Council
Monday evening.
The council chamb ber of Elmwood Coun-
Gil was filled to It's utmost capacity, Mon
day evening, by crowd to witness the
work Of the third degree exemplified in
the "beatified form" by the third degree
team of Lincoln Council. After the work
O supper was served.
The following have been appointed as
the committee for the annual field day Of
the order: j. Irving Davis, J. f. Taylor,
Anson Il. Rice, Ira ID. Gof, q. w. Littell,
and A. f. Bicknell. They will meet in the
Office OF the State Council secretary next
Tuesday evening.
The fifth anniversary of Narragansett
Council will be observed Wednesday
evening by holding an open meeting. An
entertainment and speaking by promi-
nent members of the order will be the
program.
There was large attendance at Vigil
liant Council Tuesday evening. Among
the visitors were State Vice Councillor G.
ii. Brown and State Examiner Ralph
Major. The third degree was conferred
upon four candidates.
The board of directors of the Building
Association here issued the following cir
cular:
Visitations will be made by the share
holders and directors of association to the
several councils on the evenings of the
following dates: Providence, Monday,
May 27; Narragansett, Wednesday, May
%; Garfield, Friday, May 81; Elmwood,
Monday, juno 8; Washington, Wednes-
day, June 8; A. 4. Burnside, Tuesday,
June IL; Netop, Thursday, June 1a;
Liberty, Tuesday, June IS; Lincoln,
June "a; Mas hapaug, Wednesday, June
Tuesday, July o; Rhode Island, Thursday,
July IL; Woopasquatucket, Tuesday, July
16; Union, Thursday, July IS; Mount
Vernon, Thursday, July %.
All the stock holders of the association
and all brothers interested in the progress
of the order, and willing to lend their
aid for its advancement in this State, will
be present at these visitations to help Sc
cure q home our own.
But q few thousand dollars more is
necessary to accomplish it, and have 1t
and have II all owned and controlled in
side of the order. Will all the brothers
assist the stockholders and directors in
this work? A large number of stock
holders and the board of directors will
be present at these visitations.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-25
Red Men.

The committee appointed by the Great
Council to make arrangements to enter
tain the officers Of the Great Council OF
the United States, which is to be here Sep
tember 10, IL, and II, have decided not to
have a parade or field day, as 1t Is the ex
preston of the majority that
such demonstrations are OF
but little benefit to any organization.
Addresses will be made by prominent
members. The following program has
been arranged: On the evening of Sept.
10. there will be a reception rendered the
officers of the Great Council Of the United
States in Infantry Hall, to which the
families, and friends Of the members OF
the order are cordially invited.
A short session will be held the next
morning, after which the officers and
delegates will be taken in a chartered
boat to Crescent Park where Manager
Boyden will serve a special dinner. They
will then sail to Newport and take the
famous Ocean Drive. Thursday, Sept. II,
will be devoted entirely to bus
mess of the Great Council. An
effort Is being made to have one or
more of the degree teams confer degrees
on the evening of the last day Of the ses-
sion in one of the larger halls in the city.
The ladies of Waneta and Minneola
councils have formed themselves into a
reception committee and will en-
tertain the ladies that accompany the
visitors. The brothers who have charge
OF the event are as follows: James III.
Barney, chairman; Alfred Mowry, vice
chairman; Louis l. Stevens, secretary
John +. Oldham, treasurer. Committee
of entertainment-Charle G. Phillips,
Charles A. HILBERT, George II. Saunders,
John F. Oldham, William M. Greene,
George Leonard, Henry Normandy.
One candidate received the adoption
degree in Pettaconsett Tribe Thursday
evening. No session will be held next
Thursday evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-25
Junior Order.

A few weeks ago Walter f. Orange OF
Richmond, Va, who holds the position OF
national organizer of the Junior Order OF
American Mechanics, came to this city,
and has succeeded in instituting four
councils OF the order, and has
several more under way. This order
was instituted May IL, 1853, and has men,
bership OF 100000 in 81 states, which
places IL In the fourth position in the
many orders OF this country, so far as
membership is concerned. The tenots OF
the order are virtue, liberty, and patriot
ism. The weekly dues are Is cents, and
the entrance fee for charter members
is =. The order pays weekly benefit of
s5 and funeral benefit OF ESQ, the latter
being paid direct from the Supreme
Lodge. The objects OF the order are to
maintain and promote the interests OF
Americans and shield them from the de-
pressing effects OF foreign competition;
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-25
to assist Americans in obtaining employ

to assist Americans in obtaining employ
ment; TO encourage Americans in busi-
ness; to establish a sick and funeral fund I;
to maintain the public school system OF
the United States Of America, and to pre-
vent sectarian interference Herewith, and
uphold the reading OF the Holy Bible
therein. The qualifications for member
ship are: A W hite male person born in the
United States of North America, or under
the protection of its flag;
OF good moral character; be-
lever in the existence OF Supreme
Being as the Creator ana Preserver OF the
Universe ;opposed to union of Church and
State; favora BILE to free education and the
American public school system; between
16 and so years OF age for beneficial men,
bership; over 80 years, honorary member
ship.
A new council will be instituted in
Wamsitts Hall, "Wednesday evening.
A State Council will be formed in this
city Friday. June IA, by National Organ.
izer w. Il. Orange.
Unity Council was instituted in Music
Hall w ed dnesdsy evening by National Or
ganizer Walter f. Orange. The degree
of the order was conferred upon the 80
charter members by the uniformed degree
team OF Old Glory Council. This council
will meet in Pilgrim Hall every Monday
evening.
Two candidates were initiated into Old
Glory Council Wednesday evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-25
knights and Ladies of Honor.

What Cheer met Tuesday evening when
four candidates were initiated and three
applications for membership were re-
ceived. 1t was voted to celebrate the
seventeenth anniversary of the lodge
Tuesday evening, June IS, with a supper,
TO be followed by general good time. On
Thursday evening next the mem bers Of the
degree team are requested to meet at the
lodge room, rs Eddy street, for the pur-
pose of rehearsing the work, for on Mon
day evening this team will confer the
degree upon the charter members OF a
new lodge that is to be instituted at Paw
tucket, Monday evening, June 3, by
Deputy Supreme Protector James Hiscox.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-25
Naval Veterans.

Farragut Association, Naval Veterans,
will meet at Slocum Post Hall at s:45
a. m. to attend Memorial Sunday service
with the post at the Westminster Church
on Mathewson street, Rev. Herbert Ii.
Mott, pastor.
Shipmates will also attend divine SER
vice at Columbia Hall, PAS Wey ybosset
street, Sunday, afternoon.
Shipmates will also turn out on Memo
rial Day with Slocum Post to join in the
parade on that day.
General orders were received from Ad-
miral Francis B. Allen, and eommaniea-
tions from different sources were received
and read.
George o. Ellis was elected to member
shin,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-25
The lodge room OF swarts Lodge was

The lodge room OF Swarts Lodge was
lighted by electricity for the first time
Wednesday evening. There are number
of colored lights to be used In the con-
ferring OF the degrees, which will add
much to the beauty of the work.
Representatives from several lodges met
In Odd Fellows Hall last evening to form
an Odd Fellows baseball league. What
Cheer, Swarts, Canonicus, North Star,
Franklin, and Good Samaritan lodges may
form the association, and any other lodge
that will be represented at the meeting
next Friday evening, to make definite
conclusions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-25

being s22s, 900. Since this branch of the
order was introduced in this State s8i 900
has been paid to the relatives OF deceased
members.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-25
Medical Journals Suggest Its Use.

The many who live better than others and
enjoy life more are the ones who more rapidly
adapt the best products 10 their physical
needs. It IL from this large class you can
learn Of the great good 10 be derived from tho
use Of Dr. David Kennedy's Fsvorite Remedy.
II Is presented In n most acceptable form,
pleasant to the taste and perfect In action. IL
has given satisfaction TO millions 10 Is ap.
proved and prescribed by practicing physi:
clans, and Is used in all hospitals and sani-
tariums. In dyspepsia, neuralgia. kidney
liver. and urinary complaints, and the IN.
nesses women suffer from. IL is n positive
cure. For constipation, nervousness. or loss
OF sleep, IL Is unequaled. Dr. Kennedy's
Fsvorite Remedy Is so generally prescribed
now that all dealers In medicine sell it.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-25
LEGAL NOTICES.
Notice Of Assignment

William Watts and Edwin J. Watts, copartuers
- watts Brothers doing business in the city Of
Providence as copartners and individually, have
this day made an assignment TO me of ali their
copartnership property and all their individual
property mot exempt from attachment by lawl
for the equal benefit Of their creditors.
All persons holding claims against said Watts
Brothern or said Will lam Watts and Edwin j.
Watts must present tho same TO me within six
months from the date hereof
ALBERT ID. BEAN, Assignee
No; s1s Westminster street Providence, X l.
Providence, May rs, 1893 m2i-6t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-25

IT, RosenbistL Wholesale and retail dealer IN
French plate glass, and window, picture snd iook-
Ing glass plates, ha, removed 10 n Union street
stand. nearly opposite old Tslsphsaa ns.sm
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-25

Old, KFLIABLE LAPkhT sFECEALIST
Permanent resident OF this city.
syears experience in all chronic disesses.)
Nervous Diseases, Blood and SKIN Affections
Kidney and Bladder Troubles, and N! Private Dis
easss Of Men and Women
rEEew remedies advanced methods, scientific
treatment The doctor particularly solieits those
eases witch have been treated BY other specialists
without benefit ,,.,-
Dheumstism. pain and stiffness immediately
relieved and permanently cured by State Else-
tricity,
once, 2eS Westminster St, Proyidencs. X. 4.
Opposite shepard's store)
oree holrs, Q TO IL 2 to 8, : 70 . y. IN. Closed
SUNDAYS. Sonsultation tree
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-25
CHAMBER OUTFITS.

Antique Spring No Excelsior Msttres
Is nd OF needs low
$50 Down, 80
Gloss Finish Spring and Mattress
Decorated Toilet
e2.o0 Down,
3. Plate BE
$3.50 Down, 70 Week.
No.
Glass; Of commode 81 inches;
Ex Mattress, 1 Decorated Toilet Set,
$3.50 Down, 75 Week.
Handsome Maple Set with XVI Century Finish The QUIT
slOo down. 600 Week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-25
ParasoIs

Made to order. recovered a nd repaired. Baby
Carriage Parasols a speciality, at CALLING
TONS. 357 Westminster street, Hoppn Home
stead Building. Room 10. Take elevator.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-19
Worth Readin g.

There is for sale at present at the
Golden Rule Bazaar a limited mum.
Der Of copies of Geo H. Luce's re.
miniscenses Of his travels around the
world, . decade ago. Captain Luce,
who was one of the most popular
men among HonolulI's kamaainas,
jotted down his impressions from
the journey which he, after 35 years
OF residence here undertook to the
old world, where he first saw the
light and gained his earliest experi-
ence.
The book is written in most
lively and readable manner, and
everybody interested in the history
of these islands should secure a copy
and learn how people view "the old
world after 35 years OF residence in
the new. Capt. Luce's book is an
amusing and interesting sketch, and
great credit is due to the relatives
Of the late author in bringing The
book into the local market again.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-19
Sans SOuCi.

The most lovely spot on Oahu is
Sans Souci. This favorite seaside
resort, which has been immortalized
by the pen Of Robert l.. Stevenson,
who resided there for months, is
only four miles from Honolulu and
within easy reach of the tramcars.
The surroundings and bathing at
this famous resort are superior to
anything found in the Hawaiian
I1lands1 Cottages and board can
be obtained on easy terms. The
table set by the manager is better
than any offered here at other no.
tells. For picnics, bathing parties
and outings the best accommodation
can be secured by giving notice to
the manager.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-19

Jack Lucas and Chas. Weather
wax are getting some quarantine ex-
perience. 1t is easier to get there
than to get back.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-19

Friends of p. G.. Camarinos enter
tanned him yesterday at Raymond
Grove. A Jolly good time was had.