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The Opelousas courier., 1895-09-21
APPLYING PARIS GREEN.

Homemade Machine That Does the Vorl
Well and Is Cheap.
! see a great many articles ON the
potato crop, but none on how to apply
paris green. We have built a home
made machine that does the work well
and costs but little. 1t is simply a cart
with a barrel on it, in which is a force
pump. The plan shows how the frame
is built. The wheels and shafts be-
The Opelousas courier., 1895-09-21

In saving seed good care should be
taken to select out only the bast plants
10 order " ret seed Of the best quality.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-09-21

Ifso, it is onlyaque5tion of time when brigh:
eyes grow dim, manly steps lose firmness.
and the vigor and vitality so enjoyable now,
will be destroyed forever. Get a book, titled
Don't Tobacco Spit or Smoke Your Life
Away" and learn how No-To-Bac' without
physical or financial risk, cures the tobacco
habit. brings back the vigorous vitality that
will make you both happy, No-To-Bac sold
and guaranteed to cure by Druggists every
where. Book free. Ad. Sterling Remedy
Co., New York City or Chicago.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-09-21

For Whooping Cough, Piso's Curn is
successful remedv.-M. P. DIETER, 81 Throop
Ave-, Brooklyn, N. Y, Nov. ID, "a.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-09-21

HIS tongue dropped mama, and could
make the worse appear the better reason to
perpleX and dash maturest counsels.-Mil-
ton.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-09-21

- o. StN
If this tax is impartially collected
from all, it is obviously very severe in
its operation on widows, orphans and
| aged parents, who are the principal
be~neficiaries of dying persons. Just at
the time when they are deprived of the
earning power of the head of the fam
ilv, and are left with nothing but the
income from his savings for their sup
port-an income averaging less than
one-third of that to which they were
accustomed-the state steps in and
cuts off a large portion of it.
Another objection to this tax as .
principal source OF revenue and one
which ought to be conclusive against
its adoption as the ouly source, is that
it must constantly be maintained at
about one uniform rate. If it fuctu.
ates, according to the needs of govern
ment, the estate of one man who died
on December 81 might be taxed twice
as much as that of another who died
on January 1.-Natural Taxation, by
Thomas G. Sherman.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-09-21

Smigss snored in church to-day" Stusss
Il hould think it was. Why, he woke us
all -
The Opelousas courier., 1895-09-21
Halls Cstarrh Cure
Is a Constitutional Cure. Price 75c.

SIZE - "Oh, graciousl My Trilby is
Svengalied." He-':NVhat" She-"My foot
is fast asleep."-Philadelphia Record.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-09-21

An ALMOST iiiimitahie Source of Revenue
Among 1he New York City real es-
tate assessments for 1895 are the fol-
lowing:
ApARTMENC IiO.rSrS
The Opelousas courier., 1895-09-21

You were embarrassed when yor
proposed to me, George, were you not::''
Yes: / owed over s., OO0. Bits.
1t was probably about assessment day.
and he had contracted the debt to
avoid the personal property tax,-Ed
The Opelousas courier., 1895-09-21
Does Ho Chew or Smoke?

To MAKE knowledge valuable, you must
have the cheerfulness, OF wisdom. Goodness
smiles to the last.-Emerson.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-09-21

EVERY other sin hath some pleasure all
nexed TO it, or will admit of some excuse,
but envy ants both.-Burton.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-09-21

LOOK out for Number 2-your wife.-Irri-
CATION.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-09-21

H~ALF-cURED eruptions will return. Eradi-
cate them with Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, 50 cents.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-09-21
Succession Tax Oppressive on Widows, Etc.

81 East Twenty-seventh street, n. y
City.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-09
CHARLES r. O'FERRALL,
Governor and commandments
Want blankets
MAYOR STRONG APPROVES.
lie Acquicsces In the New York City bi-
rnrrisnn Police Commission BID.

ALBANY. y. Y, May S-B. l.. Bur-
rows. Mavor Strong confidential secre-
tary at 1925 o'clock this morning. de-
liNtrcd to Clerk Kenyon, of the Senate
the Mayors approval of the LeNow New
York city Bipartisan Police Commission
hill together with memorand I'M sta
ting his reasons for approving II. The
Mayor says.
There is unquestionably almost a uni
vorsal and sincere belief among the peo-
ple of the state. outside OF this city, as
well as on the part Of large number
of our own citizens. that The political
marty usually i'm D. minority mere ought
10 have representation In the police
board. because that board has so great
movers of control over elections. and the
fair exercise OF that power Is necessary
TO prevent the votes of the people Tn
all parts Of the State for President and
Governor from being nullihed by fraud
and intimidation here. This is not a
question Of merely mdnicipal Mministra-
tion but OF state policy. and | am bound
10 respect the wishes Of The people OF
the whole State regarding II. | have al
ready constituted "A police board IN this
way without comPulsion OF any law and
/ am not prepared 10 say that the peo-
ple of the state are not entitled 10 make
the same course compulsory upon me and
upon my successors
Personally. he thinks II Of comparative
is little consequence TO the municipal
administration whether the Police Com
missioners are OF one party or another.
provided they are good men and Mt for
the place. The civil service provisions OF
the bill are Objectionable TO him, and
he hopes the Legislature will change
them. and restore the department to
the ordinary operation of the general
system, but as the board provided for
is subject 10 the State Civil Service Com
mission. and as the police board is now
so constituted that the interests Of the
civil service Will be certainly safe in
their hands. he has, after great hesita-
tion. concluded that this objection ought
not 10 overcome his reason for accept
ing the bill.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-09
10 SECURE JEFFERsON's PAPERS.
Valuable Historical Documents Are Onered
foe Sale

WASHINGTON. May S.-The Govern
ment is endeavoring TO secure possession
OF some $500 letters OF great historical
interest and public value, owned by a
member of the jefferson family. residing
near Charlottesville, Va, to whom they
were handed down by inheritance from
Thomas jefferson.
The owner has recently offered the en-
tire collection FOR sale. for the sum OF
5000 and the State Department is afarid
that IL will be taken az that price be-
fore the Federal Government can secure
II. The matter OF purchase has been dis
cussed by the President and cabinet. but
with no result. Mr.. Gresham's Illness
has inerfered with the purchase Of part
OF the collection through the State De-
partment contingent fund. Owing TO
his severe illness Mr.. Gresham cannot
look into the matter, and his subordinate
officials are doubtful as 10 the right of
any other person than the Secretary to
apply "A part of the fund 10 the purpose
desired.
The first commission Of Mr.. Jefferson
as Secretary OF State is the paper I'm the
collection most desired by the Depart
ment. but II would also Ike TO secure
official cOmmunica tions signed by Napo-
leon and various sovereigns. and a num-
ber OF personal letters 10 Jefferson from
the Duke OF Wellington. Washington.
Franklin. and other distinguished men.
large number Of the letters written
by Jefferson relate to agricultural sub
jects and these have been turned over
10 Secretary Morton for inspection, IN
order 10 determine whether or not he
wants them for the Agricultural Depart
ment collection.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-09
mas KEACHED A CRISIS.
The Con'rov.rjy kxis log In the order of
tlks

BALTIMORE, MD, May s.-The con
troversy which began a year ago IN the
Order Of Elks has reached a crisis. Grand
Exalted Ruler Edwin b. Hay yesterday
sent TO Grand Trustee Z. J. Campbell
a copy OF an official circular which will
be forwarded 10 and read In all the
lodges Of the United States. IN which IL
is stated that ANY subordinate lodge or
lodges refusing allegiance 10 the Grand
Lodge. defying its authority. attempting
or claiming to exercise the rights and
functions OF Elks by virtue of any pre-
tended authority from any other power or
body, shall be deemed guilty of treason
TO this Grand Lodge"
The occasion for the pronunciamento is
the proposed meeting OF a self-constituted
body of Elks. 10 be held IN Buffalo, ~
L. May 10Th. Mr.. Hay vigorously re-
fuses to countenance the meeting or lts
purposes and adds that It could accom-
plish nothing more than 10 keep alive
the controversy which began over the
Jamestown-Atlantic city meetings last
June. He deplores the attempt 10 Danish
the old order, turn down its landmarks,
fOrsake its history. blot out its dearest
memories and forget it's founders and it's
traditions All lodges that have elected
delegates 10 go 10 Buffalo are requested
TO reconsider their action and reafiirm
allegiance TO the Grand Lodge which will
meet In annual session at Atlantic city.
n. T., July 9Th
The Grand Exalted Ruler quotes Sec
ticn l3 of the constitution. which gays
that ary Grand Lodge member partfoi-
pating In the deliberations OF any body
unlawfully assuming 10 be the Grand
Lodge Of y. =. o. T.. shall 5e suspended
from membership I'm the Grand Lodge
and adds that while the order exists its
laws must be obeyed."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-09
To be- Built at Newport Nsws.

NEW YORK, May S.-A contract which
has been signed between the Plant Steam
ship Line and the Newport News Ship
building and Dry-DOck Company Will
place upon the service OF the steam
ship line one OF the finest vessels afioat.
and next TO the St. Louis and ST. Paul,
Of the American Line. the largest steam
or ever turned out OF an American yard
The details OF the new ship have not yet
been given out. but IL was learned that
sne will be over 400 feet long. and that
she will cost in the neighbOrhOod OF
10000. She will be fitted up In the
most modern style.
AT the Office of Henry b. Plant, II
was said that Mr.. Plant was i'll, and
could say nothing about his new ship.
II was admitted, however. that the con-
tract had been signed, and that work
would begin Immediately.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-09
aoDwIS's CRIME.
4ns2loAss HUAoGizED abroad.
Eustis' Recent speech. tho Figaro ssys,is =
Mammal of Am.rici n Diplomacy.

PARIS. May S.-The Figaro's article eu-
loglzlng American diplomacy and COM
plimentlng President Cleveland and Am
bassador Eustis, Is the engrOssing topic
~ conversation I'm American circles In
Paris to-day.
The Figaros definition OF Eustis re-
cent speech In London. as manual or
American diplomacy, rs regarded as es-
Itcially fitting. The laudatory remarks
of the paper upon Mr.. Eustis' frmness.
independence inf8Iiibie good sense, ana
Judgment, are Enthusiastically endorsed
by Americans in Paris. irrespective OF
party.
The Figaro says: "The United states
did not join Great Britain when the
protcsters interyened IN the matter Of the
Chino-Japanese treaty or peace, OWING 10
>iat couutrys traditional policy OF nom
Interference The United states wished
fhat Japan should not be deprived OF
her advantages. ana would not have OBJ
iecfed n Japan had seized the CUR Oh
pechlll and the Pekin road. but they
would not have sent war ship 10 sup
mort her. The inhexible attitude OF tne
United states has cleared the norizon.'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-09
Federal Authorities Disturbed Mt the Re.
tnnAInn ~ iha Gn.nIah lrnIa.r

WASHINGTON, May s-The action on
the Florida State health authorities in
refusing TO release the Spanish cruiser
Infanta Isabel. detained for violation OF
quarantine laws, at Mullet Key, is like
~ 10 cause considerable embarrassment
TO the United States Government, II not
to the State OF Florida.
Secretary Carlisle's telegram TO the
state health officer directing him to re-
lease the cruiser was sent after con-
sultatiOn with ami on advice OF the state
Department. which held that the deten-
tiOn was contrary to the treaty stipula-
tion. This Government has protested
many times against the action OF the
foreign governments I'm quarantinng
United States naval vessels, and cannot.
therefore. consistently do 10 others what
It deems 20 be wrong 20 Itself. II tho
Infanta Isabella is not released promptly
II is likely that some vigorous measures
will be taken by the Federal Government
to prevent a repetition OF the incident.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-09

WASHINGTON. y. c., May S.-The
President to-day made public the rules
10 govern examinations In the Internal
revenue service, which was placed under
the civil service regulations on December
i2th last one OF the most important
provisions authorizes transfers from one
classified internal revenue collection as
trict 20 another. and from any CLASSIFIED
Internal revenue collection district 20
bureau ia the Treasury Department In
which business relating 10 the internal
revenue Is transacted. and also from such
a bureau in the Treasury Department
TO such a district upon the requlsition or
the Secretary Of the Treasury and the
certincatiOn Of the commission.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-09
rnE P0CAHoNIAs PIoKErs.
Governor O'Fsrral Refuses Request to
Withdraw Them.

Withdraw Them.
The Board Of Trade Of Pocahontas met
yesterday afternoon. and passed the fol-
loving resolutions. which were given to
saior Simons. with the request that he
forward them 20 the Governor with such
endorsement as he might deem TO make.
Accompanying this Major Simons sent
a telegram 20 the Governor, disapproving
OF the request. as rs shown In the Gov
ernors reply 10 the Board Of Trade.
Governor O'Ferrall did not MAKE pub
ffc Major Simons' telegram. bUt u IS
niain that hc thinks the situation more
crave than the Board OF Trade makes II
anpcar. and that nothing but the presence
~ the Virginia troops keeps the West
Vfrgiaia miners from committing violence
fn the pocahOnias mines. The fact that
The virginia pickcts were fred on ten
times I'm one night Is evidently held by
Major Smons as being sufficient evidence
that his troops are needed.
To the Hon. Charles r. O'Ferran, Cover
nor Of Virginia.
Honorable Sir.-NNc. the Board OF Trade
81 pocahontas, Va. IN meeting assem-
nled. would respectfully represent
First. That by reason OF disturbances
with tho mining labor employed In this
region. your Excellency has deemed prop
er 10 send troops into our town for the
purpose OF maintaining order and pro-
tecting the iuyiolable rights OF private
property. and while we heartily concur as
citizens and business men In any proper
acts or precaution looking 10 that END.
we would further represent that all the
public highways leading into our town
are being guaTded hx = A-so1-a1A ~ soldiers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-09
No Rioting In Niraragua.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. May s-The
Minister of Foreign Affairs at Managua
telegraphs the Nicaraguan Legation. in
this city. that there was no foundation
for the reports that rioting was in pro-
gress in that city, or IN any other part
OF the republic at any time during the
late complication with Great Britain.
The dispatch adds that there is no in
dication of revolution. and that every
thing is tranquil. The salute by the
British warship on their departure from
COrinto TO the Nicaraguan flag, is very
gratifying 10 the Nicaraguan people and
Is regarded by them as indicating the
restoration OF friendship between the two
countries.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-09
Itis Addicks or Nobody.

DOVER. DEL. May Son the first
ballot taken to-day. the Massey men
went to James Pennewill, OF Dover. and
the Higgins men went 10 Henry A. Du-
pont, OF Newcastle county. The ballot
resulted Henry A. Dupont CRep). 8;
j. Edward Addicks Rep.), 8; James PEN
newill (RepD. 7: Edward Ridgely Dem).
8: Ebe W. Tunnel (Dem), /. The Ad-
dicks men remained firm. and will not
leave their candidate. With them It
is Addlcks or nobody.
Nine ballots were taken without re-
suit, and then the convention took
recess until Il. NJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-09
clsvsl,nd Sent No $500 chscs

WASHINGTON, May s.-The report
that President Cleveland had sent a
check of $500 to a family IN Decatur Ind,
on the occasion OF the birth OF triplets
which were named for Mrs. Cleveland
and her two children. is denied at the
White House Scarcely a week passes
In which letters are not received announc-
ing triplets and stating that the Presi-
dents family or himself has been hon
ored IN the naming OF them. In such
cases a courteous letter OF acknowledge
ment 10 sent, but no check.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-09

NEW YORK. May s.--tieo. Siddons. OF
New Orleans. through Jim Layelle. acting
as his representative. has been secured by
Matchmaker John l.. Dunn 70 box eight
rounds with solly Smith. OF Los Angeles.
wednesday. May 18th, before the new
Manhattan Athletic Club. stanton Alb
bott. OF England. and Alex. oBrien. OF
Philadelphia. will probably meet ia Six
round bout the same night ~ -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-09
The Old Onlcers Re-alected.

AUGUSTA. GA, May s.-The annual
meeting Of the stockholders OF the Geor-
gria Railroad and Banking Company was
held al the Offices OF the bank at 10
o'clock this morning. Tho IL per cent.
dividend. payable quarterly. agreed on In
lsSs. was continued The board Of d.
rectors elected May 9. 1884, were unani-
mously chosen again. Directly after the
stockholders' meeting. the directors met
and organized by the reelection % all
the old officers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-09

ASHINGTON, May S.-'rhe cruiser
Cincinnati left Key West this morning for
HAMPTON Roads. whence II was intended
90 send her to Norfolk for repairs. These
orders have been revoked, and she viii
be repaired at New York
The cruiser Thetis. which has been
surveying the coas, OF lower California
for the past six months, reached Mare
Island, Cal. yesterday morning. having
completed the work.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-09

CALISTOGA. CAL, May S.--The stage
coach, running between this place and
Clear Lake was held up and robbed
yesterday afternoon by two masked men.
who secured about 800 in cash. They
also looted the Wells-Fargo treasure-box.
II is not know how much they got from
the box The highwaymen also secured
considerable valuable jewelry. A posse
was organized and are in pursuit OF the
robbers. A reward aggregating si,20 Is
offered for their capture.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-09

BOSTON. May s-The w. II. Smart
Post 80. G.. A. r., OF Cambridgeport. last
night adopted resolutions protesting
against the dedication of the Confederate
monument at Chicago on Memorial-Day.
The resolutions close as follows: I'VE
urger that steps be taken 10 prevent the
dosecrasion OF Memorial-Day and the
paying OF tribute TO men who were
disloyal TO their country. - -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-09

A SLAP At CONGRESS.
In conclusion. Mr.. Choate said: we
may not 40 into the breasts and bosoms
OF legislators 20 discover their motives.
but when the authorized representative
OF the Government referring to the
speech Of the Attorney-General on the
first hearng) tells us that the law was
intended to reach and affect only a select
class of citizens. we may accept his In
depreciation Of the law as contemplated
by the trainers, and we may well believe
that Congress, the balance OF power of
which, 10 give them the most dignihed
name, was held by representatives OF
the Peoples party. would not have passed
law which would permit the principal
objects OF IL 10 escape through It's uncon-
stitutionality, as declared by your Hon
ors. After the escape of these big fish
through the rents made in the mesh by
your decision. the Congress that passed
the law would have no further use Tor
It,"
Mr.. Choate finished at two minutes 70
o'clock, aud the Chief Justice directed
the crier to adjourn court until Monday.
May 18th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-09
THE ACTS UNCONSTITUTIONAL
United States Court Decides Both Cases
AGAINST South Carolina,
The CONTEMPT CASES DISMISSED.
The whole Const ttutionai Convention ACT
Declared to be Unconstitutional, While
the Dispensary Law Is in Violation
of the Inter,tate Commerce Law

COLUMBIA, s. c.. May S.-The statS is
in a ferment tonight The uniteo '''
Circuit Court has come win lls Ssohe ,a
arm and dealt the government OF the
state OF south Carolina two terrific blows
Many have looked lightly upon the issues
that have been pending in the court dur-
ing the past week. but these issues nave
been as momentous as any that ever arose
I'm the old Palmetto State. and II Is not
within the power or a prophet or the son
Of a prophet to forecast the consequential
events which will follow in the next SIX
months
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-09
Cable Breyitles.

II Is stated that the Russian educa-
tional budget has been Increased three
million roubles. the increase TO be ap-
piled TO the support of elementary schools.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-09

At ore fell stroke the registration laws
Of the State have been Knocked INTO
cocked-hat. throwing open the ballot-poN
to everybody to vote without a registra-
ton certificate: something that Is likely
to cause a struggle in the election OF
delegates to the Constitutional Conyen-
ton. something that revolutionzes the
voting system OF the state, for the Gov
ernor declares that he Will not call the
Legislature together TO enact a new law,
and the dispensary system has been
practically killed. the law being nUllhed
in so far as the yitally important inter-
state commerce feature is concerned IT
now being allowed any one TO bring il
quors into the state from wheros)cvcr he
pleascs and be protected In the posses
sion thereof. These are the two matters
that confront the present State admins
tration. and they are grave ones. Not
vithstanding this. Governor Evans is de-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-09

WASHINGTON, May s.-F'or Virginia:
Fiar. except showers on the coast; warm
err; southerly winds.
For North Carolina; Fair. except show
ers on the coast warner; southerv
Hl0dA - ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-09

cIared contraband. and injurious to the
good health, morals. and safety OF the
State. and so subject TO seizure, Just
as soon as they are seized and passed
into the hands OF the dispenser. lose their
Injurious qualities. are put into the chan
nels of distribution, and are sold 10 the
people OF the State for their use and
consumption.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-09

and bondholders. Il becomes tax only
upon the labor OF the land"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-09

pIl.ASKI VA. May N-Spccial-Ow-
inr to the strikes In West virginia and
the border counties of Virginia. the Pulas-
Nj Iron Company has banked the fires of
is furnace here ana The Dora Iron Fur
mace company is preparing TO ~ SO. The
managers of both furnaces hope TO re-
isumc operations in "a few days
The direct cause of the suspension is
the inability to get coke. This strike viii
not anoct the zinc furnaces here, as was
feared al first
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-09

Mr.. Choate said there remained. then.
but the one other question to be con-
sidered: Did the unconstitutional features
OF the Law. already SO declared by the
court. invalidate the rest OF the law7
I'VE say that II does; that this man
eled and mutilated corpse has been too
long unburied. Too long has it shocked
the sensibllities OF the people OF the
United States"
The court had already taken out Of its
oreration the incomes derived from real
estate and State and municipal bonds;
when II had. as he believed il would, in
response to the prayer OF the complain
ants, taken away the income-tax from
personal property. What will be ieft?'
he asked I'VE will be left-thc bone.
sinew, brawn, and brain OF the land"
Q-aughter).
..Instead of being >ae.tax -onrlanl-ounsrs