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The Opelousas courier., 1895-08-10

coal mines are private or corporate
property. The lands may have once
belonged to the state, but they have
been sold to individuals and corpora
tions, who work them and pay a steady
revenue very large one too-into
{ the public treasury, and are bound
to receive protection. Nothing Of
this sort exists in connection with
the oyster beds. Nominally they are
the states. Really they are the pre-
serves of the counties-prohibited to
one class of citizens and reserved to
the use and benefit of another class.
Only a moiety of the taxes hat are
raised in the shape of tongers' license
goes to the oyster fund; the rest is ap-
piled to local school funds, in addition
to what is raised by direct taxation
from the people of the Shole state,
and divided among the CO mites by
such a plan that many counties receive
much more than they contribute. We
do not say that all the counties which
benefit most from this distribution are
oyster counties, but they are in it. The
counties that have no oyster preserves
Cohoi B w VIC SoAAiASA
school fund. They do not complain on
this account, but they do with reason
and justice protest against being made
tG'thoulder the ost of keeping up the
prese'ot oyster protective system by
whiche'tthe state is kept out of large
revenues; by which, too, planting is
practically prohibited and the interests
of the whole state are practically ig-
nored to satisfy certain local interests
and claims that have no rights to the
concessions that have been made to
them. A great deal is to be said on
this subject and a great deal is to be
done before the question is satisfactor-
lily settled. There is no doubt in the
world hat i'll the oyster beds, which
are public property, and in the avail
able bottoms Of rivers and bays and
sounds, which belong to the state, are
to be found vast sources of revenue to
the state if intelligently employed. 1t
is equally true that if oyster farming
were encouraged it would form a basis
of taxation which would greatly res
lieve dry-land farms of their present
burdens, in addition to adding i'm.
mensely to the wealth Of the state
baltimore SIM.
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DEEP FLOWING.
One OF the Means Of Restoring Apparently
Lost Fertility.

One Of the Means OF Restoring Apparently
Lost Fertility.
Deep blowing brings to the surface
for fertilization, by the action OF the
elements, soil that has been lying dor
mant for ages. Earth brought to the
surface from a depth OF several feet IN
the earth is soon con verified into pro-
ductive soil by the action OF the ele-
ments. Deep blowing, therefore,
makes the soil rich a. deep as plowed.
a thin soil may be made deep BY deep
plowings and subsoiling; by loosening
the soil by use of the sub-soh pioW,
he surface soil is washed down Dy
rains and becomes Incorporated with
snb-soil, making . rich, deep soil, more
valuable for ell purposes than . hin
soil.
Plaat seod s5iss u tAs sasta "
The Opelousas courier., 1895-08-10
To Tax Titles in France.

NJ. Girault, a member of the French
chamber of deputies, contemplates the
Introduction of a bill having for its OBJ
ject the taxation of all noblemen in
that republic. He is of opinion that
the alarming increase there in the crop
of marquises, barons, counts and SO
forth is a menace to the existing form
of government, and believes that the
sooner it shall be checked the better Sa
will be for the safety of the national
Equality and fraternity if not for
the national liberty. M. Circuits
plan is to levy a tax according tS the
rank of nobility selected by a party in
quest of aristocratic glory. Thus the
maximum tariff will fall upon tho
shoulders of a prince; a duke will
come next on the schedule, and all IT,
ties will be sr'5aMhttt;i to an inAexible
law, carefully prepared by M. Girault,
the object of which is defined ito
ameliorate the financial condition of
the nation and facilitate in years to
come the equilibrium of a budget"
Its fate will be watched with interest
by many not only in France but-shall
it be said?-in this country also. This
suggestion is based solely on the oft
reiterated charge that we Americans,
too, have a sneaking regard for titles,
the taxation of which would be, to say
the least, a novel way of raising the
national wind and at the same time of
intoxicating the ethics of pure and un-
defled Observation-Disclosures Re-
cord.
Why not preferably tax any special
privileges that these men enjoy?
1t is dollars to doughnuts that they
are monopolizing some of natures
bounties in the shape of mineral
lands, oil lands, waterfalls, farm land
or city lots. If taxed more nearly ac-
cording to their value they would prob
ably be used, and thus thousands now
idle would find profitable employment,
while the total wealth produced would
be largely increased.-(ED.
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KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends no personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs Of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas.
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of a perfect lax
alive: efectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently caring constipation:
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man.
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-08-10

old y Rip Van Wrinkle X went up into the
twenty years or so, aad when he wakened,
he found that the "cruel war was over"
the monthly magazines had fought it
over" the second time and "blown up"
all the officers that had participated in it.
This much is history, and it is also an his
tor1calJ fact that, it took the same length of
time, for DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery to become the most celebrated, as
it is the most effective, Liver, Blood and
Lung Remedy of the age. In purifying the
blood and in all manner of pimples,
blotches, eruptions, and other skin and
scalp diseases, scrofulous sores and swell
ings, and kindred ailments, the Golden
Medical Discovery" manifests the most
bosifive curative properties.
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Highest Of all in Leavening Power-Latest i. S. Govt Report
E Ra,aRs
ABSOLUTELY PURE
>RECIoUs STONES IN AMERICA

SEVERAL asterias, or star stones, have
,een picked up in North Carolina and
Georgia.
SAPPHIBEs Of small size but great
brilliancy have been found in North
Carolina.
AN emerald green sapphire was
some years ago found in Franklin Jul
ty, N. c.
The California diamonds are general
ally very small. ranging in value from
$40 to $50.
In 1884 the value Of the precious
stones mined in this country somewhat
exceeded $50, 900.
EVERY precious stone known to the
lapidary has been found within the
limits of the United States.
THE spinel. often sold for the oriental
ruby, has been found in New England,
Virginia and North Carolina.
RUB1Es of small size have been found
In North Carolina and Virginia, and, 1t
is claimed, also in Colorado and New
Mexico.
NORTH CAROLINA diamonds are usual
ly associated with itacolumite, OF flexi-
BILE sandstone, quite plentiful in certain
parts Of that state.
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For Local Option.

One of the largest office buildings ia
the world, now in course of construc-
ton in buffalo, and situated on the
main thoroughfare, bounded by Main.
Swan. Washington and Division streets,
has enormously increased the value OF
adjacent lands. On the Washington
street side there are a number of old
and dilapidated buildings which are
used for restaurants, liquor stores, and
one or two other buildings where gen.
eral business is carried on, and, in ad-
dition. a church, now occupied by the
Salvationists. These buildings at pres
ent are worth but a small fraction Of
the price asked for the land, and the
rents are moderately low, but when
the large building referred to is near
completion it will astonish the natives
when they find that to do business in
that locality the privilege will be just
three times as large as formerly. Tn
der our present assessment methods
private individuals are permitted to
escape with the increase. benefiting
wholly at the expense of the industri-
Gus. 1t is a pity that no option is al
lowed municipalities in the matter OF
levying upon these increased values.-
Toronto World.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-08-10

II LOVE, and I am loved" '"Then you
must be perfectly happy" But it isn't the
same man !"-Life.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-08-10

TALENT, like beauty, to be pardoned, must
be obscure and unostentatious. - Lady
B~leAsington.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-08-10

SHE-''Tell me-, when you were IN the
army were you cool in the hour of danger2'
He-"Coola Isctually STANDARDIZATION
Transcript.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-08-10

SoNE men do not seem to know o patriotic
impulse from q pain in the stomach.-Gal-
WESTON News.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-08-10

POLITICIAN must nave a genius for ex-
planation.-Puck.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-08-10

THE greatest events dawn with no moro
noise than the morning star makes in ris-
ng.-Beecher.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-08-10

VISITING New Yorker-'Have you read
..Trilhy' yets" Philadelphian--"No, but l
The Opelousas courier., 1895-08-10

HAPPINESS is like the statue Of Isis, whose
veil no mortal ever raised.-L. Z. Landon.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-08-10

TIE child's mind can grasp with ease the
delicate suggestions Of tlowers.-Chapin.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-08-10

Why is a tear like a potato9-Because it
springs from the eye.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-08-10

WHEN / tell him he hates f1attery, he say
he does, being then most fattered.-Shakes
peare.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-08-10
General roperty Tax.

The first natural impulse of most
men when called upon to devise a sys,
TEN of direct taxation is to propose 2
general property tax, to make a valua'
ton of all property of every kind, and
to tax every man in precise pro.
portion to his share of the general
wealth.
In every state of this union the 1T.
tempt is made to tax personal property
as well as real by a direct tax upon its
appraised value. In many states this
attempt is sustained by stringent legis.
1ation; in some by the use of arbitrary
and despotic powers. In other states,
the laws are crude, loose. and easily
evaded. In all, there is a clamorous
popular demand for more stringent
legislation. In support of which, farrn.
ers especially are almost unanimous
Does reason or experience indicate
that it can be fairly and equally taxedi
Natural Taxation" by Thomas G.
Sherman.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-08-10

A CHEERFUL face is nearly as good for an
invalid as healthy weather.-Franklin.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-08-10

THE Widows mite is a favorite form OF
c~harity-with those who have plenty
Puck,
The Opelousas courier., 1895-08-10

$50 DARK and yet so light" as the mai
said as he looked at his last ton Of coal.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-08-10

ONE woman can live together and not
auarrel.-N. Y. Recorder.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-08-10

A SHARP tongue Is the only edge tool that
grows keener with constant use.-Irving.
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and Taxes.

Editor l.. A. w. Bulletir:-Would
you kindly inform me if town officials
can legally tax bicycles more than ths
regular rates on other personal prop
erty?
Has there been any test cases?
Very truly yours,
The Opelousas courier., 1895-08-10

We have heard some newspaper talk
about putting a special tax on bicycles.
but do not know of any case where it
has been done.
We believe there is no danger Of
such a tax being imposed, although it
is liable to be proposed from zine 70
tune
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-17
AUCTION sALEs-Monday.
George w. Mayo. Auctionccr.
n, RUsTEEs SALE OF HANDSOME
NEW FURNITURE.

BY virtue OF deed OF trust from T.. G.
Tinsley TO the undersigned trustee, duiy
recorded, | will sell at auction, AT me
store 3O3 east Broad street. at 1870 "A. Al
MONDAY, NOVEMBER IS. 1895.
the large and well-selected stock OF
FURNITURE in the said store. emorac-
Handsome PARLOR SUITS, COuCHEs.
ROCKERS, CHAIRS, ORNAMENTS.
PICTURES, &c.
CARVED BUFFETS, with plate-glass
mirrors. and DINING-ROOM Ia
Handsome CHINA PRESSES. BOOK
CASES. FANCY DESKS, sECKE-
TARIES. ETEGERES. ESCRIIOlkhS'
RED and other LOUNGES. &c;
Elaborate HALL RACKS and SIANDS
Massive and handsome VAIN Ut ana
OAK CHAMBER SUITS and WARD
ROBES. with large -plate-glass MIR
rors. and a large and general assert :
ment OF FURNITURE. STON rs.
CROCKERY, and other articles 10 pe
found I'm frst-class furniture estaD-
JULIAN BRYANT. Trustee.
GEORGE W. MAYO. Auctioneer'
pOlU-fd
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-17

ter,ainment The hundreds OF friends
and admirers OF this gifted artist will
read this announcement with real pleas
IRE. Messrs. Steinway 4 Sons have.
through their agents in Richmond,
Messrs. Waiter -. Moses s. Co.. rendered
TO Tho Times University entertainment
a Steinway Grand Concert piano for Pro-
fessor Wheat TO use on this special oc-
casion. The piano will DO shipped d.
rect from New York. and will be re-
turned the next day The piano VIII be
one Of Steinway's best make, and under
the mastery touch OF Leo Wheat VIII
contribute largely TO the pleasure Of the
evening.
THE IAfPBRIALS AND MIR. CROWDER.
The Imperial Qiartette, composed OF
Messrs. Henry r. Francisco. Richard \.
Woodbridge, j. Clint Burton, and {. {.
Crump, need no special word OF praise
eThey ae always heartily received ana
their amusing negro melodies are render
ed with such faithful yerslmilitude TO me
method Of the original that an encore is
always demanded. SO IL is with Mr.
Sam Crowder. whose reputation as
musician is thoroughly established In
Richmond He is without doubt an artist
in his manipulation Of the guitar. Mr.
Crowder's number on the programme Is
sure TO please.
The above are only few features OF
the entertainment which Is to be pre-
scented on the 18th. There will be other
musical features, both vocal and instru-
mental. magnificent stereopticon views,
showing the progressive stages of the de-
struction OF the rotunda. by fire, a vivid
account Of the scene by a representative
OF tho faculty. and several surprises, the
announcement of which will be deferred
until a day or two before the entertain
ment. The sale OF seats will begin at tho
Academy OF Music box-ofiice at o'clock
A. NJ. Wednesday, November 9th. Prices
range from 80 cents 20 $50. The private
boxes and loges will be sold to the highest
bidder Bids are already being received.
Make your offer in writing and address
by mail. Manager Times Entertainment.
Times OMce. Bids will be received until
j. o'clock, Saturday night, November 23d,
and the successful bidders Will be an
nounced I'm the issue Of The Times OF
November oath.
THE PROGRAMME SHEET
Mr.. Fred. ". Williams. who has been
visiting the business public OF the city
during the past two or three days, Sc
curing advertisements for the large pro-
gramme sheet, has met with the best OF
success and reports that the space de-
voted 10 advertisements has been at least
half taken already. Mr. Williams Will
continue 10 caii upon the merchants of
tho city until every available space is
taken. and from past success. the pro-
gramrne sheet Will he entirely sold out
within the next two or three days 1ne
proceeds Of the entertainment Will be aug
mented TO a considerable degree by the
receipts from this source.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-17

The Strange Case still Remains I'm
solved.

The Strange Case SUI iNcuaiHs sh-
solved.
A letter has been received by a Rich
mond gentleman from Mrs. George ,.
Maxwell. wife Of the former general man
aver of the Mason Telephone Company, in
this city, asking that the newspaper re-
ports as to her husbands second wedding
be corrected. She stated that Mr.. Max
well had explained to her satisfaction
that he had not taken a second wife
Bishop Keane. Of Washington. who is
reported TO have married Mr.. Maxwell
and Miss Gottlieb. Is reported TO have
stated that picture of the late manager
OF the Mason Telephone Comply which
was shown to him was pho
tograph of the man he united in mar
riage with Miss Gottlieb.
Just where Miss Gottleib is, or the
whereabouts OF Mr.. Maxwell or Mrs.
Gottleib. cannot be learned. A letter pur
porting TO have been written by Mrs.
Gottleib TO some one in this city. and re-
questing that her mail, or that of her
daughter be forwarded 10 a certain adj
dress in New York city, where the writer
claimed TO be spending a while with her
son. appears TO have thrown no light on
the whereabouts of Mrs Gottlieb or her
daughter. A Times correspondent in
New York was instructed to go TO the adj
dress named and ascertain IL Mr. Gott
lieb resided there. but soon replied that
Mr.. Gottlieb was not known at the adj
dress given
The Indications are that the address
given was done 50 for the purpose of mis-
leading inquirers on the subject. II is
not thought that Mrs. Gottlieb will re-
turn TO Richmond at any time in the
near future Mr.. Maxwell has not been
heard from, and his whereabouts arc I'M
known.
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In forwarding his contribution, Master
Bradley H. johnson. Jr.. writes:
Rock Hi Castle, Nov. ID.
Dear Mr.. Meredith
/ have been waiting to finish filling my
tcu-ccnt bank before J could send Inc
five dollars TO you for the University
fund. My grandfather, my father, and
Uncle John. all went there and took
swimming and athletics there last sum
mer. so / am a student, too, and love
the place. and want to do my part in
rebuilding it,
/ am, yours truly,
BRADLEY r. JOHNSON, JR
The following letter is explanatory:
Richmond. Va, Nov. II, 1885.
Mr. Wyndham Meredith, city:
uear Sir.-Always interested in all
things of an educational and literary ma
tilre. we wish to express our sorrow for
the recent loss to the University of Nir-
ginia. And it is with pleasure, not I'M
mingled with regrets for the burnt IL
brarv. that we contribute our mite of five
dollars to the fund
We trust that the great institution OF
learning that has assisted and shown 10
so many the road to fame, viii receive
the help itso richly deserves.
Yours respectfully,
"A LITERARY CLASS"
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PROFESSOR DAVIS TO LECTURE.
lie VIII Appear at they VI. c. A., for tn,
Benefit the University.

Or. Noah X. Davis. the distinguished
Professor of Moral Philosophy at the
University OF Virginia, Will deliver his
celebrated lecture on the school of
Athens" on the evening OF November 23d
at the Y. NJ. G. A. Hall, for the benefit
of the University building fund. o. ais
lecture will be a rich treat 10 all who
attend. as Professor Davis ability as a
lecturer is equaled by few In the South.
The object for which the lecture viii be
delivered appeals to all who take pride in
the State University. and who are in
terested IN the cause. of higher educa-
ton In Virginia. 1t is expected that Pro-
fessor Davis Will be greeted by a large
audience ON this occasion
Tickets can be secured at G. w. lay
lor's. No. 2J0l east Broad street; Morris
mineral water establishment, on east
Broad street; schoens. on east Main
street. Park-Place Pharmacy, at Main
and Belviderc streets; West. Johnston &
Co.'S. on east Main street. and at Car
ter's drugstore.
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TRUSTEES SALE OF That WELL l0'
GATED AND ATTRACTIVE BRICK
DWELL &c, NO. $40 n. 9Th
STREET. BETWEEN CLAY
AND LEIih.

BY virtue OF the provisions or two ' GER
tain deeds OF trust. one dated beceulus I,
W 1Slo and recorded in Deed BOOK -.
* " page 4sl. and the other dated May
: fSai and recorded Ia Deed Book -
..R. page I42. Richmond Chancery court
default having been made in the paw :
ment of certain notes secured IN haiI
deeds. and being required by holders Ot
same 80 10 do. we Will sell By pubic auc-
ton. on the premises. on
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER -. 1s'o'
AT $50 o'clock T.. NJ. the above property,
being "alI that certain LOT Oh LAM.
with the improvements thereon. lying anu
being i'm the city Of Richmond, on the
west side of Ninth street. beginning m u
point 10 feet south Of Leigh street,
thence southwardly and fronting on
Ninth street 30 feet. and back between
parallol lines l2O feet 10 an alley
The improvements consist Of a sun
sfantially built twO-stOry -and-Dasement
brick dwelling with all modern improve
ments. and in good order.
TERMS, Credits as TO two notes pay
able DECEMBER -, 1875, for SJo.S3 and
s33aO. respectively, and cash as 10 bal
ance. G. l.. DENOON.
Trustee Under First Deed.
b. RAND. WEXFORD,
nof7 Trustee Under Second Deed.
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BY Chewing & Rose.
Real Estate AuctiOneers,
No. 6 north Tenth street.
AUCTION SALE
or
No. 2l5 WEST CHARITY STREET.

BY virtue OF a certain deed Of trust,
dated 9th day Of June, ls9l. Of record
i'm the clerks office Richmond Chancery
Court, Deed Book l43 b. page 2jI, default
having been made in the payment OF
the debt thereby secured. and being re-
quired so TO do by the beneficiary. we
will sell by auction, upon the premises, on
THURSDAY, the Dist Day Of Nov. lsA5.
at 4:3O O'Clock r. NJ. promptly, all that
certain LOT, PIECE. OR PARCEL or
LAND. lying and being i'm the city OF
Richmond Va, on the south side Of
Charity street, and bounded as follows.
Beginning at a point 100 feet from the
intersection of St Paul and Charity
streets, thence running westerly along
said Charity street 20 feet. and running
back at right angles between parallel
lines 76 feet.
IL the whole country were to dissolve
itself into a state of insolvency We would
say put your small earnings into this
character of real estate
TERMS: Cash as 10 expenses Of sale,
all taxes, and $3.50, the residue at siN,
twelve and eighteen months, q per cent
added, and secured by a deed OF trust
upon the property. or all cash, at the
option of the purchaser. .
A. j. CHEWING,
+. SITrERDlNG.
noi6-ld Trustees.
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At the request OF the owner, who is
anxious 10 sell, we shall offer for sale at
public auction. upon the premises, on
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER ly iS1,
at 4.3O o'clock r. NJ, the property &c
scribed as above. The house has . or
. rooms. with gas, water ana o.her
comparatively new, having been built
within the last few years. The lot
fronts - feet on the north side OF Mar
shall street and runs back about loo
feet to a wide alley.
This IS truly nice piece OF property
and IL YOU want nice little home or
make a good Investment attend the sale.
TERMS: VIII be liberal ana an
SUTTON e. CO.,
nol5-td Auctioneers.
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+. *. Ellis & Co, Auctioneers.

by REQUEST OF THE OWNER. WHO
II is declining housekeeping at No. glS
east Cary street, We Will proceed 10 sell
on
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10. 1885.
commencing at 1890 A. IT., Parlor
Suits. Chamber Suits dn Oak and Wal
NUT. &cD, ParlOr and Hall Carpets, l
handsome Hall Rack Framed Pictures,
Dining-RoOm and Kitchen Furniture,
Lace Curtains, Solid silver Spoons,
Plated Knives and Forks. China and
Glassware. large Cooking Range
Feather Bed. Pillows. and BOlsters,
Invalid's Rolling Chair. and many other
useful Housekeeping Goods. all I'm nee
order T.. *. ELLIS a CO,
nOl7-1t AuctiOneers.
REAL ESTATE AT PRIVATE SALE.