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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-01-25
GHERzFF's SALE.
MRS. JOSEPHINE G. HAMILTON VS.. JULES
PETETIN, SYNDIC
No. 15,742.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.

Byvirtue of an order of seizure and sale issued
out OF the Hon the Eleventh Judicial District
Court OF the State of Louisan a, in and for the
parish OF St. Landry, in the above entitled and
numbered suit, and to me directed, have selz-
ed and will proceed to sell at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, at the principal
front door OF the Courthouse. in the town of
OpeIOusas. in the parish OF St Landry, on
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-01-25

We now suggest to our readers that
they address the Louisiana repre-
seEtatives personally on the subject,
and thus by letter or or petition confirm
the good work started in our behalf.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-01-25
Reduce Your Cotton Acreage.

The resolutions adopted by the sec
Ond annual convention of the Southern
Cotton Growers, held at Memphis this
week, urge a further decrease of the
acreage. They say:
I'VE call the attention Of Southern
cotton growers to the fact that they are
masters of the situation. The crop Of
1895 being less than seven million bales,
renders it entirely feasible, by further
reasonable reduction of acreage, during
the present year, to materially advance
the value of cotton, and thus insure a
safe and substantial profit that cannot
fail to bring increased prosperity to the
South, not only as the immediate result
Of such profit, but by enhancing the
value of our lands and turning the tide
Of immigration, much needed for the
development of the great natural re-
sources of this favored section. We
earnestly urge all producers OF cotton
to take advantage of this golden Op-
portunity, and to continue the wise pol
icy adopted during the past season Of
making the South self-supporting by
first producing an abundant supply of
corn, hay and other like commodities
for home consumption decreasing the
cotton acreage still further as the matter
OF prime Importance, thus guarding
against the dangers cf reproduction
and leaving the cotton as a surplus
crop"
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-01-25
MESSRs. DAN TALMAGE's Sons,
New York City, ". Y.

Gentlemen Your favor 4th received. IN
tet ested in the tariff on general principles,
there is is added reason for my having
most lively interest in rice, inaslnuch as many
OF the farmers of the Northwest have moved
to Louisiana, and among the number not few
of the citizens of my own State. I have sub
mitted to the Finance Committee and request
ed their favorable consideration of tho old
schedule, i. e.: Cleaned rice &C. per pound un-
cleaned rice II C. per pound: Only add that
will follow the matter up, and trust favorable
consideration and adoption on the part of those
having the matter more immediately In charge.
Truly yours,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-01-25

1t is hardly probable that anything
will be done with the tariff the present
session, but, all the same, the prudent
man makes his wants and wishes
known. Messrs. Dan Talmage's Sons,
n Y, filed request for an advance
of the duties on rice. We append here
to correspondence which shows that it
has been placed in line to receive its
due consideration. The action taken is
wise, as it keeps the attention of the
legislator fixed on the desires and needs
Of the Southwest.
Hon. JOHN II. GEAR,
Washington. D. c.
Sir:-Now that the tariff is up for consider
alton, may we not ask your kindly and special
interest in the matter of rice, and that you use
your influence to secure the restoration of the
old schedule. The culture in this country
stands in great need of encouragement at the
present time, and the legislation proposed
Will accomplish 1t, and yet not raise the
price whit to the consumer
Cordially yours,
DAN GALMAGE's SONS.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20
MADE VERY QUICK TINE.
Sick Woman Is Discovered and Taken tie
the City Hospital.

Yesterday afternoon word came TO po-
Ice headquarters that some one was ap-
parently in great distress on East Doug
las avenue Officers Harry Sutton and
Osborne made an investigation at once.
They found woman in a back room
over 522 East Douglas in a very delicate
condition Mr.. Sutton called a cab, and
she was taken Immediately to the city
hospital
Dr. Hoskins, who has his Office in the
same building, was the first one to MAKE
the discovery. He al once sent word 20
the proper authorities. who responded
promptly. Officer Sutton went at once
in search Of a cab. while Officer Osborne
went upstairs TO find the woman and as
certain the situation. She was found IN
rear room which was but poorly fur-
nished, and he saw at once that the SUI
ferer must be removed Immediately 10
place where she could be cared for On
going out he met Mr.. Sutton in the haii,
and returning Mr. Sutton carried the
patient down stairs, while Mr.. Osborne
gathered what clothing he could find and
FASTENED after him. getting into a cab
that was awaiting them at the door,
they were driven rapidly to the city hospi
tai, where the patient was taken charge
Of by the attendants and DR.. Rentz. the
county physician, summoned. II required
good judgment TO know just what 10 do,
and how TO do l., and the officers per-
formed their part well. AT late hour
last night the patient was doing very
nicely
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20
BODY ARRIVED YESTERDAY.
Funeral of James spurrier VIII Occur Thi
Afternoon at 2:3O.

Yesterday morning the body Of James
p. Spurrier, who died so tragically in
Colorado last Sunday, arrived and was
taken charge of by Undertaken Dunbar
and removed 10 the home Of his bereaved
mother
The story Of the tragedy as given in
these columns remains comparatively un-
changed. The young man whom he
shot received only a slight flesh wound,
while the young lady's injuries were at
first considered to be necessarily fatal.
but later reports show an improvement
and she is expected soon to be out of
danger
The body was expected TO arrive
Wednesday, but for some reason did not
get here until yesterday. The shot by
which he ended his own existence, en-
tered the body just 70 the right of the
heart, and ranged to thelleft sufficiently
to strike the vital point. death coming in
a few moments. He undoubtedly thought
that he had killed both the other young
man and the young lady. the wounds
being sufficient to the young man to
cause him to fall. as well as the young Ia
dy whom he was with. 1t was truly a
very unfortunate affair. The deceased IS
Well known in this city, having lived
here for number of years. He was en-
i)loyed in the Eagles composing room at
one time. and was taken into the Typo
graphical union in this city
The funeral will occur this afternoon
from the residence of his mother, No.
7Q3 South Market street at 2:30 o'clock
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20

and at its east end there was beautiful
floral cross, the emblem of the Rose
Croix degree.
The banquet was in charge of Nick
Steffen, the official caterer of the Scot
fish Rite bodies of this valley, and it was,
in every respect, worthy Of him and his
house It was served IN courses, COM
mencing, as is the custom, at blue
points In addition there were Rocka-
way fries, New York stews, roast turkey
cranberry sauce, shaved cabbage, queen
olives, cold star ham, mixed pickles, Ne
poiital ice cream, cakes, fruit nuts, cei-
cry, d variety of nick-nacks, coffee, tea.
chocolate and other refreshments, the
whole thing finished up and digested
with some fragrant Havana cigars.
Promptly At 1880 o'clock $50 Masons
entered the banquet hail and after pray
er by Rev. Eugene Hamilton OF Chicka-
sha, j. T., all sat down TO one Of the
most beautiful spreads of the year.
Charles NJ. Jones was POSTMASTER
and, as usual, he acquitted himself with
great genius, genial resources and dig
nifty BETTING such an important place a.
the head of the festive board. He call
ed upon Postmaster Thomas G. Fitch
TO welcome the visitors and that gentle
man die il with eloquqence unsurpassed.
Hon Ed Crebo Of Eureka responded in
a speech equally as eloquent.
Judge David Dale of this judicial dis
trict was the next speaker and ne de-
iivered an address that was both elo-
Quent and impressive. He was loudly
applauded.
Mr.. Eugene Hamilton OF Chickasha, l.
T., was the next on the program and he
with an address repiete with
hurnoT
The last speech made before this page
Of the Eagle closed was that made by
Mr.. Charles G. Cohn, president of the
Wichita Commercial cub. For elequence
t ranked with the other speeches and
for exalted and splendid sentiments it
was unsurpassed.
A beautiful feature of the banquet was
the music by the Conservatory quar-
-ette, consisting of Messrs. Fred Sweet,
Bion Hull. Frank Higginson and VIII
4atton. Their singing was simply
beautiful
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20
BIG RIVER IMPROVEMENTS,
Some More About the Project Started Mt
Fort Smith.

The FL Reno Star says: "S. P. Day,
vice president of the Commercial league
OF Fort Smith. Ark, was in the city this
morning, and extended an invitation TO
the mayor and the citizens of FL Reno to
be present at the Arkansas River I'm
provement convention, which meets at
Fort Smith on December Is, 1896 The
object of the convention is to petition
congress for an appropriation TO i'm
prove the Arkansas river from Wichita,
Kan, TO its mouth. This undertaking is
one in which Oklahoma and the Indian
territory are vitality interested, as both
would be benefited by the movement.
This country must have river transport
tation for its surplus products and the
people of this section, by taking an in
terest, will aid in inducing congress to
make a liberal appropriation for the
work. Mr.. Day left this morning for
Wichita. via the Choctaw Mayor Hahn
will call meeting OF the citizens short
iy for the purpose of appointing dele
cation OF business men to attend the
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20
GAVE THEMSELVES UP.
Young Men Who Tried Stealing Repent ard
Make Confession.

In yesterday mornings Eagle there
was an account OF the attempted abrep-
ton 90 one or two sets of harness from
Mrs Nash out in Kechi township.
Sheriff Cone obtained a clue as to who
the persons were who did it, and learned
that they were in town yesterday. He
Immediately went after them and they
soon discovered the fact and left the city
as soon as possible. Mr.. Cone, however
soon found this out. and sent a man out
after them. Finding themselves in this
unpleasant condition. they returned TO
the city and going up to the county jail.
gave themselves up. The parties are
Joseph Sutton ani Marshall Cartwright
Last evening they made full confession
to Mr.. Cone. concealing nothing.
They seemed fully repentant and as
they ars not supposed 10 be old offenders,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20
but merely amateurs they win perhaps

but merely amateurs they viii perhaps
receive light sentence. They had made
an attempt to steal two sets of harness,
but the young man who works upon the
farm of Mrs. Nash (who is a widow
hearing some unusual noises. got out a
shotgun and gave chase using both bar
rels of the gun but without effect. The
harness was dropped, and the attempted
thieves got away as quickly as possible.
Their trial viii be held as soon as posi-
BILE, but just when il of course is inpcs-
sible TO say as vet
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20

A Populist from somewhere in the east
stated 10 an Eagle reporter yesterday
that Pullman had shut down his shops
and that all his men were enjoying the
beauties of shutdown until such a
time as they would accept cut of Is
cents on their wages. He said that IL
had occurred Monday, and that he had
read IL in a st. Louis paper. If such a
thing were true, the whole country would
ring with it. What do people who tell
such stories have in view, anything?
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20
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COMING LOCAL EVENTS

Peerless Lodge No. IS. Degree OF Hon
or, viii have q call meeting AT A. @.
[. W. hall this evening al 80 sharp.
and every member is urged 10 be present
Nora LedgerwoOd, recorder.
There VIII be 3 reception Of the Unita-
rian society az the house Of the pastor,
Rev. ". c. Todd. on University avenue.
or Friday evening. Extra cars will starr
from the corner Of Main and Douglas
al T:3a .. m
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20

Mr.. J. ". Renaer. Of Douglas county.
Illinois, passed through the city yester-
Gay en- route 10 the home OF his dsugh-
ter. Mrs. L. NJ. McCracklin. ar Derby. 70
make a protracted visit Mr.. Renner is
a red-hot Pop AMI declares times are
harder than ever since Mekiniey's cleo
ton.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20

Work at the well was resumed yester-
day morning. The men are spuding
now and tn old drill which has remained
ir the hole so long may be removed to-
Iay
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20
CRequiem.(

At p. m. the 32nd degree, Master
Of the Royal Secret. was begun, and The
last steps in Scottish Rite Masonry were
fraversed by the persevering novitiatss.
The following officers were in charge of
ths. WORK.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20
THE RkNOTET

The hanque, was a brilliant affair
Plates were laid for loo persons and the
tables, which extended in two rows the
fun length Of Masonic hal. were re-
spienGent IN their dacora lions. They
We're adorned with beautiful chrysanthe-
NUNS and other varieties of flowers
which gave them most Charming an
pearance. The banquet har was also
literally decorated with palms and ferns
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20
.LABORS ARE ENDED
WEEKS WORK OF THE SCOTTISH
BITE COMES TO A CLOSE
With a Brilliant Banquet, DcrIng
Eioquence-Aany Fine Speeches Made
Meeting One of the Most Successful in
the History of the Consistory Of This
Valley - Many Visitors From Abroad
Participate and Many Brethren From
Other jurisdictions Affiliate.

The 18th semi-annual reunion of the
to a close in this city last night, and an
other successful meeting is chronicIed on
the historic pages of the records of this
prosperous organization
Fifteen novitiates received all the de-
grees from 4th TO 32nd, and five members
o. the Rite from abroad were received by
utilization, which. in the face of the pre-
vailing hard times, denotes strong in
terest in this particular organization Of
Freemasonry.
The fame of the Wichita Bodies has
gone out all over the southwest TO such
degree that the membership is now re-
cruited from an area of several hundred
miles. This, while tending to make
Wichita the Mecca of the Masonic frater-
nifty, for a large section of the south
west, also affords Masonic brethren Of
this section an opportunity to receive the
degrees Of the Scottish Rite in as complete
& manner, and with as full ceremony and
effectiveness, as if residents of the favor
ed eastern metropOlises.
An increased attendance marked the
sessions held yesterday, and as is natu-
raj as the reunion nears its close, the in
terest manifested was also greater. At
9 o'clock a. m. work began in the last
degree OF the Kadosh, with the following
officers in charge:
30. KNIGHT KADOSH, OR KNIGHT
OF THE WHITE AND BLACK
EAGLE.
Oramatis Personae)
FIRST APARTMENT.
Preceptor $500. .Thos. G.. Fitch, 30
Marshal of Ceremonies. z. Z. Bleckey, 32
spirit Of the Departed. Chas. NJ. Jones, 80
Lucifer ....... .Edw. Goldberg, So
SECOND APARTMENT.
The HieTOphant ..-..... &C. @. Cohn, %
The Sacrificer -. Albert r. Glazier, 30
Marshal Of Ceremonies. E. Z. BleckIey, %
Lieut.. Of the Guard Frank :. Peck, %
THIRD APARTMENT.
CFhe Areiopagus)
TIE Supreme Judge. Thos. G. Fitch
The Frank Judges. ..........E. p. Greer
George 5. Hartley
............ =. ........H. W. Gleason
....--..... .....GeO. p. Bush
.-...... ..-.......D &. Fuller
Provost Of Justice ........E. e. Bleckley
FOURTH APARTMENT.
Cine Mysterious Ladder)
Commander ...-..-....-. Chas NJ. Jones
Orator -. Fred. H Stuckey
Pilgrim 800. .......... Chas. w. Biting
NJ. nix ............ ...-.. Jas. II. Mccall
Captain Of the Robbers. .Edw Goldberg
Leader Of Free Companies. ii c. Smith /
Captain of the Maltas Geo. L. Pratt
Captain of the Templars Ed Vail
Knights Templar, knights of Malta, Free
Companions, Robbers, Soldiers, Etc.
MUSIC.
TIE Deum 800. ............-.....Bu Buck
HeS EenlE Father Hear OIl,-
1900. .-...... 800. 80. Beethoven |
AT p. m, the 31st degree. Inspector |
1nqustor, was presented with the fol- |
lowing cast:
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20

in clothing you can buy anywhere, your knowledge
OF material make and trimmings will protect You from
the overcharges of the "price-iugglinS merchants.
But
If you are just ordinary Judge of goods, il will be
better for your pocket book here where each
garment Is sold at the same price To all"
Today we selling beautiful all wool KerSey
Overcoat that is handsomely lined with high grade
Satin for $40.
HERr1AN & HESS, 400 E. Douglas Av.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20

Among the new visitors yesterday
we're the following: w. c. Park. En-
poria; Fl. G. Hammond. Canton. O:
Lyman Hart, Peabody: p q. Walton.
Anthony; Joseph c. Post. Kingfisher: W.
5. Murray. Wellington: Isaac Wright.
Columbus; ]. w. Hutchins. Gaiena: r.
J. Guthrie, ST. Louis; 5. II. Horner, Cald-
Well
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20
TO AVOID EXPENSES
PROPOSITION TO CLOSE TIE CITY
SCHOOLS DURING JANUARY.

Matter Ii Now Under Amusement - to
What Is the Best to jDo-Coai Bill for
the Most Expensive Month Will BE
saved-Cbi,dren Will Not Have to BE
Out During the Coolest Weather Com
mencement Exercises of the High
school, VIII Thereby Be Nearer the
Same Time IS That of Other schools.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20
Dramat lis PersonaeN

Master of the Kadosh Il. G. Whittier, 80
Prior Of the Kadosh ..Chas II. Coin, -
Sdb-Prior of the Kadosh.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20
Heavenly Father, Hear our Prayer.
HALL OF EQUITY.

DCEl4lOttl
At p. m, the 3fst degree. Inspector
1nquisitor, was presented with the fol-
lowing cast:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-07
HANSON TO RUN FOR GOVERNOR
THE REPUBLICANS MAY PUT OFT \
FULL STATE TICKET.

Hanson's Only idea in Accepting a
Nomination Would BE TO Put Him
self in Line TO BE struck by Light
ming for a Place in the Cabinet IL
Republican President is Elected
Atlanta. Ga, Jan. Ga movement has
been started among the republicans Of
this city 10 put out a full state ticket in
the elections this fail with the name Of
Mai. J. f. Hanson Of Macon at its head
for governor. The first announcement
Of the work in Mai. Hanson's behalf is
made through the columns Of the At
lanta Reporter, the weekly organ Of the
colored people of this city.
Mai Hanson is well known throughout
the state as a republican. though he has
never been one of the active workers IN
a political way. He is "A prOtecuOnlst
and has always been regarded as re-
publican on economic principles rather
than for the sake Of the spoils. In con-
nection with the movement 10 put him
at the head OF the republican state ticket
he is also suggested as one OF the
delegates from the state-at-large TO the
republican national convention, which is
to meet in st. Louis 1t is not known
whether the movement is being worked
with Mai. Hanson's knowledge and con-
say that he would never agree TO De
the republican candidate for governor.
on the other hand, Il is said that he might
have an eye on a cabinet position in the
event of a republican President next time
and, therefore, be willing TO take an ac-
self in line for this particular sort OF
lightning
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-07
A NEW DEAL AT ATLANTA.
English Controls the Police and the
City May Buy Exposition Park.

EhEASh Cohtfots the fOiIce ana the
City May Buy Exposition Park.
Atlanta, Ga, Jan. 6-The police board,
which has kept municipal matters in a
stew for a year past, was given a new
start at the first meeting of the general
council of 1896. which was sworn in to-
night. Commissioner Venable rendered his
resignation and it was accepted. The
council Immediately elected II. c. Stock
dell, well known insurance man, to sue
coed him.
In addition to this, another new mem
Der, as provided for by the recent legisla-
ture, was elected. He is w. r. Beauprie,,
way. The election of this adj
ditional member makes it inn
possible in the future for the board to
become deadloclked on anything, as the
number of members will be seven in
stead of six. As IL will be reorganized,
the board will be controlled by the Eng
fish political faction, Mayor King and
his side being in the minority in municipal
matters now. The reign of the King fac
ton was rather short-liVed. 1t lasted Just
a year. Before dissolving this afternoon
the old council agreed to allow the po-
lice and iiremen to remain at the eX-
position grounds until the 10th of the
that he would remove protection at the
close of the show, having receded and
made this request of the council.
The city will be asked to purchase the
exposition grounds for a public park at
a price something like 100000. A resolu-
to investigate the advisability of the pur-
chase, and to see what term could be made
with the exposition company, was passed
by the new council tonight.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-07
AGXEW's TRIAL.
All the Testimony in and Rather
Against the Accused.

Jacksonville, Fla, Jan. 6.-An the evil
dence in the Agnew case was concluded
to-day. BY the testimony of Receiver
Mcdonald and others. it was shown that
on April Is, 1895, +. w. Agnew entered
to the credit of his own personal account
with the First National Bank of Ocala,
of which he was president which he
knew at the time was largely oVerdraWn,
a check for S,400. drawn by J. Rogers on
the First National Bank of Savannah,
payable to the First National Bank Ct
Ocala, which check was given in run pay
ment for 100 shares of the capital stock
of the Marion Phosphate Company. MIR
Agnew in explanation of the false en-
try, said, that upon the day he received
this check he handed il to Mr.. Williams
an employe of the bank, and said: En-
ter IL up. lie claimed that the raise en-
try was not done by his Instructions, and
that 1t was not done intentionally, but
was simply a clerical error.
During the afternoon the defense in
PRODUCED a guarantee made by Mir. Agnew
that he would be responsible for the face
value Of the bonds of the Globe Phos-
plate Company, which he had purchased
for $780, charged the bank $3.50 for, and
credited that sum TO his individual ac-
count.
by the testimony Of w. b. Barnett Cvho
said that in the spring of 1891 he consid-
cred Agnew good for $20O0OO and Mr.
Stewart. agent Of r. G. Dun (who said
rated att to show that the guar
antee being worth dollar for dol
for dollar eliminated from the deprecated
bond transaction every element of fraud,
by raising those bonds to dollar for dol
lar value, but Judge Locke ruled the tes-
timony out. This ruling was especially in
teresting. He said: IF it had been an
open sale with the consent of the directors
the question as to the guarantee might
be relevant but II is not question wheth-
er his guarantee had a commercial value,
but whether the bond had a commercial
value. The opinion of the commercial
world as to the worth of a guarantee does
not establish its worth. What does estab-
fish its worth is testimony showing what
he had above his debts and what he was
able to meet in an emergency Dun's is a
valuable agency, and is reliable often, but
not infallible. The best evidence is in
the control and knowledge of Mr. Agnew +"
Mr. Agnew then testified to being worth
in 1894 over 100000 in lands, stocks, mort
cages, etc. On cross examination II was
ascertained that some of the property he
scheduled was under a tax title.