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The morning times., 1896-09-20
LOCAL RACE MEET.
Interesting Series of Races at the In
termtf0nal Park.

The arrangements for the race meet
at the Athletic Park tomorrow are all COM
pleted audit pro misesto be m ost successful
affair.
There are quite a number of Interesting
events on the program. The tandem race
and the intercity race are each attracting
a great deal of attention. The entries for
the meet have been quite numerous and
when $3.50 O'Clock comes, quite a large
crowd is promised. The entries are:
One-mile novice zachary I. Dodge,
Eddie Smith, James Patterson, j. A. Leon
har.it, Edward s. Gee, A. o. Arthur, W. H.
L. Waicott, and Walter Earnest Barton.
one-mile open-George s. Ball, H. Prich-
ard, Charles E. Cause, E. L. Burton H. w.
Clum, Fred L. Meyer , Baltimore; Ellie
Sims, Claude Leatherbury, v. s. Barber,
and Clarence NJ. Knight.
Intercity team race-Washington, George
s. Bah, Billie Sims L. N Mudd. BaIiimo re,
Fred L. Meyer, C. Leatherbury and C. NJ
Knight.
Two mile handicap-Harry L. Dodge,
George s. Ball, n. Pricbard. c. E. Cause,
George Coleman, E. L. Burton, James Pat
terson, H. W. Clum l. Counselman. Fred
L. Meyer, Billie Sims, J. A. Leonhardt,
The morning times., 1896-09-20
THEY DIDN'T GET 1T.
There Seemed to Be Little Difficulty
and the Matter Was Postponed.

St Louis PostDispatch.
An elderly couple Came into the office
of a dealer in marble the other day and
wanted to look at something kind O. nice
in gravestones."
what kind of stone did you want?
Something for child, or adult, or"
No, it's for ourselves
"For yourselves!''
Eyes, We're kind o. gettin' long in years
an we've kind O. talked the matter over
an made up our minds to pick out our own
gravestone. 1t won't hurry us off a day
sooner to do it, an Wen have the salts
faction Of getting one to suit US"
ABOUT how much do you want to pay
for one?''
well, We set the figger at from $50
to $50. Can We get something kind O.
neat an tasty for that?"
Yes: now here's brown granite one
for"
Il don't like them nasty brown or gray
gravestones," interrupted the old lady.
I'D never rest easy under one; want a
white one"
.Sho, now, Mandy" said her husband
Il think them brown ones are real rich
lookin'."
Il don't, Aaron Puddy, n won't have
one. How much is this white one..''
La, Mandy, You don't want a grave
stone with a little lamb carved on it,
I'm going to have either lamb or a
dove on it, Aaron Puddy"
Ibid you want one stone for both Of you?"
asked the dealer.
Yes. Wethoughtit'ds save expense. How
much is this one with the cross on it?'
II won't have one with a cross on it.
Folks ID think We was Catholics or Epis-
copals std O. free-win Baptists. How much
is this ODe?''
Great Scott, Mandy! You s'pose I'd
have a moDnyment like that set up over
me?'
Its a pIaguey site prettier than that
thing with the cross on"
mo it amt"
1T is, toO.''
ut isn't"
ut isl
why don't you get one for each Of you,
so that each could be pleased?"
well, there's no use payin' for two stones
when one will do. How'd you like this one,
MaDdyy'
There's no lamb nor dove on it,"
II could put one on it for you" said the
proprietor
II don't like the shape of it. How much
would this one be with lamb on it?''
II tell you flat-footed, Mandy Puddy.
that no lamb nor dove goes on my grave
stone Purity lookin' lambs an doves we
ARP
That's polite to me, now amt it. Aaron
Puddy? II you amt got any more manners
than to talk like that right before strangers
YOU amt fit to have no tombstone over
your grave. Pm goiD' home, an you kin
git q tombstone to suit yourself. an ri
come in some day by myself and get me
one, if it does cost double. Good day.
mister"
The morning times., 1896-09-20
QUEER wHEELMEN.
Club Has Moved Into It's New Home
and Is Booming.

CluD ffas MOSeu lHto us We" hoihe
and Is Booming.
The Queer Wheelmen are in their new
home and are also enjoying boom.
This popular club bids fair to be one Of
the stron gest in the city this winter. Every
thing possible S to be done to make the
new club house attractive. Whist is to be
started and a ba sket ball team chosen. A
dance Will be given each week.
The first meeting was held in the new
club house Thursday Dight.
a large part of tue evening was occu-
pied with receiving the names Of candi-
dates for membership. The number OF
names handed in was twenty-one. Ac-
cording to the club rules each application
must lay over until the next meeting, when
action will be taken upon it. The names
presented last night for active membership
were those of A. NJ. White, Louis Keller. j.
G. Balm, G. W. Dcdson. J ]. Newyahr. Will
son NJ Eppley, Julius Hughiett. John w.
Kaiser, W II Snyder. Howard MaccubbiD,
Fred L. Newyahr, I. Blake Claggett, James
LOTUS, jr.. Charles Keyser. James F.
Parker, John K. Muir, John a Bresnahan.
H. E. DoDath, Harry Murray. Paul Won
Bocckmann and F. II. Van Reuth.
A house committee was appointed to look
after the furnishings of the house and the
comfort of the members Of the club. This
committee is composed Of T. Pliny Moran,
chairman; John WOerner, ir.. L. o. Slack.
G. s. Gardner, ]. NJ. Monday. F. L. Vogt,
and H. Gale TurpiD. The club decided to
take run Sunday afternoon to Cycle Cot
tagc at Takoma Park, startiDg from the
new club house, 1923 Twelfth street. at 2
O'Clock, under Capt. George Royd. gen.
cral invitation is issued to all unattached
wheelineD to take the run that afternoon
with the club, and in order that unattached
whcelmen may feel perfectly at home, the
club will detail a special committee to
look after the visiting riders
The morning times., 1896-09-20
CAPITAL BI CLUB.
Whist Has the Interest Now. Thong
Wheelmen Are Riding.

whist Has the Interest Now, Though
Wheelmen Are Riding.
The Capital Bi Club is giving itself up
to whist, now adays.
Last night pair contest of compass
whist opened the season, and each
member had the privilege OF inviting his
friends. The season will extend to April
80. A continuous match of compass whist
will be played on Saturday evenings, and
first aud seconds will be given for best
season records.
Mr.. Lindley Fogg. chairman Of the whist
committee. in his circular announcing the
event, says:
"Our club has drawn ninth place in the
order of play for the American Whist
League Challenge trophy this year, 30
that the contest viii probably take place
In December, and as the Hamilton and
The morning times., 1896-09-20
lamps FOR ALL VEHICLES
District Fight Is Attracting
Attention Everywhere.
PAPERS ARE TAKING IT UP
They Argue That the Reasons Put
Before the Com IN issiOners Are Of
the Strongest Character-wha t
Bearings Has to Suy Editoriaiiy on
the subject.

The fight that the District League OF
American Wheelmen is making for an i'm
provement in the laws of the road is at
tracing attention all over the country.
Bearings, in it latest issue, prints in full
the reasons given by Chief Consul Robert
son why lamps should be placed on al
vehicles This wheeling paper, not salts
fled with this, makes its leading editorial
on this communication. The Times pub
lished exclusively at tie time Mr.. Robert
sons letter to the Commissioners, and the
to all Washington riders: The editorial
saws.
The morning times., 1896-09-20
CAPITOL HILL RIDERS.
Thirty Of Them Have an Eventful
Run to Cabin John.

The Capitol Hill Massachusetts Avenue
Tennis Club took run out to Cabin John
Wednesday evening. About thirty ladies
and gentlemen were in the party. Capt.
George Frech was in charge.
The start was made at o'clock. No
accidents were met on the out trip, but
coming home team drove into the party.
Several Of the gentlemen were dumped
into ditch and several of the ladies fell
from their wheels No one was severely
hurt, though. The club will meet next
week and decide on q name.
A new club is to be organized ON Cap
itol Hill.
The morning times., 1896-09-20
ARLINGTON yHEELMEN.
Off on a Run to Dickey's After Q
Week Rest.

Week 8 Rest.
The Arlington Wheelmen had such a
good time at their m onthly meeting, last
week, that they have not done anything
since. Today, however, they expect to
make a run to Dickey's, starting from 513
Ninth street at 8 O'Clock.
Mr.. Walter Thompson left for Niagara
Falls yesterday. He will be gone two
weeks.
Friends OF Mr.. Fred Stone win be glad to
know that he is improving rapidly in
health since going to Arizona
The morning times., 1896-09-20
League Club Run.

The league II off Oh q run TO DickcyS
today under the charge of Chief Consul
Robertson. Road Consul Leeke went to
Baltimore The run Friday night was
postponed on account OF the threatening.
weather.
The morning times., 1896-09-20
UNIVERSAL LIGHTS.

The agitation OF the universal light
question seems to have been transferred
from Chicago to Washington, where the
local division of the L. A. W. has taken up
the matter with a determination to push
it through to a conclusion. An ordinance
providing for the regulation OF vehicle traf-
fic upon the streets of Washington, had
been brought up before the board OF Com
missioners OF the District of Columbia for
passage, but, as it limited the speed OF
bicycles tror which object the bill was
draw up, to six miles an hour aud to four
miles at crossings, made it obligatory to
carr, lanterns at night and bells or whistles
and prohibited the carrying OF any other
person than the riCer on bicycle. the
wheelInen streuuousIy resisted its adOp-
ton, on the ground OF discrimination
As a consequence, the bill was amended
by striking out the last clause AIMED at
the carrying OF babies on tie handle bars,
and then tie Commissioners requested that
Chief Consul Robertson, OF tie District
division. submit arguments in favor of un
versal lights.
THE LAW POINTS OUT.
He did this. pointing o1tsthat in the
courts OF the country. bicycles have been
held to be vehicles entitled to equal rights
with vehicles OF any osher kind on public
streets and roads; that, while bicycles are
required to carry lights, private and bust
ness vehicles. other than public cabs, are
not SO restricted, SO that, in the strict letter
OF the law. the bicycle for hire-which
s public yehicle-must carry a light
while the bicycle used as q private convey
ance. need not
He further states that it is often diff
cult to determine in what direction a car
rage may be moving by the sound of the
horses feet. that drivers do not observe
the rules Of the road, and that one Of the
greatest menaces To cyclists is the un-
lighted wagon. cab or buggy standing
against the curb on a dark night Such a
vehicle. lie very scnsibly claims, is
temporary obstruction in the public high
way OF greater danger than pile of bricks
or mortar, which latter must be provided
with danger signal.
Amy wheelman can bring up plenty of
arguments to show why horse-drawn We
hicies using the public drives after dark
should carry lights tn at can be plainly seen
at distance. 1t must be evident that the
ordinances compelling bicycles, as dis
tinguished from other vehicles, to be light
ed is the rankest discrimination in favor
of the pedestrian, who is thus protected.
while the cyclist is left to protect himself
from other vehicles by his own vigilance.
CARRIAGES HAVE LAMPS
1T is an astonishing fact that 900 per
cent of the carriages using the park drives
and boulevards at night are fitted with
IamDs by the manufacturers and fIaY if
universe light ordinance were passed in
any OF our cities it would purchase the
safety of bicycle riders and pedestrians at
the mere cost of lighting these lamps.
No valid reason can be brought forward
in opposition to the passage of such 4 law.
and the wheelmen of W ASH ugton W doubt
less succeed in impressing the Commission
ers with the need OF universal rights
The Opelousas courier., 1896-09-26
District Court.

The case against Leonidas Prewett,
for numbering Louis B. Sandoz,. took
up all of Thursday. Friday and Satur-
day of last week and Monday OF this
week, the case being ended late on the
night of Monday, when the jury re-
turned verdict of Guilty of Man
slaughter"
On Tuesday morning the case against
Jesse King for murder was taken up
and jury empanelIed.
In the case of Alexandra Simien, for
murder, District Attorney Garland re-
cused himself, and G.. w. DuRoy was
appointed Acting District Attorney IN
that case. 1t was fixed for trial for
the 30th inst.
Tuesday night the jury in the Jesse
King murder case, rendered verdict
of mot Gnilty."
James West plead gnilty t" petty lar,
ceny.
Octave LachapelIe WAS convicted ot
petty MISUNDERSTANDING bicycle De-
longing to Mr.. Robert Firnberg.
Luciua Jackson was called for trial
and as the jury was being empantled,
the accused withdrew his plea Of 'not
guilty. and plead guilty of petty lar
ceny.
George Thomas, colore,. was con-
victed of shooting with intent to kill.
The case of JEFF Davis, an Indian
charged with murder, WAS taken ui
Thursday, and all ,acquittal was the re.
snlt
The Opelousas courier., 1896-09-26

On last Saturday night. at II bali CIV
en- at he residence uf j n. Bonlgue,
at PlaQuemine Point, ii yoDng man
named Felix Ardoin was fnnIiy mur-
deied. 1t seems that n difficulty arose
at the bali, when several yuung men
being ordered away, took their horses
and started hnneward, among them
being the deceased. AS they Iohe off,
they gave sevtrni yel!s, when a mum
btr of men ran across IL pasture, way
laying them and pouring mnrderons
voIley of pistol shots among them re.
quilting in the death of FeleX Ardoin. IL
yOnth OF seventeen. Early Sunday
morning Deputy Sheriff Elisha S. An
drus proceeded to the scene of the hnm
icide, where, after labnring day and
night, he arresed the following parties ::
j. N. Bonrque, Clay Richard and Cy-
willie Richard. Deputy Anarus de-
serves great credit for uhear,h-
ing this dark deed. The whole affair
WAS sIrondrd in mystery. but 10y this
Officer : good judgment, detective skill
and indOmitable perstc ctIance, not on
ly were the perpetrators arrested, but
ample evidence was had to guarantee
the conviction of the assassins. We
congratulate Sheriff Desiotels in hav-
ing secured the services of such AL Off
Ger as Mr.. And,us, who. during &. G..
DusOn's administration, WAS IL crack
deputy among the tiue deputies who
composed The then sheritf's staff.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-09-26
Personal.

W. W. Duson, of Crowley was visi-
tor to Opelonsas this week.
Capt. Sam1 Haas. of Bayou Chlcot,
WIS attending court this week.
R. Buudreau, II prominent Washing
tonian, attended court as juror.
Miss Lula Edwards returned from
her visit to Marksville this week
Hon. G.. c.. Duson was among the
many visitors to OpeIousas this week.
Mrs. w. b. Lewis is spending the
we,>k Mt Church Point, the guest of
Mrs ,Dr. Jenkins.
Col L.>nnce Sandoz aud daughter,
Miss Este)le. returned from their Den
vor trip on M.'nhay
Miss Alice h'cKinney arrived last
Sunday from Bo,'ce, La, where she
spent several months very pleasantly
With her sister, Mrs. N. J.. McGinnis.
Mr. Lionel Bienvenne.&s"f New Or
leans, has removed his family I" Ope-
lousas, aud will make his permanent
residence here.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-09-26
CRYSTAL Wedding.

On the morning of Sept. Is might have
been seen quite a number OF vehicles
laden with friends vending their way to
the hospitable home of Dr.. and Mrs. Paul
Foster to participate in the celebration
of their "Crysta! wedding" they hav-
ing been married Sept. Is, 1881, by Rev.
Nj. G. Manly.
When this scribe and party arrived,
it seemed more like IL camp. meeting
than n dining. for the lawn was thickly
dotted with carriages, and on the air
was borne The music of the beautiful
song Bring Them In"
The ground aud ,ostrum were taste
fully decorated, and comfortable seats
undtA tho shade trees were filled with
at let st fifty happy guests.
MIS-. Foster is the beloved President
Of our Womans F"Ieign Missionary
Society, aud so Jealous is she that on
this occasion, il special program bear
ing on Missions was prepared.
We cannot discriminate as t" songs
and Rotations, but subjnin the pro-
gram, and say that declaimers and choir
did their part well.
Prayer by Rev. Nj. G. Manly.
Song "As Yc Sow, SO Shall Yc Reap"
Observation-Disclosures Progress" by Eleanor
Smith.
Song, bring Them In.
Recitation-'Thc Lost Child" Lillian Dutch
Song, "Open the Door for the Children"
Recitation--"Is 1t Nothing to (You9" Wallie
Clifford. "
song The Wonderful Story of nke:"
RecitatiOn-"Onward." Marion Fosap.
Song, ''Scalterlng Precious Seed"
Recitation-"The Masters Call" Neil
Hayes.
Song, stepping in the Light"
Recitation and Missionary hymn combined.
ReeitatiGD-"The Little Zion Hindoo Girl"
Lillian Daniel.
Reading-"A Strange But True story Miss
May Edwards.
Song, "Joy to the World -
Recitation-"The starless Crown" Miss
( N.Ytce Malone.
= 1ong, 'Tell 1t Out
missionary Alphabet, by the audience.
Song, when tle Roll Is Called Up 1onder.'
AT about 2 O'clock diunrr was an
nnunced The tables were daintily
decorated with numerous pieces OF
crystal ware, and the menn Us follows
Mutton, pork, turkeys, jellies, salads,
pickles, preserves, bread, cakes, lemon
ade, ice cream, coffee, etc, etc.
Our host and hostess were nntiring 10
their attentions, and ii they can real
aIize all the good wishes and blessings
showered upon them that day, happy
will he their future.
After dinner our esteemed towns
man, Mr.. ThreldkeI,l and wife. had the
guests grouped, with the DR.. and fami-
ly as center-piece, and by this means
a lasting memory of the occasion was
| transferred to card-board.
The children, as well as the growr
J people, enjoyed the occasion.
One little tot came to her mamma the
| next morning and said, mamma, take
me to the same place we went yester
| day"
| These are the little GASES of life.-why
not enjoy them ! x.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-09-26
The RS9s

Everything points to Il grand sue. 'ess
on the occasion of the series Of rae. q
which are to come off on the Sunnyside
Race Track.at Opelousas on the 8th, 9th,
10th and 18th of October next. We
learn that some of the finest racing
stock of the State will take part in the
contests. and IA u most liberal sum will
be distributed in prizes. there is every
reason to expect that the occasion
will prove to be- the .grandest of the
l0usas,
The Opelousas courier., 1896-09-26

In the Prewitt case, an application for
. change of venue was made on the
ground that the Court as organized,
was highly prejudiced against the ac-
eused. This notion was coached in
laCgpage more forcible than elegant,
which called forth dignitied rebuke
from Judge Dupre. But if any evil
dence were necessary to refute the un-
just imputation made in this motion,
we say that the mild verdict OF the ju-
~ is crushing reply, especially when
it is considered that the jury try.
ing Prewitt was composed of such hon
Orable citizens as w. G.. Miller. of Cou-
lee Croche; Albert Andrns, Of Bellevue ;
Gabriel Joubert. of Faubonrg; Homer
Rivet, of LeonviIle; Willis Prescott, OF
Washington w. C. Nash, Of Lone
Pine; Michel Halphen, of Opelousas ;
sChas. PefferkorD, of Opelousas !; DR.. Jno.
%. Mills, OF Coulee Croche; E. Miller,
Conl6e Croche; j. B. Schmidt, Wash
lngtOn; r. .P. Martin, of Washington,
1T Prewitt had secured a change of ve-
d1ue he might have Jared worse.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-09-26

Ex-senator C. C. Dusen, to whom st.
Landry owes lasting debt of graft
tnde for his services in Kidding the par
ish nf as lawless set as ever cursed n
civilized community during his admin
istration as sheriff. and converting it
into one Of the most peaceab'e and
law abiding parishes in the State at the
close of said administration. aud VIII"
for many years has been doing yeoman
service for tho Democratic party. we
are sorry to say, has left the old party
and ia mentioned as the prol'ahle can
didate for Congress from this District
on the Republican ticket. We regret to
lose SO valuable n worker from the
Democratic ranks, but it is more than
likely that it Saint Foster is to he
crammed down the threats OF the Dem
ocrats of this State az the patron saint
OF Democracy. that hundreds OF other
.self-respecting, lfe-Ioug Democrats
Will refuse to swallow the nauseatipg
dose and seek refuge elsewhere.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-09-26

We have made an arrangement with the pub
are able to offer our readers DE Longpre's wa
ter-color study "Chrysar thenums," at the re-
diculously low price of 10 cts. per copy. The
picture IS 12x28 inches in size and is printed in
twelve colors The art publishers both of this
country and Europe vie with each other every
fall in producing elegant colored art studies
but none of them has equaled DE LOngpres
santhemum's,' which every reader of
this paper can now have by cutting out this
slip and sending it to us. with his or her name
and address and 10 cents in postage stamps.
None can realize how beautiful the picture ie
when framed until he has seen it.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-09-26
IContlnued on last Page.
Attention Bryam and Sewall Suppor
ters.
OPELOUsAs Sent % 1S,

OPELOUsAs, Sept. %, 1896.
Pursuant 10 the suggestion Of the
Democratic State Central Committee
all white voters of the Parish of St.
Landry ho desire the success of free
silver are invited to promptly form
themselves into Bryan and Sewall clubs
in their respective neighborlloods, and
to thoroughly acquaint themselves with
the provisions of the new election law.
The persons who signed Il list for the
formation of such club at Opelousas,
as well as all others, without regard to
past party affiliations, who favor the
election of our national standard-bear-
ers, are invited to meet ut the Court
house on Monday, Sept. 90, 1896, at :
y. III for the purpose of organizing same.
L. A. SANDoz,
Chairman Dem. Ex. Com. Parish st.
Landry.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-09-26
To Colorado and Back.

The Louisiana contingent of the
Western Editorial Federation which
met III Denver, Col, on the 14th inst,
reached home last Monday after il most
enjoyable ten days trip spent i'll the
mountains of Colorado and the heauti
fnl cities of Denver, Colorado Syringe,
Maniton, etc. After the adjournment
of the Louisiana Press Association at
Lake Charles Oh the 1lth, the party,
numbering 43 persons of both sexes,
about equally divided, embarked ON
the magnificent palace car "Stanton," )"
on the S. p. Il. r., whicl, had been char
tered for the occasion, and occupied ex-
clnslvely 10y the members of the Lousi
ana Press during the entire trip, arrived
at Denver on the morning of the 14th.
Tho excursion was organized with Il
double object to afford the press rep
rese.ltatlves IL summer outing and en-
able them to attend the second annual
meeting of the Western Editorial Fed
Grafton. which was held at Denver
Sept. IA and IS. and ut Idaho Springs
Sept. 1G. The concluding business hav
ing been transacted at the latter place
during an excursion "aronnh the loop
in Clear Greek canyon rendered to the
editors by the Uuion Pacific Railway
and the enterprisng citizens of Idaho
CplIHSS. LbulSidHi !ltt tIit IHIEbSl
delegation in attendance at the meet
ing, and in recognition Of the marked
interest manifested hy the newspaper
people of the State in the objects and
welfare of the Federation. New Orleans
was chosen as the next place Of meet
ing. and Mr.. l.. E. Bentley, OF Donald
sonville, elected the president of the or
ganizatiOn, the choice in both instances
having been made by acclamation. Mr..
John Dymund, of New Orleans. was
named as vice president for Louisiana,
and Mr.. l.. S. Scott. IF Crowley, was
elected corresponding secretary.
We have not time this week to give
II report of lie many Interesting points
visited and the numerous pieaslng IN
cidnnts of the trip, bnt will endeavor
to do so in our next issue.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-09-26

All Interested in the Intriotic move
ment to establish Battle Abbey of the
South, are requested to meet ut SanhpZ's
Opera Hous., next Saturday etening,
the 81 of Octnber, at 8 o'clock. "for the
spnrptse of arranging the preliminarles
yof an entertainment to be given for that
,paIpOse The ladies, in particular, are
earnestly invited to attend.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-09-26
Fast Time.

Tho reco."d was broken on bicycle
time last Wee .tnesday ID the matter or
the trial and conviction Of Octave La
chapeIle for the Ia >rceny OF o'cyc'e oe-
fore the District Coz TT. from !he aa'ne
the trial was begun to tne conslci'"m , vi
which included the empa. .Pssng OF the
jury, the trial and the veg2fc,: