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The herald., 1896-12-26
MRs. DoRsEY pEAn

WASHINGTON, Dec. 25.--Mrs. Anna
Hanson Dorsey, the pioneer of Catholic
literature In this country. died here to-
day, aged SO years. She was a daughter
of the late Rev. William McKenney, a
chaplain In the United States army. She
wss i,onored with personal letters from
P1ug Ixsand also from Pope Leo.
The herald., 1896-12-26

Professor, describing an ancient
Greek theater-"And it had no roof"
Junior, feeling sure that he has caught
the professor In a mistake--"What did
you say. sir, when 1t rained.' Pro-
fessor, taking off his glasses and paus-
ing angrily--"They got wet, sir."-Tit
Bits.
They say she Is regarded as great
The herald., 1896-12-26

Another evidence of the demoraliza-
ton of the Spanish forces in Cuba is the
statement that the Cubans have been
buying cartridges from the Spanish sol
diers, who are so starved and ill-treated
that they do not hesitate to commit even
this act of treason. There are probably
no greater sufferers from the Cuban war
than these poor peasant boys who are
drafted into the Spanish army.-Buffalo
Express.
The herald., 1896-12-26
ON THE GRIDIRON.
Boys From Butte Greatly Surprise the
Olympic Kickers.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. c.25-The Butte
a score of 1S to 0. The result was quite
a surprise to the Olympics, who were
confident of scoring at least one touch
down against Butte. Butte played per-
haps the best football ever put up in
the west. Her strong line bucking and
excellent team work proved too much
for their opponents, who were lighter
and in poorer condition as team. In
the second half Gillies was carried off
the field with a sprained ankle. While
his play was not as brilliant as usual,
his loss was severely felt by his team.
The Olympics will train for the New
Years game assiduously and tryto even
up matters with Butte
Captain Percy Benson's, quarter back,
kick was the feature of the game. Las
we'll aleo played star game. The
teams lined up as follows:
Butte. Position. Olympics.
Bob Perham Left end'.... Mccormick
Slater ..... Left tackle........ Erskine
H. Perham Left guard. d......... Sheehy
Perham ........ Center. ........... Ames
Hall ....... Right Guard. Smith
Jones ....... Right tackle. e........ Porter
Mcpherson :. Right end. Nolan
Benson (c). Quarter back.......... Code
Dygert -. Left half back. ......... Morse
Gillis Right half back..... Searight
Laswell ..... Full back. Stickney
AT PHOENIX.
Phoenix, Ariz. Dec. 25.-A football
game today at Phoenix park between
Phoenix and Prescott was won by the
latter eleven by score of is to 10.
AT NASHVILLE.
| NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 25.-Aboui
1000 people witnessed the good game OF
| football between the Yale consolidated
team and the Nashville Athletic team al
Athletic park this afternoon. The oc-
| casion was a society event. Score: Yale
20, Nashville 6.
AT SAN DIEGO.
| SAN DIEGO, Dec. 25.-The football
game here today between the Univer-
sity ct Southern California team an6
that of the Russ high school of this city
was marked by hard work on each side
The score was ~ to in favor of the Uni
versity of Southern California
WESTON is WALKING.
NEW YORK, Dec. 25.-Edward Pay
son Weston, the 5S-year-old pedestrian
tonight began a twenty-four hours
walk in an effort to equal his record o
| 112 miles. At o'clock Saturday morn
ing, four hours after the start, Westor
had covered twenty miles.
The herald., 1896-12-26

There are undelivered kilograms at the
Western Union office for Mrs. William
Raymond, o. p. Wood DR.. c. p. Thomp-
son, Frank E. Gate (2), Miss L. p Bus-
fington, Mrs Rebecca Drape.
The herald., 1896-12-26
Gladness Comes

\k/lth q better understanding OF uno
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills, which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant Efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge, that so many forms OF
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease. but simply to a constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs. prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, andis
everywhere esteemed SO highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without debilitating the
organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore
ali important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur.
chase, that you have the genuine arti-
Gle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists
II in the enjoyment of good health.
e.16 The system is regular, laxatlves or
ether remedies are then not needed. If
afflicted with any actual disease, one
ray be commended to the most skillful
physicians, but if in need of a laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
The herald., 1896-12-26

( .s;5<s pnr sfoa e.seee
The Opelousas courier., 1896-10-24

LIE tres vieux general Palmer, le can
didat des d6mocrates dor on dor6s, a
des rhumatismes, dit.on.
C'est IN fort brave homme sans
doute, mais' 81 %vienx, 81 vieux, 81
vieux -.
Est-ce que le bonhomme ma pas etc
quelque pen Republican, +?
Mais celia ne tire pas a consequence.
II faut toujonrs respecter les We'll
lards, sans pourtant vouloir faire IN
grand old man" de chacuu d'eux.
Est-ce que certains j%ournaux ame,i-
Gains, bier, ne disaient pas que Lii
Hnng-Chang, pambassadeur Chinois,
6tait IN grand old man ~
Oui, IN Chinois.-Pionnier.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-10-24

Malgr6 leurs declarations 81 solvent
rep6tees, les republicans Howell ont
reconnu le noir. Une entente fut ef-
fectu6e entire les deux branches du par.
ii. les reguliers m%aintenant leurs cleo
tours avec Blandin, Ihomme de cou-
Ieur, ct les 16publicains
maintenant leurs candidats an Congress.
Des d6marches furent immediatement
prises pour que les tickets fussent i'm
primes en- consequence, mails le Secr6.
taire d'Etat opina que le temps pres
crit par Ia loi pour Ia d6mission des
candidate await expire ct les MONS des
eandidats des deux factions y parai-
front. Ceci ma, dependant, aucune i'm
pOrtance Gazette.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-10-24
NOTICE-

Office 81. Landry Homestead and Loan ASH, !
GprluuSa>. March :. 1895. )
The holders Of shares III series a are hereby
notified that the Association Is prepared to pay
Il portion OF said shares to those offering tho
highest premium. Members DESTROYS OF avail
plicationS Se0fcI. addressed to the Secretary OF
the Association, until the Sd Monday of March,
1895, wien they will lie opened. Applications
will be received thereafter a. every regular
meeting. Tie premium jlust not he less than
ten per ceitilnl Oh the V;tiue OF Il share. includ
ing dividends, and successful applicants will he
required to take the same number OF shares in
the last opened series as they surrender i'll Sc
rieS A. E.. ID. ~ESTILETTE,
I'resit. st. Landry Honest. and Loan ASSN
OpclouSaS, March 9, 1895. tt
The Opelousas courier., 1896-10-24
PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE
JURY.
OPELousAs, LA, Oct, u, 1896.

OPELousAs, LA, Oct, u, 1896.
The police jury me- in regular session
ct 2:30 o'clock O. m.
Present: D. HxMcGee, president
Messrs. Prescott, Npntenot, E.. T. La
nenr Quebedeau, B1Eleigh, Haas, Sal
zan, Manuel. =.
On motion Of MI. E. TsTte@I-
The police jury adjourghd until 2:3O
o'clock p. m. -
EVENING EasssIoN.
The police jury met at 2:3O O'Clock
p. m.
Present.: q. ii. MCGEE, president;
chere, e. T. Lafleur, Quebedean. Rnr-
lefgh, Haas, Saixan, Manuel.
Received from Z. HI. MCGEE the fol-
loving amount for unbranded stock
asolo py dustave Moreau, commissioner,
namely:
The Opelousas courier., 1896-10-24

Nine. d'A-.. qui eleve tres ,igour-
easement son jeune file, lui disait bier
Vols tn, Gustave, il fault etre ge-
nereux ct bon; rappelle tot qu'on a
~beauconp plus de plaisir a bonner qua
%recevoir. =
Ca, c'est bien svIai, maman, bur
tout pour les cOups de martinst.1r
The Opelousas courier., 1896-10-24

La refine Victoria a atteint la distipc.
ton d'avoir rsgne sur lAngleterre plus
longuement qu'aucun des souverains
qui Font ~pr6cedse. Son regne a convert
I'M terme de pres de soixante ans.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-10-24

II est amusant de noter l'insiDcerite
du parti Republican, sur la question
monetaire. Recemment, NJ. Mckinley,
son c%andidat, s'exprimalt en- faveur du
bimetallisme. II etait alors Mckinley,
libre dams ses paroles ct dams SEES ac-
tions; mails la creature a cette heur des
~monopoles ct DIES trusts interesses dams
la contraction de la monnaie atm de re.
hausser la valeur de For, Mckinley a
aujourd'hui subj une transformation
complete. En- Ayril dernier. les repuL-
licains de Ia Lfhisiane soutenaient la
candidature dqtCapt. Pharr, qui posait
comme ami dela frappe libre de Far
gent, ct qui, "a CT titre brignait les
votes des fermIers do nord de la Louis
lane. A la Legislature les republi-
Gains donnereut Ieur appui dams la
lutte s6natoriale au Capt. Pharr, qut,
dams cette lutte, so ueclara encore ami
de la frappe libre de rargent, ct par
cette declaratiop~--fcut l'appui des pop
ulistes. II est Uncomfortable que ces re-
politicians, qnfherorent sur cette ques-
ton avec tant dt leclame oratoire, qui
decrient les vues de leurs adversaires
CONNIE entachess de ma%lhonn6tete,
aient voulu en- Wy des Etats
Unis, l'aIene2ns laQuelle nit Sc deci-
der cette E1estion, un homme ami de la
frappe Iibre de l'argent.Gazette.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-10-24
GB PIANO FOR SALE.
g A second baud piano in good
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Ripans Tabules assist digestion.
Ripans Tabules: at druggists.
Ripans Tabules cure bad breath.
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Ripans Tabules cure constipation.
Ripans Tabules: for sour stomach.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-10-24

Ceux qnI doivent au COURIER pour
AbonDsments ct pour impressions sont
pres Dc venir r6gler dams le plus BRET
delal, 81 elies v~eulent nous eviter la
pelne de leur enyoyer un collector.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-10-24
Fl, r., ESTOKGE,

NOTARY PUBLIC.
ONCE II: District Clerks office, Opciousas, La.
Ali EofARIAt WORK
Executed promptly ;uid aeon attiy. All expert
cnce Of many Years as chief deputy clerk Of the
DIST. Court afford -pcrial Qualifications tor the
correct execution of all nntarlll business.
OprlUlis:iS. JEi, -. lS"5.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-10-24

Les personnes ehnffetard4bdir lie pale
ment DC lenrs sonscrirsonssu CoUR-
RIEE, sont instrument pri& do regler
l'arri6r6.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-10-24

Pour nous, bommes du Sud, qui
avons tant de ,aison de ne pas desirer
un president Republican,, nous ~n'avons
pas a hester. Bryan est preferable
pour nous a Mckinley. Ne serait-ce
que pour la seuie raison qn'il n'eIevera
pas aux fonctions publiques d'innom-
brables noirs don't 10 senl merite est de
voter le ticken republican,. Nous YOU
Ions IN gouvernement de blancs ct ne
l'aurons qu'avec Bryan. Nous sommes
anssi assures qu'etant president Bryan
ne ~signerait pas III ''force bill. GU autre
mesifslde CO genre 81 I'm congress r6pu-
blicain vSpa9fAa le voter. Et lie noir ct
lie "forceg zinghesataa o plus grandes
GRANTEES. cess po,Sd%oi nous devons
presssEer Bryan. Qudas a p%encourage-
menteae donner a l'iaHustrie shcriere,
nous ne Fauro6ss4rta4,lus avec McKin-
ley qu'avec Bryan. LIE congress seul
pent mods raccorder ct CO nest que sur
le congress quill fault compiler.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-10-24

81 vous voulez faire entrar une terre.
adressez-vous d M. Bel=3loomfieId,
comnissaire des Etats- UIish Opelou-
sas.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-10-24
BRYAN
Mass MeetinQ
The Grand Mass Meeting Of this Great
Campaign wiU be heN at the
COURT HOUSE, OPELOUsAS,
On Saturday, Oct. "a, at IL III.
SENATOR NC. BLANCHARD

tONGRESSMAN s. N. ROBERTSON,
and other distinguished speakers will address
the audience on the momentOus isSue9 which
now a"itat. the entire American people and
are making Of this campaign the most remark
able one i'll our history.
The public, especially the friends of Bryan
and Silver. including the Ladies'. are cordially
invited, to attend.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-10-24

81 vous d6sirez vendre GU acbeter
quelque chose annoncez dams le CoUR-
RIER.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-10-24

KXTANTED.-SEVERAL FAITHFUL MEN
or women to travel for responsible, es-
tahlishrd honse in louisiana. Salary $3.50. pay
able So weekly and expenses. Position per
manent. Reference. Enclose self addressed
stamped envelope. The National Star, Build
ing, Chicago.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-10-24
LIE COURIER DEs oPELoUsAs

L'AbOnnelnent sera de SEQ par an pay
able d'avance, on 81. so dams lie courant de Fan.
nee.
Les Avis sc paieront cinquante cents par
carr6 pour la premiere insertion ct viDgt cinq
cents par carr6 pour chaque insertion subst-
quente. Dix lignes OIL moins c0nstitneront un
carr6.
Les avis qul seront envoyes pour etre pnblits
serOnt inseres en- Francais ct Ell Anglais "a
moins quill men soft autrement ordOnne) JUS
qua CO que Pediteur JUICE q prOpOs de les dis
cOntinuer.
Les candidats aux faveurs publiques devront
payer quinze piastres d'avance, sill veulent Sc
faire annOncer.
Les necrologes, les lettres de remerciment,
les r6clames, les communications dun genre
personnel, ETC., Sc faleroshau taux DIES avis.
Les articles dune nature personnelle tquand
tOutefOis lis serOnt admissiblcs) SC paieront
vingt cents Ia ligne ct d'avance.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-10-24
IOsr, sTRAxED Or STOLEN.

From the undersigned at Opelorsas, La
about three months ago, one light sorrel creole
mare (sInallj about five g. years old, has bald
face and two or three white feet. Also one bay
horse colt, about three Years (smalD has small
spot in forehead aud white spots on feet and
legs.
Finder will be rewarded by returning them
to the undersigned, at Opelousas.
Aug. Is, &c. G. \. SANDOZ
The Opelousas courier., 1896-10-24
MONEY TO LOAN.

OFFICE ST. LANDR HOMESTEAD AND LoAN
ASSOCIATION.
OPELoUsAs. Sept. 10Th, 1872. i
The undersigned ia authorized by the 6o and
Loan Association to offer to its members loans
Mt eight per centum. For particulars,
ply to u. d.. ESIlltEi In
President st. Landry II. n l.. ASS
The Opelousas courier., 1896-10-24

Pour informations lisez le COURIER
The Opelousas courier., 1896-10-24

On motion of Mr.. Q~uebedeau-
The report of committee was ccepte6
and committee discharged.
On motion of DIR. Saizan-
Whereas, the petition Of the members
of the Little Zion Baptist church Of Or
%elousas, asking for a relief of the evils
as therein mentioned in said petition,
not being under our jurisdiction; there
fore, be it resolved, that the petition be
tabled, and the petitioners are advised
to seek relief from the proper source.
On motion of MI. Haas
Mrs. B. Walden and Elisa Carpenter
were placed on the INDECENT list.
On motion of Mr.. Haas
That a committee be appointed to ex-
anime bridde over Gum Slew, neal Jas.
Vests place on road from Chicot to
Nez Pique bridge, and to ascertain the
probable cost of same by the following
committee: M. L. Fontenot, Jas. West,
David Elliott, VIM. Goodwin and Justin
Johnson; they to report at next regular
meeting.
On motion of Mr.. Fontenot-
The police jury adjourned until to-
morrow at 8 a. m.
On motion of Mr.. Burleigh-
The minutes were adopted as read.
(The balance of the proceedings will
appear In next weeks issue.).
The Opelousas courier., 1896-10-24

Snst received, u large stock of cheap, midium
and fine goods-Clothing, Gents Furnishing
Goods, Hats. Shoes. Notions. &c, carefully se-
lected, and which we can sell at very low prices
for cash. Call ana sea oir stock-we g%uaratee
to suit You both ~ to styles aud prices.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-10-24

Ripans Tabules cure indigestion
Ripans Tabules cure datulence.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-28

with Rev. E. w. Mathews, editor of the
Pacific Christian of San Francisco. in the
chair, and Mr.. Conley serving as secretary.
The committee on credentials-A. r. Nc
Cullough, c. P. Pam and l.. w. Teaby-
reported forty societies present, repre-
ented by 160 delegates. Mrs. II. Shade,
superintendent of the Junior Endeavor,
reported 100 members of that branch.
Vice President Nettie Booth reported $50
Endeavorers in her district. Frank Cracroft,
president of the fifth district. gave a
flattering review of his work, and others
followed with tales of success in the En-
deavor field.
Mrs. DR.. j. H. Wood of Berkeley ad-
dressed the convention on the needs of
the mission of that town, which is sup
ported by the society, and the pastor of
the mission, Rev. A. NJ. Elston, reported
upon the hopeful condition of his church
work. r. l.. Mediation, State evangelist,
urged the continued support of the
Berkeley mission, and took pledges for
$500, which was increased at the night
meeting.
The night meeting was addressed by
Rev. Eric Lewis of England upon prac-
tical experiences in South Africa. The
speaker was attired in Soudanese garb.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-28
TACOMA'S REFORM WAVE
Chairman Holmes of the County
Commissioners Asked to
Resign.

TACOMA, WASH, July 27.-If Chair
man Holmes of the Pierce County Com
missioners does not resign It will not be
the fault of the committee of 100 citizens
which is hot on his trail. Unex pectedly
the committee met this morning and pro-
ceeded in a body of eighty-five to the Com
missioners' Office at the Courthouse.
President Hudson and Judge Crowley
made addresses, stating that, after sitting
the reports about Holmes to the bottom, the
committee had come to the conclusion
that in the interests of the people and OF
good government he should at once re-
sign. His former admission that be took
money from Janitors Strayer and Young
was mentioned.
Holmes declared the committee had
misunderstood him and that he had not
taxed money in the sense they insinuated.
He asked for time to consult his lawyer,
agreeing to give his answer by Pm
This afternoon the committee received
from Aaron Titlow, his lawyer, defiant
refusal to resign, coupled with sighting
remarks about the com mittee and the sug-
gestlon that it try legal processes for oust.
ing him. This the committee now pro.
poses to do. A subcommittee has been
appointed to secure evidence against
Holmes, and it is said that the informa-
ton it secures will be laid before the
prosecuting attorney. Holmes term does
not expire for over two years.
Custer Post, G. A. R., of which Holmes
is post commander, has taken preliminary
steps toward court-martialing him.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-28
Meet Before a Select Crowd to
Arbitrate With Their
Fists.
KNoCK-DoWNs ARE FREQUENT.
Spectators Separate the Pair When
Ones Wrist Is Broken by
a Blow.

STOCKTON, CAL. July 27.-One of the
most vicious fist fights that has ever
taken place in this city came off in the
rear of Higginbottham' stables on Market
street yesterday afternoon. The partici-
pants were two young men who are in
love with the same fair maiden, and who
met yesterday on California street and
differed as to which was entitled to the
major share of her affections. One of
them, 20-year-old son of Brown, the
Sutter-street iunk-dealer. offered to settle
the difficulty with his rival, Young man
named Gleason, who is employed in the
Houser-Haines works this city, by re-
sorting to their fists The challenge was
promptly accepted and the rivals repaired
to the rear of the stable, where several
men gathered about to see that each had
fair treatment at the hands of the other.
The fight, which was not by rounds, was
fercely contested from start TO finish. 1t
was only when neither man was able to
strike another blow that the mill ended.
with honors even.
When the men had stripped for the fray
Brown appeared to be much the lighter,
weighing only 125 pounds, while his OBJ
ponent weighed over 140 and was stockily
built and able to take punishment. At
the call of time they went at it hammer
and tongs and did not stop except when
one was knocked down, and then they were
back at each other in an instant. Neither
had any skill in handling his fists and as
a result it became a bruising contest.
Both were determined, but Brown seemed
to have the most pluck and energy.
(rlaacnrp ca0rad ba
sent his smaller antagonist sprawling with
a well-directed blow. Brown was on his
feet like flash and gave Gleason as good
as he sent.
After fighting for half an hour Brown
broke his wrist. He wanted to continue
the fight, but Gleason was staggering
about from the effects of the blows
received and the spectators stopped the
mill.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-28
FARMERS 1osE HEzpr1r.
The Destroyed Hoodbridge Dan, Canno
BE Repdfred.

STOCKTON, CAL, July PIT is doubt
ful If the Woodbridge dam in the Moke-
lumne River, a portion CT which was
swept away yesterday, can ever be re-
paired so that it will last. 1t appears
that there was no proper foundation for
the piles that were driven by Contractor
Tumelty last year, and while they were
sunk to depth of twenty-four feet the
water eventually undermined and washed
them from their positions
Receiver Chapman of the Canal Com
pany arrived in Woodbridge this after
noon. In his opinion the present dam can
never be repaired so that it will be of anv
account. He believes a brush oyerfIo;y
Dam can be built for about $4,000, and will
answer every purpose and keep the water
in the canals. He will have a conference
tomorrow with the farmers and see
whether they Will be willing to advance
any more money to repair the dam.
Last year, when the break occurred
those ranch-owners who had acreage
under irrigation put up the funds to make
the repairs, which cost $4,000 There is
little chance OF their repeating this action.
Many Will be almost bankrupt. The canal
company issued scrip in payment for
rights OF way, and this was to be used
by the farmers in buying water rights OF
the company. The company also issued
time-checks for labor, and gave scrip for
materials used. A. II. Cowell of Lodi
holds to-day some $4,000 worth of time
checks belonging to himself and Others. He
said that many of those who counted on
getting money on their time-cheeks were
In destitute circumstances, and had it not
been for the fact that he was CARRYING
them until the suit now before the United
States Circuit Court is settled they would
be starving. He holds $4,000 worth of the
companv's time-checks, and the rest of
the $50, 600 is made up of those placed in
his hands by laborers and tradesmen.
Receiver Chapman will probably report
soon to judge McKenna the Condition os
affairs, and the court may order the COM
pany's business wound up.