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by NlrtGc OF Il Judgment rendered in the
above consolidated eases on December Q, 1895.
ordering a sale OF all of the property, movable
and iinmovablc, assets and credits Of the tate
firm of J. Meyers 4 Co. / will proceed to sell.
at public auction, to the last and highest bid
der. on
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LIE convent des Ursulines situh I
Robervale. sur 10 lac st. Jean. Canada
a brnle recemment ct sept nonn"s ont
peri dams les haInmes.
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NfGNAaEs f,R TIFF sHTN

The intense itching and smartingS i,el.
dent TO eczema, letter, salt-r'leun1, and othef
diseases ofihc nkin Is instantly aEiayea y
applying EiamhcrlaiiI's Eye ana ,'h,l
Ointment. Many very bad cases have oe sa
permanently cured by ii. 1t is eqtal!
e~iiicicn: for itching piles ind a favor.te rem
ely for sore nipples; cha2ped hands, e.ln'
hlaif,s, frost bites, and chronic sore e''''
For sale by druggists at % cents per DoA'
Try i,r. Gladys Condition Powders, my
arejust what horse needs when IN rad conef
ton. Tonic, blood purifier and vcrn1'fase.
For sale by Jas. II. Houston and J. Lassalo
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NOTICE.

Office st. Landry Homestead and Loan Assn,{
Opelousas, March I. 1895. J.
The holders Of shares in series A are hereby
notified that the Association il prepared TO pas
u portion OF snid sharea to those offering IHe
highest prelnianl. Eembsrs DESTROYS or aVan
ing themst Ives of the oC~7 will send in thelraEs
pllcattons seGit6, sdfeeeseS 70 the Secretary
the Association, until tbs 81 Monday OF Malcn,
1895, whom they will he opened. Applicallons
meeting. The prenirm must not he less Ina|
ten per cent"m on the valre OF a share. lnclu ~
ing dividends, and successful spplicsnts WIN 10 10
required to tallc the same number OF shares IN
the last opened series az they surrender IN 90
ries A. r. n. ESTII4ETTE,
Presdt. st. Landry Homest. and Loan ASH
Opeiousas, March 0. 1896. tt IS
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Taken Up as an Estray.

BY the undersigned, on Bayou Courtableau,
midway between Port Barre and Washington,
on Dec. 26, 1886, a dark bay FLY, medium size, /
foot white, two small white spots in forehead,
name On forehead trimmed. No visible brand.
JAM 1897. FRANCOIS GU1LLORY.
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Ripans TabulAs: for sour stomach.
Ripans Tabules cure headache.
Ripans Tabules cure dizziness.
Ripans Tabules cure constipation.
Ripans Tabules cure fatulence.
Ripans Tabules cure nausea.
Rlpans Tabules: at druggists.
Ripans Tabules.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-16

Ripans Tabules cure liver troubles.
Ripans Tabules: pleasant laxative.
Ripans Tabules: gentle cathartn.
Rlpans Tabules cure torpid liver.
Ripans Tabules: one gives relief.
Ripans Tabules cure biliousness.
Ripans Tabules assist digestion.
Ripans Tabules cure indigestion.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-16

XX7ANTED.-sEyERAL FAITHFUL MEN !.
w or women to trayel for responsln.e,, s AZ
tablished house in Louisiana. Salary e7so' p nsr
able SIS weekly and e1penseG. Poslt,on I'm
stamped envelope. Tho National Star Buic
ing, Chicago.
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W Or women to travel for responsible. es-
tahllsled house in Louisiana. Salary $3.50,
payable SIS weekly and expenses. Position
permanent. Reference. Enclose self-ad-
dressed stamped envelope. The National Star
Building, Chicago.
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SALE.
j. MEYERS 4 co. vs.. LlQuIDAT1oN.

1851, Eleventh District Court. st. Landry
Parish.
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Wanted-An Idea e! : Is {; 8 q; q q
Protect yonr ideoe; shc;y noy saina yoa go
neys, Washington. D. c., fo2 taev Ga rMS~
and list OF two hundred Inventions wAntso'
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OPiILCUSAS MERCANTILE COMPANY vs.
LIQUIDATORS OF j. MEYERS < 60.
CONSOLIDATED CASES.

No. 1886. Eleventh District Court, St. I4a,.dr,
Parish.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-16

II. II. !3ESiIOTELS.
&hCltli Of ~. landry Parish.
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Saturday. ssununr. s;s, 1882.

at the front door of tie courthouse. at rneirii-
SaS, La, commencing at II O'Clock Il. III. the
GLOWING described property situated il 81.
Landry parish. louisiana, o-WiI:
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Rnclng at PimIico.

Baltimore, Nov. 24.-AnCther book went
off st Pimlicn today, making eighteen in
all and at the end of the day they had
all the money, only the favontes il
the first ard second races were successful.
The worst upset came in thethird race, III
which . A Grey was looked upon as a
sure winner. He carried the most money
Of any of the favorites. BiIlali lasted long
enough TO win. Judge WaTdell was dis
qualified after finishing second in the
fourth race for crossing front Of Gala
Day. The favorlte. Tabouret, was placed
second and Sensational third. Summaries:
First race six furlongs. Gaspard, to
=, won; Jack Donohue, second; Byron
Cross, third. Time, 1:19 Ia.
Second race-oDe mile. Mohawk Prince,
to 2, won; l.. B., second; Waterman, third.
Time, 40 IL.
Third race-seven furlongs. Rillali, 8
to :. won. I. A. Grey, second; Premier,
third. Time, 100 IL.
Fourth racc-SiX and one-half fuFlongs.
Mont dor, 10 ,, won; Tabouret, second:
Sensational, third. Time, 1.24 Ii.
Fifth race One mile. Squan, II to 1,
Won: Plantain, second: Abingdon, third.
Time. I:45.
Tomorrow's entries:
First racc-Six fuflon gs. Eileen D.,
Duchess Annette, Pink Chambray, Princess
India, 107 each; Kid Fox, Giles Shine,
Taunton, Stone Step, 10 each.
Second race-Six furlongs Debride,
1O3: THE MaHxnan, Prompt, Draw Lad,
106 each: Ben. Hi Daddy. Summer Sea
Larnbent, Marsan, Bromo, South Africa
los each: Haiton, 115; Klepper, 103.
The times., 1897-11-25
BunLEx AMI rArpY MATCHED
\ Scientific Sparrtng Contest Ar
ranged Last NIGHT.

Nick Burley and Pat Raedy will again
meet This time the men will weigh 50
pounds, and there is side bet Of $500
to $3.50 that the long Californian can put
the waInpoodle lad out in fifteen rounds.
The representatives Of the boxers met
last night, and agreed to articles. whici
covered what looks like scientific spar
ring match. Tie two men will start tain
ing at once.
The go viii take place on December
/ 6, and the conditions OF the match are
an evidence that Burley is liberal to RI,
former champion Of the District, bat al
the sarae time seems to be confident thai
he can get within SO pounds.
This contest, it seems, viii be the best
that has beer arranged between these
fellows, and as Racdy is Just as strung a;
1873 AS he was at 90 pounds, because oi
his stocky makeup, whatever cha nee weigh;
gives 10 man lie will have
Bur!ey must do some fine training 20
get down to 153, but as his representative
made tie match, it is only reas asouable tC
believe that he will be as fit rs a wen
tuned fidile to do battle on the date sci
for the affair.
The times., 1897-11-25
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
Conductor Pickett's Foot Crushed
Beneath a Motors Wheels.
-Four Charming Weddings That Took
PIaee-A Wagon Struck by
Mount Vernon Train.

Alexandra, "A Va, Nov. 24.-Mr. Ed
flckett a Conductor on the Mount Verntn
electric railway, was painfully injured
ttils morning, at the corner OF King and
Henry streets by having his foot caught
under the wheels OF the train of which ~
was in charge.
four Weddings took place at St Marv's
Shuten q pal, today. At O'Clock Mr.. Thomas
". ROWING and Miss Mary yles. daup rtt,.r
of Mr.. Rtcnard H. Lyles. were ntaIritd
ny ReV, J II. Cutler, assisted by Rev.
+. Y. McCarty. t'''
,At o'ciocK Mr.. John Harrington and
MISS t.hAa9etn chichester were married
by heY. Father Cutler, in the presence
OF lew lhunate friends of the con
tracing parties.
TINS evening at 10 O'Clock st. Mary,s
was again the scene of q quiet, But
pretty Wedding, When Mr.. J0nn Rreen
a1G Miss lda Moore We're Joined in we'd
lock by Kew. Father McCaIty.
lie fouftn eudinS oI the day was the
marriage Of Mr.. Herbert a. Martin and
MISS Annie M Marks, which took place
at O'Clock this evening. Rev. Father
Cutter performed the ceremony
wagon belonging TO W. j. Iown, of
" Washington, was struck by train ON the
Mount Vernon Electric Railway this even
ing, shortly after b o'clock and bauII-
damaged.
Thanksgiving Day services will be held
in be different churches.
The Philaoelpma steamer Defiance
grounded at the COCK at the Shipyard Ia st
night, and was uela yed in her departure
Until 4 'clocK tbs morning.
Delegations IN alexandria and George
Mason Councils, ROYAL Arcanum, with
many acquaintance of the deceased, went
To rye RIVER today to attend the funeral
of Engineer j. K. Hall.
The Ale&anGrla Library will be re-
opened on Wednesday next in Peabody
Hall.
the body of Mrs s. c. Carter, who died
iii v ashmgton ON Monday, was brought
10 this city today and inferred. Mrs.
Carter formerly resided IN Alexandra. and
was q daugnter OF Mr.. John h. tray.
Tine Carnival of Months,'' under the
auspices OF Ann Lee Memorial A ASSOCIATION,
is proving to be a success. Arnory Hall is
crowded eacn evening, and the special
features for the amusement OF the pa irons
of the fair have been well received. The
Morton Cadets, OF Washington, have been
invited to visit the fair on tomorrow night.
y slight fire occurred about 8 o'ciCcR
tins morning in a small flame house on
Wilkes street, between Wilkes and Gibbon
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Marriage LICENSES .

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday
As follows
Wiie-J. Walter Ne Newmanan Sadie Rex
rode, 10Th If Highland county, Va; Fred
eriek 5. Hsrdesty and Eustatia B. Boyle:
Charles n. Irelan and Frances L. White;
Martin A. Curtin and Katie T. O'Connor:
Frederick W Moulden, OF Prince George
county, Md, and Lizzie z Martin, If
Twining City, d. C; Charles W. semmes
and Mary G. Coleman; James s. King,
of tl.is city, and Margaret s Brown, Of
Prince Georges county, Nd; Wnl b. Lane
and Octavia p Dustin; John II. Nurh cad
and Anna M. Martin: James T. Peak =,
OF this city. anu Laura G. Linkins Of Mid
oIeburg, Va, Richard KorD, OF this ciiY,
and Mary s. Amos, OF Baltimore, Nd;
Patrick J. inland and Mary 2. McGm.-
cuddy; Charles ". Jordan and Mayme J.
Walke-; Charles /. Van Doren and Lur INA
A. Cole; s. Hazen Bond ana Mabel Cornish;
John W. Dawson and Marian n. Fellows;
Floyd G .CcWnes and Mabel NJ Kip. Niiliam
E. Frazier and Laura c. Martin; Robert \.
Caldwell and Alice Y. Webster; Joseph
S. Reff, Of Baltimore, Nd, and Flora
NJ Thomas, of nUtt0n, Fla; Charles Z.
Bowie and Jessie p. Chudress, both OF
Petersburg, Va; Charles II. Cray and amy
l.. Gray; Allen N. Johnson. OF Newport
News, va, and Barbara 0vert0n, Of ian
over, va: Joshua 7 0ffutt ana Katie E
Wetzel.
Colored-EHas Myers and Susan Scott; Al
bert Strong and Kate Shields; Peter II
Jones and Mary Il Locker; Alexander
Campbell and Lenora Coleman; Charles
Eoz-c !, ps 7 gIIf. A Green. IoSeDb Pra xton
and Clara Wilkins; Thomas II. Washing
tot, Cf Baltimore. Nd. and Catherine =
Tayler. OF Philadelphia, Pa; johnny Corey
and Daisy Matthew'S; john II. Datchei
and L ara A Newman, both OF Garrett
Park No Elias Myers and Susan Scott
Zachariah Coleman and Annie Robinson
JsmtS DeSperUt and Henrietta Johnson
James DGckett and Mary = CAN'T; william
C. Parker ana Mamie Graham; Frank
Ragland and Cornelia ] Walker
The times., 1897-11-25
MCFARLAND WILL RESIGN
Superintendent Of Water Depart
ment Has a Better Job.
NiggardIy Sala les Paid nv the Dis.
trIct the Canse why Good Men
Cannot BE Kept.

Mr. W 4. Mcfarland. the superintendent
of the water department, yesterday an
Ia unccd to Capt Slack, the engineer com
missioner his intention TO resign. The sal
ary Of his present position 8 81 500. ard
the place for which he intends to give up
the Goveramen: service viii pa y nm 500
a month and expenses.
This intended resignation Of Mr.. Nc
Flrland very clearly fllustra ties the poinlel
remarks made by Capt. Burr, assistant
engineer Commissioner, and Capt. Black il
their annual reports AZ 10 the total i. II
adequate saiaries paid 20 heads OF their
departments Mr. Burr said the rest men
cannot be obtained, and IL the are Ne
cured. cannot be kept on the niggardly
salaries p2id by tie District. Capt. Elack
indor~cd these remarks fully
Mr.. MCFariand-s work is very highly
esteemed by the Commissioners. IneY
state that Lis careful methods, his t.3cr
ough knowledge OF his Department and has
executive ability have saved the Distric:
$4,000 a. year. The Conuniss toner's have
requested Mr. Mcfarland TO remain WITH
them rJr short time on the promise that
they Will Use their hest persuasion or Con.
gress To get lis salary increased.
Mr.. Mcfarland had an excellent position
in the South before he took his present
place His health failed and he cam.
Nurih 10 recover.
The times., 1897-11-25

Capitol Ira ction Company, at z salary ,f
81 per day.
Prof Gauaway, chief OF the division
of vegetable physiology, Department OF
Agriculture. has gone to Bermuda, a nd
Prof. a. L. y Gods is acting in his place.
Ellis Kane, Frank Williams, and william
Brennan yesterday pleaded guilty of 40 Ls,-
breaking and were remanded To- jail To
await sentence by Chief Justice Einghsa
There are two earch-light bicycle lamps.
one Cyclops, and one Lightweight iAicy -
lamp, at the Third precinct ,tation, Fe-
covered 10y Detective Boardman, when
await Identification by the owners.
Tie unplayed game of chess in the first
round Of She tourney of the Washington
Chess Club was played off last evening
between Messrs. Tucker and MundelL Mr..
Tucker opened with two knights Ge-
fense," and won in "A moves.
Fred Rurleigl., the lad who shot himself
as he says accidentally near Gaithersburs,
Tuesday afternoon, is still in a very critical
condition at Freedman Hospital, and hi,
chances of recovery are small. The boys
mother had not been found last night.
Mrs Annie Ceiss, Of No. 215 -Four and-a
half street, vino took a dose of Iaudanuu
earl5 yesterday morning, as told in tho
Evening Times, is so far improved as to h'
entirely out Of danger from the poison. Il
is said that the woman took the drug to
relieve her pain.
The times., 1897-11-25
LEXINGTON Rnces

Lexington, KY, Nov. 24.-The weather
was cloudy and cool, the track good, bri,
the attendance was light at today's races
Summaries:
First race-Four and half fnrlongs
Randazzc, to 3, won; Highland Prin
cess, second; Miss Arnold, third. Time
O:5e 1-2
Second race-Ffve and a half furlonGs.
Teal ,rruelighr Z 20 3, won: Hazel Green
second; katlhe May, third. Time. 1909 IL
Third race-One mile. Lillis, 12 To /.
won; Trmnda, second: Hats off, third.
Time, ! :43 IA.
Fourth race Five fllrlonGs. Johnny vii
liaus, TO 10, Son; Hampden, second
Oxnar1, third. Time, 1:02 81.
Fifth race Six furlomgs. Calleen, ! to
2, won; Cyclone, second Nat p, thiri
1:l6 S-4.
The times., 1897-11-25

Old saugus. 115 each; Bromo, 16, Miss
Teuny, l06; salHe Cliquot, 123; Loben-
ghla, 20: King T., III; Premier, 1875;
Aarnnl, / 03.
Fourth rsce-SiX furlongs. Miss Tenny
119; Our Breezy. 10; Black Dude, Pontet
Canet, 102 each; Juda, 107; Mont dor,
1876; Long Acre, los; Gen. Maceo, 106.
Fifth race-one mile Campania. bing.
don, Dalgretti. 102 each. Alarun, 1lG,
Minnie Alphonse, Ben Ronald, 94 eacn
Mount Washington, SO: Counsellor Hove
lis; Hdlton, 1S.
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year, when it proved so delightful. Tie
sale OF seats begins tomorrow morning.

Down in Dixie comes TO the Grand next
week. 1t aims topresent a series ofIively
porlrayals OF Southern life as il is, and for
a sequence of thrilling incidents there is
afforded a picturesque background of cot
ton fields and houesteads. Darkey life i'll
old Carolina is pictured with rare anima-
tion, 4 pickaninny band is an Immensely
popular accessory. The youngsters com
posing it are as agile of limb as they are
musically inclined. one of the numerous
mechanical adjuacts employed i'll the pro
duction is a genuine cotton compress, which
figures in a most exciting incident. The
rescue OF young naval officer from the
closing jaws of the machine, where two
villains have placed his senseless body, is
one of the chief deeds of the heroine or
this entertaining play.
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Today

From 3 10 / O'Clock, at which hour
we elOse-we shalI show our appreciation
by giving 5-hour special values from
several or our leading departments.
A splendiu line Of AI-snk fanc3 Taffeta,
In light coiors, suitable Tor wais-s
or Innings 5-nOur prire.. $50
Ladies Black Beaver jackets, pam
and strap p scans, IN all sizes-a bargain
al S5-GU. 5-nOuT price. $3.50
Ladies fine KerSey Jackets, Ia black
and navy; balf-snk lined; all sizes in
Tile cOlors cOruOinetl. actually cheap
at SS-9S- 5-hOur price $500
LaaIes' black ana navy Melton ana keT-
sey Jackets; some alI-siIk and other only
half-nneu Franklin and full shape ironJs,
made in the best possible manner;
worth 81 ana 81 3. 5-hOur price. ST. 40
80 handsonle Novelty skirts no Two
aiike-the materials from y hich they are
made are caiuel'shair, cloth, MeltOns,
wilpcords, basket, cloth plaIds, Bengaline,
iu novelty pattern, anu many Utner choice
styles; made as fine, and finished a. well
as the ma ajoTity or skirts that sell Tor SIS;
these Samples VIII he sold at the
uniform price, from 500 70
100 O'Clock, for ......---......S4RO
That Great sale OF Mems Underwear
goes brayeiy Onl one thousand pieces sold
in one day. The greatest values that ever
shOne forth from any shelf or counter
We make Il special eIIUrt 70 supply those
that have a lew leisure morning hours To
spend tUda y.
You actually get Toe value for....39c
lou actually get 81 value for. II &C
gu actually yet 81 80 value fOr....70o
You actually get ) = value for. ESQ
1000 Curtain Poles, with brass fixtures
complete. From : u I O'Clock ... sc
800 single Blankets, in white and
| gray. From 5 70 O'clock k............7 Qe
Ladies Fine Net and Mule scarfs, rl1f-
fed, and lace edge. From : 10 1
Children's AlI-wool Tam o'Shanters' in
assorted coiors. From 8 to
81 c. & B. La sprite Corsets: Tong.
| medium and short; in white and drab
| aud black; sizes, & To 30. From 5 toI
| Cmidren's Cream Embroidered caps. uII
ruehe, pompoH and French effects Worth
from S1.CG to SI.69. From S to
U SLOcA- ------------ IT go
| Ladies FlaneletJe Short skirts Made
| with French yokes. From TO 1
o CLOCK -------.. = Sc
Chldren's White Aprons. All sZes.
/ slightly s0iled. Worth 39c. From
! to ! O'Clock ...--.......--...-....1 &C
| eco dozen Fine Swiss Handkerchiefs and
/ Pure Linen HandEercbiefs FOR ladies' and
| chiidren-I2 1-2c to i9C values From
/ ; TO l O'Clock. %
Remember we close todaya at O'Clock.
The times., 1897-11-25
City Brevities.

John Cochran, tobacconist, No. 1921
Pennsylvania avenue, assigned yesterday.
George " Summers was granted divor y
yesterday from his wife, Alice NJ. Sum
mers.
section Of water main 337 feet long
is to be laid on the north side Of Third
street, between C and d streets southwest.
The Crawford Paving Company has been
awarded tile contract for the widening
and epa wing of Tenth street northw est, be-
tween and L streets.
MIR. T.. j. Beall, jr., has been appointed
inspector upon the work Of installing the
electric system along the lines OF the
The times., 1897-11-25
OPEN
HALLIDAY
TODAY.

T Asst THANKSGIVING we did a
whole days bus ness in the
A half day. Many men took
advantage of the leisure afforded
by the holiday to choose winter
suits and overcoats.
GIVE US yoar Judgment on
ihese lines today.
Elegant black cheviot and striped worst
ed sack suits at $40 to $50.
liAndSoHie black ana blue kersey over
coats warranted fast eolor-silk velvet
collar at SO.
Stuart, aressy winter Top Coats in tan
and dove English coverts and wiiiLcCrds
at SIS to $50.
Parker, Bridget s. Co.. Clotiiiers,
3I5 9TH St.
The times., 1897-11-25
DYSPEPSIA.

You are suffering because You are skep-
ticaI. Tnnumerable disappointments make
you hesitate 10 eXpend more money, fearing
that results may prove heretofore -un
satisfactory. We are investing thousands
OF dollars in the endeavor TO bring to your
notice GROVER GRAHAM'S DYSPEPSIA
REMEDY, the GUARANTEED cure for
Dyspepsia, Heartburn, Gastritis, Ulcera-
tion or threatened Cancer of the Stomach,
and all diseases arising from an impaired
Digestive system.
Tue FIRST dose removes all distress, and a
permanent cure of the most chronic case is
insured in a short time. To prove our
sincerity we viii send to any address, eX-
press prepaid, full size bottle upon re-
ceipt of 81 90, with a guarantee that IL it
fails to accomplish all we claim we will at
once refund money in full.
GROW ER GRA HAMS Dyspepsia Remedy
lis prepared from the formula of the cele-
brated English Specialist, Prof. McDer-
mott. We have purchased the sole right
for the United States and Canada. 1t is
the only existing Specific. Write Grover
Graham Co., Ne wbuTgh, ". Y. for pamphlet.
Sold by oil druggists. 4 50c bottle con-
vinces- no24-tf
The times., 1897-11-25

Charles Fyohnan will produce THE Salt
OF the Earth with Miss Annie Russell as
its heroine, at the Columbia on Monday
night. The play is by Joseph Arthur,
who has given the stage such great sue
cesses as The Still Alarm Blue Jeans
and The Cherry Pickers." IT'S title de-
notes that it Will have hero Of that
rare and lovable type described By phrase
and whom all men and women should
like. The presence of Annie Russell az
the head OF the cast denotes. too, that
this hero VIII have a gentle and sweet
girl as the object Of his alteration. Mss
Russell's part viii be of the same winsome
and charming nature as Esmeralda, the
character III which she first won recn :
nitfon from the American pubic. The
cast VIII include George Wilson, Theo-
dore Babcock, Franc Landers X. A.
Roberts, George ". Denham, Thomas
Bunny, Charles Harris, Annie Russell, Alice
Fischer, Marion Berg, Maud Odell, Charles
J. Greene, Herman G. Vernon, Herman
Noble. Robert Robson, Anna Dogwen, and
a band of singers.
The times., 1897-11-25
'uses to Meet yyatcot.
Iayigne Re

Layigne Refuses to Meet Vgateott.
San Francisco, Nov. 24.-'' Kid Layigne
refuses TO again meet Joe Walcott, tlir
negro pueilist whom he has twice defeated.
He wants To meet George Green before
he goes East.
The times., 1897-11-25
ON THE STAGE.
There will be Thank sgiving inatinees
at every theater il town tbis Afternoon,

The FIanlon Bros "superha,' = that ella
podrida of merriment viii be with us once
more, commencing Monday, at the New
National, with Wednesday and Saturday
matineeS. This charming spectacleis WI
known TO the tEeater-gling public, and
each season that we have seen 1t it has
appeared in a new dress. We are informed
that this season viii be no exception to
the rule. The piece is now in the eighth
year OF its success, but so remark able
an entertainment Is it that its popularity
does not seem to wane. Part Of this may
be accounted for from the fact that the
HanIons each year Introduce much that
sayUrs OF novelty into the old piece, so
that whenit emerges from their theatoriim
IL Boston it is practically a new pla :
under the old name. Its admirers seem
to understand this and, therefore, the
patronage las always been up 10 a pa Y
ing standard.
The times., 1897-11-25

Weather has no terror for the amuse
ment seeker who is fond of his house Tie
Bjcu has built up a clientele who appre
ciate the prices and ike the entertainmnt
provided and tile result is tnat the house
is cGzily filled in spite of the sudden
change in the weather. Harry J. Stone
in the melo-drama THE Black Flag.
is at the Bitou this week. The company
carries its own special scenery and the
play Is well received. The olio is us
follows willard and Herbert, Russell and
Russell, CupnntI and Nile. Marie. the
whaileys, and May Hoey.
The times., 1897-11-25
Iaviane and Critic Matched.

San Francisco, Nov. %. The Oriental
Athletic Club has arranged a twenty round
glove contest between George Lavigne and
Young Griffo, the Australian pueilIst: The
match VIII take ulace i'll this city on the
evening OF December II.