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The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-24

Two years ago r. j. Warren, a drug
glst at Pleasant Brook, N. Y, bought a
small supply OF Cham berlain's Cough
Remedy. He sums up the result as fol-
lows: AT that time the goods were un-
known IN this section; 0 .day Chamber
ialn.s Cough Remedy is a household
word" II is the same in hundreds of
communities. Wherever the good qnal-
aties OF Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
become known the people will have
nothing else: For sale by j. 81. Huston
and ]. LassaIle, Druggists.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-24

L'Imprfmrie du COURIER fait toutes
sortes impressions, en- franeais GU en-
anglais, telles que: circulars, cartes
d'affaires, constitutions de societies, pro-
grammes, tetes de complies, de ~lettres,
ETC., etc.
Les prix sont moder6s.
Pour plus amples renseignements
s'addresser au bureau du COURIER,
rue Main, Opelousas, en- personne GU
par lettre.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-24
In tha Woods.

Last Friday morning Mr.. j. B. Glenn
ents and family, including Mr.. Dupuy;
Supt. w. S. Frazse and family; and
Miss josie Williams went to Marks
Bayou to spend a day in the woods.
They enjoyed themselves and came
back perfectly enchanted with the beau
ties of spring.
Such a trip gives the Imagination full
occupation. One imaginative member
Of the party thought of the green foil
age rs Il big sheet of green cloth that
had been travelled by a fly just out of
syrup, leaving his track. The rest of
the sheet became indignant at seeing it.
self besmeared with syrup and pulled
it's cheeks into contortions, making the
trees. And, of course, the making of
contortions left hollow wales, which
were Immediately filled with tears. An
other n felt as if he could write
poetry about the Teche as we'll as Long
fellow did. Another had something to
say about the beautiful "crests of gold"
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-24

Une jeune file courageFgs $=;ss3au,
pour 81 1900, un de re 'doigts a fine
dame Barton, du Texas. LIE doigtyen
do q servi 4 q operation de greffe os-
sale qui a etc fate cette semaine. LIE
bat de la jeune flla- en- ~consentant a
Sc separer de % doigt, est de sc pro-
curer de l'argent pour continuer ses
6tudes musicales.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-24

Les repr6ssIs,nts d<aespuffssances
strangers q Washington, s%uivent avec
attention la discussion sur le Dingley
bill a cette mesure est dune import
ance presque aussi grande pour ces
puissances que pour les Etats Unis. La
mesure nest pas Yue avec favour ct
~certaines puissances parlent d6ja de
measures semblables au cas- de son adop-
ton,
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-24

On announce l'approchf de deux
cometes; l'une est la comety p6riolique
de Swift, qui s'avance ei,ers nous tous
les cling ~ ct demi; raltre est "ne
oomate qui fat 50 tourn6e tous les six
rms ct demi. r.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-24
Lex S6nateur D. w. Koorhees de
ton. j

LIE S6nateur Allison. republican,
prominent ct membre du Senat, ex-
prime l'opinion que &c corps n'aura pa 6
termin6 10 consideration du bill Ding
ley au premier juliet.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-24
The Institute.

Next week a full attendance is ex-
pected at the regular meeting of the St.
Landry teachers.
On account of the tournament the
meeting will be called to order at 10 a.
~. and dismissed in time to see the be-
ginning Of the tournament.
Prof. r. L. Hines, State Institute con-
ductor, will be with us and, in his usual
pheasant manner, tell us something
about teaching. His talks never fail to
arouse interest, and one always feels
better for having listened to him. He
talks not only to teachers but to all who
are interested ia education. So let the
public come aud hear him.
'TEACHER.-Why are the different par
lshes on the map of Louisiana colored?
PUPIL.-Well, | see that st. Landry is
colored green and everything in this
parish is green, SO | suppose that's the
reason this n is green.
TEAcHER.-Then why is Rapides COL
O%red.yellow?
PUPIL.-l suppose that's because ev-
erythlng is yellow up there.
Spring is having its usual effect on
the pupils. Many are suffering with
bOWel-complalnt, some. fever, some sick
headaches, and some a love of nature,
The last is the only one over which we
can rejoice.
Always a standing invitation to visit
the st. Landry High School, especially |
on Friday afternoons.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-24
e COURIER DEs .oPELoUsAs

L'Abennenaent sera de $500 par an pay
able d'avance, OF $2.5 dams lie courant de Fan
nee.
Les Avis sc paieront cinquante cents par
carr6 pour la premiere insertion ct vingt cinq
cents par carre pour chaque iDfn1qt3sp subse-
oArr6.
Les avis qui seront envoy6s pour etre publies
serOnt ins6r6s en- Francois ct en- Anglais "a
m0ins quill men soft autrement OrdOnne) JUS
qua ce que Pediteur JUICE a prOpos dc les dis
cOntinuer.
Les candidats aux faveurs publiques devront
payer quipze piastres diavance, sill veulent Sc
faire ammo acer.
Les necrOloges. les lettres de remerciment,
les r6clames les communications dun genre
personnel, ETC., sc paieront au taux des avis.
Les articles dune nature personnelle (quand
tOutef0is lis serOnt admissibles) sc paierOnt
vingt cents la ligne ct d'avance.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-24

To conclude with Field Sports, Bicycle Lantern Parade and
Tournament, Pyrotechnics and Fancy Dress Ball-for one general ad.
mission of so cents.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-24

Always a standing invitation to visit
the st. Landry High School, especially
on Friday afternoons.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-08-29

the music of brass bands, the f1uttering
Of myriads of flags and the cheers of
the people. President Mckinley, Secre-
tary Alger and Senator Hanna were re-
ceiyed in carriages at the east end Of
the viaduct. Thence the parade over
the original line Of march began, en-
bracing Superior street, Euclid avenue
and the Public Square.
1t was magnificent occasion. Peo-
pie crowded the streets many rows
deep. banners fioated in the air and
the downtown business blocks We're
beautifully decorted with flags and
bunting. Mayor McKisson headed the
column of city officials as reception
escort. The President was heartily
cheered all along the line of march.
When the Hollenden Hotel was reach
ed the Presidential carriages halted,
and the parade passed in review in
front Of the President.
The President then entered the HOl-
lenden and held q public reception in
the ordinary. Thousands of citizens
met him and shook hands with him,
and everyN one believed that the disap-
pointnent of the preceding day was
due to a misunderstanding.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-08-29

and IL o'clock to take the men and
their equipments out to sea to meet a
larger boat, with which the trip is to
be completed
This party has been here for nearly
two months. Within the past few days
a number of Chilean officers have join
ed them. During the stay of the men
here knapsacks have been made for
them by prominent ship chandler
house, and the regulation brown duck
uniforms have also been supplied.
The Cubans managed to get out of
the city this afternoon without attract
ing attention. some of their ;sumber be-
ing left behind TO MAKE themselves
conspicuous about the Streets as a
blind, and the special train also left
the railroad yards early in the evening
without being noticed by the Spanish
detectives
The Cubans say that the expedition is
the best equipped with men and ammu-
ton that they have succeeded in
sending away.
PARIS, Aug. 2S.-Senor Dalmazo,
formerly Civil Governor of Havana, in
an interview this morning is quoted as
saying:
The Cuban question was badly man.
aged by Senior Canovas. The Liberals
would not refuse any claims the United
States might make General Campos,
Domingues, Blanco or Azcarraga are
most fitted to succeed General Weyler
and bring the latter's unfortunate OPP
erations to an end.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-08-29
DISASTROUS FIRE.
Two Hundred Thousand Dollar
Loss at Virginia, Ill.

SPRINGFIELD (Qh), Aug. 2S.-The
entire south side of a square at Vir-
ginia H., was devastated by fire early
to-day The loss is about 100000,
with $685. 600 insurance The fire de-
partments of Springfield and Jackson
vile went to assist that of Virginia.
The following buildings were destroy
ed: Farmers National Bank, Robinson
& Taylor, proprietors; Jos. Conner, dry
goods, boots and shoes; Phillips & Will
son, dry goods; ]. Rexroath, groceries;
Dunaway Bros. & Cordley, grocers; w
W. Woods, drugs; Crocher, bakery and
restaurant; VIM. Barley, drugs; Tay-
Tor & King. furniture and undertaking;
Black Bros, groceries; Centennial Ma
tional Bank; Clark & Cook, restaurant
and bakery, and A. L. Martin.
About three years ago the entire west
side of the square was destroyed by
fire
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-08-29
TORONTO FLAG INCIDENT.
An Entirely Different Light
Thrown Upon the Matter.

TORONTO (Ont), Aug. 2S-The
story Of the hating of the Grand Army
posts here appears to have been ex-
aggerated These are the facts: The
members of Post No. Is of st. Louis ar
rived here in the afternoon. They at
tempted to get a British flag on the
steamer. and, failing, tried to borrow
one from the customs officer at the
deck. He suggested that the visitors
could get a flag at one of the stores
further up the street, and a policeman
escorted the post to Queen street, where
it halted until its leaders could pur-
chase a flag. Then, with the British
and American flags flying. the Grand
Army men marched to the Parliament
building. where they were warmly well
coined, and returned to the boat very
much pleased with their visit.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-08-29
ERA OF BETTER PRICES.
The Long Period of Depression at
an End for the Present.

LONDON, Aug. @S.-The Times in
an editorial article on the wheat ques-
ton expresses the opinion that the era
of better prices is coming, the long pc
riOd of depression caused by the con-
slant addition of the acreage of wheat
rendered possible by the extension of
railways into new countries and the
enormous increase of the tonnage of
steamships having some to an end for
the present. The area of accessible vir-
gin soil is much reduced, the article
says, and until the railways in Argen-
tine and other wheat countries shall
have been extended a pause in the in
crease of production may be antici-
pated.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-08-29
POSTOFFICE SERVICE.
INSTRUCTIONS ISSUED BY THE
DEPARTMENT
Providing for the Expedition of
Transient Mails-Other Mat
ters to be Looked Into.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2S.-First As
sistant Postmaster General Holt has is
sued special instructions to postmas-
ters throughout the country providing
for the expedition of transient mail in
cities, the instructions being intended
specially to benefit commercial trav-
elers and theatrical companies.
For some time the attention of the
Postoffice Department has been direct
ed to this class of postal matter and
the delays to which it is subjected, that
proved the source of the trouble to the
Department. Much of the mail that
reaches the Dead Letter Office could
have been saved considerable travel by
prompt attention at the originating
office. Following are the instructions
''Postmasters are instructed to make
special effort to deliver mail addressed
to transients, observing particularly
paragraphs / and ), section 523, of the
Postal Laws and Regulations. Letters
Endorsed transient should not be de-
livered to resident patron of the office,
although he gave the same name and
initials as the addressed. Letters adj
dressed to travelling men and to mem
bers of theatrical companies, or show
troupes, which are known to have de-
parted for a particular place, should
be Immediately forwarded to such place
by the postmasters, indorsed address
corrected by postmaster at --,'
although no order to forward be on
file. Letters so addressed arriving at
an office after the departure of the COM
pany or troupe are fairly presumed to
L. IL.
mistake of the sender in addressing
them And it would doubtless meet
the wishes of BOTH sender and addressee
to forward them to their known desti-
nation as contemplated in section $40
of the Postal Laws.
"Postmasters should always bear in
mind that their most important duty is
the delivery of mail, and that wherever
discretion is conferred upon them by
the regulations of the department it is
to facilitate such delivery and avoid
failures, which result in disappoint-
ment to the public and discredit TO the
postal service
Another matter which is occupying
the postal authorities just now is the
attention which employees at stamp
windows should pay to postoffice pat
rons. Many complaints of curtness
and incivility have been made In
structions will be issued admonishing
employees to be uniformly polite in the
discharge of their duties.
The Identification of patrons apply
ing at the postoffiee for their mails in
cities is also being looked into, with a
view of doing away with unnecessary
trouble and annoying precautions. The
department will advise postmasters
that requirements should not be too
stringent, and that accommodation of
his assistants, with carefulness, be
given to strangers and the policy gov
erning railroads and similar institu-
lions, in according formal proof of
identity as to passes, ETC., be adopted.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-08-29
RETURN OF EXPLORERS.
The Jackson-Earmswor Expedi-
ton Reaches England.

LONDON, Aug. 2S-The British
steamer Wyndware. which left Eng
land June 18th for Franz Josef Land to
bring back from the Arctic regions the
members of the Jackson armsworth
expedition, who have spent three win
ters near Cape Flora, passed Aberdeen
to-day on her return trip and signaled
that all We're we'll on board.
During the present summer the ex-
petition will make an attempt to
reach the highest point north through
an opening in Quenn Victoria's Sea to
the open water discovered by jackson.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-08-29
PRESIDENT AT CLEVELAND.
The Delayed Reception Carried Out
Yesterday.

CLEVELAND (O0. Aug. 2s.-Presi-
dent Mckinley spent a very quiet
morning at Windemere. Senator Han
mas summer home.
During the morning Colonel Richard
c. Parsons. ex-Secretary Of State Tay-
Tor, Congressman Kerr of Mansfield and
Frank Mason, United States Consul TO
Frankfort-on-the-M Main. called upon the
President
Promptly at 80 the members of the
Tippecanoe Club assembled in their
club rooms TO arrange for the reception
of The President. They formed into
line. and carried out the programme
arranged for the preceding day. With
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-08-29
TO AID THE CuBANs.
A Large Exnedi+ion Sails From the
Florida Coast.

TAMPA F'la.), Aug. 2s.-A large Gu
ban expedition under the command Of
Colonel Mendez got away tonight, TAX
ing a special train in the suburbs I'M
der cover Of darkness. The train was
rushed over the Plant system to Cleve-
land. on the Peace River. near Punta
Gorda. where the tug Fearless, com
manded by Captain Merwin, is sup
posed to have been ready between 10
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-08-29
Shot Himself Through the Head.

ATLANTA (Ga), Aug. 2S.-Dr. w. c..
Parrot, Jr., son of President George
w. Parrot of the PARROT Lumber
Company, and himself one of the most
prominent young business men of this
city. committed suicide by shooting
himself in the head this morning.
Heavy losses in speculation in sugar
and other stocks, amounting to 100000,
had dissipated his fortune ard Induced
his self-destruction.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-08-29
Fatal Runaway Accident.

CHILLICOTHE (O), Aug. 2S-Mr.
and Mrs. VIM. Dunn and two daugh-
ters of this city were out driving ten
miles north of here when the horses
ran away, upset the carriage and threw
the whole party out. Miss Essie Dunn
was rendered unconscious, and the
mother, exclaiming ooh, Essie is
killed." died from the shock. The young
girl recovered consciousness and will
get we'll
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-08-29
Review of Troops.

VIENNA. Aug. pa scheme is on
foot to hold a great review of the troops
of the Powers composing the Driebund
at Vienna on the occasion of the fiftieth
anniversary of the accession to the
throne of Austria of Emperor Francis
Joseph in 1898.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-08-29
UNEASINESS
IN GERMANY.
Faure'S Visit to the Gar the Secret
of the Unrest.
Not All Pleased With the Relations Be-
tween the Two Countries.

German War Vessels Said to be
Total Failures, so Far as Quick
ness of EEanouveriag Ability to
Resist Torpedo Attacks Are
Concerned Goodness Between
Emperor william aud the King
of Saxony.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-08-29
MINERS SLIGHT THE
COURTS ORDERS,
Execute a Flank Movement Upon
Deputies on Guard.
March Around Camp Houses and Induce
Men to Stay at Home.

Strikers Suffering Greatly for
Want of Clothing and Shoes
Many of the Men Barefooted
at Camp Isilation-Sma11 Oper-
ators in the Pittsburg District
in Open Revolt Against the
Big Thirteen
Evening journal., 1897-07-24
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

1t is not likely that the Street and
Sewer Department will permit. tele-
phcne companies to erect any more tele-
phone poles at street corners, as they
constitute an obstruction to public
travel.
An impression prevails among local
Democrats that Governor Tunnel will,
on August ], reappoint Martin Fairy
election commissioner.
Last night the grand officers OF the
A. o. u. w. installed the newly elected
officers of Harrington Lodge, No. 15 of
Harrington.
Because Of a telegraph wire falling
across an electric wire in Chester last
night three relays of the p, w. & B.
Railroad Company's wires were burned
out between that city and Wilmington.
The gunboat Wilmington has ar
rived at Savannah. Ga.
The Fourth Delaware Regiment As
sociation will meet on August z and ar
range for the annual reunion of The
regiment.
"A successful operation for appendi-
citis was performed by a Philadelphia
surgeon yesterday on Andrew G. Will
son. Jr.
The four-masted schooner James
Judge, of Philadelphia, was placed
stern forward on the marine railway at
the Jackson and Sharp Company yes
terday.- Three attempts were made to
put the vessel on bow forward.
"A small boy was rescued from
drowning by a companion last night at
Orange street wharf.
The steamer Ella is being repaired
by the EnOch Moore and Sons Com
pany.
The Wilmington City Railway
Company is repairing the street be-
tween the unused track of the company
on Spruce street.
N. f. Buckmaster cut his thumb
while at work yesterday in a Market
street store.
Clarence James, a waiter at the
Merritt House, is missing; so is a lot OF
silverware.
The old blacksmith shop at Six
tesnth and Market streets. which is
said to be 100 years Old will be torn
down soon by the Park Commission.
The horse Of Thomas Hanna ran
away yesterday and collided with the
wagon of Fem Ash. Both wagons
were damaged.
Robert Ward, of Ninth and Spruce
streets, is suffering from a wonnd on
the knee. caused by being kicked by a
horse.
Evening journal., 1897-07-24

Kansas City, where they first learned of
Neff's death. to fully satisfy themselves
as to the truth of the statement. and
the identity of the man. and chen re-
turned home, but the body of the sui
eide still awaits final burial rites and
interment. Orr & Hines are daily ex-
pecting some, of Neff's relatives to ar
rive from the Eas, and claim the body.
The charges now amount to a consider
able sum, and the body will not be ship
ped unless these are first paid 1t may
be that the undertakers will yet have to
bury the body here. as it cannot remain
much longer where it is awaiting inter
ment. 1t is not known positively
whether Neff was married OF not. but II
is thought that he was, although Moth
ing has been heard from his wife.
Evening journal., 1897-07-24
GOOD WEATHER BROUGHT CROWDS.
ALL THE SERVICES AT CHESTER
HEIGHTS CAMP MEETING LARGE
I.Y ATTENDED.


Chester Heights. July 24.-The good
weather brought the country people to
the camp meeting yesterday. and all
the services were largely attended. The
camp escaped the heavy wind and thun-
derstorms chat passed around during the
afternoon. and the only rain was a gem
tie shower about o'clock.
1t was home missionary day, the eX-
ercises of the afternoon being given
over to the women of that society. The
program included a praise service by
Mrs. Alice Erdman. devotional eXer-
cises by Mrs. c. W. Buckley, report of
ehe Chester Heights Auxiliary, an ad-
dress on "Deaconess Work" by Mrs.
Emma Turney superintendent OF the
Deaconess Home. Philadelphia, the
reading a paper on 'Women's
Home Missions" by Mrs. A. T. Ryder;
a talk on Mite Boxes and How to Use
Them" by Miss Mary b. Pierce. and an
address on "Deaconess Work. by the
camp leader. Rev. Charles M Boswell.
Mrs. Erdman also sang two solos. In
the collection a snug sum was raised for
the cause of home missions.
The sermon of the morning was de-
liveIed by Rev. c. W. Langley, pastor
of Kedron Methodist Episcopal Church,
Morton. from the familiar text, Be of
good cheer; It is l. be not afraid Dur
ing the service Mrs. j.. G.. Wilson also
sang a solo. "At the Crossing over Jor-
dan" with beautiful effect. A largely
attended and impressive holiness meet
ing was held in the temple at $50, led
by Rev. G. NJ Broadhead. Of Bethle-
hem. a former leader of the Young Peo'
pies Meeting at Chester Heights.
The preacher last evening was Rev
Garbutt Reed. pastor OF st. Johns
Methodist Episcopal Church, Philadel
phia.
BY the permission of the weather
clerk It is intended TO make Sunday tn
big day of the camp meeting. I'M
preachers engaged are Rev. Samuel Nc
Burney. ID. D.; Rev. w. A. Spencer, ID
D.. and Rev. j. G. Wilson, all OF Phha
delphia, who viii preach morning, ar
ternoon and evening, in the orde
/ named.
The sermons to-day will be by Rev
ID. A. Keys. of Philadelphia; Rev. j. +
/ Ewing. OF Elan. and Rev. George Burn
! wodd. of Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1897-07-24
Laird. schober & Co.'S Ladies' Shoe.
are s4 at Cleland's.
RACING AT wAwAsET PARK.

The Wawaset Driving Association
will hold a two-days' race meet on Au-
gust 25 and 26, at the Wawaset Park
Large purses will be offered for the
various entries On August % the
classes and purses will be: Three-min-
ute trctting, purse 500; 2.29 trotting,
$500: 2.20 trotting and pacing, $500.
There will also be bicycle races on this
day. On the following day the events
will be: 2.35 trotting and pacing, $500;
2.4O trotting, 500; 2.2S trotting and
pacing. 5000 The day will close with
a great match race between Saladin,
2.O5A. and Democracy, 2.1SlA, owned
bv ]. d. Milbourne. of Smyrna, for a
purse Of $500. Saladin will be driven
by James b. Green.
Evening journal., 1897-07-24
ADDICKS' OFFER ACCEPTED.
WILL PAY 100000 FOR THE BUsI-
NESS OF THE STATEN ISLAND
TERRA GOTTA COMPANY.

New York, July 24.-Vice-C Chancellor
Emery, at Newark. N. j.. yesterday de-
cided that the offer made by ]. Edward
Addicks Of 100000 for the plant and
business of the Staten Island Terra
Gotta Company. located at Woodbridge,
should be accepted. There was consid-
cradle opposition. and some of the
creditors asserted that they would
sooner obtain nothing than the 13 or IA
per cent the offer presented.
The statement of the receiver showed
that the company owed Mr.. Addicks
$711, ,17275, but this is subject to revi-
sion when the status of S294,000 worth
of bonds given to Mr.. Addicks is deter
mined. 1t is disputed whether these
bonds were given as security for money
advanced. or were given TO him out
right. The chancellor held that the
bonds and stock must be full paid. The
subject matter in dispute, he thought
could be settled later.
Evening journal., 1897-07-24
cake NEWS. "

A morning paper printed a story TO
the effect that two postal inspectors
were in Wilmington yesterday and
were evidently interested in The Har-
lan-Cook scandal. which was printed in
the Evening Journal. The story is de-
MED by the post office authorities, who
say that in cases which suggest investi-
CATION by government authorities the
p0stmasters are always notified that the
Inspectors are to be on hand. Postmas-
ter Moore also denied the story.