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Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-04
ONE OF TWO WAYS.

4he bladder was created for one pur- peso Namely, receptacle for the urine. and as such it is not liable to any form Of dhsase except by one of two ways. The first way is from imperfect action of the kidneys, The second way is from care less local treatment of other diseases.
 CHIEF CAUSE.
 Unhealthy urine from unhealthy kid neys is the chief cause Of bladder troubles. So the womb, like the bladder, was created for one purpose, and if not doctored too much is not liable to weak ness or disease, except in rare eases. It Is 1sssituated back of and very. close to the bladder, therefore any pain, disease or Inconvenience manifested in the kid- neys. back, bladder or urinary passage is often, by mistake, attributed to female weakness or womb trouble of some sort. The error is easily made and may be as easily avoided. To find out correctly, set your urine aside for twenty-four hours; a sediment or settling indicates kidney or bladder trouble The mild and the ex- traordinary effect of pr. Kilmer's Swamp Root, the great kidney and bladder reme- dy IS soon realized. If you need medi- cine you should have the best At drug gists 90 cents and $1. You may have a sample bottle and pamphlet, both sent free by mail.
 Please mention the Daily State Herald and send your address to Dr. Kilmer & O., Bingha mton, N. Y. The proprietors Of this paper guarantee the genuineness of this offer
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-04

1t has been suggested that the recent earthquake was simply the first wave of prosperity A prosperity wave now would almoss equal an earthquake, for the peo- pie are so anxious for it tha, they would tear up the mountains to welcome it.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-04

"The man who lives in the past turns his back on the future. ."-Dallas (TeX.) News. And the man who lives in the future turns his back on the present..
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-04
HOWS SlTHlIS.

by Halls Catarrh Cure.
 F. J. CHENEY x CO.,, Props, s,
 Toledo, o. We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last fifteen years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligation made by their firm.
 West & Truax. Wholesale Druggists, To-, ledo, O. Walding. Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale druggist. Toledo. o.
 Halls Ca tarrh4G 4Gurei is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mu- cous surfaces of the system. Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testi- morials free.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-04

The Macon News says a Georgia jury recently brought in verdict which read: we, the jury, find the defendant almosr guilty"
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-04
ATTENTION. EDITORS!

All members of the Alabama Press association who have applied for trans portation, who live on the Southern, Ala bama Great Southern, Central and on the Louisville and Nashville railways south of Birmingham, will assemble in Bir- mingham on Monday. June 2. for the purpose of taking the Kansas City and Memphis train, which leaves at 12:05 D. m, for Jasper. At that place the party will take the Northern Railway of Ala bama for Sheffield. On arrival there special train over the Memphis and Charleston railroad will take the party to Florence.
 Transportation for editors over the Kansas City road to Jasper will be issued Hn June 2. hence the importance of every editor who is going should be present or the date stated.
 Very respectfully.
 J. A. ROUNTREE,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-04
THE KISS OF DEATH.
ConSI1nni-ion

Consumption 1s abroad in the land and death may Turk in a kiss. Of course it is absurd to suppose that as long as love rules the world, people will stop kissing. That leaves only one protec-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-04
of Tennessee, remain very respectfully yours, .,,s ROBERT L. TAYLOR, Governor.
Nashville, Tenn. June 2. 1;

Nashville, Tenn, June g. 1S97 MT. J. A. Rountree, secretary Alabama Press Association, Birmingham, Ala. Dear Sir-The Tennessee Centennial joins most heartily in the accompanying invitations, and will be greatly pleased to have you visit our beautiful city in this our centennial year.
 We propose to hold, for the purpose of celebrating the one hundredth anniver- sary of the admission of the state of Tennessee into the federal union, worthy Industrial exposition.
 We deem it proper to state to you, how ever, that owing to the large number of Associations which will visit us in the current year, we cannot arrange for the entire management of entertainme F ts, programmes, etc, prepared for the diff ferent conventions, but will aid you all in our power, and have organized a spe- cial department for the purpose.
 Trusting that you may decide to come to see us, we remain,
 Yours very truly, 5.+ i- TENNESSEE CENTENNIAL. f.
 By c. c. LEWIS,
 Director General.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-04

The special meeting of the stockholders of the Peoples cotton factory, held a the Commercial and Industrial association rooms last night. was a gathering of a number of the city's leading spirits inso- far as the upbnilding of Montgomery and advancing of the city's interests are con- cerned.
 MT s. H. Chadwick. who was to ad- dress the meeting. could not attend on account of slight indisposition A sub- scription was-taken which will amount to about s1e,O6o, half of what is needed. says the sedretary, Mir. T. L. Jones'
 The interest~ma infested inspires re- newed hope fosthe promoters of this new enterprise which will be one of the most valued additions to Montgomery--Mo gomery Journal
 The State Herald is glad to note that Montgomery is taking substantial steps in the interest of her cotton mill and hopes to see industries planted all over the Capital City. Were we disposed to
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-04

Gen. Harrison oon't seem to suit his old congressional district as good guber- n0 oral timber. The Ozark Star has thissto saya
 Gen Harrison is being suggested as a suitable Candidate for governor next year. We admire Gen. Hari ison's ability; he would make g. good governor, but we insist that the general wait awhile at ieSat, as ne rarty is not now in the frame of mind to bestow this high honor upon one who SO recently left the regular or eaniza.ion and fought under a different fnS. However the general and the rest or the boys will come around alright, and will donbGless be heard from in the next campaign in defense of the princi- ples of the regular organized democracy"
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-04

Strong nerves depend upon pure, strength giving blood. Hoods Sarsapa- rilla, makes pure blood.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-04
Nashville, Tenn, June 1, 1897.

-- Nashville, Tenn, June 1, 1897. 5 AIr J. A. Rountree, secretary Alabama Press Association, Birmingham, Ala. Dear Sir-As representative of the daily press of Nashville, we join most or dially in inviting your association to visit cur city We will gladly publish all pro- ceedings of your meetings, and will ex- tend such other courtesies as are usually due from the press on such occasions.
 THE AMERICAN.
 By Leland Rankin, President. IIHE BANNER.
 By E. M. Foster Business Manager.
 THE SUN,
 By s. c. Cormack, Manager.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-04

The curriculum of The Atheneum will be advanced the ensuing scholastic year. President J. B. Cunningham has determ- lned that the standard of the Atheneum shall be second to no college in the soush for the education of young ladies' He is to be congratulated for having arrived at this decision, for the public school sys- tenn of today is far advanced, and a col lege. to maintain Itself, must keep well in the front. The Atheneum possesses every accessory for a large and successful college for young ladies-it has location unsurpassed in the south. it's own system of water works, moral and intellectual community, within easy reach of the city, and a splendid facul-y to which has been made two valuable additions.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-04

The steel makers in Birmingham will have an easier time than the first iron makers. 'AEvery ingredient of steel and every adjunct t5 it's ma anufacture is found here at hand. The pioneer iron men had to import skilled labor and other ac- ceesorfes. Theysalse had to pass through am experimen.al stage. This experience cost them something. There is nothing experimental about the basic open-hearrh process for steel making, for 1t has stood the test of years in Germany and in this country. The pioneer iron men had no local market, while the steel men have home market. The iren men had long struggle to get freight ra;es, while the steel men have favorable rates already and competing lines of railroads in pros- peet. .AMege her, the steel men will have smooth sailing, as. compared to their pred ecessors in l.he iron field. Birmingham will grow much more rapidly in the steel era than in the iron era.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-04
Very respectfully,

Js n. iAO N7 N ItI4I1i Secretary Ala abama Press Association.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-04
STATE HERALD

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Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-04

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The Opelousas courier., 1897-10-02

The Sheriff was advised last Satur-
day thata movement was on foot at
Sunset and Grand Coteau to organize ii
force to come to Opelousas that night
for the purpose of lynchiDg Lemeile,
the negro, who had made criminal as
sault upon young white girl near
Sunset on the 22h. Sheriff Deshotels
promptly took the necessary precau-
tions to frustrate the move and placed
an armed guard in the Jail sufficient to
repek any attack that might be made.
He also took occasion to advise the cit
izens of Sunset and Grand Coteau that
be would use all the force at his COM
mand to prevent violation of the law.
Fortunately there was no attempt made
to carry out the rumoied threats, and
we hope that the law will be permitted
to- have it's course. We have already
had too much violence in this parish,
and it ia high time that law and order
sLOuld prevail.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-10-02

John Wanamaker, the Philadelphia
merchant, said in recent interview
I never in my life used such thing az
poster. or dodger, or handbilI. My
plan for twenty years has been TO buy
so much space in newspaper aud fill
it up as I wanted. Iwould not give an
advertisement in q newspaper of 6OC
circulation for 5000 dodgers or posters.
If wanted to sell cheap jewelry or run
gambling scheme I might use posters,
but l would not insult a decent reading
public with bandbills. The class of
people whe read them are too poor to
look to for support in mercantile af-
fairs. I deal directly with the pub
Usher. say to him: "How long will
you let me- run a column OF matter
through your paper for 800 or $500 as
the case may be. let him do the fig
uring, and il think he is not trying to
take more than his share. give him the
copy. lay aside the profits on paric-
ular line of goods for advertising pur-
poses. At first laid aside $1,000; last
year laid aside and spent $4,000.
have done better this year and shall in
crease that sum as the profits warrant
it. lowe my success to newspapers
and to them | freely give certain
profit of my yearly business.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-10-02
Concerning Yellow Fever.

1t is possible this infectious feve
may yet reach this community, not
withstanding al. the precautionar,
measures adopted to prevent it.
Possible danger, prompts and war.
rants them, and should inspire pru
dence in the habits of the people. Bu
excitement and tremulous apprehen
sions afford no security and therefore
should be avoided. Yellow fever, bat
as it is, is not SO much to be dreaded az
Typhoid and Typhomalarial diseases.
and taken at the beginning, and nursed
with vigilant care, is not 80 fatal az
very many think it. The early ,symp.
tons are plainly admonitory, and should
be promptly needed and attended to-
| without any effort at resistance. Re.
slstance is entirely useless, and often
| proves fatal.
But little medicine isssused in its
treatment, while good nursing is indis-
pensable. The patient lis first taken
with chill-a sense Of coidness, or ac.
tual shivering, accompanied by pain in
the back of the head, which is often
very severe. The skin becomes dry,
the pain soon extends over the eyes Civ
ing great pain to the eye balls The
loins and limbs become rapidly in
volved, as do the kidneys to some ex-
tent.
AS soon as attacked the patient
should go to bed-take dose of EPSON
or crab-orchard salts. or castor oil-snf-
ticientIy large to insure speedy action
and depletion of the bowels. Battle
the feet and legs as nearly to the knees
rs possible i'll hot water. In the mean
time the patient should keep in dark
room, and covered to the chin, to pre-
vent drafts OF cool air from passing over
him. The nurse is all the company he
should have, and quiet is essential.
This done the physician should see
him, and carefully note the symptoms
and meet them with proper remedies,
some of which the nurse is not gene
rally supposed to be acquainted with.
Much depends gu expedition when the
disease declares itself.
The community should adopt saui-
tary precautions, such as the Board of
Health plescribes, and without delay.
There is no virtue iii excitement Alarm,
beyond prompting to such precautions,
and abstinence from excessive IDdul
gence in diet and drinking, averts no
dangers and can do no possible good.
There was a time when yellow fever
was very fatal. killing as many rs 3
in cases, Sin cases and in 8. Its
treatment then was not SD well under
stood as it has now become. Whatever
may be the extent of the disease at
present in New Orleans, the death rate
has not so far exceeded Is per cent. of
those attached and officially reported.
There is one possible reason for this in
the mildness of the disease itself, and
there is one other reason found iu the
recently discovered antiphologisti REM
dies, which were unknown to the early
physicians and authors who wrote on
the history. symptoms and treatment OF
yellow fever. We notice the announce
ment of some propIy lactics, by respected
physicians, which we doubt not serve a
good purpose generally, in modifying,
if not averting the severity of attacks;
yet we can but believe that timely at
tention to the general condition of the
system may answer an equally good
purpose.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-10-02
OPELOUSAS, PARISH
Scme Advice.

The Board of Aldermen of Opelousa
has already notified the inhabitants tt
cleanse their premises thoroughly, as q
preventative of yellow fever.
| We are afraid some have not needed
the proclamation with sufficient care.
1t is possibly not generally known
| that three-fonrths of the danger from
| yellow fever is caused by insufficient
attention to this precautionary step.
| 1t is q common and erroneous 0pin-
ion that this disease is propagated by
being with the sick. 1t is true many
are taken down 10y it, who have been
brought in contact with those who
have it, but it ls not from the invalid
that this disease is propagated, but
from the conditions 1--WE may say the
local conditions) eristing independently
of the patient. 4
If the premises. everywhen are
thoroughly c!eansed, there wouldbe no
sease, and an epidemic would N) i'm
possible. Avoid pools of stykrant
wafer and mudholes. Have DO d eayed
vegetable matter about your prfmises.
Nentllate all the apartments III your
houses. Az far is possible. keep out Of
the open night air aud early dew and
fogs. Eat wholesome and well pre-
pared food and avoid too free use of al
coholic drinks.
The free use OF lime about .rour prem
ises is a good precaution. Crude car
bolic acid has been prcfnsely used, but
its utility as an e.teetuat preventative
does not command the confidence of
medical doctors.
Go to the large cities, and You will
find that yellow fever prevails most
and with greatest fatality. among the
lower classes-pcople who are crowded
in small apartments-living Oh fruit
and vegetables, much of which is un
sound-surrounded by every Kind of
filth, the odors Of which they inhale,
principally at night. The higher
classes are not exempt, but their i'm
munity la more general and much
greater. They often die, but it is ow
ing to conditions which their precau-
tionary measures and vigilance are in
adequate to meet aud overcome.
One fact, however, is not the less OBJ
servable, which is that the best pre-,
ventative is perfect cleanliness in your
premises.
Everyone should attend to that with
out delay.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-10-02

Through the courtesy of c. j. Thomp.
son, proprietor of the cob factory al
this place, we received the first of the
week some magnificent specimens OF
the different qualities or grades of pipes
made at his works, which can't be sur
passed, if equaled, anywhere. They
are made in pear, barrel and other
shapes, finely polished and otherwise,
of the large, hard and durable cob es-
pecially chosen for that purpose. We
understand he has number Of large
orders. but suppose he is prepared to
fill any number Of them.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-10-02
District Court.

The following criminal cases have
been disposed of Since our last issue:
Louis Mack, shooting with intent tc
kilt; guilty.
Bebe BeIlard, concealed weapons
guilty.
guilty.
Fernand Derouen, concead weapons
guilty fined $25 and costs
David Jones, murder; guilty with
out capital punishment.
Johnny Stewart, murder; found
guilty of nanslaughter.
Clarence Lemelle, assault with
intent to rape guilty.
Cleophas Moreau, petty larceny; gull
ty, and recommended to mercy.
Gustave Moreau, petty larnceny gull
ty, and recommend to extreme mercy
Richard Hawkins, shooting with in
tent to kill guilty.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-10-02
The Yellow Fever Situation.

The yellow fever seems to be steadily
on the increase in New Orleans, Biloxi
Ocean Springs, Edwards and Mobile
with unconfrmed rumnrs Of cases al
Scranton. Miss, and Houston. Tex
California, Madison parish. La, is the
ouly point in the State outside of New
Orleans where any fever ID reported--
one case in that place being pronounced
yellow fever by DIR. Guiteras, the gov
ernment expert.
The disease continues 20 te Vi a very
mild type.
Up to the time of going to press. Fri
day noon, the Board of Health of New
Orleans had reported for the "a hours
ending Thursday night "a new cases, 4
deaths total number Of eases to date,
22S total number of deaths, 90.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-10-02

rams at Buffalo. N: y. President Nc
sentiments, which every man in the
South can applaud and then applaud
again: "What defenders, my country
men, have we now? We have the
remnant of this old, magnificent,
matchless army of which l have been
speaking, and then, as allies in any fu-
ture war, we have the brave men who
fought against us on Southern battle
fields. The army of Grant and the ar
my of Lee together. They are one
now in faith, in hope, in fraternity, in
purpose and in an invincible patrio-
tism-and, therefore, the country ie
in no danger. In Justice strong. in pol
icy secure, and in devotion to the flag,
all one"
The Opelousas courier., 1897-10-02
Don't Read This.

1t is we'll to remember on coming
into town through all the roads leading
into the west end of Landry street, tha
the only establishment dealing in gen
eral merchandise, two stories high
presenting bold front, we'll aired ant
roomy between its counters, with an all
around, up-to-date comprehensive ant
EXTREMITY low priced assortment in hand
is that situated on the corner Of Landry
Il Liberty streets, where Fred l.
Sandoz with IL chosen corps of assistants
stands ready, willing and waiting to
serve you. Going ont you have the
last opportunity of supplying yourself
with what is needed and could not be
obtained in the Central part of town
from a lot OF fresh and attractive mel'-
chandise. +
In dry goods, he has complete, we'll
selected and varied line of Fail and
Winter WoOlen & Cotton Dress Coos,
dark, medium and light coored-plaids,
unbleached domestic, etc.-in fact,
everything in General Merchandise
that is requisite in the useful or orna-
mental grades.
He has and keeps constantly on hand
Il remarkably fine limo in the latest
style of nobbiest, most durable and low
est priced for the quality of shoes, for
ladies, gents and youths, to be found
outside of infected districts.
His supply of hats OF all kinds from
the Fieldown to the Stetson. is all that
could be desired, and are held at chal-
lenge competition prices.
On the Fancy aud Family Grocery
side, Notwithstanding the strict quar-
entine measures adopted and the con-
scquent raise in these goods, he handles
IL IL If ,rt>
usually satisfactory prices to those who
are fortunate enough to be first in maxi
in their application.
Between acts it is refreshing to know
that adjoining and behind the scenes
is his cosy, neat and well-suppied bar,
where after saving money in trade, one
may invigorate the inner man to his
hearts content, feeling all the better for
having called
Last but not least is his Saddlery,
harness and miscellaneous farm neces-
sites, such as piows, trace chains,
back bands, names, plow aud fancy
brides, etc, etc.
Notions "'Til you can't rest or pull
down your vest"
Call on him before purchasing else
where.
Talk about your public spirited men
in town. and they can always be found
and their business ascertained by look
ing over the advertising columns of the
local newspaper. If you want to find
ont who are bidding and seeking for
public patronage here look over the adj
vertising columns of this paper. The
very best index in the world to "a mer-
chants liberality and public spirit is
the size and constancy of his advertise
ment. Ii he would swindle blind
nigger out of mutilated nickel, he
would not pay copper to have his bus
mess known to the world. He pre-
fers to keep quiet and take chances.
He never wants his name in paper-if
it costs anything to get it there. And
such man is not worth hooter to the
out of which he sucks his
snstenance. He is Il barnacle on the
town-a wart on its Dnse-a sinker on
its bow
The Opelousas courier., 1897-10-02

The u. S. mail authorities seem to be
powerless against the interruption OF
the mails. During the days of stage
coaches and horseback carriers we had
better mail service in times of epidem.
ic than We now have with the boasted
improvements of advanced civilization
and rapid transit. The last train went
through Opelousas on the 21st oil
Sept, and no mail matter has been re.
ceived or forwarded from this Office
since that date. Somebody is to blame
and it ia not the communities that have
placed no restrictions against the mails
who should be made to suffer.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-10-02

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, LA.,1
Sept. 90 1897. s
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before b.
bloomfield, U. g.. Commissioner at Opelousas
La ON Tuesday, November, 2, 1897, viz:
CHRISTOPHER ID. VERRET.
who made Application No. 134Ns, for the
81. sW.4 of Sec. 10. TIP. 6, south range
east. Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
of, said land, viz:
Richard Read, Bernard Martin, Isaac Der
Danne, AVlllIen Gadbert, of St. Landry Parish
La
G. Med. BRUMBY,
Sept. Is, 1s97-6t. Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-10-02

Last Monday evening frisky mus
tang created ripple of excitement on
Main street by first kicking over the
DASH board of the buggy, disIodging it's
occupant, Mr.. James McClelland, then
tearing up the street at 2:40 gait. rails
ing cloud of dust, finally breaking
both traces aud overturning the buggy,
leaving it in diapidated condition.
The festive animal was finally stopped
with some fragments of the harness
still cliDging to him, but evidently
none the worse for his exploits in the
gymnastic line