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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-22
ISLANDS OF THE SEA
The Annexation Of Cuba and
the Purchase Of Thomas
and St. Croix.
OPPOSED TO CAGES PLAN
A Wall Street Broker and an
Iowa Stockman Found Dead,
This Morning.
EXPLOSION IN A CHURCH

WASHINGTON, d. G, December ~.
lin me ediateiy upon the re.assembline
Of congress, Senator Lodge, OF Mas
sachusetts, will make vigorous eff )rt
to secure early action upon his scheme
to secure legislative authority for the
purchase Of the islands Of St. Thomas
aud St. Croix, which are in the West
Indies group and belong to Denmark.
A year ago, the senate passed resolu-
tion requesting the state department 70
ascertain whe,her the islands are in the
mai ket, at what figure they were held
and whether any other country was
after them. The reply which was re-
ceived has not been made public in us
entirety, but 1t is known that the
Danish government intimated that the
Islands were for sale and that there
had been preliminary negotiations to
that end WIN two EUROPEAN govern
ments. These are supposed to be
Great Britain and Germany.
NEW YORK. N. Y December 22 "A
dispatch to The Journal. from Havana,
says that Captain General Blanco has
officially caoled Premier Sagasta that
the sentiment favoruble to the annexa-
ton of Cuba to the United States Is
growing among the resident Spaniards,
VINO ale convinced that autonomy IS
impractcable and the forts OF Spain
to restore order is hop 4less Annexa-
ton plans were openly discussed at
recent meetings OF the produce and
other exchanges.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-22
AntI.saIoon Convention. .

CHICAGO, Illinois, December 2l.---
The Woman's national Christian tenn
perance union has decided to be rep
resented at the national anti-saipon
convention which is to be held in
Columbus, Ohio, few weeks hence.
The delegates, however, will be ''fra-
ternal" only, 80 that the organization
will not be compromised, should the
convention find Itself straying after
strange gods. The delegates selected
are Miss Frances E. Willard, Mrs. L.
M. N Stevens, Of Portland, Missouri
Mrs. Clara G. Hoffman, of Kansas City.
Missouri; Mrs. F. E. Beauchanp, q
Lexington, Kentucky, and Mesdames
Katherine Z Stevenson. Helen M
Baker, Clarke, Bashford, Hammer
and NOW hirter, all of Chicago.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-22
VIII fry Agaia.

WACO, Texas, December 2a.--L.
Gayuord and Mrs. $. Q. Horton were
united in marriage here. yesterday, for
the second time. The couple had been
divorced, each having contracted
second marriage. MIR. Gaynor got
divorce decree from his second wife
and Mrs. Horton procured one from
her second husband, yesterday, reach
ing here by agreement, from Florida,
and they were reunited. The hrst
wedding took place fourteen years ago,
and they lived together six years. Two
children were born, whose inhuence
caused the second wedding day.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-22
Aiowed to Pass

LONDON, December ~ Owing 70
petty strife ami warfase in the camps
Of English anarchists and socialists.
there has been no demonstration this
year in recognition of the Anniversary
~ the hanging iG Chicago OF Spies.
p trsnns and their associates. This Is
the frat year that the anniversary has
been allowed to pass without notice
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-22
Mckinley Not ON Hand.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, December 22--
President MrK,nley's recent bereave-
ment has deprived the New Eoglanders
Of this city of the privilege Of having
HIM al their GU st at the annual Fore
fathers banquet at the union league
tonight. T. O.tober last the pres'-
dent gave qualified promise to attend
provided cong ~ess WAS not 10 session
But all his plans for public fnoction'
were necessarily cancelled BY the death
of his mother. and it will be fully 9
month before he will consent to take
mart In any public or society affair.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-22
Luetgert Grows Funny,

CHICAGO, [linois. Decsmber a2.--
Frank Blalk, the aged watchman In the
Luslgert factory, resumed the stand 10
the Luetgert trial, this morning.
Rialk's testimony does not differ
materially from that given at the first
trial, but is baying peculiar effect on
he big pri-oner. When Biaik hrst
told his story Luetgert scowled con-
tiaualy aud appeared excessively
nervous. Now hs takes Bialk's testt-
mony as huge j9ke. He shakes with
laughter and attempts to communicate
mirth TO the jury.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-22
corbett 10 Interyi.v Fitx.

NEW YORK, December PIT IS
generally believed among the sporting
fraternity that Robert Fiizsimmons
means to stick to his determination not
to fight again. Jim Corbett, however.
is OF the opinion that his conqueror
will fight HIM again. The ex cham
pion announced that he will soon 20 to
Chicago to see Ftz and make some
propositions which he believes the
champion c will accept. What the
propositioas ware, Corbett would not
divuge. He says that he does not ID
tend to hound or IRE FIiz.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-22
Tierney Murder Case.

PUEBLO, Coio., December 22-Dis-
trict Attorney Collins. Judge Kerr and
d pury Sheriff Snowden we're arrested
thus morning, on warrant sworn out
BY Attorney Campbell, who was thrown
out by the order OF the officials named
wEon he attempted to berak into the
coroner,s inquest over the body OF
Tierney, murdered sunday morning
Campbell wanted to represent Mrs
Tierney at the inquest. He charges as
sault. Sensational developments are
expsc ed in The Tierney murder case
this afternoon or tomorrow.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-22
Rush TO Alaska isOn.

SEATTLE. Wash, December ~ =
The mid. rush to Alaska is on,
and bids fair to exceed the exodus OF
mid summer. The steamship"Gnrona
sailed, to. dav, for Taiya ard Skapuay-
carrying 175 passengers from Seattle
Over twenty five were refused pas' age,
and all available space was taken long
before the vessel started.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-22
Cabinet change In January.

WASHINGTON, d. q. C.,Drcemoer 22.--
The administration desires that At
toruey General McKenna enter the
supreme court, and Governor Griggs,
the caoinet, during January. The
ate Is uncertain, because the confirm :
alton OF Judge McKanua's nomination
may be hung up in the senate couple
of months, as WAS Chief Justice
Fuler's.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-22
wa.hIno ton Ii..slne's Funeral.

CHICAGO. December 22.- Funeral
services over the late Washington Hes
sing we're held. this morning, from the
cathedral OF the Holy Name. Cere-
monies al the home consisted OF af-
dresses by Senator Mason and w :
helm Rspp. editor OF the Stats lei
tuna. Floral tributes to the expost-
master wera profuse.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-22
an nJncrs AND HOURS.

A travelling and working knowledge OF
either Of the modern languages Can be CIV
en- to ambitious persons 10 one term.
Tue director OF the school is an Ameri-
can bo has lived abroad. and who has
practiced ths methods OF Il oebel', Fren-
d CAST aid Lange cheidt in New York, for
4 NUN er II years.
Ezra evening classes will be arranged
for anV VIII desire 1t.
Siuients should leave their names at
either OF the drug stores Of Murpbey u
Van Petten. 69-lzsr
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-22
Opposed to Cages Plan.

WASHINGTON, D. q, December ".
Senator Warren. of Wyoming. says
that many western republican senators
are yignrou .ly rpnsed to the financial
plan recently presented by Secretary
Gage. Warren thinks 1t = bad moys
for ihe administration to bring for"aro
the proposition to pu, the country on q
single gold standard basis. 10 face OF
the fact thai the St. Louis platform
committed the republican party to bi
metalism.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-22
pouI PLAY Suspected.

CHICAGO, Dscembsr a. Thomss
Olson, a wealthy sioux man. of Owns.
Iowa. was fund dead 10 roomin e
hou.e. this morning. He had been
s.phyxiared. The police believe be
was nrucged and robbed, then inten
tionally allowed to succumb to thr
sff cts of gas When last seen alive
he had = large sum Of money.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-22
nxploslon In q Church.

New YoRK, Dacemoer PA
photographer attempted to take a
a sch light picture OF the interior OF the
chancelry of Grace church, this morn
ing. and an explosion occurred. Fonr
stained giaes windows were smashed,
valued at $1,000 each. The explo
sion created an intense excitement.and
1t was reported that several persons
had been killed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-22
An unraly LIoness.

CHICAGO. December % -"Venus"
the lioness ut the "a 20, /" made troable
last night. She killed .Dot," the
smallest horse In the world, and wa
controlled only after being clubbtd
almost into insensibility. She escaped
from the cage while her keepers were
attempting to apply liniment to her
sprained back.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-22
m,.. ,,.rbert.s Funeral.

wAsHrNeToN. d. O., December 22.
--Funeral services over theremains OF
Miss Herbert, who commilted suicide
here. Yesterday, were held at 81.
Andrews church, this af'aruoon. The
hody was taken to Montgomery, Ala,
for Iutermeut.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-22
Esca,ed rrom Prison.

New YoRK, December ~ - The
Herald's correspondent. to-day, cables
from Rio Janeiro, that 1t is reported
Vice. president Periera has escape d
from prison. where he was sent by
President Morales. charged with plot
ting to kill the president and upset The
government.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-22
The New ATTORNEY deneraI.

ORANGE. N s., December % -
Governor John W. Griggs, who enters
eresident McK,nley's cabinet as at
torney general after the frst Of the
year, will be The principal orator a. to-
nights banquet Of the New England
aacie,y ct he oranges. Covers will be
laid for 300 guests.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-22
Found Dead.

New YoRK, December 70 Arthur
Maurice, Wall street broker, was
soand dead IN his room at the Hotel
winthrop. this morning. Death was
due 10 apopIexy. Several bruises and
blood stains have caused the coroner
TO investigate the case thoroughly.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-22
sse,etv o,rI Caught Stealing.

CINcrNNArr, Onio, December % -
May Fellows, o soclety girl, daughter
of wealthy merchant, has been ar
rested here for shop-littiug. A lot OF
jewelry was found in her possession.
Detected by woman detective, sba
confessed, but gave no reason for her
ant
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-22
y - Z y
0elef Leads 10 suicif "a !.

RocHEsrER, N. T., D csmber 22.--
Mrs, Emma Lewis. wife Of Albert
Lewis, who was burned TO dsatb in the
Prattsburgh Jill, last week, committed
suicide, this rorniDg, taking chloro.
form. Grief over the loss Of her Eus.
band was the cause.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-22
Nezu pevenna Cutter.

CLEVELAND. Ohio, December ~ -
The u. s. revenue cutter s.Onondua-
eua," duplicate OF the "Algonquin. +"
will be launched at the Globe ship
wards, to. N orrow.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-22
Notice Of stockhoIdcrs' Meeting.

LAS VEGAS, N. NJ. December llth, 1891.
-Nvric. is he eby given that the regular
annual meeting OF the stockholders OF the
San Misu-l Matt nal bank of Las Vegas
. i'll b held at The uffi.e of the bsnk on
Tuesday, January 1ltb, 1898, at 10 o'ciock
a m.
SO -d3t w5t u. L. HOSKINS, Casnler.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-22
xlIIrd bv BuraIars.

81. LOUIS, Mo, December q -
Jacob J. We,uand, laborer, sixty
nine wears old. was murdered by burg
lars who invaded bis ho@e, last night
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-22

Bosrow, Mass., December 81
ouincv has been eIscsed mayor Of
Boston by plurality OF 600.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-22

PREsOoTT. Aria, December 20 -
The thermometer dropped Hge degrees
h low zero, this morning, the lowest
ever experienced 10 this part Of sbe
copntry.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-22

NEW York. December ~ : The
s,enmer TX s,ser Wilhelm der Crosse. !"
from Bremen. December l4tb, was
siobted off Fire Island before 10
O'Clock. this morning.
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a worthy act.

CHICAGO, Illinois, December 22 -
The Volunteers OF America have ar
ranged to feed IL 900 OF ChicAgo's
hungry, on christmas day.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-22
Notice i stockhoIders' Meeting.

LAS VEGAS, N. M, December l1th, 1897.
IN ,tice is hereby given that the regular
aauu,l meeting Of the stock holders OF tue
Las Vegas Savings Bank will be held al
the ca of the b aux on Tut sday, January
llth. 1s9S, at 10 O'Clock a. m.
35.o3t w5t d. T. HosKINs. Treasurer.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-22
school Of Languages.

Under modern methods. young or old
rsa.siiiy - . oc. nire = fore. tenRae.
Modern methods are best adapted to
class instru tion.
Glasses for term of ten weeks begin
here Monday, January 10th.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-22

The .Princess' will hold ''levee" al
Winters drug mpany's until January
1st, she Is anxious to make tho acqusint'
ance of every man, woman and child Ia
Las Vegas. Her reception is open and
free TO ali. S1-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-22
The New Merlco Mattress Factory.

Msking over nattre~sts and upno ster-
Inv, e. wing aud iaring carpets. furniture
rs,.aifinq. at reasouatfe prices. Work
ruarnnteed. Ship at 1uterbock'q place,
pesiss TIE Noralsl school, aS-'s
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-22

Nnw YoRK, December 72.-SIIvsF
be
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-22
Job Printing

In ali its Numerous and dl-
verso branches done as II
should be at THE OPTIC JOB
Rooms.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-05-08
4asss OatliOp RotSs.

hit. Abel F~hihodaax. Of Points-aa.Ch ien
passsd On our bayOu Sunday.
Miss Eirsela DuplansiA, Of orr
ehsrning yeung ladies is ON = yisis TO
her sissss, Mra. L. Hsbsrt, of Resident
Plantation.
Mics Elvirs Duplantis, Of Myssle Grove,
visisad fsiends on our bayou Sunday.
Mr. Harry chaavin, one Of sur dudes
sPbat the day in town Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs.. james Neil, Of POinte-aa-
chien, visited their mother on Little
CailiOn, Sunday.
Master Wilts rheriot, one of HOuma's
young dasheru, spent the day, Sunday,
down our hayou.
Mr. JAmes Dnpre sad sister, Ne, N.
Fields aud pretty sister, Miss Marie, and
Miss Allie Small, also Mr. Alex Lisette,
all Of MOntsxnt, attended Mass GA n
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Tote, Of Sarah
Plantation, spout the day, Sunday, up as
PresqnilO.
Messrs. George and Albsrt GuAhO, of
PreaquiIe, were ont riding down >our
bayou Sunday OF their wheels.
Mr.. Ed. Lapslle, and young brother,
Ernest, visited their father, who is now
manager ON the Resident Plantation.
fIr. Justilien Ls,let, of M~uNtsgnt, wish
ted his nncle mp eur bayou Saturday.
MessrS. AledOr EatOmflst. voleaE aud
Emile Chauvin, Jahn Martin, Fslecien
Dnplantis and san, Isaac, were in town
Saturday.
Rev. Father Richard said Mass at tire
st. Joseph Church, Sunday, and quite a
crowd attended Mass. Seventeen took
Holy Communionr most Of them were
men. Father sold the pews, but the writer.
does net know if they wero NIL bought.
MAY FLOWER.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-05-08

For the Houms Courier.
/. Always mistrust toe cheap seeds
2. Sow seeds theirOwndepth under
the surface.
G. Sow ia mOistwea Their If possible.
A.. If soil is dry, water we'll a'day
or Ewo before sowing.
S. Carefully prepare the soil before
sowing.
6. shallow sowing is always the
most successful.
2. Tho roots will always strike
down for moisture.
8. Rotation OF crops preserves the
fertility of the soil.
8. Apply fertilizers only, if possible
during the winter munths.
10. Pie manure till we'll rOtted
before using.
IL. Rich soil requires less seed 70
crop in than poor.
10. Roll or irm seeds well afteE
sowing.
10. Good seeds are valuable, bad
seeds are worse than WORTHLESS.
"a. Never let weeds ruu TO seed.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-05-08

CHANGES IN THE DINGLEY BILL.
The changes made in the Dingley
tariff bill by the Senate Committee, in
regard 70 the sugar aud rice schedules
are such that it is doubtful if the bill
viii FeCsive the support Of Senator s.
d. McEnery in it's present
shape. Senator McEnery whose ex-
pressed determination to stand by the
cane and rice growers Of LOuisiaDs
and to vote fora tariff bill that will
afford more substantial protection TO
the sugar and rice interests is Of the
opipion that the DingIey bill a amen-
ded " The Senate COMMITTEES win be
lSiaical e those interests.
The Sugar Trust has managed to
got 10 its work. a. q was asssFssd
that .tbe Trust intended to gdo, and
under the amended btu will sreceive
sixtesh and a half points more protec;
ton than the DiugIey Bill granted.
The sugar sChedule being changed
to suit the wishes Of the Sugar Trust
it stands to reason that it will not suit
the sugar producers.
Liquidation cannot blow hot and
cold at the samo time. The Sugar
Trust. the great buyer and SELLER Of
sugar, Of cOuFae wants to buy sugavat
q low price, while the sugar producer
is interested in getting q good price
for tie sugar he sells.
Consequently if the sugar seized ule,
ss all dispatches state, 10 framed 10
the interest Of and at the dicratiOu Of
the Trust, it viii prove harmful to
the sugar industry of louisiana.
What benefits tie ore muSt Of NO
cessity isihtO benefit the other.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-05-08
LOWER TERREBONNE ITEMS.
BAYOU LAcAcHE, }
LOWER TERREBoNNE, La. )
Nav Ath. 1897. \

Bayou LAcAcHE, }
LOWER TERREBoNNE, La. )
May 4th, 1897. y
Messrs. Gail PrOspair and Telemargns
Rhodes with Che, Misses Julisnus and
AIexina Rhodes vent to . pleasant ball
at 'Daspit's Hail." on Little Gallon.
TIL ey returned at late hour.
The bankers Of Oysters closed the bed
ding season the 18th Of last month. They
banked abont $50 barrels for W. Galdry,
Of Hounla.
Mr.. Robert Rhodes and son, orestids,
sft for the ssa.shOre last ThurSday on a
dsbing expedition and returned Monday
with a load Of shrimp.
OF the two new moons in this month
one is the winter moOn," so some aay
who claim to have seen frost last Sunday,
1t is very cool for the month Of MAY.
Mr.. Julien Labat paid . visit to Rhode.
School last week. His visit was very
much appreciated by the teacher. Now
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-05-08

is. A littls sand placed around
bnlts will prevent their rotting.
10. The best CutlrSy and tools are
the eheapest in the long iun.
l7- Every hoFtieultnri6t or amateur
ahoald havsa practical library.
10. 10 not use stabls mauare on
laans. sc d too werdy.
%. Gardsning requires oely intel
lsgsns work. good sseds, plenty wate,.
aud manure.
THEoPHILE METPENET.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-05-08

that the busy season is over, the 81
Of repairing the school house vi
brought forward. IL is said that ~
cation Of the school house Is too loY
the residents contemplate b1iIdib-
other school HOUSE one or two mile
A letter from H. P. HotArd, Of
vile, who is now attending . teri he
La. State Normal School, staA at
owing to weak eyes, he can't do ht
study. He has, however, leagnt oa
deal through the teaobing Of ID mt
principal, SIR. 4. L. Hines, n b.
cian and BOOk-kesper; also Of {.
McVoy, teacher Of EDgiiah Lar nd
Literature. he wOald have Z tor
marks, had he been able to do sht
study. He, however, gets % I'D
with his works handed in. ard
doesn't conc under The bead 4 no
take the ~ptOfessionsl course q ~;
but takes special courses of md
pays his tuition fees, and d / 10
sign the pledge on matriculs
Nj. and Mrs. Ernest u bnd
thsir-Children were down hast
Sunday.
Mr.. Gilbert DsEces, late q sure
Inspector, Of Eouma, Il IownI
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-05-08

We teach tho little lips aud the baby
tohgle ~ form words because We
recognize how indispensa sable speech
ia, and we know. too, that the child
will never learn y utter intslligibl4
words Hnlsas i ieesives the required
iDstractiOn FOs ths aasus rpaspa We
teach the yOuag RinA how 70 think
properly BY seudingt the child tosohoOl,
where books BY ths best autho, itiSs as
stho6ght training can be made easier
under the dIrsCi.ou Of a teacher whose
knowledge Of lhiass is greater than
The childia
The qneston q education baing b.
longer donied. tie duty OF pAratA
. shslr children Is uDagniasd into i
grand seslss 70 reusoys every obutasls
il he eay J / saneasisn. Ii this parish,
vhIls shs insssssttsks Is educational
alts.s iHnas whatsit sheala g. there
s 4 heblllsg tsnsiqeut promlsihg mucb
lhs near aaura, settiae ii. IL q aen-
~hfratsd W ths incsehssd attendance as
TIE pabIio aaa private schools; and
especially j. this incrsaas noticeable
an"ng the whites. There are now
attending the public schools OfTsEre-
bonnie about l4O0 white children and
1900 cOi0red children, q very large
increase oSer the attendance during
past years. Doubtless this increase is
due partly to the fact that the School
Board has increased the number ~
schools 70 ffty, hut the large
aveFag" attendance Of City pupils to
each school must not be lost sight Of,
aud is proof enough that tn children Of
THU. parish, Or their patents, have at
last awakened to the Importance Of
education.
Now that this healthy sentiment in
favor Of education has shown itself, it
wOnld be a great pity, and an uDraIdOn
able mistake, If it would be allowed to
cool down, tor the want Of educational
faDds to continue the good work
ipsugnFatsd by the present School
Beard. TO the credit Of the School
Board, be It said that they have
done, and will do, all they can with
the insufficient revenue at their dis
Posal for the good caase. Bat there IL
limit to what they can do. The
establish ment Of more schosIs cGlte t11
al eEleditGnTe Of m"ro money and the
public schools unless otherwise aided
will have to le clnsed at the expiratiOn
Vt q five Months session.
Will We, a civilized Community,
recognizing Ms we do the importance
of an education, sit quiet ~ down, and
feel cOntentsd, III, usual, with a five
months session, aud allow weeds Of
isnOranCetO grow up IN the minhs Oa
our children wheTe beautiful flowers
Of tlought SHOULD blossom 7 Can not
sBMe plan b0SuggeSted which would
enable the public SclOelsto continue
for at least eight or nine mouths this
year
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-05-08
KortcE 70 THE PuBLTc
TEnREnoNRE

Ernla aud after Januaty. lst. ien8
no ~tieelisaa will IN allowed 90 Rpsis
dence Plantatlpn or swamp lsnda.
Any aud al eaatle. harnes. mal4s.
eec., found nn said pTantatfon aflrr
above data will b. renpUd and hala 6r
damage. All hogs and ot.er aamaaine
anlmala will be killed when 6pnnd a.
laDds Of the above plantation.
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