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The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03

La Gazette de st. Jaques rapporte
quill y a M centenaire dams cette pa
roisse du nom de Thornton Jones, me-
gre. ii dit avoir premi6rement VII lie
jour dams la VirgiDie en- 1894, ce qui lui
donnerait a peu pres 103 ans. II pre-
tend sGS.appeler. de la bataflIe de la
Nouvelle tle@ etesoir vul le Cen
6ral Jackson gtssnIE4asshant.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03

Ripans Tabules cure dyspepsia.
Ripans Tabules cure bad breath.
Ripans Tabules cure nausea.
Ripans Tabules: at druggists.
Ripans Tabules cure torpid liver.
Ripans Tabules cure biliousness.
Ripans Tabules cure dizziness.
Ripans Tabules cure fatulence.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03

Son Honneur le MARIE de la vile de
Bowling Green, o., s'est envir6 l'autre
jour CONNIE un simple citoyen ct la po-
lice III ramass6 dams la rue ct Ia trans
pOrt6an poste on il a etc euferm6 dams la
celule des ivrognes ordinaires. LIE len.
demain, d la seance du tribunal de po-
lice, quill presidait, il s'est condamn6 a
payer une amende de S. ct les frais
pour ivrognerie ct conduite d6sordon-
n6e.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03

TAKE NoTICE.-We call the attention
of justices OF the peace elect of this and
adjoining parishes that we are prepared
furnish. them all needed forms in
their line Of business on short notice
and at reasonable prices. Write or call
and see for yourselves,
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03
DISEASES OF THE SKIN.

The intense itching and smarting Incl
dent to eczema, letter, salt-rheum, and other
diseases ofthe skin is instantly allayed by
applying Chamberlain's Eye and Skin
Ointment. Many very bad cases have been
permanently cured by it. 1t is equally
efficient for itching piles and a favorite rem
edy for sore nipples; chapped hands, chill
blains, frost bites, and chronic sore eyes.
For sale by druggists at Is cents per box.
Try Dr.. Cady's Condition Powders, they
are Just what a horse needs when in bad condi-
ton. Tonic, blood purifier and vermifuge.
For sale by Jas. Fl. Houston and J. Lassalle
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03

Fragment dc conversation
-Oh done allez-vous, chere malade ?
de vais 4 une petite soir6e GU je
dois chanter.
-Voulez-vons me permettre de vous
aocompagnerf
-S0r quei Instrument?
Mails . sur mes pieds.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03

Ripans Tabules cure liver troubles.
Ripans Tabules: pleasant laxative.
Ripans Tabules: gentle cathartic.
Ripans Tabu1es.
Ripans Tabules: enc gives relief.
Ripans Tabules: for sour stomach.
Ripans Tabules cure indigestion.
Ripans Tabules assist digestion.
Ripans Tabules cure constipation.
Ripans Tabules cure headache.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03

In cyclone a r%e,svers6 les murs dune
academic a Arlington, Gie.. le % mars,
ct les cadavres de huit jepnes files ont
6t6 retires des r%uines; une dizaine d'au-
tres ecolieres ontsnuap DIES pleasures
tres graves.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03

Leop XIII, lie grande pape g%loriou-
semeLS regnant, a eu 81 ans r6volus
reinforcement.
II y a 10 ans qu'il est pape. II est lie
2636me successeurFa st. Pierre.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03
Professors.

Who and what are called professors
now9
In no country is tue above title more
abused than this. Everything in the
shape of a rope dancer, horse rider, mu-
siciau and school teacher is called IL pro-
fessor. A man may be a merchant to-
day and tomorrow he can have the title
of prof" adjusted to his name simply
by teaching a school. Is it any special
privilege or honor when such is the
case9
A professional musician may have
that title and there will be nothing
wrong with that. But the term, strictly
speaking, is applied to IA person holding
a special chair in a college or university.
Some people call all male teachers pro-
fessors because they believe that it is II
compliment, and they would not like to
offend the teacher.
When you are about to use this term
again just think of what are called pro-
fessors, and what a professor should be,
and in most cases you will find that
your kind consideration is not a com
DlimeDt,
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03

VXIANTED.-SEVERAL FAITHFUL MEN
or women to travel for responsible, es-
tablfshed house in Louisiana. Salary $3.50, pay
able SIS weekly and expenses. Position per
manent. Reference. Enclose self-addressed
stamped envelope. The National Star Build
ing, Chacago.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03

Last Friday afternoon Misses Fannie
and Clevie Dupre proved in debate
against Misses Matte Shute and Ef1ie
Henderson that capital punishment
should be abolished.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03

In consequence of our invitation to
the public through this column, the Fri
day afternoon exercises at the High
School was attended by visitors last
week.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03

At the close of this writing (Tuesday)
we know that the reading club is Il pos
istive thing. Last week temporary or
ganization was established with DIR. f.
Mayer in the chair, and Mrs. X. K. Set
toon at the secretary's table. This week
permanent organization is to be estab-
lished. This is IL move in the right d.
rectioD, and will prove extremely bene-
fetal if backed and supported by strong
forces.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03

In naming the members of the senior
class of the High School, we accident
ally omitted the name Of Miss Lizzie
Blacksher. Miss Blacksher attended
Mrs. Hayes private school for some time
after which she attended school at
Mansfield, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03

For SALE.-A peddling hack, in first
class condition; made to order. Apply
to Fred T.. Sandoz.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03

suivant la "Germania" de Berlin,
523 Juifs ont embrass6 la religion ca
tholique en- Allemagne l'ann6e derniere.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03
STRAW HATS.

Which includes all the latest and nobbicst styles i'll mems
warm weather head veal. They were bought at spot cash
prices and / am giving customers the benefit thereof. l
also carry a full and complete line of Gents Furnishings to
which l invite attention. In the line of DRY GOODS |
have a large stock of ~seas5nable goods, which have been
carefully selected for this market, and which [ am offering
at prices heretofore unheard of in Opelousas.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03

VXJANTED.-sEVERAL FAITHFUL MEN
or wOIne to travel for responsible, es-
tablished house in Louisiana. Salary $3.50, pay
able SIS weekly and expenses. Position per-
manent Reference. Enclose s~elf-addressed
stamped envelope. National Star Building,
Chicago.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03
FOR SALE.

A town property, consisting of one town lot,
good frame residence, s rooms; a small corner
store building and other Ou%tbuildings, situated
in a good neighborhO0d oniMain s5reet and will
be sold cheap either for cash or part credit.
For particulars apply to Marie Lesassier or
to Felix Lesassier, Opelonsas. [oct-10
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03
q COURIER DIES oPELoUsAs

L,Absnuement sera. do $500 par an pay
able d'avance, on 81. 5OsaaI9fa ~caurant de Tan
nee.
Les Avis SO paieront cinquante cents par
earr6 pour Ia premiere insertion ct vingt clnq
oents par carf6 pour chaque insertion subse-
oarre.
seront ins6r6s en- Francois ct en- Anglais "a
eaoins quill men soft. autrement ordonne) JUS
Qua ce que l'6diteur JUICE a propos dc les dis
eOntiruer.
Les candidats aux faveurs publiques devront
payer qulnze piastres d'avance, sill veuient sc
faire announcer.
Les n6cr0loges, les lettres de remerciment,
les r6clames, les communications dun genre
personnel, etc, Sc paieront au taux dcs avis.
Les articles dune nature personnelle (quand
t~outefois lis serOnt AamissiblesD Sc paieront
vingt cents Ia ligne ct 'avance.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03
Adj

AS we'll as mems and %clnndren's, have had my careful at
tention this season, and | am offering a greater variety than
ever before. My stock includes all the late styles in tans
and colors. desire to call the special attention of the Ia
dies to my display of low cut quarter shoes, which have no
equal for ease and comfort.
When wanting GROCERIES just remember that [ deal in
them and that my prices are always right, and so are my
LIQUORS, of which | have a select stock.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03

Mrs. A. Tween, residing at 100 Henry
St., Alton, H., suffered with sciatic
rheumatism for over eight months. She
d0ctOred for it nearly the whole OF this
time, using various remedies recon-
mended by friends, and was treated by
the physicians, but received no relief.
She then used one and a half bottles of
ChamberlaiD's Pain Balm. which effect
ed a complete cure. This is published
at her request, al she wants others
similarly afflicted to know what cured
her. The % and so cent sizes for sale by
J.. II. Huston and j.. Lasalle, Druggists.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03
|. AND
4COr. Landry & Liberty SITS.

Is showing everything desirable in merchandise in great
profusion and at unequaIed prices, and shrewd and careful
buyers will take advantage of this opportunity to make
their hardearned dollars go where they will purchase the
greatest quantity of frstclass goods. have just received
my line of
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03
Port Barre.

The heavy rain of last Friday night
considerably swelled the water in the
Courtableau. Should the bad weather
continue, with the rise that is coming,
this country will Don be overtiowed.
A cold wave struck here on Tuesday,
March 90. Frost vas plainly seen on
Wednesday morning, but it did no harm
owing to the fo~rwardDess of vegetation.
After a pleasant visit with relatives
| and friends in ST. James and Assump-
| ton parishes, Misses Eloise and Ida Cal
lahan returned home last Tuesday, &C
companied by their charming cousin,
Miss Augustine Melancon, who will be
their guest for some time.
Mr.. C. E. Dejean made a flying trip to
Opelousas yesterday.
Miss Lou Mudd left for Opelousas last
Friday, returning Sunday evening.
Mr.. Ben Melancon made his usual
Sunday visit to Opelousas.
Misses Louise and Sarah Reynolds,
and their brother Willie, spent last Sat-
urday in Washington.
Mr.. F. A. Dejean, of Leonville, was in
Port Barre On Sunday.
Mr.. j. r. Melancon. Misses EIoiso and
Ida Callahan and Augustine Melancon
visited in Opelousas last Monday.
Mrs. w. L. Truman, of Mamou. is the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. j. i. Cor
bett, since last week.
Miss Cora Martin, of Washington,
was in Port Barre Sunday.
Mr.. Louis Robin and his sister, Miss
Octavie, spent Sunday in Port Barre,
the guest of their aunt, Mrs. P. Robin.
Miss Bertha Saizan and Philo Robin
were in OpelOusas last Saturday.
Messrs. Eugene Wartelle and j. II.
Fonteuot were Sunday evening visitors
in Port Barre.
Mr.. G.. Hebert made a business trip
to Port Barre last Friday.
Mr.. Placide Robin went to Grand Co.
teau last Friday and returned Saturday,
Mr. Alphonse Reed was in Port Barre
last week Oh business. .
Rev. Father MailIucbet visited Wash
iDgton last Monday.
Mr.. Ducoudre Ledoux and Frank
Melancon came here last Tuesday on a
fishing expedition, but were not very
successful.
Chicot, | will do my utmost to keep
out of the water. CAL.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03

Latest designs m fancy cards, envel-
Dpes, etc.,just received at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03

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Opelousas Courier together one year for $2.75.
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The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03
EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT,

EDITED BY A. j. DUPUY.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
CHOYNSK WON THE FIGHT
GOT THE DECISION OVER SMITH.
WHO GAVE A MISERABLE
EXHIBITION.
THE referee STOPPED THE FIGHT
In the Fourth Round, Owing to the
Foul Tactics of Smith-The Latter
Was Badly Punished-League
Ball Games Yesterday.

New York, May 10.-The twenty-round
bout between Joe Choynski, the Cali
fornian, and Denver Ed Smith, to-
night, was cut short by Referee Roche,
who stopped the bout after two minutes
and eight seconds of fighting, in the
fourth round. Smith tried to hold
Choynski's hand during the first three
rounds and was roundly hissed for so
doing.
ChOynski had an easy task, for he
knocked Smith down in the first round,
y nd the Denver man took nearly the full
Ben seconds in getting to his feet. Joe
was always ready with left jabs, and he
sent them on Smiths face repeatedly at
the close of the third round.
Smiths face was badly punished, and
the blood trickled over Choynski's body
during the cinches. The foul tactics Of
Smith in the fourth round made Referee
Roche caution him. Finally Smith
,clinched and refused to break, acting like
one bereft of his senses. The referee
shouted to him, but all to no purpose.
Smith would not break away, and kept
rubbing his head into Choynski's head.
AS soon as the referee succeeded in get
ting them separated he sent them to
their corners and stopped the bout. He
awarded the fight to Choynski, and there
were mingled cheers and groans.
Choynski was the favorte in the bet
ting at odds of to 3. Choynski was
seconded by Sharkey, Davies, George
Ross and Bob Armstrong; Smith by Peter
Maher, Pete Burns. Buck Connolly,
Dick Colyer and Jack Quinn.
Choynsk weighed IT'S pounds and
Smith was few pounds heavier.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13


Athens, May 1.-THE following is the
text of the note of the powers:
The representatives of France Italy,
Great Britain, Germany and Austria,
charge Nj. Onou, the representative of
Russia and the dean of the diplomatic
corps, to declare in the name of their re-
spective governments that the powers are
ready to offer mediation with the view
to obtain an armistice and smooth the
difficulties existing between Greece and
Turkey on condition that the Hellenic
government declares that it will proceed
to recall its troops from Crete, adhere for
mally to autonomy for Crete and accept
unreservedly the counsels which the pow
ers may give in the interests of peace"
The reply of the Greek government was
as follows:
1.-The royal government, in taking the
note and declaration of the Russian rep
resentative acting in the name of the min
lister of the powers, declares that it will
proceed to recall the royal troops from
Crete, adhere formally to autonomy for
Crete and cOnfide the interests of Greece
to the hands of the powers"
M. Skouloudis consulted all day long
yesterday with the premier, NJ. Ralli
and the king. All the officials of the for.
eign Offices were up all night in anticipa
ton of the action of the German minis
ter, who, early this morning, sent his sec
retary to inform the Greek officers thai
he had instructions to join in the repre-
sentations of the powers and to offer me
diatiOn.
AS soon as the reply of Greece to tn,
note of the powers was handed to the rep
resentatives of the powers they tele
graphed the Greek decision to the repre-
sentatives of the powers with the reques
that they obtain an armistice with tht
view of arranging for permanent peace.
There is sense of relief in Athens to
day at the prospect of an immediate enc
to the calamitous war. There is no ex
citement and no popular demonstration Il
anticipated. The government has mott
fed the Greek army of the mediation o.
the powers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
MOTHERS DAY
At Nashville-Intere PA
Read by Women.
Papers

Nashville, Tenn, May 10.-Rain cut
down the attendance at the exposition
today, but did not deter large audience
of smartly dressed women from being
present at the beautiful woman's build
ing, where congress of mothers was
held. Today had been set apart as
"Mothers' day." and the cOnvocation ex-
ercises were in keeping with the name.
The papers read and addresses made
were most interesting and thoroughly ap-
preciated, and the kindergarten features
of the program received unqualified ap-
prOval.
Mrs. V. L. Kirkman, president Of
the woman's department, was chairman
of the day, and in a few words opened
the council of mothers. After songs and
exercises by the kindergarten class, Miss
Fleming spoke on "Six Years of Baby's
Life" Mr.. Hopkinson Smith then
spoke briefly and in most charming
manner in the interest of the "Fathers." d"
Miss Pate of Chicago gave recitation,
and Mrs. Walter Faraho of Memphis
read a paper on the "Relation of Chill
dren to Books" Miss Locke of the Chi
cago public schools read delightful ad-
dress entitled "The Child and Nature"
There was vocal and instrumental music.
The art exhibit in the Parthenon was
opened today. Tomorrow will be the
first day of the equal suffrage conven-
tiOn
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
Cuban Correspondence.

Washington, May 1.-THE president
today sent the senate a report by the
secretary of state containing the state
department translation of the letters
written by Gen. Gomez of the Cuban
army to President Cleveland in Febru-
ary last and to President Mckinley in
March, appealing for the sympathy and
support of this country. The letters are
the same which were published six weeks
or two months ago, differing only on ac-
count of the fact that the translations
were evidently made by different per-
sons. In the same communication the
secretary takes up the report that the
Cuban authorities have refused to per-
nit the consul of the United States at
Sagua La Grande to communicate with
Consul General Lee at Havana by
means cf cipher dispatches. He says the
consul did receive such prohibition from
the mayor of Sagua La Grande, but that
the mayor was promptly reprimanded
upon a protest by General Lee to the
governor general. A copy of the gov
ernor generals letter is transmitted.
He says the mayor misnterpreted his
instructions not to allow personal cipher
dispatches to be sent without seeing the
code used, but that in order to avoid a
repetition of such acts he has ordered
that the mayor be severely reprimand-
ed and that the governors and mayors
be hereafter instructed not to obstruct
official kilograms addressed to United
States commercial agents or c0nsuls in
this island and their superiors or infe-
riors. The secretary says this terminated
| the incident, and since this occurrence
the department or the United States con-
suls have experienced no difficulty In the
matter of telegraphic correspondence.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
CONsTANTINE's ADDRESS.
He Tells the Troops Their Present
Positions Are InvincibIe.

He Tells the Troops Their Present
Positions Are Invincible.
Athens, May 11.-Crown Prince Con-
stantine yesterday issued the following
address to the troops at Domokos:
"Soldiers-The Greek army retires to
Domokos because our positions at Phar-
salos were not strong enough against an
enemy greatly superior in numbers. But
the positions you occupy here are so strong
that our army may be considered invin-
cible. am confident you will be able not
only to repulse with success every attack
of the enemy, but that you will shortly
be able to take the offensive and COM
pei the Turks to abandon Greek terri
tory.
Remember you defend the sacred soil
of the fatherland and the honor of the
king and nation. The enemy must not be
allowed to make further step into
Greece. l know you have suffered and
are still suffering many privations after
having been obliged to fight so many days,
but we must endure these privations pa
tiently, confident that we are doing our
duty to our fatherland.
CONSTANTINE"
The Greek commissariat has collapsed.
The only ratiOns now received by the
soldiers are bread and cheese. Not even
coffee is procurable.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
carried to Waycross. A number of the
negroes were shot, but none were killed
so far as can be learned.
TEXAS ELECTRIC DEALERS.
A Meeting Held at Dallas Yesterday.
Officers Elected.

Dallas, Tex, May 10-(Special.)-At 2
o'clock this afternoon second meeting
of electric dealers and contractors was
held in the parlors of the Oriental hotel.
About thirty representatives of the trade
were present.
Mr.. j. e. johnson of Austin was called
to the chair and Mr.. Edward Broden of
San Antonio elected temporary secretary.
Every electrical supply house in the state
was represented, either by delegate or
by proxy.
The election of permanent officers to
serve for the ensuing year resulted as
follows: President, ]. Il. Johnson of
Austin; first vice president, G. w. Hob
son of Waco; second vice president, G.
Il. Woodhead of Houston; secretary, w.
G. Schuwirth of San Antonio; treasurer,
Thos. Hummell of Dallas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
Master Plumbers in Session.

Dallas. Tex, May 1O.-(Special.) THE
Master Plumbers Association of Texas
began its eighth annual session in this
city this morning.
President w. w. Otter of Houston
called the association to order.
Mayor Bryan Il. Barry and Dan f..
Sullivan delivered addresses of welcome.
Fifty-three delegates responded to roll
call.
Presiden Offers annual address shows
a large increase in membership during
the past year, and the finances of the as
sociation are in healthy condition.
An executive session was held during
the afternoon.
At the night session San Antonio was
chosen as the place of meeting next year,
and the following officers were elected
to serve for the ensuing term:
Jonathan Bowman, San Antonio, presi-
dent; Ed A. Thomas, Waco, vice presi-
dent Geo. Mummert Dallas, secretary;
d. f. Sullivan, Dallas, treasurer.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
NJ. E. CHURCH, SOUTH.
Proceedings of the Meeting of the
Hoard of Education.

Oss'u VI
Nashville, Tenn, May 10.-The board
of education, of the Methodist Episcopal
church, South, met in this city today, the
B. Galloway of Mississippi, Bishop T..
r. Hendricks of Kansas City, DR.. J. IL.
Kirkland, chancellor of Vanderbilt uni
versity; e. w. Cole: DR.. ]. ID. Hammond,
president of the Wesleyan Female col
iege, Macon, Ga; DR.. w. w. Smith,
president of Randolph Malcolm college
and academies, Ashland, Va; DR.. A. G..
Smith, Maj. r. w. Mills, Jackson, Miss.
DR.. ]. G. Kilgore, president of Trinity
college, Durham, n. c.; Professor r.
Crockett of Kentucky; DR.. ]. s. Ken
H. Mclean, chancellor of the Southwest
ern university, Georgetown. Tex, and DR..
r. ]. Bingham, the secretary of the
board. w. B. Hill of Macon, Ga, and
r. B. Anderson of California did not at
tend.
Bishop Galloway presided. The report
of the secretary was read and adopted.
The committee appointed at the last
meeting of the board to formulate sys-
TEN for improving the condition of Meth
odist schools, reported. The recon-
mendations refer chiefly to raising the
standard of preparatory schools and col
leSeS. Niiu SliSht uhchuihSh'o 'hS iS
port was adopted.
Bishop Duncan appeared before the
board and made an appeal for help for
the Paine institute at Augusta, Ga. AT
the afternoon session it was decided to
aid the Paine institute.
Routine business chiefly was considered
during the afternoon. G. G. Goodrich of
Augusta, Ga. was elected member OF
the board, vice w. B. Hill, resigned
The convention adjourned sine die.