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Cañon City record., 1897-12-09
TIE VIZ waves WORK.
Meartaw Away nj I.lanas IN chesa.
prGke nay.

Wearing Away of Islanas IN chesa-
p~eke may.
We often wonder at the miracles OF
nature. and sometimes doub, IL all
things that biologists tell can possibly
be true. But the changes that are taxi
ing place every day meet the marveis of
the past, and show that nature is as
busy as she ever was in any age or Pc
riod. says the BALTIMORE american.
Not many years ago the chain of is
lands on the eastern side of Ches-
apcake bay were large and valuable.
But they have been getting smaller all
the time. sharps island. once quite a
settlement, Ia now comparatively
small spot In the busy waters. Every
year the Chesapeake bay is different.
The tides that carry the drainage of
many statrs through her mouth. which
10 only IL miles wide. are working
changes every hour.
In New York hundreds OF thousands
Of dollars were spent upon great hotel
near the waters edge. Now the water
IL running under its foundations. aud
there Ia probability that the house
will BE- total losa. The water Of the
Hudson undermined one Of man's
strougest workA and > train pitched
Into The rises. Al Atlantic City tke
tt6es hase roeAe1 soua propsrty oua-
ofo ou1 Nm - oeksGo F1ch.
Cañon City record., 1897-12-09
p,e.ch.r. r.,a :. a.,.,.e.

Many people make Individual re-
marks about the export of beer and
Bibles, and white this might NOT be
. very familiar saying in Corea, yet to
say quinine and the Bible would be
TO utter n truism. The natives who dis
seminnte religious literature receive
foi their reward supply of quinine
nj cost price Now. quinine Is replac.
ing ginseng in popular favor in cores.
and II is sold al a profit by these Bible
and tract distributing natives.
Cañon City record., 1897-12-09
ART GALLERY FOR LONDON
Nr. David seller Present.. the Cit,
with Rare Old Paintings.

The corporation Of London is going I,
have an art gallery, the nucleus
which was presented to the corporate
on Thursday last by Mr.. David Seller
who Informed the lord mayor. s.
George Faudel Phillips. that he pro
posed to hand over TO the corporation
200 old Dutch, Italian and English pic.
lures. Mr.. Seller is chairman q the
London Tramway company. and Is well
known in New York. having formerly
been an extensive Liverpool grain OPP
orator
Cañon City record., 1897-12-09
4 DEAD NAN At The HELM.

II Vas a gtastiy story of tragedy Al sea
Az inbound ship TO San F-ancisSp dur.
ing ? high gals sighted a sc..ooner adrif.
in the Sorth Pacific. abandoned by all
survivors Of her crew, with dead man
lashed to her helm
The figure Of dead tnan dashed TO her
wheel and hanging Imply over 1t was
plainly distinguished without the aid o4 .
Cañon City record., 1897-12-09

Patronize the Troy Steam Laundry
II you want the best satisfaction In ali
kinds of your laundry work. 1t is
clean and up-to-date. Opposite Capt
Rockafellow's office.
W. II. MAsrIN. Proprietor.
Cañon City record., 1897-12-09
p.p~r una~rwear r-.,.s.

During the war between Japan and
China the Chinese soldiers wore UNDER
clothing made of paper Experiments
made with these goods in the Prussian
army proved unsatisfactory as they
were found to last only two or three
DAYS.
Cañon City record., 1897-12-09

Mrs Mary Bird. Harrisburg, Pa,
says: "My child is worth millions to
me; yet would have lost her by Group
had l not in ested twenty five in a
bottle of One Minute Cough Cure" :"
II cnres coughs, colds aud all throat
Cañon City record., 1897-12-09
Try the new maple syrup kept by til
Brown Mer. Co.

Miss Allie Hughes, Norfolk. Va, WIS
frightfully burned Oh the face and neck
am was ins' aiii1y relieved by DeWitt's
itch Hazel :Saive, which healed tn
tJnTy with-ai leaving scar. 1t is
he famous Pile remedy.-Hunter Pal
mer
Cañon City record., 1897-12-09
&<<G x-.~es,

A rood home medical book, written in
plain English that anyone can understand
q cheap Al almost any price. The very
oest home medical book Is Or. Pierce's
Common Sense Medical Adviser. and il
oo<rnt cost cent. Send twenty-cn one
cent stAmps, to cover cost Of mailing only,
- the Worlds Dispcpsary Medical Assc-
citation. Buffalo. n. ". for paper covered
copy: cloth cover tea cent? extra. OF thirty
- ufampa In all
Cañon City record., 1897-12-09

To prevent taking cold wear chest
protector. See Hunter Palmer's new
stock.
Cañon City record., 1897-12-09
No Head Co~ers...

Only when hunting or travelling did
the ancient Greeks. either male or fc-
male. wear any covering on their
heads.
Cañon City record., 1897-12-09

Patronize your home merchants. See
our line of snitings to measure.
BETHEL
Cañon City record., 1897-12-09

Pettijohn's Breakfast Food is all the
go just now. Try package.
Brown NER. Co.
Cañon City record., 1897-12-09
Attention BicycIers! !

For si5 you can bny the Washburn
guitar OF mandolin at Whipple's.
Cañon City record., 1897-12-09

A watch and chain are always ae.
cep,sbir as a Christmas present. See
our stock MAYHEM
Cañon City record., 1897-12-09
To Exchange.

A fine farm OF 80 acres near Long
mont for good residence property or
fruit tract. with good house, in Canon
City. Address,
F. L. SMITH. Longmont, Colo
Cañon City record., 1897-12-09
An unaergrouna Convent.

The most remarkable convent in the
world is found in the catacomhs Of the
Russian cathedral at Kiev. Deep down
beneath its magnificent cathedral ar
miles OF suh;erganean eorri1 IS lined
form their daily devo;icns and duties.
live, eat and sieep in the grim company
of their dead predecessors. For short
time each day they ramhle in the beau
iiful gardens surrounding the ea,he-
.iral. only to return from this fugitive
glimpse Of paradise to the dark. damp
Seilars where they live their death in
life"
Cañon City record., 1897-12-09
Nathenattcs Tn the shop OF . Col
o<ado Curto Dealer.

Charlie Chan, . Chinese eWrio dealer
of Colorado Springs. Col, Is . inSthe-
maticiIa ,si.se aiid;y to solVc 5hc .aOst
intricate of pIoo.,n.s Nisa a,uaest
lightning capacity. ey use etss ChszCse
abacus, has jus; come TO liEssy:saAs the
Boston Transcript. Some eastern tour
lists made purchases OF Chan the other
day aggregating S3se-s2. These pur-
chases ranged from cents to S35. The
Chinamsn took his rack and before the
tourists were aware he was counting
had the correct result.
This excited the purchasers TO ask
questions about the mode of ealcula-
ton. and to give Chan sums to do. The
party found that the merchant from the
orient had marvellous talent in hand
ling figures. College professors were
told of the prodigy. and to satisfy them
selves went to his shop 10 put him TO a
test. Problems, ponderous and in
fricate. were given TO him. but he
proved equal TO them all and displayed
dexterity in handling his beads and
an accuracy in computation that caused
the professors 70 pronoupvc him a
wopicr. Chan IL regarded as the
weAithiest Chinamap IN Colorado and IL
successful business man OF rs years OF
Aee- He proudly traces his ane<stry
baek for x.eco pears His Du=ieal talent
u Alse re0arkah,s.
Cañon City record., 1897-12-09

Canon City illustrated" by J. C
Kicker, at Hunter Palmer's.
Cañon City record., 1897-12-09

The most widely and favorably known
specialists in the United States. Their
long experiences. remarkable skill and uni
versai success In the treatment and cure
eases entiile these eminent physicians TO
the full confidence OF the afflicted every
where They guarantee
A CERTAIN AND POSITIVE CURE
numerous evils that follow in its train
PRIVATE BLOOD AND SKIN DIS
EASES speedily. completely and perrna-
NERVOUS DEBILITY AND SEXUAL
DISORDERS yield readily 10 their skiIlful
treatment,
PILES. FIsTULA AND RECTAL UL-
GERS guaranteed cured without pain or
HYDRoCELE and VARICOCEI-E per-
manentiy ana successfully cured in every
case.
SYPHILIS. GoNoRRHEA. GLEEr.
Manhood Night Emissions. Decayed Fac
ultseS. Female Weakness and all delicate
disorders peculiar 10 either sex positively
cured. as we'll all functional disorders
that result from Youthful follies or the
excess OF mature years
STRUCTURE guaranteed permanently
cured. removal complete. without cutting
caussic or diatior Cures effected at home
by patient. without a moments pain or
OUR SUCCESS Is based upon facts.
First. practical experience. second. every
case Is specially studied. thus starting
right: third, medicines are prepared IN cur
effecting cure without injury
DrS. Belts & Belts,
e2e 17th ST.. Cor. Curtis,
oEsves. colo.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20
GEN. SHELBY.
Glowing Tribute From Gen. Gordon

Glowing Tribute From Gen. Gordon.
The following tribute to Gen. Shelby
has been issued:
"Hdqs United Confederate Veterans,
"New Orleans, Feb. Is, 1897
General Orders No. 1874.
"Another conspicuous actor in the
mighty drama of 1SG1-1e65 has passed
away.
'At his home near Adrian, Mo, at 4
O'Clock this morning, the Mnrat of the
West, Major Gen. Jo y. Shelby, late
commandtr of the Missouri division of
the u. c. VS., whose chivalrous charac-
ter and leSpleutlent deeds during the
civil war ,lValtu the romantic ftats OF
the paIadins OF the Middle Ages, ielded
up his gallant spirit, and crossed over
the border line of life into the realms
of the great beyond.
'.'Ihe General commanding, IN com
mon With every old Confederate sur
vivor, feels deeply this irreparable loss
to the u. G. Y. associatiols and mourns
the death OF the great Missouri chief
tain, whose tireess activity and splen-
did gencraship in the western army
filled page after page OF the history of
the war witt, the splehdor of his bill
liant achievements.
"Posscssing wonderful aptness for
commaDu, and 81 nlua for war, lie was
one of those rhetoric soldiers who are
born, not made and his flashing sabre
traced his name in fadeless characters
of glory across nearly every great bat
tleteld of the West.
"In war, as iu peace, he was the en-
bodment of chivairy aud grace. He
was tue knisbtlicst knight. the courtli-
est gentleman, the truest of men, as ten
der as a woman aud yet tie 'brayest of
the brave.
LAS the future uuroIls to the gaze of
mankind the canvass upon which is IN
scribeC iu letters of living light, the list
of the heroes of the greatest of civil
wars, 10 Shelby's name will be written
high upon this scroll of fame; and his
lustrous deeds will be handed down
from sire to son, and told by mothers to
their prattling babes, and in turn told
10y them to generations yet to come.
"Upon every field, and in eve'y emer-
gency, whatever genius OF courage or
| endurance could accomplish was done
by him; and the oritiamme of victory
| was pobiy and granuIy borne by him
upon so many sanguinary fields ot strife
that he became the idol of his men.
This alteration has kept pace with
the t1etating years, and today, as the
messaga of sorrow is borne by the whis-
pering tWircs to sadden every brave
heart in the land, the gallaut survivors
| OF lisL<gd command or OF no higher title
lbrsfg, and wish no r6re glorious mon
aulent when dead .d,an the epitapl!--
which his brave fol I3wers, who lie sleep
ing upcs, the msfStain sides, upon the
banks OF Ss.axs asss indiug rive,s, and upon
the bosom Of the rolling parties on the
generous soil OF the mighty States of
Arkansas and Missouri, would most de-
sire, could their wishes be transmitted
to us from the spirit !and-those magic
words: 'One of 10 Shelhy's men,
"By order Of j. B. Gorden. General
Commanding.
"GEO. MOORMAN,
"Adjutanl General aud Chief of Staff.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20
The New Registration.

The registration law of 1896 requires
the Secretary of State 10 furnish tho as
sessurs with books and blanks necessary
to make the new registration. Several
asse1 sors have told us that they have
not et received these books and blanks
and hat they do not know when the
regiNration will begin. The law is very
rigid in it's requirements aud provisions.
1t makes it a crime for Il man to effier to
vote if he has not been registered under
this law. This being the case, all the
officers OF election will render them
selves liable to prosecution by attempt
ing to hold any election until registra-
tion has been Made. 1t the registration
is postponed or defeated altogether, the
people of this state will be in II trap.
Certainly no local election vote over IA
municipal election can be held except
under the new law and without a regis
tration no election can be valid.-Mon-
roe Bulletin.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20
Tie Water Works.

1t has become 4 matter OF wonder how
1T is we hear no more of the proposed
water works here. The preIiminaries
have been arranged; IL plan adopted,
and the voters have legally expressed
themselves. The authority OF the board
OF aldermen is emphatic and sufficient,
and the work a pressing necessity Why
then DO we hear no more about themg
The possibility of raising the necessary
funds Is not il question OF serious doubt
and we see no reason fOr delaying lhem
There are, of course, some srumblers
and chronic cronkers, but ihey are not
potent for prevention, and we think the
board of aldermen onght TO proceed
with the works.
Other towns have bad to encounter all
the obstacles inlerpOsed here, and sev-
era, have overcome them. The town of
Alexandria had its growlers who could
see no necessity for water works, arta-
sian wells and electric lights, but the
town authorities did See and appreciate
1T and did not hesitate to inaugurate
and complete the improvements. lis
streets are now lit I'D 10y electric light
and nearly If not quite every business
house IN the town uses II, and we are in
formed 10y business men there That, TAX :
ing all things into consideration, the
light costs less than lamps aud coal oil ,
whilst it is greatly superior and iDcom
parably safer. The town has several ar
tesian wells, The water f.om which has
to q large cXtent taken the place of ,he
cistern and other we'll water. she
streets ave amply supplied, too, SD that
man and beast can auencli their thirst
without trouble. The tank or reservoir
of the water works is 140 feet high and
16 feet in diameter. and plugs are placed
on every corner ot the principal bust
ness squares. The town has no use for
fire engines as the atmospheric pressure
of the water iD the reservoir is sufficient
to throw water high over the highest
edilice in the town. Two great fires
have occurred there recently which, but
for the efficiency of the water works,
would have destroyed ALI the business
post stion Of the town. The old growleIs =
and opponents could not fail to see how
fortunate it was that they had water
works, and all opposition ceased.
So it would be here. Let US try it.
Tue increased value of town property
resulting from such improvements
would not only repay the taxpayers,
but would stimulate Investments il,
town property.
Now. we write in no fault finding
spirit; all we suggest and want is that
the aldermen of Opelousas, will dn
something ,owa,d accomplishing the
work SO long spoken of.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20
'No:ley c. Devilliers.

Died, al lis sesidebca 10 No,leyviIle,
in this parish, nu the 18th iDst., Motley
G.. Devilliers. aged sc Yeas and one
dav.
Motley was a merchant and plauter
nifty for business integrity and sterling
worth, By his habits of industry and
thrift he had accumulated 4 handsome
competency and last year he buiIila iine
residence wherein he boped to pass his
declining years surrounded 10y bis in
teresting family. He bad been al'ug
for about two years witt, vague liver
trouble, which he attributed 10 'hi'iOus
ness" and for which be visited Coope,'s
Wells. with 'oUly Temporary relief. A
short time ago he went to New Orleans
under the care OF his physician 10 cOu-
suit specialist. who gave BIN no hope
of permanent recovery, SO he returned
and with the unfiinchins courage which
has marked his whole career he took no
his affairs for the purpose OF making the
final arrangement preparatory TO his
Journey to that bourne from whence no
traveller has yet returned.
Mr.. DeviItiets was GevOuG memhet
of the Catholic Church. The sympathy
OF the entire parish goes ont to his be-
reaved family. The talents which were
committed 80 bis stewardship he has
hoDOrably accounted for, and in render
ing his last account a balance sheet has
been struck in his favor aud on the
clean page of Ills quietus may we'll be
inscribed, "Wel doue, thou good and
faithful servant"
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

The ladies of Opelousas, generally the
heads of families, have we'll nigh unaD
imously organized themselves for the
purpose of arresting and abating Il vice.
which of late months has assumed such
proportions as to create alarm and dis
gust. Mothers live for their families,
and being confronted by Il practice that
saps and destroys all morality and
brings society to the degraded condition
of "brutisli beasts" as far as it prev. is,
they very naturally fly 10 the defense
and protection of the younger members
Of il. No christian or decent mother is
willing to see her sons and brothers aud
others dear to her, led away from the
observance and practice of those moral
and religious precepts it has been her
tepderest care 10 teach and ipculcate.
She sees and justly appreciates the dan
gers to their moral aud social standing
and very naturally desires TO combat
them. The Opelousas ladies have hero
ically undertaken the good work aud
we know that in the vocabulary of good
women "there is no such word as fail"
They have our unqualified approval
of their righteous undertaking. Those
whose conduct has prompted the Deces-
sity for il will act wisely by desistiDg
and by leaving the tone of society to
the elevatiDg influence Of their mothers.
They are right.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20
Dist .ct cou-. Proceedings.

Since our last report three cases have
been disposed of before the District
Court. The case of Dr.. Foote, charged
with murder, resulted in a nistrial.
The jury was locked pp Saturday night
and on Monday reDortsd that they could
not agree on a verdict, when they were
discharged. The case of Joseph Egland,
charged with murder was then taken up
and the prisoner acquitted Tuesday.
On Wednesday the case Of M'rron
Bourque, ct ais, accused of murder, was
began and after the examination of a
large number of witnesses, was given
to the jury Thursday evening. On Fri
day morning the jury rendered verdict
of acquittal as regards Tiby Rici,land,
one OF the accused, and a mistrial in
the case Of others. As we go to PRESS
Friday noon, a jury having been secured
10 the case of Ardoin and Ledoux,
charged with arson, the examination Of
witnesses was being regularly proceeded
with.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20
Bayou Chicot.

Rev. Johus preached here Sunday
morning and evening.
The MormoDs have emigrated.
Major Wharton arrived from Kansas
City Monday with another fine toad of
mules and horses.
Thanks to Cal for kind rentembrauce.
Wish l mad some OF tie fine fish you
boast of.
l.. J. Derhes left on Tuesday for Ope-
lOusas and will return with his bride Oh
Friday. Good luck TO you and yours,
Lon, and we wish you both long and
prosperous life.
VIM. Clark and j. II. Cole were jn
town Saturday and reported dull times
on Beaver creek.
Hon. Pat Donahy passed through here
on Sunday, en- route 10 Opelousas to
serve his country on the jury.
More anon. CHICOT.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20
u /U1

Judge A. D. L, ,pd has .3Spted very
jadieious. plan "s,Aisga.ius of parties
ssntsncas xuy .f %s"' sm TO psrs "jsff' s and Of
parish for their Keel Nng. he sends them
to The peniteEtiarJA OF twentythree
prisoners convicted d the last term of
his court he sent twenty-one to Baton
Rouge, on sentences ranging from six
months up, while only two went to the
parish jail The latter has no terror for
the average da, key; On the contrary
quite the reverse, as he will there secure
board and lodging without labor. 1t
would be well for other district judges
to follow the example set by Judge
Land. as nauy thousands of dollars
would thereby be saved to the tax pay
ers Of the State.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20
Beautiful Sea Shells.

Every one admires them. Since COM
ing south have received numerous in
quiries from northern people for sea
shells, and now | am prepared to an-
swer, eyes, can send you Shells" for
have made quite a collection of lovely
shells, both from our own coast, the
coral reefs and some lovely ones from
the West India islands. / will mail "a
alike, to any one who sends stamp for
postage. MRS. f. A. WARNER,
jacksonville, Fla.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

lle OpelonsAs Amateurs will give an
shtertaininent at Sandoz Opera House
sn Monday evening, tho 22d. for the
oenent OF the north Louisiana drouth
sanerers, on which occasion will be
p!esented the intensely interesting play
gnu!ied Twixt Love aud Money!
zAsiue from the eminently worthy OBJ
iocs Of the entertainment, the we'll
AnOWn reputation of orr Amateurs is a
tee that those who attend will be
sIs1 :, 70 enjoy most agreeable evening,
llo contributing to good cause. We
sope q t0 see Sandoz Opera House filed
IN oyertOWing on this occasion.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20
Attention Jurors.

Judge 6. l.. Dnpl6 requests US to pub
lish the following notice which explains
itself:
Next Monday. ,he 22d inst. being a
legal holiday (Washington's birthday,
court will not be in session The jurors
summoned for that day need not report
to court until Tuesday morning, tic 23d
inst.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

A few months ago Mr.. Byron Every,
Of Woodstock, Mich, was badly af-
flicted with rheumatism His right leg
was swollen the full length, causing
him great suffering. He was advised TO
try Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The first
bottle Of it helped him considerably and
the second bottle effected cure The
25 and so cent sizes are for sale by j. H
Houston, druggist, and j. Lassalie.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20
NOTICE
TO LICENSE PAYERS.

/ have received from the auditor the Ii
censes for 1897, and ain now prepared to issue
the same. The licenses LEVIED by the state and
Parish upon all business, professions or callings
are now due and will become delinquent on
and after the 1st day of March. 1897 and will
bear two per cent. per month interest from
that date, and will be turned over to an attOr-
ney for collection with costs at that time.
Every one is earnestly requested to come for
Licenses they may owe, and thereby avoid in
terest and costs, as the law must be enforced.
III. III. DESHOTELS,
Sheriff and Ex-OfficiO Tax Collector
Feb 20t4
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20

An old colored woman by the name Of
Lucy, Who had been in the employ of
Mrs. A. b. Sandoz for many years and
vas engaged as cook at the Opelousas
Hotel for several months past, stole
anont 5000 and quauity of small
pieces OF bedclothing. etc., last Satur-
uay. Aeearch warrant was secured and
most Of the money and some of the
clothing was secured,
The Opelousas courier., 1897-02-20
SUCCESSION SALE.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA
ESTATE OF JOSEPH CHACHERE, DE-
CEASED.
No. 543S.

By virtue of an order of the Honorable
Judge of the Eleventh judicial District Court
OF the State OF louisiana in and for the parish
of st. Landry, there will be sold at public auc-
ton to the last and highest bidder. at the last
residence of the deceased in Bellevue. par
ish aud State aforesaid, by the undersigned ad-
muistrator, or any duly qualified auctioncer,
on
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 81, 1897,
lat IL o'clock a. H., the following described
\sgpperty, to-wt:
A certain tract of land situated in Bellcveu.
st. Landry parish, containing one liunhred and
S Xty acres, lnorc or less being the sontlI east
quarter of section ten (10l. I 7 S r ) east, with
buildings and improvements.
A certain tract OF land si,dared i'll Bellevue,
st. Lanf'y parish, containing eighty $50 acres,
more or less, being tnC-nortil nae OF Inc north
east quarter of section Is y S K 3 east, with
buildings and improvements.
One sn&" strip of land on ihe boundary line
Of Acadia and St. Landry PARISHES, boundaries
unknown.
Nineteen cows ; ten year old calves; five
oxen; eleven creole mares one colt; seven
mule colts; twelve gentle mrlcs; two gentle
horses; one jack one jennie; Il lot of house
hold furniture Two Old wagon
Terhs-Casn
JAMES o. CIIACHERE,
III rat f1f