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The Opelousas courier., 1897-10-16
to look up. For one instant he gazad

to look up. For one instant he gazad
at us, with dropped jaw and eyes
almost starting from their sockets,
then, with a yell which might have
been heard half a mile off he let fall
the silver he was holding and with
one bonnd was out of the open win
dow.
His companion, startled by his out
cry, rushed out Of the cupboard in
alarm. Pen could not describe his
abject terror as his eyes fell on us,
and his yell as he sprang toward the
window was even louder than that
which had been given by his compan-
ion.
For a moment I was at a loss to ac-
count for their strange terror; but a
glance at Kate made it CLEAR.
In our long, white nigltdrcsses and
white masks we certainly looked like
veritable ghosts.
We spent the rest of the night in a
state of nervous terror, which made us
heartily glad when, at 8 o'clock we
heard the sound of wheels and saw
our parents drive up to the door.
Owing to the washing away of a
bridge they had been unable to get
home the previous night and had ac-
cepted the hospitality of a farmer near
W-who hai+ ,pn2yided them with
supper anda bed.
Then, with shuaderihG,end tears, we
told our story, and were@elternately
kissed AMI cried over by moeser, -f1s;
declared that rnHer, never woi.hfd she
leave us alor { again.
AS to that completion varnish,"
one application showed no favorable
results, AMI we never felt like trying
it again.-fondon News.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-10-16

Turkeys war indemnity, whether ii
be SIS, 900, 900 or $$s25, 600, 900, or any
other sum which her vanquished
antagonist is able to pay, will not ease
her finances, maintains the New York
Tribune. It is her declaration, and is
the belief Of the Powers, that it has
cost her as much to whip Greece as
she gets out Of Greece for whipping
her, and that there is not even a living
profit in the transaction. Meantime
she owes the European countries
$500, 900, 900, and, backed up by the
prestige of her recent victories, will
now try to owe them some more. She
can have 40 surer guarantee Of their
support and countenance than in owing
them a lot of money.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-10-16
j. Vance Lewis (colored). who w

J. Vance Lewis (colored), who will
be graduated from the Chicago College
of Law this year, is a remarkable
linguist. Six years ago he could
barely read. Since then, according to
the Chicago Record. he has acquired a
reading and speaking knowledge Of
German, French and Spanish, and is
also accounted a good English scholar.
He takes up the study Of languages as
a diversion, and proposes to study the
Hungarian and Russian tongues this
year in connection with a course in in
ternational law. He also hopes to get
o knowledge Of several Oriental Ian
guages in the next few years.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-10-16

Arkansas had eleven Governors I'M
der French rule, nine under Spanish
rule, four while it was a Territory, and
twenty-three since it was admitted as
a State into the Union, besides eleven
acting Governors. From 1903 to 1919
it was part Of Louisiana, and there is
no roster Of its Governors.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-10-16
A MARQUIS Repartee,

The Duke of Leeds, who, it is said,
will succeed Lord Aberdeen as gov
ernor-general of Canada, when he was
in parliament as the Marquis of Car
marthen was the youngest member in
the Commons, and the youngest-look-
ing until he grew a beard. It is told
of him that on the day of his election
some n asked him: 'say, boy, does
your mother know your out?" YES"
promptly replied the youthful politi-
clan, ssand when the votes are counted
tonight she wilEknow I am in
The Opelousas courier., 1897-10-16

DR.. Carl Peters, the German ex-
plorer of Africa, whose cruelty SO
shocked the world when it was revealed
a year or two ago, has been tried on
those charges and dismissed from the
Imperial service. 1t speaks well for
the humanity and integrity Of the Ger
nan courts hat even the influential
friends of this nan could not save him
from just punishment.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-10-16

1t may be news to many, yet it is a
fact that there are in densely popu-
lated Germany vast tracts Of unculti-
waited, yet fertile land. This is the
case not alone in the less-civilized and
more thinly peopled eastern provinces
of Prussia, but even in western and
southwestern Germany. Many Of
the latter have been lying fallow since
the thirty years. war Of 1616-4S, owing
to all sorts of reasons, sometimes
political, sometimes economic. In
view Of the unhealthy condition of
German agriculture since a generation
past, nobody has felt like purchasing
or leasing such uncultiyated lands and
putting them under systematic culture.
Now, however, the agricultural So
cieties OF Germany are taking hold Of
the matter. The Westphalian Pro-
vincial Diet, owing to the agitation on
the subject, has unanimously adopted
resolutions by which a committee has
been empowered to buy up the i'm
mense tracts Of moor and heath in the
northern parts Of the province, for the
purpose OF bringing about thorough
cultivation of them. Room for q farm
ing population of at least 100, 900
would be gained by the thorough carry.
ing out of this plan. It is estimated
that there is in the whole of Germany
suitable arabic land now uncultiyated
to the tune of several million acres.
capable Of giving s~ustenance to as
many human beings, and with a pos
Bible production in cereals more than
outWeighing the present imports in
line. Incidentally the agrarian
Party hope. partially, at least, to check
The immigration of rural laborers and
small farmers, which at present.
especially in the eastern provinces.
already has led to such unsound
as the importation or hiring
~ the season Of many thousands Of
cheap Russian, Polish and Austrian
teld hands. Who are considslsd
national and economic detriment.
II
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An Incentive to Bravery.

Two armies stood facing each other
on the field of battle. One of the
commanding officers spoke:
Men," he said, ''this is a trying
moment. It is time for brave deeds
and fearless acts. For, me,, the
eyes of 40 future generations will
look back upon you. Forty kineto-
scopes are nov IN position, Chargel'
New York Journal,
The Opelousas courier., 1897-10-16
A Widows Double Grief.

A clergyman who recently called
upon a young widow to condole with
her upon the loss of her husband
placed considerable emphasis upon the
proposition that the separation was
merely temporal aud painted in vivid
colors the happiness of friends re-
united after death. When he stopped
for breath, the sorrowing one heaved a
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS " Vel,
I suppose his first wife has got hidl
again, then. "-Chicago-Times Herald.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-10-16

The value of a newspaper as an
advertising medium consists in
its circulation.
When you can secure the com.
bined circulation Of two papers
for the price Of one, it is money
saved!
"ghe st. Landry Democrat"
was consolidated ON the Sd of
March, 1894, with "The Opelou-
Bas Courier" The ADVERTISING
rates have not been increased
while the price Of subscription
has been reduced to so a year,
TILE COURIER being by odds
the best paper in the empire Par.
lsh OF st. Landry is therefore tlls
cheapest.
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A Decided Adyantaee.

Charley Addlepate lin Cable Power
Building)-Ah-th' waffle of the ma-
chimes browns ones conversation!
May Cutting lwho is bored)-Yes;
isn't it grand!-Puck.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-10-16

A subscriber asked "Can electricity
be s~tolen?" and the Chicago Times
Herald in reply opines that it can, and
that it would be a shocking crime.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-10-16
OPELOUsAs, LOUISIANA.

Judge Rightor of New Orleans has
decided that the city must support all
the infrm, sick, and disabled paupers
in its limits.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-10-16

More than one-fourth of the adult
male population of the United States
belongs to some secret order.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-10-16

Opelousas Courier
Is the advocate of Democratic
principles and the friend of the
people.
Their welfare is its welfare, and
it will ever be found defending
their rights with all of its
ability.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-10-16
MONEY TO LOAN.

CrEyoR OF 81. LANDRY HOMESTEAD AND,
LOAN ASSOCIATION,
O~PELoUSA5, Sept. 18th, 1898.
The undersigned is authorized by the
Board OF Directors OF the St. Landry
Homestead and Loan Association to
offer to its members loans at eight per
centum. For particulars apply to
Z. D. E%sTILETTE,
President st. Landry II. & l.. Assn.
Evening journal., 1897-03-18
THE FIGHT IN WILMINGTON.
GEORGE H. HUBER is THE HEAv-
lest WINNER IN DELAWARE ON
FITZSIMMONS.

While to most Wilmingtonians the
news that Fitzsimmons had won the
big battle at Carson City came as a
surprise, yet the utmost enthusiasm
was displayed in this city. Never be-
fore has so much interest been taken
in a prize-fght here, and the immense
crowds that thronged the streets yes
terday eagerly gathered in every pos
sible scrap of information concerning
the doings Of the pugilists.
A great deal of money changed hands
in this city The admirers of Corbett
had been SO sure of his success that
they had made all the bets possible.
The Fitzsimmons supporters made few
large bets, but nearly all the Corbett
money was taken.
Probably the largest winner in Della
ware was George II. Huber, who won
about 81 500, while Thomas McHugh is
probably the heaviest loser Among the
most enthusiastic Fitzsimmons sup
porters were many of the race track
men who make their headquarters in
this city. They placed many bets at
odds with the bOOk-makers at the
track, and several big winnings were
made.
Jockey Ellis is one of the principal
winners. lie bet his horse, Sedgowick.
against Patsy" McDermott's horse.
Condo on Ftzsimmons, and won. and
he won about $500 in money besides.
AS the result Of his great battle. Fitz-
simmons won S47 1000, not including
any bets made on himself, besides rs
per cent. of the profits of the kineto-
scope.
Evening journal., 1897-03-18
MASSEY SENT TO JAIL.
THE NEGRO ASSAlLANT OF HOWARD
CROFT HEAVILY SENTENCED.
SEVERAL CASES OF ASSAULT AND
BATTERY IN MUNICIPAL COURT
CONTINUED UNTIL TOMORROW.
OTHER CITY COURT NEWS.

The docket Of Municipal Court was
full Of victims this morning, but
strange to relate, there were no drunks.
The first case called was that OF
Frank Leckett, charged with stabbing
Frank Looney on Saturday night. The
case was continued pending the results
Of LOoney's injuries.
Jonn Wright, charged with assault
on Police Officer Mcdaniel, was not
ready for trial, and asked for a contin-
uance until March %. It was granted.
Daniel Gill and John A. Dever,
charged with disorderly conduct asked
for a continuance until tomorrow.
Martin Lyons, charged with disOrderly
conduct, preferred by Mrs. Mary Lane,
also asked for a continuance.
Ward Boyer, colored, was fined $25
and costs for an assault and battery on
his common law wife, Mary Ida Boyer.
Ward has been out Of work all Winter,
and yesterday he secured employment
in a coal yard. He came home and ac-
cused Mary Ida of taking 81 out OF his
pockets. Ida denied the accusation,
and told Ward that he had lost it in
crap. This enraged Boyer, and with a
la Titz" blow. knocked Ida to her
hutto anu bul. W ntn out AtNANthf AAN
gave her a kick in the side, and to fin
.sh her planted another punch over her
eye. She swore out a warrant for him
and his arrest followed.
Michael and Frank COrcoran, charged
with disorderly conduct and corner
lounging, were next called. The evi-
ience showed that the men belong TO n
gang" which congregates near Third
street bridge, much TO the annoyance Of
those who happen to pass that way.
Michael called several witnesses to
show that he does not belong to the
gang" 1t was accepted by Judge Ball,
and he was dismissed. Frank was
fined So and costs for disOrderly con-
duct and 81 and and costs for corner
lounging.
Sewell Massey. the negro assailant OF
little Howard Croft. was sentenced to
pay fine Of 500 and six months i'm
prisonment On March Croft, with
several other boys, encountered Massey
Croft began calling the negro names
md to scare the boys Massey picked uI
a brick and threw it at a barn, which
stands opposite a milk stand The
/ brick glanced or. and in its rebound
struck Groff on the head, telling MIN &c
! he ground and fracturing his skull.
/ For a time the lads life was des-
laired Of, but he is now out Of danger
Iassey heretofore has borne an excel
| lent reputation. lie said be did not in
! tend to hurt the boy as he threw the
brick to scare him.
Evening journal., 1897-03-18
ORATORIO OF EMMANUEL. "

The oratorlo Of Emmanuel" by j.
Eliot Trowbridge. was presented by
The West End Choral Club in the New
Century Club building last night. The
Jratorio was rendered in three parts
the advent, the betrayal and crucifix-
.Cn, the resurrection and ascension
rhe chorus numbered about fifty
ycices and the singing was spirited. the
selection "He is Risen" being the best
If the evening. Professor j. Il. Clymer
vas director. and Miss Elizabeth West,
pianist: Joseph Kneifel and w. j..
Mearns, cornetists. The soloists were
Mrs. James J. Tyre, Miss Lulu New
man, Miss Daisy Porter, Miss Irene
Porter, James A. Ward, Oswald Untz
and r. II Mearns.
Evening journal., 1897-03-18
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

Magistrate Sasse has removed to
No. S3C Market street.
Rev. r. A. Sawyer. of Newark, viii
preach in Calvary P. E. Church to-
night.
The second OF the Pennsylvania
railroads personally-conducted tours
to Old Point, Norfolk, Richmond and
Washington from New York began this
morning, the tourists passing through
this city in a special car attached to the
11.04 O'Clock Delaware railroad train.
Allen b. Clement win deliver an ad-
dress before the Young Friends Asso-
citation tomorrow night, describing
trip through Europe made by him last
Summer
Evening journal., 1897-03-18
JUDGE NAMED NEXT WEEK.
5PRUANcE AND WARD NOW BEFORE
PRESIDENTS EYE.
THE FORMERS FRIENDS WE'RE
HEARD AND ARE NOW HAPPY.
COLONEL NIELDs TOMORROW
AND MR.. WARD ON MONDAY.


Ex-City Solicitor George A. Elliott,
who has just returned from Washing
.on, where he, together with General
Wilson, urged the appointment of Mr..
5pruance to the United States district
Judgeship. stated to-day:
Mr. Spruance is practically the only
possibility, or, I'm other words, he
stands first and foremost in the mind
4 President Mckinley for Delawares
yacant bench. lie has the endorsement
Of fifty members of the Wilmington
oar an unanimous Sussex county bar,
and nearly all the lawyers Of Kent
county upon the paper urging his APP
pointment.
THE president listened most atten-
lively to our recommendations OF Mr..
5pruance, and was undoubtedly sur
)rised to see what a vigorous, able and
llgnified judge he would make.
Really there can be no doubt in the
presidents mind, unless II Is possible
that he is halting between Mr.. Spru-
Ance and Mr. Ward who stands second
chance"
To-day a delegation of business men
lively to our recommendations of Mr.
Washington tomorrow or Saturday in
the interests of Colonel Benjamin
Nields A prominent Republican said
20 an Evening Journal reporter to-day:
Mr. Spruance is too far along, and
Mr.. Ward is not far enough in life, and
it will be Henry c. Conrad, a man who
hasn't an enemy, but has a ripe knowl-
edge Of the law"
1t is understood that the appointment
will not be made by the president until
lext week, as Mr.. Wards friends want
10 be heard at Washington on Monday.
Evening journal., 1897-03-18
TWO ATTEMPTED BURGLARIEs.

Thieves made a bold attempt to rob
the clothing store Of w. J. Craig, No.
720 King street, but were scared off by
the ringing Of the burglar alarm. Mr..
Craig reported the matter to the police
station, and Captain Kane. Sergeant
Welch and Officer Kelley searched the
premises, but found no trace of the
chieves. Two colored men were seen
standing on the corner the night of the
robbery. and these are suspected.
Thieves also attempted TO rob the real
estate office Of Philip r. Clark, No. S02
King street. AT this place nothing was
stolen.
Evening journal., 1897-03-18
shall recelvethesum Of si5Ofor his SER

shall receive thesum Of s150for his SER
vices
On all taxes paid before the first day
Of August there shall be an abatement
Of per cent; on all taxes paid before
the first day of December there shall
be an abatement Of per cent; and on
all taxes paid after the first day of De-
cember 5 per cent. thereof shall be add
ed thereto.
The salaries OF the collectors. with
the exception of the salary OF the coun-
ty treasurer and receiver of taxes and
the poll tax collectors for the city of
Wilmington shall be fixed by the Levy
Court commissioners at least five days
prior to the appointment of such col
lector, and shall be propOrtioned, as
near as may be, according to the
amount of taxes on their respective du-
plcates. The poll tax collectors Of the
city of Wilmington shall receive 20 per
cent. of the amount collected together
with the additional charge Of 30 cents
for making the second demand for
taxes. The county comptroller shall
audit the books of all tax collectors and
Of the receiver of taxes and county
treasurer at least once every two
months. The tax collectors shall make
monthly payments to the county treas
uror i'm The first week Of the month.
All unpaid taxes for 1895 and 1896
shall be continued and shall not be-
come extinguished for the period OF
lwo years from the passage OF the act,
out the collector or collectors OF delin-
luent taxes, under the provisions of
chapter 26, volume 10, OF the Laws of
Delaware. shall proceed TO collect the
same, and in so doing shall be vested
with all the powers in this act provided
for the collection of taxes The pro-
visions of the act shall apply to New
Castle county only.
Evening journal., 1897-03-18
OPPOSED TO UNIFORM WEIGHT.

The Law Committee Of City Council
last night granted a hearing TO a large
number of bakers who are opposed to
the ordinance asked for by the grocers
for the uniform weight Of bread II will
be reported to Council tonight. the
cations from the various fire compan-
Evening journal., 1897-03-18
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION.

THE STATE ASSOCIATION WILL
HOLD ITS ANNUAL MEETING
HERE.
These officers have been elected by
the Wilmington Sunday School Union:
resident, William II. Foulk; first vice
president. Rev. r. j. Mason second
dce-president. John s. Mullin, Jr.;
.reasurer, Mary II. Lincoln; executive
committee. Medford il. Cahoon, J. ii.
Burns, Frank W. Lang, Mrs. William
K. Crosby, Miss Clara Hyde. Miss Ella
Walker J. Elmer Perry, Isaac Phillips
howard McDanel, II. w. Brown and
Arthur II. Spaid.
Preparations are already being made
for the annual convention OF the state
association, which will be held in this
city on April % and %. The city ex-
scutive committee Is arranging for the
entertainment of the delegates from
the other towns Of the state
An elaborate program of the two
lays program is being arranged.
Evening journal., 1897-03-18
CLEVELAND IN WILMINGTON.

Ex-President Grover Cleveland pass
ed through Wilmington this morning at
$40 o'clock. on his way from Cape
Charles to his home. in Princeton, N.
j. He came up on the Delaware rail-
road, having landed at Cape Charles
yesterday afternoon. returning from a
cunning trip on the North Carolina
sounds.
Evening journal., 1897-03-18
SENT no JERsEY CITY

George Williams. who had his left
leg cut off below the knee by being run
over in the West Yard about two
months ago. and who has been in the
Delaware Hospital. was sent to his
home in Jersey City by the railroad
comr1ny this morning
Evening journal., 1897-03-18
BOARD AND ROOFS.

BOARDING.-Seco front room
with board. NO. lO7 East Eighth street.
WANTED.-A young professional man
and wife desire two nicely furnished
rooms, with or without board with private
FAMILY, on Western side of city, and on
on or near Delaware avenue. Address
with particulars and terms. LAWYER
this Office.
Evening journal., 1897-03-18
VISITORS IRON CAMDEN.

Camden Lodge, No. 1, Of Camden, n.
J., and Vulcan and Fidelity Lodges, A.
o. a. w. will visit Wilmington Lodge
tonight. and their combined degree
tesm will initiate several candidates
fer admission into the latter lodge.
Evening journal., 1897-03-18
FELL FRCM A sTREET CAR.

William Budd, living at No. 423 East
sixth street, was painfully injured by
being thrown from a street car at Del
aware avenue and Madison street yes
terday afternoon. He attempted to
.eave the car and was carrying a large
basket, when the car started, precipi-
tating him to the ground He received
a fracture Of the elbow joint and a con-
fusion Of the scalp. DR.. Buckmaster,
of Third and Poplar streets, dressed his
injuries.
Evening journal., 1897-03-18
HEBREW MISSION MEETING.

At a well-attended meeting OF those
interested in the Wilmington Hebrew
Mission yesterday afternoon, a constitu-
ton was adopted, and it was decided to
change the name to the Wilmington
House Of Israel IL was also decided
TO remove from West Front street, but
no other location has yet been decided
on
Evening journal., 1897-03-18
MASSACHUSETTS BENEFIT LIFE
ASSOCIATION.

Dear Sirs: II gives me great pleasure
to thank you and your representative,
Mr.. a. Jaslowsky, for the prompt and
full payment of one thousand dollars on
the life of my husband, NJ Schubert.
Yours very truly, Mary NJ. Schubert.
Evening journal., 1897-03-18
NINTH YEAR.
THOSE FRESH EGGS

THOSE FRESH EGGS
We spoke of yesterday are having a
large sale. Price, 111Ac., equality, finest.
New Soup Beans, 4c. qt.
Best Cornstarch, &c. box.
Washing Soda, 3lbs., &c.
Fine Creamery Butter, zoe. Id.
Pure Cider Vinegar, 15c. gal.
HUTCHfNSON'S
Sixth and King streets, Wilmington, ana
oil Delaware street, New Castle.
Evening journal., 1897-03-18
LLY WOODS VICTIM IDENTIFIED

he body of the man found dead in
Folly woods, was identified yester-
as that of William Null. of Ken
L Square, Pa. He left his home last
*, saying he would return shortly,
how he came to Wilmington is a
stery. The dead mans relatives will
Y the body.
Evening journal., 1897-03-18
OLIvET's INVESTIGATION.

The commission OF New Castle Pres
terry appointed to investigate the af-
rs of Olivet Presbyterian Church,
lcluded its hearing after a two hours
sion. Pastor Montgomery was not
led upon by the committee. From
questions asked of those who left
3 church and Of the elders, it would
pear that the committees report will
favorable to the church, though
ne of the committeeman would say
ything on the subject. The elders
re asked as to the present condition
the church compared to the time be-
and while the trouble was IN pro-
IS. They we're also asked whether
their opinion it would be well to
ye the suspended members reinstated.
Evening journal., 1897-03-18

sre was a young man named Clyde
the 400 he was the pride;
e put on his best rig.
Then he called on his pig,
suit which Manhattan had dyed
Evening journal., 1897-03-18
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

FOR SALE.-One Of the best located H.
censed saloons In this city. to settle an
estate. JOHN PLUNkETT.
No. l0S Market street.
Evening journal., 1897-03-18
"rHoUGHTs ON MACBETH"

William Michael Byrne will deliver a
.ure before the students of Delaware
lege, in the college oratory. to-mor-
' night. on the subject Thoughts
Macbeth" Henry c. Conrad will
d his paper. THE Three Signers Of
, Declaration of independence" at
. college early in April.
Evening journal., 1897-03-18
WANTED.

WANTED. New students enter Goldey
College, Eighth and Market sts., weekly.
as there Is no class system. Business and
Shorthand. Everything practical. Day and
night.
Evening journal., 1897-03-18
PUBLIC SALES.

PUBLIC SALE OF HOUSEHOLD
goods.
ON SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 1897,
At 1 o'clock p. m,
At No. SOC King street. Consisting of
)ak bedroom suites. tilet SETS oak extern
ion table, carpets, stoves, china and glass
ware and other articles useful to house,
keepers.
CONSIGNMENT SALE.
Will be sold at No. 915 Market street on
Friday March 10. at 10 a. m. household
urniture, parlor suites. chamber suites
nd many other articles also a lot of wall
laper. W. A. HUkILL.
AuctiOneer.
Evening journal., 1897-03-18

Auctioneer Hukill will sell furniture
at 9i5 Market street tomorrow morn
ng az 10 o'clock