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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-15
STATE PRESS.

The white people Of New Bern de-
mand that he committeeman IN charge
OF their schools shall be white men ard
men Of good character. They viii not
submit to this imposition. Tbs poor
men Of the city are compelled to send
their children to the public schools: the
weIl-to-do can serd their children where
they please. 1t is an outrage. which the
poor people as well as those who are
better OF. viii resent at the polls. The
white men viii have TO get together or
we are doomed.-Daily Newbernian.
No one need be surprised at the many
scandals disgracing our good old state
under the administration of governor
Russell Nothing else was. or could
have been, expected. When his nominal
ton was obtained by such d~isgraceful
and fraudulent means. what else cyuld
have been expected of him? No sne
doubts. certainly no one can deny. that
RusseHs as the republican
candidate. was obtained by fraud and
bribery 1t was 50 notorious as TO be
known of all men--Pittsboro Record.
The man who stands in Russe!rs au-
gust presence 1.-The noblest work Of God
an honest man-is the object of his ex-
~cellencyfS defamation. Not to be or be-
come his dirty agency to carry out his
partZan schemes of plumber and oppres-
sion ard assaults upon honest contracts
is to receive such SANDERS as thai heaped
upon DIR. Abbott. He has absolutely
reached the point where those of his own
party who pretend to decent sensibiIities
shun his appreciation or favorable consid-
GRAFTON as they would the smallpox
Raleigh Hayseeder.
]. Wiley Shock spoke the rlinds of
thousands of republicans as we'll as his
own mind. when he pointed out, and
proved by the record, that the opposition
of certain congressman to civil service
reform was insincere and hollow. For
this and other expressions of opinion
within the right of a free man to make,
]. Wiley Shook is deprived of his office
and in mighty cod weather. too. That
is the kind of free and fair elections the
republican leaders in North Carolina
want. If a man ventures to criticise their
public position-of with his ~head.-Ashe-
Vile Citizen.
Wha a lot of hypocrites now hold the
reins of government in North Carolina.
Butler, Russell and his gang went into
power by condemning railroads and init
mating that the democrats were in league
with the railroads to Cypress the people.
To prove this they pitched into the rail-
roads for granting free passes, saying
in loud trumpet tones that the railroads
gave passes to public men to influence
legislation, therefore they. Butler, Rus
sell and the fusion leaders would not ac-
cept free passes. But like every hypo-
critic they have been caught up with
Wilson Times.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-15
Assassination of President Earrios

Washington, February THE official
confirmation Of the ~ -oatioa of
President Barrie ca dog to the
state department IL me following cable
from United States Minis I-urter at
Guatemala City. dated yest--'ay;
president Barrios Wa hot and in
stantly killed last night at s O'Clock
while walking with two military officers
near the palace. The assassin while at
tempting to escape was Immediately kill
ed by the presidents staff. Manuel Es-
terada Cabrera, temporarily the consti-
ftutional successor, has been peaceably
installed. All is quiet"
San Francisco, February 1O.-The news
of President Rarrios' tragic death did
not greatly surprise the colony of Gaute-
malans in this city, which is p
mostly of friends of the revolutionary
that a big price had been set upon Bar
rios life. A syndicate of Gautamalans,
some here and some merchants in the
disturbed country, combined and offered
800. 600 for the head of the dictator.
The politicians went into the scheme to
regain their power and the merchants to
avoid the heavy taxation on their prop
erty. The fact was notorious in Gaute-
mala and Barrios himself knew of the Of
fer. There was nue. talk o it, and
it was fully expected that attempts
would be made ON the life of the dicta-
tor. About the first of the year an Off
Ger of the A~capaulco. which plies be-
tween this port and Central American
ports. said in an interview here:
heard in Central American ports
tina there was a standing offer of $780,
900 for the death OF E3rrios. He is we'll
guarded. however, and whoever earns the
blood money will have to run numerous
risks. There are hundreds ready to take
the chances and as soon as the coffee
crops are in you will see that a number
Of attempts will be made to take the lie
OF the president of Guatemala. The lead
ers of the late rebellion are all within
striking distance Of the Guatemaian
frontier and when their plans are ma
tured they will make their presence felt
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-15
THE GOVERNMENT TRIAL OF
lola

The trial of M. Zola attracts wide at
&ention beyond France and provokes a
storm at home. The unreasoning mui-
Situde war upon lola and would de-
sfroy him, and yet his offence is that
Fe believes Captain Dreyfus has been
seruelly, foully, corruptly dealt with,
-zauG he asks for justice. So satisfied
KS he OF the righteousness of his u
that ne is willing to stand trial for it.
E7is defence will be most memorable,
End not only because of his distinguish
I'd ability and reputation, but because
emphatic words OF his charge against
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-15

The Baltimore Herald heads an edi-
torial ''Virginia at the head of the hog
procession" 1t is very far from it.
It's statement of largest hogs is 1856 and
S25 pounds and SS7A pounds. North
Carolina has one weighing now 900
pounds and is alive, being ten feet
long. The other day The Messenger
copied the particulars of the largest of
all known hogs, in Alabama, and
weighing 1,525 pounds, we think it was.
We mentioned hat a few years ago
North Carolina produced n weighing
weight not recalled. The Virginia
hogs are 5 to these big hogs Of
two stho h-rn states.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-15
HOME FOLKS.

More than 200 Mormon missionaries
are at work in North Carolina, making
many converts, most of whom are i'm
mediately sem to Utah.-NeW York
Mail and Express.
It is not so bad as that now. What
it may be in the future is beyond us.
The present number is given by the
Mormons at fifty, which is exactly
fifty too many. DO not exaggerate
North Carolina woes.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-15

Is now beginning to look around for
new spring styles in Dress Goods, Per-
Gales and Calicoes. I would like to say
that we have just received a nice line
of spring weights in Black Goods, Gold
Medal brand, in plain and figured Bril-
liantine, SO and A inche wide, at SOC
and 75c. Mohair finish and bright Black
Silk finish. Also black figured Dress
Goods, all Wool, fine quality, 40 inches
wide, at 35c, Serges, 80 inches, at
SOC; SO inch at &C and 75c. Plain Cash
mere and Henrietta at 25c, 4Oc, soc, 75c
and $1.00. We have also a big line of
Spring and Winter Wooden Dress Goods
in Cashmere, sc inches WIDE, at Ice;
splendid Danish Cloth at 10c; Double
Fold Fancies, lovely styles, at 121ac.
DOMESTIC GOODS.
7 yard wide Bleaching at 4Ac; Plume
Bleaching, no dressing, 1 yard wide, at
&c; 1 yard wide Unbleached, good
quality, slightly seconds, at 3Bc;AAA
Sheetfng at 4Ac. Check P1ads at 3kc,
&c, 4kc. roo Ginghams at 3Rc. Apron
Checks, &c; splendid Calico at &c. A
big lot of short lengths in fine Sea Is
land, 1 yard wide, Percales, new spring
styles, worth regular 1914, by the piece
at &c per yard, length Of piece from
1 to 10 yards.
We have secured a big line Of fine
and new Novels, paper bound, at sc
and 10c; cloth bound at 15c, worth from
10c to 25c. All the standard writer's rep
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-15
The Dry Goods Trade

resented. Look owe h lot and get a
book cheap.
HATS.
We have today just received a beau
tiful line of fine Sailors, to sell from
25c, and soc to $3.50 each, all colors and
styles; also a line of nice Milan Straw
Hats for early spring wear A big
drive i'm Ladies' Felt Shapes to close
out from loo 15c and 25c. Hats we
sold at $1.00 we will now sell for soc:
Hats we sold at soc we viii now sell
at 25c. A brig job lot at sc. loc and 15c
each. Also a big lot u nre n~X-Hib-
bon, for sashes and bows, beautifuf
goods, from 10c to SOC per yard No.
40 Tapita at 1Sc: No. % at 15c; No. IL
at 12kc. FIowers-two large roses and
one Bud, rubber stems, at 10c a bunch.
Beautiful Flowers at 25c, 35c, soc, CSC
and s1.O0 a bunch.
New Goods at bottom prices.
Eighteen inch wide. nice Net Veflins
at 10c per yard. Beautiful Dotted
Yelling at zoe.
"A big drive in Ladies' black and
cream Hose, seamless foot. slightly
seconds. at &c a pair; long leg. well
made Hose for children, at &c: the
best Ladies' seamless fast black Hose
at 10c. Cents fast black, finer knit,
Half Hose ait 10c; better Hemstitched
dyed, Ladies', Gents and Childsen's
Hoes at 1Oc, 15c, 20 and pc.
We have a nice stock Of New Goods
in mems black Clay Worsted suits and
mems Underwear.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-15
Hanna Subpoenaed Before the Bribery
m

Columbus, Ohio. February 0.-Chair-
man Burke. Of the senatorial investiga-
ton committee, last night issued subpoe-
mas calling Senator Hanna, Major Dick.
Major E. G. Rathbone. Harry NJ. Dough-
erty and s. ID. Hollenbeck before the
committee. Those to Senator Hanna,
Major Dick and Major Rarhbone were
mailed to them. The are not IN the state
and their attendance cannot be forced,
but It is desired to give an opportunity
the report Il made up.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-15

Paris. February Unofficial advices re-
ceived by the foreign office from Pekin
intends to keep Wei-Hai-Wei permanent
ly. China, in notifying the Chinese min
listers abroad to this effect. states that,
in view of this. no foreign loan is re-
solely to pay the Japanese war indem-
nifty.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09
A Musical Treat.

The music loving people Of Opelou-
saa have quite a treat in store for them.
Gu the 23d instant the Concert Com
papy, Of New Orleans. will give a con-
cert at SaDdoz Opera House.
At this performance none less than
the following eminent musicians will
be in the troup.
Miss Del Bondio, soprano
Miss Corkely, coDtralto;
Mr.. Rene Saloman, violinist.
Mics Mallory, pianist.
The above named artists all stand
high in the musical world. Miss Cor
kerry is q pupil Of Carl Behrens, the ia
nous Basso of Damrnch's Co, and is a
graduate of the New York Conservatory
of Music.
Miss Del Bondio, graduate Of Gin
cinnatfi College of Music.
Mr.. Rene Salomon is a desciple of one
of the Partisan rirtaOsO.
Miss Mallory holds diploma from
an eminent Northern college.
The selections OF this troupe will be
both operatic aud ballads, and with a
decided penchant for German music.
1t has been many years since Opelon-
sas has had an opportunity OF hearing
such music, and We hope and believe
that the Opera House will be filled to
ovelfiowing.
Next week We will reproduce ex-
tracts from journals where this COM
pany has performed, and which will
show the very high order Of music
promised US.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09
War Revenue Tax.

The new war revenue bill
places a tax or duty on long list
of articles coming into daily con-
sumption by the public. The
more common articles affected
ale tea, tobacco and beer. A
charge of two cents will be made
on money orders issued. The bill
also provides that from July |, a
revenue stamp shall be affixed tc
all negotiable paper. as follows
Bank checks or sight drafts, each ----..--. 0:
Time drafts, for each $4,000 or fraction
Promisory notes. for each $4,000 or frac-
ton over "
Interest certificates or deposit for each
$4,000 or fraction over. o.
Inland bills of exchange, for each $4,000 or
fraction over u
Foreign bills of exchange, for each $4,000
or over 4c when drawn slDsly, and
each when drawn in sets ----... .--..----. o.
Stocks, bonds andi debentnres, for leach
$4,000 or fraction over. O
Transfers of stocks. bonds. etc, for each
$4,000 or fraction over .----.---..---.
Mortgages between $1,000 and $500. =
Mortgages, for each additional $500. --..--..- 2
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09
War Talk.

If you arc not going to war you
want at least to be able to talk in
telligently about it. In this con-
nection there is no better source
of information in the South than
The New Orleans Times-Demo-
crat which combines in it's col
umns of war news, in addition to
full Associated Press reports, the
.unexce1led service of the staff
correspondents of the New York
journal, the New York World and
others of the leading newspapers
of the world. The subscription
rate to The Times-Democrat is
only 81 a year.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09
THEODORE CARPENTER. Z.
NOTICE..

Scaled bids will be received by the Board OF
Aldermen of the town of Opelons;s 10 do the
work designated below; seperaie bids to DO
the work by bidder with pipe and all necessary
fixtures. and to do the work the TOWN furnish
ing all necessary material.
lst. To tap the water-works mains with
three-quarter inch galvanized iran pipe or
standard quality.
I'd. To tap the mains with one inch s,iFan-
lied iron pipe of standard quality.
80. TO tap the mains with one and hhe-quar-
ter inch galvanized iron pipe OF standard quail
ity. .
All the above work to inclnde III each tap
standard town box with stop cock or lock valve
as is now used in modern water-w6rk plants,
box to be not less than II inches. Also III the
event that the town wishes to extend its sys-
TEN. price for work on two t2l inch, 3. 4, s, 9.
and eight inch iron pipe. Said bids to be for
work with bidder furnishing material and for
work the town furnishing material.
The right is reserved to reject any and all
bids.
IHOS. H. LEWIS, JR.
Clerk Board OF Aldermen.
0nelnuaas In. lime 9th. 1898.
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Personal.

-
JAS. J. Lewis ans wife, of Ma
mou, came in tovfn the first of
the week.
DR., Theogene Chachere, of
Plaqaemine Ridge. was in town
Tuesday.
C. W. DuRd visited Alexan-
dria this week, and then visited
relatives in Tcrrebonne parish.
Our genial friend, Major Frank
Wharton, of Bayou Chicot, was
transacting business here Tues
day.
Misses Meta and Lola Duson,
after.a pleasant stay with friends
here, returned to their home in
Crowley, last Wednesday.
We received an appreciated
call on Wednesday last from Mr..
VIM. Ross, Of Marcus, Iowa, who
has been prospecting in our Vi
cinity.
Miss Ncttle Llttell returned
home last Saturday, after seve-
raj weeks attendance of the Nor
NAL Institute lately in session at
New Iberia.
Mrs. Alice Taylor entertained
a number of young people last
Monday night at her residence
on the corner of Market and Vine
streets. An exceedingly pleas
ant time is reported.
w. c. Lewis, of New Orleans,
reached Opelousas last Sunday,
and will this week be the
guest of DR.. James 0. Ray
while receiving the congratula-
tions of his many friends and ac-
quaintances. He gave the CoU-
RIER pleasant call.
Among the returning teachers
from the summer normal at New
Iberia, we note Misses Edith and
Hilda Mayer both armed with a
Normal certificate. Miss Edith is
now teaching in Iberia parish and
is also the organist at the Dal-
cambre Catholic Church.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09

A bill is pending in Congress
providing for "auxiliary volun-
teers" for the occupation and de-
Tense of any islands or territory
that may come under the control
of the United States.'' The bill
involves only colored volunteers,
and is framed at the request of
prominent colored leaders. If
the bill becomes law the Phil
ippine Islands, Porto Rico and,
probably, Cuba will be garrisoned
by colored troops.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09

Saturday night last the old six
pound iron cannon exploded
while a salute was being fired for
soldiers passing through on the
cars. The boys must have given
it an overdose. A large piece
went through the top of Mrs.
Trains brick building, another
through the gallery of Hotel Cos
tello, a distance of 400 feet, and a
third piece knocked down the
blocking under the S. P. freight
wharf. 1t was fortunate that the
explosion occurred at night about
II O'Clock Or some of our citizens
might have been killed. This is
the third explosion of cannon
here, and it is about time to stop
such proceedings, or else have
the loading and discharging done
by a regularly appointed squad of
men.-Morgan City Review July
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09
Texas Health Resort.

As health resort, Ft. Davis lMarfa).
on the line of the Southern Pacific
Sunset Route, is rapidly coming into
prominence. The climate is nnexcelled
for those ailments where pure and
wholsOme air ia prescribed.
In order to present an oppoEtnnity to
those wishing to visit the delightful
spot. the Sunset Route has announced a
rate of one and one third fare for the
round trip, good to return until Oct 81.
Call on any local agent OF the Company.
or address L. j. Parks, A. G. P. & 7. A..
Sou. Pac.-Sunset Route, Houston. Tex.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09

The weather this week has
been to some extent beneficial to
the crops, inasmuch as sunshine
has predominated most OF the
time, thus enabling our farmers
Ito look about them and do vast
deal of routine work which for
sometime past has been neglect
nfl
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.

Ey virtue OF an order of the Honorable Elcv-
entl Judicial District Court uf the State nf
Louisiana, III and for the parish OF 81. Lane dIy
there will he sold ut public auction I" the last
and hi CHEST bidder, by the undersigned admin
istrator or Il duly qualified ;tnctionrrr, at the
last residence of the deceased, on Elm Bayou
st. Landry Parish, La. on
Thursday, August ~, 1~o~,
the following described property, belonging to
the estate of Josephine Thompson, owlt
Fifty acres of land, more or less. situated ON
Elm BAYOU in aforesaid State and parish.
with the buildings and improvements thereon
bounded n"rth by owner unknown south ny
Elm Bayou, east by John Thompson or MIS-
tress ID. Levy, west Ivy Samuel Haas
One mule one creole mare; Hne old buggy
and harness /; one lot of farming implements J;
one lot of carpenters tools. etc; one lot OF
household furniture.
Terms-cash.
FRANK WHARTON,
Iuly O. 1898 Administrator.
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HUkkH.zl, SALE.
DuksB.zl, SALE.
ESTATE OF AIELIE COMEAU, DECEASED,
WIFE OF ONEZIME CARRiERE
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT,
PARISH OF ST LANDRY.

BY virtue of an order of the Honorable the
Eleventh judicial District Court OF Louisiana.
holding sessions in and for the Parish of st.
Landry there will he sold ut public auction to
the last and highest bidder, by the underslgne
joint Administrators, at the front door of the
Court House i'll the town OF Opelotsas. Par
ish of ST. Landry, Louisiana, on
Tuesday, July 26tb. 1SO>,
Commencing at the hour of II "A. IN, the #, l.
lowing described property, to-wi:
The undivided 0ne-third of wood land stu
ated ut Prairie Bond, beng the S. va of sec
ton 81. Township S, south OF Range 2 east
Lot Number Three, containing hfty-fWo ahu
twelve one hundreths acres. aa per plat filed
by l.. f. Littell i'll suit entitled IL. l.. Garland
vs.. Azelie Comeau. wife, No. 1880, OF the Dis
trict Court, St. Landry, LII.
Terms and onditions:-Property 10 be sold
on IL credit OF twelve months. Purchaser to
furnish good and solvent security to the salts
faction of the administrators, and vendors lien
and privilege retained on property sold until
full and final payment.
CORA ANSIEM,
JOSEPH ANSLEM.
June 1Sth 1893 Joint Administrators
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09

Articles intended for publication in
the COURIER should be sent 10 before
Thursday morning If possible to insure
their appearance in the next issue.
Matter sent in Thursday evening or
later is apt to he excluded for lack OF
time or space, unless it is of sufficient
importance to justify the delay and in
c0nvenienca
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09

Congress has passed a bill re-
moving all disabilities of ex-Con-
federates from holding office in
the army and navy or the govern
ment. And this is thirty-two
years after Gen. Grant gave ut
terance to the broad, liberal, wise,
and patriotic sentiment of "Let
us have Peace" The hero Of APP
pommatox was somewhat in ad-
vance of the House of Reed and
Hanna's Senate.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09

The legislature has passed a
law authorizing the refunding of
taxes paid to the State twice on
the same property by reason OF
dual assessment or error. This
Is d good law, and those Of our
Apeople whom it affects should
take advantage of its provisions.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09

The Electric Light and Water
works will be completed this
week, and after being put to a
satisfactory test, the plant will
sdoubtless be formally received by
the committee appointed from
the Board to supervise the work.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09

Charbon continues its ravages,
and horses and mules are espe-
cially subject to the disease, Pas
teur's Anthrax serum is being
used largely; but it is too early
to predict its success.-Abbeville
Meridionel.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09

The French Liner LaBourgogne
with 725 souls on board, collided
with the iron sailing ship Crom-
artyshire in a dense fog. in the
North Atlantic, and sank within
half an hour, carrying over 500
of the crew and passengers to the
bottom.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-07-09
Opelousas, La, ]
TULANE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA
NEW ORLEANS.

UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF PHILOsO-
PLY AND SCIENCE.
DEPARTMENT FOR TEACHERS.
ART DEPARTMENT.
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCEs
COLLEGE OF TECHNOI OGY.
With extensive Laboratories and Workshops.
H. SOPHIE NEWCOMB MEMORIAL coll
LEGE, for Young Women, with High School,
Art and Boarding Departments.
Fall Term of the above begins October sd.
LAW DEPARTMENT opens November 14th.
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT opens October 18th.
For catalogues address the Secretary OF the
University. ~ -
VIM. PRESTON JOHNSTON,
WM. O. ROGERS, Fl resident.
Secretary. July 9---3m.