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Evening star., 1898-12-19
COMING OF THE TREATY.
Ii L. Expected to Arrive In washing
ton SaturdaN

Notwit hstandtng Judge Days alleged
statement that the peace treaty might he
withheld for the action Of an extra session
OF Congress. it is announced here that the
President has determined to submit IT To
the Senate during the present session. As
the commissioners have thought proper to
intrust the document to the mails. II will
not reach Washington before next Satur-
day. Although desirOus of placing IL before
the Senate at the earliest opportunity. the
President Will not be able to do so for a
week after its receipt, for the reason that
congress Will then be IN holiday recess
Meanw hile the treaty will not be given TO
the public Strong pressure has been
Brought TO bear already to change this de-
Cis!On, bus strict observance of the es-
tablished custom in such cases will be fol-
lowed in order to avoid exciting uselessly
anlmoslty against the treaty on the part of
sjicklers for the observance of the courtesy
due the Senate.
Evening star., 1898-12-19

Object is to Settle the Question as to
Next Governor.


Next Governor.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, December ia con-
ference of leading republicans has been
called to meet here on Thursday, January
5, to reach an agreement on candidate for
governor. 1t now looks as though Senator
Hanna and the administration forces would
withdraw all opposition to H. NJ. Dough-
erty, and that he will secure the nomina-
ton.
1t is believed that he can secure more of
the anti-Hanna support than any other
available candidate. Dougherty has been
gaining strength so fast that it looks as
though he could win without Senator Han
mas support in the convention. 1t is pro-
posed to make up a ticket at this confer
ence in which all factions will be represent
ed and thus continue the work of cement
ing the factions together which was begun
in the loyal work of the anti-Hanna repub-
licans for Secretary of State Kinney in
their late state campaign.
Evening star., 1898-12-19
The District RiII.

The subcommittee of the Senate commit
tee on appropriations, which considers the
District of Columbia appropriation bill, will
probably get to work on that measure dur
ing the latter part of the present week, and
will give considerable time to its consider
alton during the holiday season.
Evening star., 1898-12-19
DEFECTS IN THE ADAMS.
Training Ships Spar Deck Beams
Have Opened Badly.

SAN FRANCISCO, December 19.-The
Call says: The United States training ship
Adams is not likely to go to Samoa or any
port far away from home. She may go to
Magdalena for gun practice, but the au-
thorties may not even allow her to go that
far. Her spar deck beams have opened up
and other defects have shown themselves
so the vessel is not now considered safe for
long voyage. The starting of the deck
beams Is attributed to the constant drilling
of 200 naval apprentices on the spar deck.
Evening star., 1898-12-19
Suit. for Diyorce Instituted.

Martha L Mullen late this afternoon filed
suit for divorce against William S. Mullen,
charging desertion
On the ground of infidelity on the part of
his wife, Jesse s. Koonce this afternoon
instituted proceedings for divorce from Ro-
berta E. Koonce.
Evening star., 1898-12-19
Resignation Accented.

The resignation of Solomon Nally, fire.
man of No. engine company of the Dis
trict fire department, has been accepted by
the Commissioners. who have promoted ].
O'Leary to the position and have appointed
VIM. A. T. Fraser as a private, vice
O'Leary.
Evening star., 1898-12-19
Seeks an Injunction.

William c. Bireiy, trustee, late this af-
ternoon filed a bill in equity against Samuel
Ross, trading as Barber & Ross, for an in
juEction to restrain the defendant from
using a certain Improvement in shutter
bowers.
Evening star., 1898-12-19
THE FREEDMAN.S BANK.
Authority Given to Distribute the
Dividend on Hand

The House today passed bill authorfz-
ing the controller of the currency to dis
tribute among the benefciaries the divi-
dend of the defunct Freedman's Bank
The amount to be distributed is about
$35, 900
Evening star., 1898-12-19

Henry Senge this afternoon filed a bill in
equity against Josephine NJ. Fitz and nine
others to have the court direct the sale, for
the purpose OF partition. of lot c in square
S74 and part of lot 8, square 800.
Evening star., 1898-12-19

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co. bankers
and brokers. 1419 St. members New York
stock exchange. correspondents Messrs La
denburg Thaimann & Co, New York
nfanr o.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-09-03
A Delightful Trip Free.

The State Fair Association of
Alexandria,, La, offers the choice
of the following trips to the two
most popular young ladies from
among the following parishes:
Ouichita, Natchitoches, St. Lam
dry, AvoyeIlcs, Grant, Calcasieu,
Iberia, Lafayette, Caddo and
Rapidcs, under these conditions:
The two young ladies receiving
the largest number of votes by
Oct. s, 1898, each vote to be rep
resented by ten cents, tsc votes
to be secured in any teri tory the
parties may wish to soljsit from;
same to be counted and premium
awarded on the Fair Grounds on
Saturday, Oct. s, by dlslntcrcst-
cd committee appointed by the
Hon. Fred Seip, President OF the
Association who, atl soon as the
premiums are awarded and the
route selected by the two winning
contestants, will present them
with three tickets to Toronto,
Canada, with the privilege OF
stopping over two days in st.
Louis, two days at Put-in-bay, o.,
or two days in Detroit, Mich, five
days at Niagra Falls and three
days in Toronto, Canada-or
three tickets to Omaha, Neb.,
with tickets to Exposition now
being held there, with privilege OF
stopping over two days i'll st.
Louis. two days in Kansas City,
and six days in Omaha, including
sleeping car ticIScs for the entire
trip and hotel expenses at the
best hotels in the above named
cities. The third ticket to be for
chapcrone, to be selected by the
two young ladies.
In each parish there must be at
least two contestants and rs many
more as desire to enter the con-
test. The contest to begin Sept
embcr i, 1898.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-09-03

It is said that the oyster trade
lot Houma, La, amounts to some
thing near two hundred and fifty
thousand dollars per season. The
several canneries at that point
employing between 500 and 800
men steadily. And this is only a
secondary industry, sugar being
fhe principal revenue. Opelousas
with her great natural advantages,
might vie with her sister town,
and establish industries that
might give employment to a NUM-
her of our citizens. It would not
90 however, to have plants that
would follow the example OF our
Compress, who, we are IN
formed, is studiously shutting
out home labor in favor OF i'm
ported workmen.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-09-03

Not more than II assessments
are levied in q year.
To protect each Grand jurisdic-
tion from excessive cash during
any one year, we have relief law,
wherein a maximum number of
assessments per annum are fixed,
the annual maximum for this jul
risdiction being II assessments as
per the above classified plan. Each
assessment is levied on the first
day of the month, and must be
paid by each member on or before
the 2Sth day of the same month,
or suspension ensues. Suspended
members can be reinstated by
paying the assessment on which
they were suspended and pending
assessment; after three months
they must be re-examined in addi-
ton to making above payments.
Other expenses, outside of as
sessments to pay deaths, are about
$500 per year; this includes the
relief fund and all dues necessary
for the support of Subordinate,
Grand and Supreme Lodges.
| The officers of the Grand Juris-
diction of Louisiana arc live, pro-
gressive and intellectual men, de-
voted to the interest of the order
which they represent, and will
work in unison for a large in
crease of the membership of the
Grand Jurisdiction.
| St. Landry Lodge No. 4, A. O.
U. W. was organized in 1880 anc
still exists with membership OF
25. The Lodge room and Office
is on the second floor of the Cha
chere building in Opelousas. IT.
meetings are held every I'd anc
4th Thursday of each month.
Its officers are: DR.. VIM. NJ
Thompson, Master Workman
w. A. Sandoz, Foreman; NJ. vi
laseca, Overseer; F. Delarue, Sr
Financier; Sol. Jacobs, Receiver
Theo. Hollier, Recorder; 2. L
Bowden, Guide; P. DelBuono
The Opelousas courier., 1898-09-03
At a meeting of Gordon Chap

At a meeting of Gordon Chap
ter No.-Daughters of the Con-
federacy, held at Sandoz Opera
House last Saturday, the resigna-
ton Of Miss Anita DoremNs- as
President of the organization was
received and accepted, and Mrs.
Leonce Sandoz elected to fill the
vacancy. Measures were taken to
place the Chapter on a flrmer
footing-fnancially and otherwise
and if the same Jealous interest
is manifested by the members as
has been displayed by the retiring
President and few others, Cor
don Chapter will soon be among
the most flourishing in the State.
At the next meeting, (due notice
of which will be given) the cleo
ton of officers will take place, and
a cordial invitation is extended
to all those wishing to join to send
in their application.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-09-03
OPELOUSAS, SEPTEMBER g. 1898

Inside Watchman; Conrad Brand
Outside Watchman; Judge w. {.
Pcrrault, Representative to Grand
Lodge.
This Lodge desires TO cxten''
itself, and the members tho
invite worthy citizens to max ~Hp-
plication for membership.
Any information desir:. sby per
sons desiring to joir. nc order
will be furnisfkas%Jg fa%grs Lts any of the
officers of tx -lodgGy
The Opelousas courier., 1898-09-03

Two principal curses are pau
.perising the farmers of st. Ian
dry-caterpillars and sharks. The
caterpillars have been devourlng
the cotton plant for three weeks
or more, and now the sharks have
fairly gone to work devouring the
farmers themselves, not bodily
however, but by aNomang them
the princely sum of AZ cents 8
pound for their cotton. ''HoW
long, oh Lord. how long"
The Opelousas courier., 1898-09-03
Texas Health Resort.

As "a health resort, Ft. Davis (Marfa),
on the line Of the Southern Pacific
Sunset Route, is rapidly coming into
prominence Tho climate is uncxcelled
for those ailments where pure and
wholesome air is prescribed.
In order to present an oppnitnn TO
those wishing to visit the delightful
spot, tho 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. & Il: A..
Sou. Pac-Sunset Route, Houston. Tex.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-09-03

A justice of the peace accord
ing to recent act of the legisla
ture, hereafter before receiving
his commission will have to stand
anI examination before a board OF
piners to be appointed by the
scll5ol board. If he can show
he fully understands the
Elslish language the Secretary OF
State will be notified aud the
commission will be issued, other
wise not.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-09-03

Gen. Leon Jastremski, vetcr-
an Of the Louisiana Press, will
soon establish 4 new evening and
weekly paper in Shreveport. 1t
will be called the "Outlook' and
Of course will be Democratic in
politics. With Gen. Jastremskl' S
we'll known journalistic qualitica-
tions and his deserved popularity
throughout the State, we predict
I'D brilliant success for the "Out-
look"
The Opelousas courier., 1898-09-03
Ancient Order of United
WOrkmen.

WOrkmen.
The Grand Lodge of Louisiana
and Arkansas met at the city OF
Little Rock, Ark, August 10th,
1898. The principal business
transacted was the separation OF
the jurisdiction of Louisiana and
Arkansas, each State now having
Grand Lodge Of its own.
On the subsequent day othe
Grand Lodge of Louisiana md> in
the above named city and elected
the following officers:
Judge W. c. Perrault of Opel
ousas, Grand Master; S. Goette
of Donaldsonvillc, Grand Fore
man; Z. j. Drtmm of Grctna,
Oversccr: d. j. Scarcy. of New
Orleans, Recorder; c. E. Pcrrou-
eel of Shreveport, Receiver; II.
Newman of Crowley, Guide; W.
w. Wilmington Of Alexandria,
Inside Watchman; w. Lee Will
son of Mansfield, Outside Watch
man: DR.. &. Pierson of New lbe-
ria, Medical Examiner; l.. 5.
Grain, Shreveport, E. Denne-
kamp. New Orleans, G. o. Mou-
ton, Lafayette, Grand Trustees;
DR.. p. S. Postcll, Plaquemine, j.
| L. Weader, Natchitoches, DR.. A.
Guilbeau, Breaux Bridge, Com
mittee on Laws; J. E. Keeney,
Lake Charles, Fred. Landry, Don
aldsonville, Geo. j. Martin, New
Orleans, Finance Committee; }.
H. Shepherd, Shreveport, W. W.
Wilmington, Sr., Alexandria, W.
j. Calvit. Alexandria, Supreme
Representatives.
This order was organized Oct.
27, 1868. and now numbers $4,000.
1t is the oldest, largest in men,
bership and the best fraternal be-
neticiary society in the world.
More than $75 ,O0O, 100000 has been
paid to the widows, orphans, ia
thers and mothers, or other de-
pendents of deceased members, in
the past % years.
This order is founded upon
the solid rock Of fraternity. 1t is
not an insurance company, or as
sessment association, but Band
of Brothers bound together by
one common tie and obligation
each has taken at the altar to pro-
tect and defend Il brother work
man, minister to the sick, relieve
the destitute of the order, and IN
the event of death to provide
| 81 900 90 or 50, 100000 for the ben
eiciaries of the deceased, as he
may have directed.
Those eligible to membership
must be of sound bodily health,
from 1S to As years Of age, acccp-
table to the subordinate Lodge
where he seeks membership.
The Supreme Lodge is compos-
ed of 36 Grand Lodges scattered
throughout the United States
This Grand Lodge embraces the
entire State of Louisiana. Eaci
Grand Lodge levlcs assessments
upon it's members to pay deatl
claims in it's own Jurisdiction, an'
collects and disburses the same
In the Grand jurisdiction OF
Louisiana we have the classified
plan of assessments as per th'
. Following table.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-09-03

Mr.. +. NJ. Welsh was in Opel
sousas Wednesday in the interest
Of the Louisiana State Fair which
opens in Alexandria Oct. 4th. and
closes on the 8th. The Fair pro-
misses to be better than ever, and
the fact that Mr.. Welsh is lending
his valuable assistance to the en-
terprise is alone sufficient to in
sure its success.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-09-03

I,y virtue ot al order oil the honorable ElrN-
rnth judicial District Court OF tho state OF
louisiana III and for IN" parish III 81. Landry.
there viii he sold ut public nurti ion to the last
and highest bidder. by the undersigned Trstn
mnnta1y Executors or duly qualified auction
GER at the last residence OF the deceased. III
the town of Grand Coicau, st. Landry Parish.
la, on
ghnrsslay. September De, SH~,
the following described property, h"lun-ins, 10
the estate of Eleanor a. Iitlcll, dc"d, !"-wli.
THE Ialt residence of deceased situated in
the town Of Grand CotcHll, La. opposite the old
Catholic Church. consisting of dwelling honS,.
and outhuihn%a, bounded on I'll" north by Mrs
smith, on the south by --- street. On thr east
by Church street, and on the west hy Market
street.
IA lot q. ground, also i'll the town ut tiant
Coteau. known aA the Collins tot, hnnndri On
the north by land nt Robert ialry, east by
Church street, snuth by Mrs. Mllnl1 Dunbar,
iud wc,t 10y Il back street. or land Of Robert
Barry.
:j-One refrigerator, n lot OF Wlnd"" shades
ard fixtures, nuh Il lot Of curtains.
Terms Cash.
L. .. TARLTpN,
L. NJ. LiTTEil,
Tcstnmcutary Executors
The Opelousas courier., 1898-09-03

lung 1flendS IN OpelottSas.
Judge T. 3. Brooks, left for
New Orleans Thursday to scan the
political horizon.
Claudio Sandoz left for New
Orleans last Saturday where he is
going to seek employment.
We had q pleasant call Tuesday
from Mcssrs G. DeAcrlegand and
- Smith of Arnaudvilie.
Hon. S. NJ. Robertson, NJ. G.,
was in town this week giving an
eye to his political fences here.
Morgan Sandoz returned Tues
day from Moreauvillc, where he
had been employed since leaving
college.
Mrs. +. Z. Bailey and the little
ones returned to Thibodeaux on
Thursday, after month pleasantly
spent with Mrs. z. l.. Ilebrard.
Mrs. a. B. Anderson and daugh-
ter, Miss Matte, attended the en-
tertainmcnt for the benefit of the
Confederate Veterans at Sandoz
Opera House last Monday.
Judge w. G. perrault who had
attended the meeting of the Grand
Lodge A. O. U. w. at Little Rock
last week, is back again at his Of
flee ready for duty.
Mr.. Philip Mouton, brother of
our esteemed confrcrc of Lafa-
yette Gazette, and Of our friend
Major. is now Il member of the
CoUR1ERs's typographical force.
Our esteemed fellow citizen and
gallant comrade, Rev. 7. K. Faunt
LIE Roy, has been appointed as
sistant Chaplain Of the Louisiana
Division U. C. V. by Gen. W. II.
Tunnard. An excellent selection.
II. E. Estorge, Esq, has re-
turned from IlS Sufl1iilc1 fdcdeioii
looking much improved by his
trip. Mr.. Laurent Dupre, who
cilaperoned Mr.. Estorge, also re-
turned with his charge. Mr.. -.
is the picture of health, and Hen
ry attributes this great improve
mcnt to Sage pudding and 'evcry-
thing else the Judge was entitled
to.
Misses Irene Landry and Adella
Capbern and Mr. Forest B1aud OF
lDonaldsonyille, who have been
spending a most enjoyable time IN
Opelousas during the past foul
weeks, returned home last Tues
day evening, to the sincere regret
of a large number of their friends
and acquaintances here. These
interesting young people, who are
among Donaldsonville's most es'
teemed and popular residents
were 10th to leave; and we know
more than one young nnan-anC
some older ones-who would have
been more than pleased to have
them tarry awhile longer with us
The Opelousas courier., 1898-09-03

There is too much complaining
among the volunteer soldiers. In
the civil war it was tramp, tramp,
tramp, frequently day and night,
with hard tack and sow-belly only
to eat, sometimes nothing. At
night heavens tent, wet or dry,
withlcartridge box for a pillow
Now the soldier wants strawber-
ries and cream, mattress, mosqul-
toe bar, night shirts and lemo-
made. Theyr's spoiled, that $
all.-Morgan City Review.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-09-03
NOTICE !!

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS. IA,
August 9, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his intention
to make final proof in support OF his cIain' and
that said proof will be made before h.
Bloomfield, IT, s. Commissioners at Opclousas,
La, on September 10th, 1898. viz
l:enevicvc Eseller FontenOi DmF0nssenu
tCuratrix of Pierre DurOusseau, insanel
who made Homestead Entry No. 1880 for the
W. of $. w. Sec. g. TIP. A, T. Of X, West,
Louisiana meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon. and cultivation
Of said land viz
MnrcOu Beller, Jean Il. DurOsisseau, Eunlre
PerkeDa, Robert Bcaztey, all "r st. Landry Par
ish, La
g Med. BRUMBY,
Aup11st G. 1893 ct Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-09-03

"FIGHTING JOE" WHEELER s
loyal defense and tribute to Gen.
Skaters abilities and conduct OF
the Santiago campaign was just
what might have been expected
from a man who has never been
afraid to stand up for the under
dog in a fight.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-09-03

In a speech to his constituents
in Texas, Mr.. Bailey stated he was
opposed to territorial expansion,
and would not stultify himself by
voting for the measure. He told
his friends that if they favored
the expansion idea, and if they
expected their representative in
Congress to support the measure
they will have to elect some other
man. Bailey is an honest man,
with none of the demagogue.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-09-03

Ny school will reopen on Mon
day, September 5, 1898. | have
engaged as assistant, Miss Faunt
Leroy who is a graduate of the
Home Institute of New Orleans.
Miss Faunt Leroy will give class
lessons in elocution to the advan-
ced pupils without extra charge.
Mrs. M. NJ. HAYES.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-09-03
"a 20 .

1t is too long a time between
the adjournment of the legislature
and the PRONUNCIATION of the laws
by the official journal. If the
official journal can't do the work
quicker than it does the legislature
should give the job to some news
paper that can. All the new acts
should be published within a few
weeks after the adjournment OF
the legislature instead of a few
months. Town Talk.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-09-03

1t is stated on what seems to be
good authority that, within the
last ten days, a company has been
organized under the laws of New
Jersey, which is designed to exer-
else general management OF the
commercial affairs of Cuba. The
charter does not state this as the
object in explicit language, but
incorporators of the company
know what the charter means.
One of the incorporators is a
brother-in-law of Vice-Presldent
Hobart. There is a feeling among
those who know the character OF
the pormotors of the new Cuban
commercial company that the
Pearl of the Antilles is in danger
of being shortly swallowed whole
by an organized gang of Republl-
can political sharks.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-09-03

The Philadelphia Record earn
estly appeals to the Lord to help
the Filipinos if they fall under the
sway of the American Boss.
Even in this free country the
Boss has made himself a terror
and a nightmare. In Manila he
would be a typhoon or an earth
quake.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-09-03

Our confrere Of the Lafayette
Gazette sizes up the Louisiana
politician as falows:
A peace commissioners first
qualification must be an inclina-
ton to claim everything and stick
to it. Several Louisiana Demo
Gratis would fill the bill to perfec-
ton.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-09-03

Mr.. JOS. A. Gil has opened a neat
little family grocery in the old Loeb
stand on Main street, and invites
the public-the ladies in particular,
to give him q call.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-09-03

The number of the COURIERs Phone
is 80. If you want any advertising o.!
Job printing, or have any news to com
municatc, ring up 90 and you will have
prompt attention. After office hours,
the pnhlsler can be reached at any
time by ringing mp No. So
The Opelousas courier., 1898-09-03

GEN. LEE will require an army
of SO, 900 men for the occupation
of Cuba, and all the volunteers
who want to go will have the
chance.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-09-03

The st. Landry Homestead and Loan
Association is purely mutual, belonging
entirely to its stockhoiders and run
solely i'll their interests. Each member
is a PARTNER in the business, and the Of
ticers have the right to expect hearty
CO. operation from every partner.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-09-03

The State conventions of Texas
and Ohio have re-affirmed the
principles of the Chicago plat
form, and endorsed Bryans can
didacy for 1900.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-09-03

Lawyers who have briefs to print are
respectfully reminded that the CoURIEl;
Printing office is thoroughly equipped
for tho prompt execution oi that KIND
of work, and guarantees satisfaction
both nS to quality and price.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-09-03

Residence for rent in Opelonsas, in Il
desirable part of town. House large
and roomy with outlrIldings and am
pie grounds. Possession given lmme-
diately. Apply at this office.
This place is within five blocks OF
the High School, about three blocks
from Catholic Church and same dis
tance from Sunnyside Park.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-09-03
TILANE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA.

DEPARTMENT OF PIIILosO-
PLY AND SCIENCE.
DEPARTMENT FOR TEACHERS.
ART DEPARTMENT.
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES.
COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY.
With extensive Laboratories and Workshops.
TT. SOPHIE NEWCOMB MEMORIAL COL
IEGE for Young Women, With High School,
Art, and Boarding Departments
Fall Term of the above begins October 3d.
LAW DEPARTMENT opens November l4th
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT opens octoper i5,n
Eor catalogues address the Secretary of the
University. ,,,>,,ro,1
ur n pocERS President.
" SECRETARY July 9-3m.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-09-03

franklin authorities, on recon-
mendation of DR.. Carter, had the
Schwan frame building on Will
low street destroyed on account
Of its infection of yellow fever.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-09-03

Parties having job p,lntIn>5 donr at
the COURIER office must remember that
we do work at Il very low figure but we
cannot do work on credit at cash prices.