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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-02-19

A pleasing feature Of the Catholic
Winter School ofAmerica is the solemn
religious inaugural. For the third ses,
sion, that Of 1893, the Solemn Pontitical
Mass will be celebrated on Sunday.
February 90, at St: Louis Cathedral,
New Orleans, by Rt. Rev: Ignacio
Monies de Oca. Bishop Of San Luis
Potosi, Mexico, the sermon to be deliv-
cred by Mohsignor Chapelle. the newly
inducted Archbishop of the See of New
Orleans. The lecture course, which
opens on the Thursday following l24), is
notably strong. both as regards tue
talenta Of tie speakers and their sub
iects, Marion Crawford, DR.. Conaty,
Henry Austin Adams. Charles Spragne
Smith and Hon. Patrick Walsh, names
of wider than natioual renowD. are
among those on the official program.
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DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.

This suit was submitted on the eviderre in
the record. The law and the evidence being in
favor of the plaintiff, Edmonih Deville, and
against the defendant, Arnas Durio, it is by
reason thereof ordered. adiudged and derreeu
that she do have Judgment i'll her favor and
against the defendant, dissolvng the c0mnni-
ty OF assets and gains heretofore existing br-
tween them separating them in property and
investing her with complete control of the
property which she now owns or may hereaf-
ter acquire. free from the control or interfeR-
ance of her husband. And it is further Or
dered, adjudged and decreed that the movable
property described in plaintiffs petition and
claimed by her as her paraphernal property be
and the same is hereby recognized as her para
phernal property
Defendant to pay the costs of this suit to be
taxed.
Done, read and signed in open Court at
OpelOusas, this 18th day of December. 1897.
GILBERT l.. DUPRF;
Judge l1th Jud. Dist. Of La.
Filed Dec l8, 1897
II. f. EsToRGE, by Clerk.
L. CASTILLO by. Clerk
Jan. 8, 1893
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-02-19

The Natei,ez, Opelousas and Gulf
Railroad now appears to be a certainty.
It's route is from Natchez, Miss, through
northeastern Louisiana to Palmetto
on the T. g. p. R. R., thence through
Washington. Opelousas and Crowley to
the Gulf. II nothing interferes, WORK
will begin soon. The domicll OF the
Company is Opelousas, and and many OF
our prominent men are taking an active
interest in the enterprise. This 1oad
as we'll as with New Orleans and Alex
andria, and is bound to be of benefit to
our town and parish.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-02-19
Feb. 10, 1898.
nUBLHC SALE

nUBLHC SALE
OF ENJOYABLE PROPERTY.
By virtue of the power in me vested by the
Mayor and Board OF Aldermen Of the Town Of
Opelousas La, and agreeable to motion made
1898, Will proceed to sell at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder. at the Court
House In the town of Opelousas, La, on
Monday, March ID, 1898,
at Ii o'clock, a. IN, the following described
property, belonging to the town of Opelousas
tO-wit
A certain lot Of ground situated in the town
of Opelousas, bounded north by estate of "
Ducharme, south by Landry street. east by
Bayou lesson and west by G. Hebert's store
lot.
Terms-Cash, the the Town of Opelousas re-
serving the right to reject any and all bids
LUCIUS G.. DUPRE,
Feb. 10, 1898. AuctiOneer.
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Way Up

In the latest Styles are my designs OF
Clothing Made t0-Order, but
Burst the Bulb
When it comes to selling the best snit
for the least money.
Discount the Trade
To my line for quality and finish, l
please the eye. suit the taste and con-
suit the pocket. Let me cooperate
with yon in dressing stylishly, well
and cheaply.
Guarantee Satisfaction.
AARON JACOBS,
Jan. 20, ,8t. Opelousas, La.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-02-19

Most Rev. Louis Chapelle, the new
Archbishop of the diocese of New Or
leans. arrived in that city last Wednes-
day and was given a magnificent recep.
ton by the people. He is a learned
man, deep thinker, and an iIlustrious
representative of the Catholic Church,
and it is safe to say that his admins
tration of the archdiocese will he wise
patriotic and beneficial.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-02-19

The following terms Of court have
been fixed by Judge Duple for the
Parish Of St. Landry during the year
1898:
A criminal term beginning on the
first Monday of February.
A civil term beginning on the second
Monday in April.
A criminal term beginning on the
second Monday of September. :,
A ciMl term beginning the second
Monday of December.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-02-19

Senior Dupuy de Lone, the ministl lF
of Spain to this country has resigneN
The canse of this action on his part as
that he had written letter to frielfl
criticzing the president of the UnitNi
States, and certain clauses in this lett,r
being considered insulting, his reeaif
was demanded by our government. and
he resigned.
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A Gard.

OPELoUsAs, Feb. 10th. 1898.
gratefully acknowledge the prompt
payment Of $4,000 made by the. Sn-
preme Lodge Knights of Honor OF the
endowment due me on the Benefit Ger
tificate of my deceased husband. f..
Sumpter TAYLOR. ALICE TAYLOR.
Feb. 10, 1t.
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NO.23
JUDICIAL ADVERTESENHEET
SUCCESSION SALE.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA
ESTATE OF PINTARD d. williams.

BY virtue of an order of the Honorable
Judge OF the Eleventh judicial District Court
OF the state OF Louisiana, i'll and for the parish
OF st. Landry, there will he sold at public aug
ton to thu last and highest bidder, ut tho
residence of Mra. Kate r. Goodlor, parrish
aud State aforesaid, by the undersigned ad-
mlnstratOr, or any duly qualified auctiuneer,
on
FRIDAY, FER'Y. ~, 1928,
at IL O'Clock a. m, the following described
property, tO-wlt
About 5000 lbs of lint cotton in bales rs huHn-
els of corn, more or less one bIggy and single
harness ; one buggy pole one set Of doublo
harness ; one lot of hay two plows one i,as-
row ; one paint horse one brown mare; emo
saddle and bride; one lot of chickens; one. uld
wagon; one set or chars one lot of bedding
three bedSteads; two bureaus two wash
stands one sewing machine one dining room
table one safe two stoves and cooking utrn-
sils one lot of crockeryware one large look
ing glass one lot of lard and sttetl pork one
lot of miscellaneous articles.
ermS-CaSh.
WILSON T. GOODLOE,
Jan %, 1898. Administrator.
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NOTICE.
NV -
LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS \ IA,
Enh & 1909

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS Any
Feb. 8, 1a9S.F
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim. and
that said proof will be made before l.. North
CullOm, U. 8. Commissioner, at Bayon Chlcot.
La, on March Goth, 1898, viz:
ALCIDE I'D. FONTENOT,
who made Homestead Entry No 1890. for the
8. E.a Section 4, TIP. 4, s. r. West La.
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses 10 Prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
Anguste P. z. Fontenot, Aurelie P. q. Fonte,
not JnO Pierre Ardoin, AbsOlum Reed, all or
Vile Plate p. o. La. r.
GEO. Med. BRUMBY,
Feb. 70, 1s9S-6t Registsr.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-02-19

NoTIcE.-I now represent the Barn
ards Plantation Rice Hullers and
Graders, which makes a mercbantable
rice. Parties contemplating purchasing
one of these machines. should address
the undersigned for price and terms.
S. r. BRoDHEAD,
Jeaperette, La.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-02-19

Some much needed work has beep
done on Union and Landry Streets this
week by labor employed by the towl,.
The water works people have not yet
done anything towards repairing tle
streets which they have rendered ho%-
rihlp
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-02-19

D. K. Breazeale, the we'll known mill
wright, will make Opelousas his head
quarters for some time to come, and ls
prepared to undertake any work in his
line. Orders through the postoffice will
have prompt attention.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-02-19

The Rev. DR.. w. D. Morton, Synodi-
cal Evangelist, will preach in the Pres
byterian Church at this place on Satur-
day evening at 7:30 o'clock also op
Sunday at II a. no. and at 7:30 p. M. Ser
vices to be extended one week.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-02-19

The St. Landry Homestead and Loan
Association is an important factor in
tue uphuilding of Opelonsas. Take a
few shares, benefit yourself and assist
in the good work.
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lay, Februnry 10Th, 1895

NOTICE. - Land Office at New Orleans
N Feb. 8, 1S98.-NOtice is hereby given that
the following named settler has filed notice bf
his intention to make final proof in suplDrt of
his claim, and that said proof will he made be-
fore E. North CulOm, U. 8. Commissioner, at
Bayou Chicot, La, on March 26tb, 1893, via;
JOHN X. MHLEY,
who made homestead entry No. 14254, for th6
s. E4 of Sec. 26, Tp 2, s. of u. West, Louisiana
Meridian.
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
Madison McGehee, Jasper Peters. Willis FL
liOtt, David Elliott, all of Bayou Cbiept +.
La. ~
G. Med. BRUMBY,E -
Feb. 70, 1898. ct. Register =
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-02-19

Litigation is expensive. An idea of
what a luxury it is may be had from the
statement that the sheriff fees in the
snit of Henry G. Morris vs.. the hose
Hill Refining and Planting Co., amount
to one thousand dollars. The object III
controversy an foot vacuum pan is to
be sold to-day at noon. at sheriff's sale.
-Abbeville Meridional.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-02-19

This frank avowal from the Toledo
(O) Bee, Republican journal, is signiti-
cant:
"Thc Republican party is fickering
it's last flicker. 1t has outlived its use
fulness. Every question that made 1T
great in Lincoln's time is settled. 1t ls
travelling on it's shape and just now
there isn't much left of its shape"
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-02-19

We are in receipt of copy in book
form of the proceedings of the Louis
lana Press Association recently issued
by L. s. Scott, Sec'y of the association,
from his model job rooms, at Crowley,
To
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-02-19

General Barrios, the President of
Guatemala, was assassinated by u
German named Solinger on the 9th inst.
The name of the new president is Cab
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-02-19
No. $3.50.
PROBATE COURT-PARISH OF ST. Ian.
DRY, LA.

By virtue OF an order of the Honorable the
District Court in and for the parish of st. Lam
dry. there will be sold at public auction, to the
last and highest bidder, by the undersigned or
any other duly qualified auctioneer, at the
front door OF the court house in the town of
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NOTICE..

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, La,
Feb. S;sis98. )
Notice il hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of bis intention
to make final proof in support OF hiseiaiin, Hnsi
that said proof will be made befofe F. North
CulIom JI. s. Commissioner at Bayou thic0t,
La on March, &C. 1898, viz:
LANDRY CANPKELb,
who made Homestead Entry No. 14l76, for tle
s, WI of Sec. 6, Up. 3, south of range 1
east, Louisiana Meridian.
his continuous residence upon and.cintivation
off, said land, viz:
Levi Campbell, of Whfteyille T o., La;
Leon Campbell OF Barbreck p. o., La; VIII
liam Johnson OF Bayou ChcOt, La |. NIfSinlus
v. Carson, OF Bayou Chicot 7. o., La.
G. MCD. BRUMBY,
Fob 10 1sos-st Register.
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The steamer Clara Nevada, of Seattle,
was burned in Lynn Canal, B. c.. abont
Feb. 18th, and forty men on their way
to the gold fields are supposed to have
poriahad
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-02-19

Senator Chandler warns M'Kinley that
he must either stand by the people OF
Join the plutocrats. BIondin in his fa-
nous rope trip across Niagara's roaring
rapids never balanced himself so pic
turesquely or 80 uniquely as will our
President when lie performs the dazzling
trick of standing by the people and at
the same time by the pIntocrats, pools.
syndicates, civil service reform and all
sorts of trusts and monopolies.--ln-
dianapOlis Sentinel, Dem.
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Miss Frances Willard, the leader OF
the w. e. T. q. in America, is seriously
i'll in New York.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-02-19

See A. C. Skiles for Lumber, Shingles
Bricks, Lime, Sand and Cement.
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]. B. Sandoz sells the celebrated Me-
Mullen Woven Wire Fencing.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-02-19

The U s. S. Maine, one of the finest
vessels in the Navy, was totally des-
troyed Tuesday night in Havana harbor
by an explosion of her powder magazine.
Besides the loss of the ship, about
800 of her crew were killed in
stantly and others seriously injured.
The Maine was built at the New York
navy yard in 1890 at a cost of $685.
600. She had steel hull, was thor
oughly equipped throughout, and had
complement Of about 374 men.
The cause of the explosion is yet a
mystery, some believing it was due to
an accident while others think it was
done by an enemy. An investigation
is now going ON to determine the mat
ter.
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GHERIFF's SALE.
SAMUEL HAAS VS.. ONIZIME PITBE. =
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
No 16I43.

By virtue OF an order of feri facias issued
ont of the Honorable the Eleventh Judicial
District Court, i'll and for the parish Of st.
Landry, in the above entitled and numbered
case, and to me directed, will proceed to sell
at the front door of the Court House, III the
town of Opeousas, i'll the said parish, att
o'clock a. H., on
Saturday, Fcbrunry 10Th, 1895
the following described property, to-wt:, =
certain tract or parcel of land. with all the
buildings and improvements thereon, or there
to belonging, situated in Prairie Grand
Mamou, aforesaid State and parish containing
forty acres, bounded north by vendor, south
by Marie Pitre. east by Pollcar Fontenot and
west by railroad or public road.
tract or parcel Of land with all the build =
ings and improvements thereon, or thereto be
longing, containing forty acres and bounded.
north by Marie Ptre, south by railroad 'tand.
east by purchaser ct als and west by George
Perry, situated in Prairie Grand Mlmou,
aforesaid State and Parish
Seized in the above entitled suit.
Terms-Cash.
W. 8. FRAHEE,
Sheriff of the Parish of vt. Landry.
jan Is, 1898.
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Fresh eggs, chickens and all country
nroduce at Fred. L. Sandoz's.
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In retiring, I desire to thank my many
friends and the public generally for their many
years of kind and liberal patronage, and ear.
nestly solicit the same for my successor, Mr..
R. B. Christman, who feel will do his best to
please. Again thanking one and all,
remain thankfully yours,
CONRAD BRAND,
Feb. s, st. Frank the Baker,"
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TO THE PURLIC.

Having succeeded Mr.. Conrand Brand, far
military known as Frank the Baker," res
fully solicit a share of your patronage, so long
extended to him, and promise to serve you
faithfully, both in quality of Bread, Cakes and
Pastry.
am yours, anxious to please,
R. B. CHRISTMAN
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A law and order league has been or
ganized in Shreveport.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-02-19

Gray's Legal Blanks are copyrighted.
We order them on commission and de-
liver at catalogue prices.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-02-19

Place your valuable papers Ill a safety
deposit box in the st. Landry State
Bank.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-02-19

Hats-the finest assortment in town
to Fred L. Sandoz's store, Bridgeville.
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Mardi-Gras Carnival.
New Orleans, La, Feby. 22nd, '99

Nv" OfINttt7S1 I1tA'S IVY s"@t'U' VS'
The Carnival this year promises to
exceed previous efforts in grandeur, and
New Orleans will show to the world the
insignificant effect her recent atfiictioH
has had upon the temper and resources
of her people. The Southern Pacific
will sell round trip tickets Feby. 18th,
10th, Goth and 21st from all points
on it's line to New Orleans at the rate
of one fare for the round trip, lin
tied for return to fifteen days from
date of sale Children will be carried
at one-half the adult rate. Double
daily train service with sleeper service
in both directions. Local agents
will furnish full information.
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Bailed hay for sale at Fred F. San
doz's.
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-eA&o

The u. S. S. Marblehead one of our new
cruisers, has arrived at New Orleans,
and will remain till after the carnival.
Several other nations are represented
there by one or more war vessels.
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FOR SALE.

Two Durham Bulls, about 19 months old,
shipped from Wakefield. Kansas. Now is the
time to improve your stock. For prices, terms,
ETC., address
B. F. JEVONS,
st. Martinyille, La.
Feb, 10Th, 1898.
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Senor Luis Polo Bernabe has been
named as the Spanish minister to this
country to succeed Seno' DeLome, re-
signed
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Are you o subscriber to the COURIER
If not, why mott
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Jan, 3, I6S5-OI
Lost. sTRAYED OR STOLE N

TED-TRUsTWORTHY AND ACTIVE
!" gentlemen or ladies to travel for respon-
sible, established house in Louisiana: Monthly
az and expenses. Position steady Reference.
Encinse self-addresed stamped envelope. Inc
Dominion Company, Dept. r. Chicago.
Jan. 8, 1897.
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TIE man who doesn't think j, pays To
advertise is not rushed will, business.
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NOTICE..

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS. La,
January ., 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of lIs intention
to make final proof in support of hisclaini ana
that said proof will be made before Alfred
Payy Clerk of Dist. Court, at Opeiousas, La
on February Is, 1898. viz:
ANDREW ,. CARPENTER,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1896 for ihe
8. WI Sec 90, Tp. 2, s. OF X. east
He names the following witnesses 10 prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Samuel Haas, Frank Wharton. Stephen De
Vile. william johnson, of Bay on Chicot. La
''"o' G. MCD. BRUMBY,
Jan, 8, lsss-st Register
LOST, sTRAYED OR STOLEN
Raw mare about S years old, nosa.hiit spots.
,onw rail no brand and heavy i'll pregnancy:
liberal reward will be paid to finder.
J.. f.. LtWELL,
Ian. %. 1s9s Opelousas, LA.
TED-TRUsTWORTHY AND ACTIVE
w gentlemen or ladies to travel for respoI-
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JUDICIAL ADVERTlsENIK
ESTATE OF ALPHONSE LEVY.


DUBLHC SALE.
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See notices headed "For Sale" in this
issue.
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FRIDAY, FER'Y. ~, 1928
Jan. 90, 1893.
TUDGs vi T. NE.
No. 1917.

DEFILLE, WIFE, w. ARMAS
DURIO, HUSBAND.
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LOST, sTRAYED OR STOLEN,
From the undersigned at Opelousas about
the first Of the year, a -chestnut-sorrel creole
head, PAGES under saddle and trots in harness.
suitable reward will be gwen for her return
to T. B. Clements or to Joe Eddy at OpelOusas,
or for information that may lead to her recov-
cry. j. b. CLEMENTS.
Jan. Is, 1893.
, 1898-07-16
Carl Emil Hedemann,
GOuvern9r for dc donak. re stindisEe Ger,
OberSt.
Bidder of DanneJroge Og Dannobrogsmond,

MOR ~VITTERLIGT: Paa Finantsministcriet deronl
(6 nedlagte Allerunderdanigste Forestilling har det be
haget Hans Maiestnt Kongen we'd allerh0jeste Resolution
af 4de Juni d. A. alIernaadigst at stadfeste tol?ende al
Kolonialraadet paa St. Croix we'd 3dic Behandllngd den 2ldc
Marts d. A. v~edtagne Anordning indeholdende Eoran-
dringer Anordningen af 4de Maj 1886 ON handeIen med
og Udsalg af Rom og andre destillercde sterke Drlhke
paa St. Croix m. IN.
Ingen undtagen den, der Inr Bevilmg til at hoIde Rombod, sk"l
for Flemtiden v@re bMruiget til til andre end ROmbodholdere at Tor
handle Rom mindre Purifier end Fad eHer omtrent ITO G"lIoneI'
indeholdte en IndpakuinG; dog mdtages heIfIa de 4 a AnoId-
ninpen of 4de Mai 1886 ON Itandeen med og Udsag u! Rom og andre
Naar de Medhold af formeldte An0dning af 4e Maj 1856 nd-
piyne. nu Kraft v@rende Bcvllnger til Vertshushold ere ndI0b"e,
afskafes de ommeldte BevuIings; for FIemiden udt@rdGs like saa-
dame Bevlinger.
Fremtidigo Bevilingor til ~lombodhold give like Ret til V@rtshus-
hold.
Ubereuiget Udsalg eer Udskjenkning af Rom strahes med toder
of 1se Gang fra 200 vesindiske Dnler til 800 vestlndlske Dater, 2deh
Gang fra 400 vestndiske Doler til 60 vestindske DaIor o., fremd"Ls
serne Anordning 4de Mj 1886 s 16 Kraft.
De s 81 af folmeldte Anordung of 4de Maj 1856 foreSkrev"e
Mox;ma for Afgiften af Rombodhold og af dt Anordningens 5 3
ommeldte Udsalg bortfalde.
Hvorefter ale V~edkommende sig have at rette.
GOmvernementet for de dansk. ueSimdiske Ger,
St, Thomas, den SIDE JUL 1898.
Under min Hand og Gouvernementets Segl.
HEDEMANN,
, 1898-07-16

None but persons holding licenses to keep Rumshops shall in
future he entitled TO sell Rum to others than Rumshopkeepers in less
quantities han one puucheon or about 40 gallons, contained in M
package, except in the instances mentioned in s 4 Of the ordinance of
4h May 1886, concerning the trade in and sale of Rum and other
distilled strong liquors in ST. Croix.
When the licenses to keep puhichouses. issued under the
Ordinance Of 4h May 1856, and now III force shall have expired sucL
licenses shall be abolished and none shall he granted in future.
Future licenses as Rumshopkeeper give no right to keep public.
houses.
The unauthorized sale or retailing of Rum shdl be punished with
fines; for The first offence the fne shall be not below 500 and not
exceeding $500; for the second offence the fine shall be not below
S4OO aud not above 5000, and so on, the fines being doubled OF Zach
repetition Of the offence. In other respects the pDvii ms of S l6 OF
the Ordinance of 4h May 1886 remain III force.
So.
The Maxima prescribed in s Fl of the aforesaid Ordinance Of 4th
May 1886 for the tax on RumShops and on the licenses mentioned
under 3 Of the aforesaid Ordinance are hereby cancelled.
To which all concerned have to conform.
Government of the Danish West Indie Islands.
ST. Thomns, the 8h July 1898.
Under my Hand and the Seal of Government.
, 1898-07-16
ORDINANCE

altering the Ordinance of 4th May
1886 regarding the trade in and
sale Of Rum and other distilled
strong liquors in st. Croix etc.
4tth June 1898.