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The Portland daily press., 1898-02-25

The excitement over the disaster to the
Maine has largely subsidized in Congress.
members of all shades of opinion general
~ waiting patiently for the findings of
the official investigation. Little talk of
war is heard among members, although
this is not wholly reassuTing sign,
since the men who would have the most
fears OF trouble would naturally say the
least about the matter, fearing lest the
popular feeling should thereby be in
creased, ami additional complications
thereby be caused.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-25

1t is easy for anyone to Understand that Ala
bastiue, the base of which is q cement that
when applied e. any clean solid surface goes
through a process of setting and grows hard
with age. should be durable, that is notru and
scale off. but admit of recoating from time to
time Without having to wash and scrape off its
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-25

The Michigan Board of Health had "a paper
published with their annual report, in whlch
the use OF paper and kalsomine on walls was
strongly condemned and Alabastine, recon-
mended, And the state once published book
entitled shadows from The Walls OF Deatil.. ,
Nun SAMPLES from arsenical wall paper, anu
piaced IL IN all the public libraries OF the state'
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-25
AMERICAN MECHANICS ENTER
TAIN

A large number of friends of George
Washington council, No. 8, o. N. A. NJ,
enjoyed a very fine entertainment last
evening at their hall, about one hundred
being present. The following programme
was rendered:
Address, G. e. jeffrey
Instrumental Quartette.
Reading, Mrs. Lula K. Coombs
Instrumental trio.
Mr.. G. W. Mooney, Misses Cline and L.
r. Mooney.
Violin solo, S. 9. BENNETT
Mandolin solo, ii. T. Lowell
Vocal solo, Miss Stuart
Reading, W. e. Bradish
Piano solo, l.. NJ. Hart
Voonl solo, Miss Stuart
Violin duet, Messrs. bennett and Mills
Reading, Mrs. Lula X. Coombs
Vocal solo, Miss Lizzie Ridley Mooney
Reading, W. K. Bradish
After the programme was rendered
nearly all remained and enjoyed the pass
ing hours in dancing and conversation
Altogether it was great success.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-25
BRAINS SECOND TRIAL

Of Mate Thomas NJ. Bram, formerly first
mate of the barkentine Herbert Fuller,
who, it is alleged, murdered Captain and
Mrs. Nash ana Second Mate Bamberg on
the high seas, has been set for March Is,
at 10 a. M, in the Unitei States Circuit
court here
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-25
ON TRIAL FOR MANsLAUGHTER

Boston, February 24.-In the Superior
Criminal court today James e, Gordon
was put on trial on a charge of man
slaughter in causing the death of Joseph
W. Towle on January IL at the latter s
home by shooting.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-25

old coats before renewing 1t is equally plain
that all kalsomines are the reverse of this, be-
ing manufactured from whiting, chalks CLAWS,
CINE, which, when exposed to the cir. moisture
etc. soon decays. and the ruboug and sealing
then commences, leaving the wall in q terrible
cnn'liton.
On account of thi bad repute, most manufsc-
tllrers of kasomine brand their products with
some arbitrary namn. bur the contents of the
package still remains a kalsomine.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-25

ground on its face for disease germs: this
having strong coiors added like a coloreu
shirt to hide The dirt then think of 1.-The Nasty
practice" OF repeating this papering, wiIiion u
removing the old, and number of times az a,
that as many do. Then think of room coateo
with pure, porous. permanent AlaDastlne'
which IS Fstinted with but little trouble OF eA a
pense, and is purifying and sweet smelling anu
fills cracks. Wall PAPER free would be dearer
considered
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-25
UNKNOWN MAN COMMITS SUICIDE

Lowelltown, February 24.-An I'M
known man committed suicide by shoot
ing himself at Queens hotel, just across
the border, Wednesday afternoon.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-25

Consumers in buying Alahastine should see
that the goods are in packages and proper
labelled. The dealer who tells you he can sell
you the same thing as Alabastine. or something
just as good either is not posted or is f~ing 20
giSts and paint dealers. ASK them W card of
tints, or write to Alabastine CompaH: Grand
Rapids, Mich.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-25

Particularly throat and lung difficulties, ignor-
antly attributed to other causes, is the result
of unsanitary conditions of walls and. ceilings.
Think of having bedrooms covered with layers
of molding flour paste to feed vermin, with
paper to hide them and to absorb the moisture
of respiration, and an animal glue culture
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-25

clUded when the Senate adjourned. An
effort was made to obtain consideration
of the Alaskan homestead and railway
right of way bill, .but on parliamentary
technicality it went over. kThe resolution
offered yesterday by Mr.. Allen of Ne
braska to appoint committee OF five
senators to investigate the Cuban stu
alton was withdrawn by its author when
IL was laid before the Senate.
Washington, February 24.-At the con-
c.usion of the morning business IN the
Senate today the Vice-President laid be-
fore the Senate the resolution of Mr.. Allen
of Nebraska, which was laid over from
yesterday. 1t provides for the appoint
ment of five Senators to make an inquiry
into the conditions Of affairs in Cuba
with a view to bringing the war to.
peaceful end.
Mr.. Allen said that being satisfied
from the vote on his amendment that
the fate Of the resolution was quite we'll
sealed, he would would withdraw 1T from
further consideration of.the Senate.
The bill extending the homestead laws
and providing for right.sof way for rail-
roads in the District of Alaska was. then
proceeded with.
After brief discussion, Mr.. Hans
brouoh consented not to press the bill till
Mr.. Spooner Of Wisconsin had delivered
speech on the Corbett case.
Mr. Spooner- made legal argument In
favor Of the admission OF Henry W. Cor
bett to the Senate. He said that as law
yer he felt that he himself had no higher
or better right to q seat in the Senate
than Mr.. Corbett
An effective point was made by Mr..
Spooner when he cited the credentials
of John Walker of Virginia. who was ap-
pointed to the Senate on March 81, l79O,
by the governor of Virginia This case,
the first gubernatorial appointment made
to the Senate under the constitution,
Mr.. Spooner said was precisely similar to
that now under consideration, as Mr..
Walkers credentials showed that the leg
islature of Virginia had had opportunity
to fill the vacancy then existing and had
failed to do co.
The Senate accepted FEMr. Walkers
credentials and seated him.
Scan it reasonably be held" exclaimed
Mr. Spooner "that the distinguished
men then sitting in the Senate knew less
OF cOQSblUubluudl Law ohs'3 W. A1o"
now2"
MIR. Bacon of Georgia, inquired whether
under all circumstances in case OF an
ticipatory vacancy, Mr.. Spooner held that
the governor had right to make an
appointment irrespective OF the inaction
or inability for any reason of the. legisla-
ture to elect.
Mr.. spooner held that Mr.. Bacon had
correctly stated his position.
Mr.. Bacon then cited the hypothetical
case of legislature being influenced BY
the corrupt use of money not to elect in
order that the governor might make an
appointment and asked Mr.. Spoonsr if
he would seat the appointee OF the gov
ernor.
Certainly" replied Mr.. Spooner,"- sun-
less it could be clearly shown to the SEN
ate that the person appointing. was him
self implicated in the conspiracy and
in the corrupt use Of money"
Mr.. Spooner announced that he would
conclude his remarks tomorrow.
The Alaskan homestead and railway
right of way bill was then taken up,
but there was no quorum and the Sen
ate adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-25

employed
could tell me
wished dead At last heard OF
bottle helped Four bottles made me
we'll Now younger"
back from the brink the
Affection matter
DR. B. Hartmann of Columbus Ohio the in
will advise prescribe for free Of
at all druggists.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-25
SPOONER ON CORBETT.
Advocates Oregon Mans Right to
Seat in Senate.
A SIMILAR CASE IN PREVIOUS
CENTURY CITED.

MIR. Allen W;thdraws His Resolution Tor
investigation of the Cuban Situation
House Continues Discussion of Sundry
Civil Bill.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-25

Without any preliminary business, the
House today went into committee of the
The Opelousas courier., 1898-11-12
Somebody Else's Baby.

The street car conductor was
not in good humor. Some one
had passed a bad quarter upon
him and that accounted for his
starting the car before the three
women and a child were fairly
aboard. One of the women was
mad at being dumped without
warning into seat; the conductor
saw that as he started to collect
their fare, but he was mad, too.
"Madam," he said, as she ten
dered her fare, "this child that is
with you will have to be paid for
as well.''
II haven't the slightest idea of
paying its fare snapped the woman.
''Then l shall put it off, ans
wered the conductor, reaching
for the bell rope.
''You don't dare," flashed the
woman.
Ting! The conductor brought
the car to stop, picked up the
child and deposited it upon the
street and rang to go ahead.
"Madam," he said, grimly,
you'll find your child back there
on the corner"
''My child?" snapped the wo-
man. cit is MT mine!'
"Whose is 1t then? gasped the
conductor.
II haven't the slightest idea,"
she answered, cody.
Then the child's mother, who
had been engaged in an exciting
discussion with friend over the
merits of a new gown, awoke to
the fact that her child was miss
ing, and then the fireworks that
played around the unfortunate
conductors head reminded him
of a Fourth of July display
Detroit Free Press.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-11-12
To Those Who Suffer From Cancer

wish to say to the public that for
Is years have suffered from Cancerous
trouble, located in the eye followed by
one on the neck. After using every
suggested remedy and having passed
through the hands of Il number of pysi.
clans without benefit placed myself
under the treatment of DR.. j. b. Wal
ters of Bayou Chicot, La, under whose
skill have been completely restored to
health; both cancers were removed and
] am enjoying better health than for
many years. I deem it due to my
benefactor, DR.. Walters. as we'll AZ to
sufferers like / have been, to call their
attention to tho benefit have received
that they may find relief as | have
done. Respectfully Yours,
z. p. CARSON.
Aug,27-3 no.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-11-12

The Governor of Nebraska is a
Dandy, spelled with big D. In
a contest with the railroads he OPP
posed the railroads and stood by
the people. The supreme court
instituted mandamus directing
him to do certain things. He re-
fused to obey the mandate, and
the court threatened to send him
to Jail for contempt. He did not
scare worth cent, declaring that
if sent to Jail he would Immediate
ly pardon himself. He has not
been sent to jail yet.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-11-12

Populism has all gone to pieces
in Georgia, and their leading pa
per of that State is now in the
hands of the sheriff, who is doubt
less a Democrat, and is trying to
get money out of the concern to
pay printers for setting Populist
paragraphs. The paper in ques-
tion was established and for a
long time edited by Tom Watson.
-Farmerville Gazette.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-11-12
AN ORDINANCES

BY Mr.. Estorge-Resolved, That from and
after Oct. list 1898, all dry stock be prevented
limits OF the town OF Opeousas any dry siock
found roaming at large from aud after this
date, shall be taken up by the town constable
and the owner OF said stock be fined the sun
of % 80 and costs. Carried,
Resolved, That from and after this date it
shall be considered nuisance for any person
or persons to feed or keep horned stock in
quantity OF rs or more for marketing, shipping
or any other purposes within the corporate
limits of the town OF Opelonsas.
BE 10 further resolved, That any person or
persons violating thia ordinance sliall lie fined
S25 and costs for the first offence and slGO and
costs for the second offence said fine and costs
to be collected by the Mayor in the s;iine mali
ner that other fines and costs are collected.
Carried.
s. l.. HEBRARD,
Mayor.
n JRWIa Tn lunpL
The Opelousas courier., 1898-11-12

The Shreveport Times says:
There are 100 parish and State
negro Office holders in North
Carolina. This remarkable re-
suit has been achieved by the mis-
management of democratic ma
chine politicians. The populists,
republicans and negroes are run
ming the State government pretty
much as they please, and their
methods are so obnoxious that d
civil war is imminent. North
Carolina s condition should stand
as a glaring example to other
southern States that are in dan
ger of travelling along the same
road.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-11-12
He Fell In Love
WITH HIS WIFE


Because she bought her Winter
Outfit from Firnberg Bros New
Store in the Saizan Building. See
their lovely Dress Patterns-no
two alike-from $3.50 up, the
stylish Soutache braids, velvets
and silks to correspond. We have
the prettiest and softest Ladies
Shoes in lace and button for $3.50
ever brought to our Electric Light
City. Newest style figured Alpaca
Skirts from $1.00 up. Nicely
hand-embroidered Handkerchiefs
at 10c. Black dotted yelling at
15c. We are offering many bar
gains. Give us a call-it will pay
you. Remember
"NEw SToRE-NEw PRICES.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-11-12

Those indebted to the COURIER
for subscriptions or otherwise
will confer a favor by calling and
settling. The amounts are prin-
cipally small, but all together
they amount to considerable, and
complying with this request it
will be considered an esteemed
favor.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-11-12
Up to Date.

We have recently added, and will
continue to keep supplied with new and
improved type and printing material,
cards, paper, envelopes, etc.: and can
promptly execute any job printing re-
quired at the lowest prices.
Give us call when yon want ANY
THING in the JOB PRINTING line.
We can give you the best at the lorest
prices, and if you will call and see SAM
Piles and get prices you will be con-
vinced of that fact.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-11-12

The sale of the Central Sugar
Refinery at Lake Charles has been
postponded owing to the quaran-
tine. Opelousas offers $1,000 for
its location there. Opelousas is
getting move on itself lately,
which will surely bring the town
to the front soon.-Shreveport
Outlook.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-11-12

The fall term of the criminal
court met at 9 o'clock a. m. last
Wednesday in Crowley, Judge
Gilbert Dupre presiding, with
District Attorney Lee Garland at
his post. The grand jury was
charged by the court and pro-
ceeded to business. Quite a num-
ber of attorneys from St. Landry
were in attendance and the term
promises to he an interesting
one.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-11-12


District Court i'll and for the parish of st, Ian
dry, there will be sold at public auction TO the
last and highest bidder, by the undersigned
Administrator or any duly qualified auc-
tloneer, at The last residence of deceased at
Pot Cove, Parish OF st. Landry on
Wednesday, November 33d, lSDS,
the following described property, to-wit:
Forty nrpents OF praire land with the hlffil
ngs and improvements thereon situated at Pot
Cove, In the parish of st. Landry. bounded
north by Emile Gaubert, south by Jules Perro-
din and Samuel Haas east by Domatde Guil-
iOry and west by the same.
20 arpents, moro or less OF wood land situated
at Big woods at Malct. in the parish of st. Ian
dry bounded north by Theodore Chacher6,
south by school lands, east by same and west
by Theodore Chacherd.
Two cows and one calf. ono brown horse. one
bay creole mare and colt, one Lone Srar plow,
one hand mill, ono grind stoue the growing
crop Of corn and cotton, one branding iron,
three head OF hogs.
Terms and conditions. All movable Vs orerty
cash. Tho imnlovable property oue-thrd eash
and the balance payable In ono and two years
from day OF sale, the property to remain
specially mortgaged to. and the vendors priv
ifege retained In favor OF the estate. the pur
chasers to give over good and solvent security
t" the satisfaction OF tho administrator.
EELIX THlERRY,
Oct -. 1893. Administrator.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-11-12

- a
+ . regular meeting of the
oard OF Directors of the Opelou-
y aggressive League last Tues
there were only six members
eent. and the Secretary lack
one Of making . quorum. No
mess was transacted, but an
s ormal exchange of ideas on
tters now under consideration
the Board was had, and the
y adjourned to meet next
gay evening 8 o'clock sharp
kne st. Landry Bank. The
nlers are requested to be
otnally on hand at the hour
The Opelousas courier., 1898-11-12

Rayne, La, is moving for a su-
gar refinery. A correspondent,
in a recent issue of the Tribune
of that town, states that some
men who have the interest of the
town and surrounding country at
heart have offered to advance the
farmers money at a low rate of
interest to enable them to buy
seed cane and plant enough to
justify the capitalists to build a
central sugar refinery there next
year. The same correspondent
remarks:
"Our people should all join
hands to make this industry a
success as sugar refinery in our
town means cash money for the
stores and lots of it. Tenants
will be in demand, buildings will
go up on all sides and everybody
will feel the benefit of this enter
prise
All of which is eminently true.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-11-12

Residence for rent in Opelousas, in q
desirable part of town. House large
and roomy with outbuldings and am
pie grounds. Possession given imme-
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., 1898-11-12

If you have any news that you
would like to see in print, bring
or send it to this office. We are
always pleased to publish any
item that will be of interest to
our readers. Ring up Phone 20,
and we will do the rest.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-11-12

The Lafayette Sugar Refinery
is revolutionizing farming in that
parish by introducing cane raising
on an extensive scale to take the
place Of &c. cottons-Jennings
Times.
Yes. And the sooner St. Ian
dry sscatches on" to that racket,
the better it will be for all con-
cerned.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-11-12

S. R. Broadhead represents the
Barnard S Plantation Rice Hullers
and Rice Milling Machinery
through Philip Hahn, New Or
leans, La. Post-ofiice address:
S. r. Broadhead, Crowley, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-11-12
Gen. Will III. Tunnard.

We heartily endorse every wore
of the following from the Shreve
port Outlook of the 4th inst:
In the Lake Charles Press O.
last "Wednesday, there appeared
the following addressed to Majol
Hearses, of the New Orlean!
States, 10 relation to that worthy
and poplar Confederate Veteran
and journalist, Gen. W. II. Tun
uard, which we take great pleas.
ure in reproducing:
Now, major, from an acquain
tance of more than 20 years, the
writer knows that your heart is il
the right place and that you NEAR
every word you say, and realizes
that mere endorsement from you
is Il mighty power among Louis
lana Democrats, but-"when yor
find good thing push it along
Let's push Gen. Tunnard's claim
before the railroad commission
for the secretary of the commits
sion-he's competent and deserv-
ing and has earnestly earned it by
long years of arduous labor in the
ranks of the party. He needs it,
and the thanks of true and tried
soldier and an honorable and en-
thusiastic co-worker added to the
gratitude of a helpless, but un-
complaining and noble wife, will
be your reward.
The newspapers of the State,
with very few exceptions, have
endorsed the idea as given above,
and by an earnest effort can enjoy
it's fruition.
The railroad commission Is
endorsed and carried by the p' oss
of the State. They have asked
for no place on the commission,
but are giving q unanimous and
enthusiastic support to the NOM
inees, whose election is assured
on the Sth of next month. Now,
bretheren of the press, let's ask
that the newspapers be recognized
by the commission to the extent
of giving to them this position, in
the person of the honored presi-
dent of the Louisiana Press Asso-
citation.
The "old soldiers'' too, should
take an active interest in this
matter and give their commanding
General their support.
He will not ask for it; but his
friends are asking it for him,
without his knowledge.
Let each newspaper in the State
constitute himself committee
and circulate petition asking
this appointment as a tribute to
the merits of the head of the fra
ternity in the State.
The Press has not said one word
that those who know Gen Tun-
nard will not endorse. No man
in the State would fill the Office
for which he has been named with
greater ability, and with greater
fidelity. He is gentlemen in
every sense of the term, and his
gentle and lovable nature would
make him a congenial associate to
the members of the commission,
who could at all times confde in
his discretion and correctness in
the discharge of his duties. Our
endorsement of Gen. Tunnard is
without reservation or limitation,
and his election would make every
veteran of the Lost Cause feel
that the days of "Auld Lang
Syne" are not forgot.
A petition recommending the
appointment of Gen. Tunnard
was opened at the COURIER Office
this week and is being rapidly
filled with signatures from our
best citizens. All desiring to
sign will please call at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-11-12

A feature of the sleeping car
service of the Southern Pacific
Sunset Route is the second class
or tourist cars, running between
San Francisco and Washington
twice a week, between San Fran
cisco and Cincinnati once a week
and between San Francisco and
Chicago once week in each di-
rection, which affords second class
accommodations over the entire
line of the Sunset Route four days
in the week. The cars are of the
most modern pattern and are OPP
Grated by the Pullman Co., follow
ing closely the methods of hand
ling their first class sleepers. They
are furnished complete with mat
tresses, curtains, blankets, pillows
sheets and pillow-slips, new up
holstered seats (cane) being put
in to insure cleanliness. The rates
are about half the rates charged
in the first class sleepers and are
within the reach of all classes of
people.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-11-12

The number of the CoURIERs Phone
is 80. Ii you want any advertising or
job printing, or have any news to com
municate. ring up 30 and you will have
prompt attention. After office hours,
the publisher can he reached at any
time by ringing up No. SO.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-11-12

The Louisiana press is beginning
totrot out the Gubernatorial can
didates for 1900. Among the most
prominent names mentioned thus
far are: Judge Blanchard, Lieut.
Gov. Snyder, Senator McEnery
and Hon C.. j. Boatner.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-11-12

Lawyers who have briefs to print are
respectfully reminded that the COURIER
Printing office is thoroughly equipped
for the prompt execution of that kind
of work, and guarantees satisfaction
both as to quality and price.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-11-12
The Elections Last Tuesday.

Elections were held in more
than thirty States of the Union
last Tuesday. The result may be
said to be disappointing to both
parties and it is pretty well settled
that, taken as Il whole it was q
drawn battle-the Democrats
making gains in some States and
the Republicans in others.
New York, where the most in
ter'st was centered, was carried
by the Republicans by Il small
maj jority, Rough Rider Roosevelt
being elected Governor over Judge
Van Wyck the Democratic nom
inee.
In Louisiana a very light vote
was polled; of course the Demo-
cratic nominees for Members of
Congress and Railroad Commits
sioners were all du]y elected, in
fact many had no opposition
whatever.
In this ward, Opelousas, only
1873 votes were polled, distributed
as follows: Robertson 1OS; Sims
80 and Settoon 53. Several pre-
cincts in the parish held no cleo
ton at all, and some polls where
several hundred Democratic votes
had been cast in former elections,
the number reached scar cely half a
dozen votes last Tuesday.