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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-02-12

Why should you leave our town to
seek pleasure elseYhere, in the face of
the usual fatigue Of preparing for and
enduring a railway trip to some other
point and return on Mardi Gras day,
when in addition to witnessing the
miscellaneous and comic entire into
town from this vicinity OF our local
sports in that line. you can hugely enjoy
the day at home, save the useless ex-
pense, and stand in readiness for the
grand fancy, dress and masquerade ball
to beRiven TINT night at Sandoz Opera
House. Nothing will be left undOne
to render it the most enjoyable affair
0f the kind that has ever taken place In
Opelousas. Don't fail to attend.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-02-12

The action of the present board of
Aldermen In levyiDR an additional
town tax Of five mills on the property
owners of this town. two mills Of which,
is to be applied in defraying the quar-
antine expenses and the balance for the
general fund. should be rescinded and
annuiled. IT any additional tax is to
lie levied to defray the quarantine ex-
penses, it should be % small as possibl
as the taxpayers Re already overbur-
4lened, and it appAays to US that one
mill, or at most oBeaAnd half mills,
is aufficient to pay sKme.
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NOTICE..
1. PAVY,
Clerk

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS
Feb. 8, 1898.
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
mat mat said proof will be made before E. North
Lullom, U. =. Commissioner at Bayou Chicot,
La, on March, 26, 1898, viz:
LANDRY CANIPBELL,
who made Homestead Entry No. l4175, for the
3. w: OF Sec. 6, TIP. 3, south OF range
east. Louisiana Meridian
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
Levi Campbell, OF Whiteville p O., La:
Leon Campbell, of Barbreck P. O., La; Will
liam johnson, of Bayou Chicot La Virginius
V. Carson, OF Bayou Chicot P. o., La.
G. MCD. BRUMBY,
Feb 10, 1sss-6t. Register.
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Way Up

Way UP
In the latest Styles are my designs Of
Clothing Made-to-O Order, but
Burst the Bulb
When it comes to selling the best suit
for the least money.
Discount the Trade
10 my line for quality and finish, I
please the eye, snit the taste and con-
ssult the pocket Let me cooperate
with yOn 10 dressing stylishiy, we'll
and cheaply.
Guarantee Satisfaction
AARON JAcoBs,
\ Jan. ~, 8t. Opel0usas, La.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-02-12

The electric light force have been en-
gagged this week in putting up and
stretching the wires along the streets
and getting things in readiness at the
power-honse. The stand pipe has been
raised and put in position and we
doubt not that in few days things
will assume quite Il presentable ap-
pearance as far as that part of the
work is con cerned.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-02-12

We acknowledge the receipt Of an
invitation to attend the marriage of
Miss Ella Richard, daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. r. S. Richard, of this
place, to Mr.. Frank Charleville,
OF New Orleans. which happy event
will take place at the St. Landry
Catholic Church, Opelousas, on Satur-
day, Feb'y 10, 1898. The COURIER
extends it's Fluctuations.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-02-12

We call tho attention of those of our
readers contemplating buying fruit
trees, shrubs or evergreens to the fact
that j. M. Sanders, Of our town, who is
representing the celebrated Clingman
Nursery, will be pleased to take your
orders. He handles many varieties of
fruit trees, evergreens, ETC., all of which
are we'll adapted to Louisiana climate.
Give him q trial.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-02-12

The German government has pro-
hibited the importation into that coun-
try from America of fresh fruit and
plants, on the ground that same are in
fected with the San Jose bug, and will
result in it's introduction there. The
entire Liberal press and nearly all the
merchants disapprove of The policy. and
assert it is a government trick to ob-
tain the vote of the agrarians for En-
perOr William g naval bill.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-02-12

The following terms of court have
been fixed by Judge Dupr6 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 civil term beginning the second
Monday of December,
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Hope Hook & Latter Co.

That youthful old company whose
motto is Ready for Duty" last Tuesday
night, after receiving five new mem
bers, elected the following officers for
the ensuing year Nathan Roos, Pres
ident; w. A. Sandoz, Foreman David
Jacob, let Asst Foreman Isidore Isaac,
I'd Asst Foreman Aaron Jacob, Sec
retary; Fritz DietIein, Treasurer !;
Gordon A. SandoZ, Steward.
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NOTICE..

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, La,
Feb. 8, 1898.
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 E. North
Cullom, U. 8. Commissioner, at Bayou Chlcot,
La, on March Goth, 1898, viz:
ALClDE ID. FONTENOT,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1880, for the
8. E.3 Section A, Tp. 4, s. X. West La.
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
Anguste P. q. Fontenot, Aurelie P. z. Fonte-
not, Jno. Pierre Ard0in, AbsOlum Reed, all of
Vile Plate p. O., La
GEO. MCD. BRUMBY,
FeD. IL, lS9o-6G REGISTER.
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Cannot some way be devised by
which the taxpayers of Opelousas will
be relieved from the payment Of the
additional five mills tax levied by the
Police Jury, and the parish licenses I
The Legislature meets in May and it
is time to give these matters attention.
The people of this town are overtaxed Z,
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We learn that the ball given by Hope
Hope Hook e. Ladder Co. No. l on
Friday night last was not only u grand
and pleasnrable affair, but that it also
proved gratifying success financially.
Thanks for kind remembrance in the
way of cake. etc.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-02-12

All friends of good government
should participate in the primary next
Thursday. Our candidates must receive
strong endorsement then, aud all
Democrats have right to say who they
ahalI be. Be sure to vote Oh Thursday,
Eeh'Y 17tll.
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IKE RoOs, Clerk Pro.
DUBLEC SALE
OF FIMMOVABLE PROPERTY.

OF ENJOYABLE PROPERTY.
By virtue Of tho power i'll me vested by the
Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of
Opelousas. La, and agreeable to motion made
and carried at their meeting OF February 7th.
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 IL o'clock, a. m, the following described
property, belonging to the town of Opelousas,
tO-wit:
certain lot of ground situated in the town
of Opelousas, bounded north by estate of V.
Duchamp, south by Landry street, east by
Bayou lesson aud west by G. Hebert's store
lot.
Terns-Cash, the the Town of Opeousas re-
serving the right to reject any and all bids
LUCIUS G.. DUPRE,
Feb, 12, 1885, Auctioneer.
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The Constitutional Convention is
being held in the Old Mechanics Insti-
tute building on Dryades street in New
Orleans. This building is now owned
by Tulane University, and was for
sometime during the Civil War, used as
the State House.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-02-12

Honore Joe. who was convicted at
st. Martinvilie short time ago of mur-
dering Syrian peddler in that parish,
and who escaped by collusion with his
wife who visited him in Jail and gave
him her clothes, has been captured at
Houston, Tex.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-02-12

Read proceedings of the Democrat
ic Executive Committee of the Town of
Upel0usas in another column, which
provides the fairest mode by which a
town ticket can he placed before the
rnnnla
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-02-12

NOTICE. - Land Office at New Orleans
IN Feb. 8, 1898.-Notice is hereby given that
the following named settler has iiIed notice of
his intention to make final proof in support of
fore e. North Cullom, U. 8. Commissioner, at
Bayou Chicot, La, on March 26th, 1898, viz:
JOHN X. MILEY,
who made homestead entry No. 14254, for the
s. Ed OF Sec. 26, Tp 2, S. of r. West, Louisiana
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
Madison McGehee, Jasper Peters. Willis FL
lott, David Elliott, all OF Bayou Chicot P O.,
La.
G. Med. BRUMBY,
Feb. IL. 1898. ct. Register,
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D. X. Breazeale, the we'll known mill
wright, will make Opelousas his head
quarters for some time to come, and is
prepared to undertake any work in his
line. Orders through the postoffice will
have prompt attention.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-02-12

At midnight Feb. S. says Washing
ton correspondent, Rear Admiral Thos
O. Selfridge, Jr,, retired from active
labor in the Federal navy. But he is
only one of several who will leave the
service this year. On July 3, Rear Ad-
miral William A. Kirkland retires. On
Sept. 80, Rear Admiral Montgomery
Sicard leaves the navy. and in October
and November Rear Admirais Edmund
o. Matthews and Joseph N. Miller will
retire.
These gallant naval officers, who have
won an honorable retirement from their
conntry's service, are all heroes of the
great civil war.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-02-12

Louisiana has had seven constitution
al conventions. The first was held
during the latter part of the year 1911,
and it was then that the State formally
entered the Union. The SECOND was
held 10 1895. the third 1S45. the 4th 1859.
the 9Th, 1864, the sixth 1868 and the 7th
1879. being the one now in effect. The
convention which convened Tuesday of
this week. is the 9Th Louisiana has had.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-02-12

Ii citizen entitled to register neg
lects to do 80, no one is to blame but
himself because he cannot vote at the
coming election. 1t is silly to try to
make it appear that the law or the
registrar is to blame il such man can
not yote-he should have registered.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-02-12

Savannah, Ca, was visited by con-
Migration last Sunday night, consider
able business property and the magni-
ficent Catholic Cathedral being con-
snmed. The Cathedral was one of the
finest ecclesiastical structures in the
South, and cost about 1895 900.
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JUDICIAL. .ADVRKTIsEME
NOTICE OF TABLFAU.
4 Al Il Il o1 IN VIJo a IVT I II Z.
No. 327l.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT,
PARISH OF ST LANDRY

whereas, Gilbert l.. Dnpre, of the Par
lsh OF st. Landry, administrator of the ahov,
estate has filed tableau of the classification
OF debts of said estate, accompanied by his
petition praying for the homolOgation OF the
same;
And whereas, the prayer of said petition has
been granted by order of court bearing date
Feb. 9, 1898.
NOW now, therefore notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
tabieau, to file the same in writing in my office
IN the town of Opelousas, within the time re-
qulreu by law, why the said tableau should
not be homologated and confirmed
A. PAVY,
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Which do yon think is the fairest way
to select candidates for the several
Offices to be elected on April 4th: by a
primary Mt which the voters select
them, or by committee appointed by
one man for that purpOse7
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The appointment of U. S. Attorney
General McKenna as Justice of the
U. s. Supreme Court has been con-
firmed by the Senate to succeed Justice
Field. resigned.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-02-12

the first OF the year, chestnut-sOrrel creole
mare. about years old, white spot in fore
head, PAGES under saddle and trots in harness.
suitable reward will be given for her return
or for information that may lead to her recov
cry. j. b. CLEMENTS.
Jan. Is, 1898.
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All Democrats should participate in
the primary on Feb'y 18th. Every one
who does. will have a chance to say
whom he desires to be the candidates
for the various Offices
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NOTICE..

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, LA,
January 3, 1898.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of his intention
TO make final proof in support of his CLAIM, ANA
that said proof will be made before Alfred
Payy, Clerk OF Dist. Court, at Opelousas, La,
On February Is, 1893. viz:
ANDREW y. CARPENTER,
who made Homestead Entry No 1856 for the
8. WI Sec. 20, TIP. 2, s. of r. l east.
He names the following witnesses tn prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Samuel Haas Frank Wharton. Stephen De
vile, William johnson, OF Bay on Chcot. La.
G. Med. BRUMBY,
Jan. 8, 1885, Register
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.June"ENT'
EDMONIA DEVILLE, WIFE, VS.. ARMAs
DURTO, HUSBAND.
No. 16177.
DISTRICT COURT. PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA


STATE OF LOUISIANA.
This suit was submitted on the evidence in
the record. The law and the evidence being in
favor of the plaintiff, Edmonia Devllle, s,nd
against the defendant, Armas Durio, it ia l,y
reason thereof ordered. adjudged and de.reed
that she do have Judgment i'll her favor aud
against the defendant, dissolving the comun-
ty of assets and gains heretofore existing he
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. adiudged and decreed that the lnovable
property described ill plaintiffs petition and
claimed by her as her paraphernal property be
and the same is hereby recognized ls her para
phernal property.
Defendant to pay the costs of this suit to be
taxed.
Done, read and signed in open Court at
Opeiousas, this 18th day OF December, 1897.
GILBERT l.. DUPRF
Judge 11th Jud Dist Of La
Filed Dec 49, 1897.
H. E. EsToRGE, by. Clerk.
A true copy.
L. T. CASTILLO, by. Clerk.
jan 8, 1898.
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Itis said that the New Attorney Gen.
eral, Griggs, appointed from New Jer-
Jersey, rose from a railroad clerk to
position in the Cabinet of the United
States.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-02-12

New Iberia and Lake Charles are pre-
pairing a grand Mardi- Gras celebration
for Feb'y 22nd. Reduced rates have
been secured on all railroads, and at
the hotels in these towns.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-02-12

The man who doesn't think j. pays to
advertise is not rushed with business.
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Hon. E. B. Kruttschnitt has been
elected President OF the Constitutional
Convention, aud Hon. Robert S. Ian
dry, Secretary.
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by virtue of a writ of seizure ana sale i4sued
out or the Hon. the Eleventh Judicial District
court or the State of Louisiana, i'll and for the
farlsh OF st. Landry, in the above entitled ana
numbered suit, and to me directed | have seix-
eu ana VIII proceed to sell at public auction to
the last and highest bidder. at the front door
or the Court House. in the town of Opelousas
ill st. Landry parish, on
Saturday, February ~, 1898,
at ii O'Clock a. M, the following described prop
erty, tO-wit:
certain tract of land with all the buildings
ana improvements thereon, situated about
eight miles south of the town of Opelousas. IN
that section of the Parish of st. Landry known
as BELLEVUE. containin. sXty-seven arpents
bounded north by property of A. Dimmick
south by Jules and Zenon BouttG and Dave
Carson, and west by John NJ. Ware, being the
same property purchased by W. G. Perranit at
the successonal sale of Henrietta Hallon, May
4th, 1892. '
Seized in the above entitled suit.
Terms-CASH
w. S. FRAZEE
Sheriff Of the Parish of ST. Landry.
January g. 1898,
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Preaching in the Presbyterian church
next Sunday, Q3tb) at II O'Clock a. N.
and 1880 p. m. by Rev. H. W. Wallace
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Gray's Legal Blanks are copyrighted.
We order them ON commission and de-
liver at catalogue prices.
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The town election takes place on
April 1st, according to the new charter,
instead Of April 4tl as generally be-
lieved.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-02-12

Reserve your contracts for inside
wiring for Jno. w. Lewis, Widmar &
SprangIey's man.
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TO THE PUBLIC.

Having succeeded MI 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 yoi
faithfully both in quality OF Bread, Cakes and
Pastry.
am yours, anxious to please,
r B. CHRISTMAN
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GHERIFF's SALE.
SAMUEL HAAS VS.. ONEZIME PITRE
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
No. l6l43.

BY virtue of an order of tieri faclas issued
out of the Honorable the Eleventh Judicial
District Court, in and for the parish of ST.
Landry, i'll the above entitled and numbered
case, and to me directed, I will proceed to sell
at the front door of the Court House, i'll the
town OF Opelousas, i'll the said parish at IL
o'clock q. H., on
Saturday, February IDih, 1898,
the following described property, to-wit:
A 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 Fontcuot 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 Pitre, south by railroad land
east by purchaser ct ais, and west by George
Perry, situated in Prairie Grand Mamou
aforesaid State and Parish.
Seized in the above entitled suit.
Terms-Cash.
W s. FRAZEE
Sheriff of the Parish of ut Landry
Jan. Is, 1893.
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Place your valuable papers in safety
deposit box in the st. Landry State
Bank.
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The Mississippi river is on the rise,
and some fears of an overflow this
spring are already expressed.
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See A. G. Skiles for Lumber, Shingles
Bricks, Lime, Sand and Cement.
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Fresh eggs, chickens aud all country
produce at Fred. l.. Sandoz's.
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Judge E. North Cullom now re-
sides at the corner of Market and Vine
streets.
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Sec notices headed "Lost, Strayed or
Stolen" in this issue.
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NoTICE.-1 now represent the Barn
ards Plantation Rice Hullers and
Graders, which makes a merchantable
rice. Parties contemplating purchasing
one Of these machines, should address
the undersigned for price and terms.
S. r. BRoDHEAD,
Jeanerette, La.
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In retiring, 1 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..
T. B. Christman, who I feel will do his best to
please. Again thanking one and all,
1 remain thankfully yours
CONRAD BRAND,
Feb. 5, st. Frank the Rakeru
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See Police Jury proceedings in this
issue
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U. S. Senator Lindsay, of Kentucky,
has been served with a notice from the
Legislature of bis State demanding the
resignation of his commission because
he had voted against the Teller resolu-
tion 10 the Senate, which directed the
Secretary to pay government bonds in
silver. The Senator made Il speech in
the Senate denying the right of the Leg
lslatnre to demand his resignation for
such cause, and will not resign.
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Bailed hay for sale at Fred F. San
dOZ's.
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}. Is. Sandoz sells the celebrated Nc
Mullen Woven Wire Fencing.
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Next Monday, 14th lust, is St. Valen-
tines Day.
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WANTED-A Lady teacher. III private
w family in country. Must have best ref
erences Of good family. Apply to
P. MISTRIC.
Leonyille, P. o., La.
January %, 2t
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We have now tifry- four fighting YES
sells in good condition, and twenty two
more in course of construction, including
five battle ships. At the close of the
century we shall have nine of the best
fighting ships in the world. There is
nothing better in the British or the Rus
sian navy at present, although the other
nations, as stated, have plans for an i'll
that will greatly surpass ours.
The japanese now rank seventh for
naval strength among the nations of
the earth, and when the vessels she now
has uuder construction are completed
she will go up to the fourth place, above
Italy and the United States. She is
devoting nearly all the indemnity paid
her by China for the late war to the i'm
provement Of her naval and military
establishment. She has now under con
struction 10 England three battle ships
of IA, 800 tons displacement, equal to the
largest aud most powerful in the world ::
one battle ship of 10000 tons four ar
mored cruisers of 5000 tons (two in
England, one in Germany and one in
France), and four protected cruisers.
like that launched to-day, of 4,76O tons
(twu in the United States, and two in
Armstrong; yard in England one
protected cruiser of 1880 tons and one
of 1900 tons are being built at the gov
ernment yard at Yokosuka. Japan's
thirteen torpedo boats of 80 tons each in
France aud England, and nine torpedo
boat destroyers of 800 tons each ia Ger
many and England.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-02-12
LOST, sTRAYED OR STOLEN

Bay mare, about years old, no saddle spots,
long tail, no brand and heavy in pregnancy. A
liberal reward will be paid to finder.
l.. f. LITTELL,
Jan. 20, 1898. Opelousas, La.