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The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21

As the foregoing expenditures rep
resent permanent improvements, they
do not suggest the idea Of waste or
extravaganza, but on the contrary re-
aect in some measure the growing
semands Of our American municipal
lifa
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21

According to The latest revised flo.
ares, the bonded indebtedness of the
various towns and cities Of the United
States for the past calendar year foot.
ID up the enormous sum of $137, 952,.
9O4. These figures are given out BY
the New York Commercial Chronicle
and are presumably accurate. While
they represent heavy burdens upon
individual taxpayers, they also repre-
sent extensive improvements and show
that considerable activity in this re-
Ipect is going on all over the United
States. To show the manner in which
municipal Indebtedness has grown
during the past few years, the follow
Ing table is cited:
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21
OPELOUSAS,

MI. Gladstone is a refreshing assur-
ance that the tumult and nervous
strain of a political career do not nee
essarily shorten life.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-05-21

The value Of a newspaper as an
advertising medium consists in
Its circulation.
When you can secure the com.
bined circulation of two papers
for the price Of one, it is money
saved!
"Fhe st. Landry Democrat"
was consolidated on the 3D. of
March, 1894, with "The Opelou.
sas Courier" The advertising
rates have not been increased
while the. price Of subscription
has been reduced to 50 a year,
THE COURIER being by odds
the best paper in the empire Par.
lsh OF st. Landry is therefore The
ahaaDast,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08
SURE CURE FOR EPILEPSY,
Just Read What DR.. Greene'S
Nervura Did in This Case.
FRS AND ST. AITUs DANCE ALSO
YIELD TO ITS MAGIC POWER.
IL IL she oaiy Sure Cure for These
Nervous Troubles.

Any physician viii ten you that the
medicine which will cure Epilepsy. hyste-
ria. Fits. and ST. Vltus' Dance and ner-
vous attacks Is truly wonderful remedy
DR.. Greene's Nervura VIII cure them.
4; is, at the present day. the only recog-
nlzed remedy for these nervous COM
plains: Il is the only medicine which VIII
surely cure them.
Parents, therefore. whose children man.
ifest any symptoms of such Impeding
nervous disorders. like nervousness lrIl-
liability. moodiness, irregular appetite
headaches. dizziness. disturbed sleep. rest
ieSsness. loss OF memory. and interest IN
things: face psie. feet cold, fdgeting with
fingers twitching Of eyelids. foce hnlDs'
shoulders, or jerking Of head. should az
once give this specific cure. Or. Greenes
Nervura. n is perfectly harmless. being
made from pure vegetable remedies. Won
derful IN their health-rcstOring powers.
Remember that DR.. Grccne's Nervura
will prevent. as well as cure these ms
eases Therefore. give IL at once. when
the first slight symptoms occur
Mr.. Herbert j.. Harrington, Box "a,
Adams, Mass, says:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08
1T Is UPON US.
The Mysterious Trouble That Has
AssaiIed So Many and the Only
Way IL Can BE Met.

There can be little doubt that the
grip" which has played such sad havoc
for years has not only left It's effects
upon great many, but seems to be re-
turning I'm various localities. All physl-
clans report that there is an alarming
prevalence of heavy colds, accompanied
by all grip symptoms. Many people take
bled with weak eyes. headaches, etc.
These things not only come to those who
were laid low by the grip last year but
are also visiting many VINO escaped.
Pains. neuralgia. lassitude, all the symp-
toms are present.
Every leading physician who treated
the grip last season prescribed stimu-
lants. The weakened, depressed state or
the body demanded this. and there are
numerous cases on record where pure
whiskey saved the lives OF men and wo-
grave. As i'm all other things. however,
the purity of an article determines its
value, and to say that ordinary whiskey
Will assist is absurd. II Is only pure
wh.skey OF a medicinal quality which
can be made available, and 1t is I'm this
respect that Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey
has shown itself 10 be immeasureaby SUI
periOr To- any other known stimuiant. The
attention OF the best physicians has been
drawn to this truth. and the fact that
they are prescribing this whiskey con-
stantly is the highest praise they could
bestow. Professor Joseph Parrish says:
heart, slow the pulse, calm excitement,
and we ought TO use IT. BE very care
ful however, that you secure only the
genuine. and such as has, by years OF
been proven purest and best
In other words, use only Duny's.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08
THEY ARE NOT PARTICULAR.
Applicants for Any Position the Gov
ernor VIII Give-Personals.

The Governor is in daily receipt of nu-
merous letters asking for appointments TO
certain places. In the majority OF cases
the applicant specifies the position 10
which he desires TO be appointed. but in
many instances no preference is made.
the Governor being given 10 distinctly
understand that the writer will accept
anything In sight
Hon. William A. Glasgow. OF BOtetourt
county, formerly a member OF the State
Senate. was at the Capitol yesterday, and
paid his re poets to Governor Tyler Mr.
Glasgow Is a brother OF Mr. Frank r.
Glasgow. OF this city. and the father OF
the lawyer Of the same sname who resides
at Lexington, and Is a congressional can
didate. He is also the father OF Mr..
William Glasgow, OF Roanoke, who has
been i'm Richmond since the Legislature
convened looking out for legislation
inmical to his road.
Governor Tyler and Mrs. Tyler and
family have been invited to attend the
reception at the White House February
nth. Mr.. Heth Tyler will probably accept
the invitation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08
Religious Life In Japan.

This evening at 8 o'clock. in The lecture
room Of the First English Evangehoal
Lutheran church. quite a treat Is anu
cipated. in the illustrated lecture 10 be
given under the auspices OF the Lhthrr
League by Mr.. Yeataro Okano, a nauEe
OF Japan. The subject viii BE- Religious
Life in Japan" with some special REFER
ences to the battles between China ana
Japan Mr.. OkanO Will appear m hauFe
dress.
This lecture will be Of peculiar intersss
to the congregation Of the First Enfi'n
Evangelical Lutheran church. as wei as
10 all having AT heart the evangeiizaiioA
of the empire Of Japan, because tne
Lutheran Church, South. supports a mis-
sion enterprise in Saga. Japan. M. oka-
no. n graduate OF Cumberland UNIVERSITY,
Tennessee, has studied theology at tl'
Evangelical Lutheran Seminary. MI. Aiy'
Philadelphia.
The lecture will be free. but a silver u..
fering will be received. This Offering WIZ
be equally divided between the lecturer
and the Young Peoples Luther League
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08
CAPT. PIZzINI on TRANSFERS.
He Says a Report VIII He I'm Hand in
Few Days.

Captain Andrew Pizzini. Jr.. has re-
turned from New York, where he has
been for several weeks. Being asked con-
corning the proposition to have inter-
changeable transfers between the Rich
mond Railway and Electric and Traction
companies ne said;
THE expert who has been making up
a report has finished his task. and l had
expected 10 have II in hand by last Satur-
day. / have just written TO him. and Will
get 1t i'm few days at most. The report
is an elaborate one. The Richmond Rail-
way and Electric Company il willing TO
stand by it. and If the other people ac-
cept it's provisions a system OF transfers
can soon be established"
The question Of arranging transfers be-
tween the two companies has been agi-
tated for some time past, and IS one OF
great moment TO the people. Mr. John
Shelton Williams, OF the Traction Com
pany. said n few days ago that his COM
pany was willing TO agree 70 an arrange
ment whereby each company should re-
deem transfers az half-ratos. The Rich
mond Railway and Electric Company
claims that such scheme would not be
fair since its lines cover n distance so
much greater than those of the Traction
Company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08
Realm OF Justice John.

Justice John. OF the realm where
justice is free soup had plain
matter-of-fact docket yesterday morn
ing and the sinners got the article un-
seasoned.
Lewis Hamilton. an individual of the
darker kind. was charged with creating
disturbance I'm the barroOm Of II. g.
Hecke, and was tipped for $40 and
costs.
George Collins Calso coloredo WIS up
for breaking into the shop az Isaac
Lawson and stealing a set OF tools, and
was sent on TO the grand jury. Among
the lot Of tools taken was & plane which
had been in constant use for nifty years.
In another case. in which Collins Was
charged with stealing set Of
carpenters tools from Abner Cody. The
hearing will take place this morning
Peter alias Joseph Washington was
chan ged with threatening 10 Kill NJ
Consinl and was taxed s. and costs.
In the case Of Isaiah White (colore0,
charged with administering a beating
to Collier Lewis. the accused was hnsc
q 90
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08
MANY INDICTMENTS RETURNED.
Work of the Grand Jury Yesterday
Other Court News

a special grand jury OF the Hastings
Court brought In the following bills OF
indictment yesterday: Commonwealth
against Robert Brown, Peter Bolton. a.
Bassett alias Samuel Johnson, George
Collins. Josiah Honeyman C9, Charles
Lee alias Charles Frayser GU. George MIL
Ter, william Owens. Charles Poindexter
alias Charles Banks. Mamie Thornton C2).
Percy White, William Wood-all for feio-
ny. The jury was then discharged. The
court disposed OF several. civil cases.
The following judgments were rendered
in the Circuit Court:
Planters National Bank against Charles
f. Smith and Stella Hagan Smith. $500.
Slater, Myers & CO. against younger
Loving, $273.6O.
S. r. Padgett & Co against J. II. Brad
ley. Sl57.S6.
Drewry, Hughes & co. against John
Bowers Jr SlS3.S2.
j. NJ. Thompson against John q. DAD
ney and others. X06.J6.
An order was entered appointing X.
Edgar Shine trustee OF St johns Pro-
testant Episcopal church.
Notice Of motion filed in the case or
George A. Clark & Brother against Bree-
den. Talley & Co.. for Sl72.f3.
Several small attachments were dis
missed.
The following motions for Judgment
were docketed: Commonwealth against l..
Spies for S5f; same against John +. Heat.
1921: same against Paul BallSw, $l5%;
same against w. p, Seay. N.63; same
against Samuel ID. Davies, $bS5f;
against John r. Anderson, S2l7SS: same
against John Harris, 23.5l same against
L. II. Mott. 500, same against Charles X.
Prddy. 1888.
Suit was instituted by Mildred f. ray
lor against the Richmond Railway and
Electric Company for $1,000. The decia-
ration has not yet been filed
Notice Of motion for judgment was
docketed In the case of {. X. Priddy
against Mary Reid for S333.33 Mary Iteid
is the alleged fortune-teller, who now IAN
guishes in jail for her unseemly conduct
Suit was entered IN the Law and Equity
Court by W. g. Johnson against the Rich
mond Traction Company for $4,000.
Bill in chancery was filed by Abraham
Cox against Mary Cox for divorce. 49,.
A divorce was granted to John Naden
from his wife, Leila Walden, on the ground
OF desertion
The suit of Esther CrOter against Philip
Marks. for 5000 damages. which was set
for trial in the Law and Equity Court last
was continued until next term,
as counsel on either side were not ready
10 go into Il. The plaintiff alleges In her
declaration that her good name and tame
were injured by statement made by the
that she had at one time set
fire 70 her own store. and that the same
would have been destroyed but for the
quick action of the Fire Department. The
plaintiff is represented by Messrs. Mere
dith and Cooke while Messrs. Allan x
Allan are looking out for the interests or
the defendant.
In the Chancery Court yesterday A. b
Thomas qualified as administrators OF -
Fowler
In Interior Conduit. &c. Company VS..
Old Dominion Electrical and Construc-
lion Company. Decree paying cost and
making partial distribution Of the fund.
Tenser. guardian. VS.. Tenser and ais.
Decree confirming report of Special-Com-
missioner Steger and paying expenses OF
sale.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08
PASSED MANY BILLS.
THE CALENDAR CLEARED UP IN
THE SENATE AND HOUSE.
4 NATIONAL PARK PROPOSED.
A Bill TO Incorporate the Fred
ericisburg and Adjacent Battle
Fields Memorial Park Association-
Number OF Local Measures Pass.

The day in the General Assembly yes
terday was peculiarly uneventful. Each
body disposed of only that portion Of the
calendar containing bills to which there
was no objection. and in this way a large
number Of local measures were passed
There was introduced simultaneously
in each house a bill chartering the
fredericksburg and Adjacent Battle
Fields Memorial Association. and me-
morializing Congress TO make the appro-
priation necessary. Another important
bin introduced was that by Senator Nc
Ilwaine. authorizing the consolidation of
the Richmond and Petersburg and the
Petersburg railroad companies.
The Day in the Senate.
Rev c. r. Hyde made the opening
prayer in the Senate with only fifteen
members in their seats.
Mr.. Wallace introduced a bill incor-
porating the Fredericksburg and Ada
cent Battle-Fields' Memorial Park Asso-
citation. and moved that II be placed on
the calendar. s
Mr.. Mason and Mr.. Foster spoke in
support OF the motion. which was
adopted. and the bill was ordered to its
engrossment
TO CONSOLIDATE THE ROADS
A bill was offered by Mr.. Mcllwaine
10 authorize the consolidation Of the
Richmond and Petersburg and the Peters
burg. railroad companies. The CONSOLE
dation is 10 be made on such terms as
the stockholders of the two companies
may agree at meeting TO be called for
the purpose % considering the same,
provided thal the proposition shall re-
ceive the vote Of those representing two
thirds of the capital stock in each COM
pany. When the terms of consolidation
shall have beer agreed upon the same
shall be effected By the execution Of a
deed conveying all the property OF the
Petersburg Railroad Company TO the
Richmond and Petersburg Railroad Com
pany. The Richmond and Petersburg
Company is authorized TO increase its
capital stock TO a sum not exceeding 3d.
10000. The Petersburg Railroad Com
pany is authorized 10 continue it's exist
ence as a corporation as long as any OF
its shares OF stock shall not be sold 10
or exchanged with the Richmond and
Petersburg Company. 1T is provided that
after the consolidation shall have been
effected the principal legal Office OF the
Richmond and Petersburg Company shall
be- in Petersburg.
The bin further provides that the
Richmond and Petersburg Company shall
not complete the consolidation until II
release its exemption from taxation for
State purposes. but the execution of such
deed Of release shall not be construed as
release " such exemption from county
city. or municipal taxation. or as release
OF any other right OF franchise.
By Mr.. st. Clair Go. s0D: For the re-
lief Of James l.. Adams disabla Con-
federate soldier OF Dickinson county.
by the same (No. 40s) 10 amend section
Si4 OF the Code prescribing the penalties |
Of bonds Of county officials
BY Mr. ParE Go <09) For tho relief OF |
Matte Clark. the widow OF Confederate !
soldier
Nv Mr, Letcher tNo 40: TO amend the |
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08
MIR. SAMUEL CRANE DEAD.
Estimable Gentleman Passed Away
At His Home Yesterday.

Mr. Samuel Crane. distributing clerk at
the post-ofiice who had been i'll at his
home. No. 2Sl1 east Grace street. for
several months, died yesterday afternoon
about 1 O'clock. Deceased was a sufferer
from consumption. and though he fought
bitterly against the disease, he was forced
to succumb 10 II.
Mr. Crane was for long time prior
TO his connection with the postal service
a member of the stationery firm OF
French & Crane. He was a son Of Mrs.
Frances II. Crane. and was born in this
city nearly thirty-twO years ago. He is
survived by wife and four children, and
one brother-Dr. James c. Crane-and
four sisters-Mesdames c. f. Fitzwilson,
s. c. French, Berkeley Robertson. and
John l.. Ridenour.
Deceased was a most estimable young
man, and had many friends in Richmond
He was a member Of the Golden Chain,
the Woodmen Of the World, and the
Grand Fraternity. His funeral will take
place tomorrow afternoon at $3.50 o'clock
from Leigh-Street Baptist church. The
interment will be in lakewood.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08
MILLER & RHOADS,
On Broad St, Near Fifth.
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT.
Opinion I'm south Carolina Case
Mr. WaIIace's Appeal.

Mr. WaIIace's Appeal.
In the United States Circuit Court ~
Appeals yesterday. Mr. 3. NJ shuman.
of Greenyille. S. c.. was admitted as an
attorney OF the court.
The following cases were argued be-
fore Judges Gofr Simonton. and Paul
Case No. 2iS-Charles McNamee Plain.
tin in error, against }. Edward Hunt.
defendant In error. Error 10 Circuit Court
Western District Of North Carolina a
Asheville Cause argued by James Fl
Merrimon for the plaintiff in error and
Charles A. Moore Tor the defendant In
error, and submitted.
The court handed down It's opinion In
No. 227 Sloss Iron and Steel Company.
plaintiff In error. against South Carolina
and Georgia Railroad Company. defendant
in error Error 70 Circuit Court Of South
Carolina, at Charleston. opinion hy
Judge Purnell. announced by Judge Cor.
Affirmed.
This morning the suit Of the Township
of Dunklin. County OF Greenville 81 G.
against Fannie Wells Error 90 the Cir
cult Court OF South Carolina.
The court Will probably adjourn on
Wednesday.
APPEAL OF COLLECTOR WALLACE
The appeal Of Mr. Charles NJ Wallace.
Collector Of Customs for the port and
district OF Richmond under the last ad-
ministratiOn was argued In the United
States Circuit Court yesterday evening
before Judge Slmonton.
Mr.. A. A. Donaldson, secretary 10 the
Treasury Department appeared with the
District-Attorney and the present C0llec-
tor 10 represent the government
The case grew out OF the dissatisfaction
of Mr.. Wallace with a certain decision u
the Board OF General Appraisers az New
York city, dated January y, 1897 on Tho
protest Of Messrs. r. w. Wood & Sons
Argument was heard. and Judge simon
ton took the matter under advisemenf.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08

"Our little boy Royal had fits. He
would drop to the floor sometimes for
ward, sometimes backwards. as if he was
dead. and If he was eating, his head would
drop on TO his plate. sc we had to hold up
his head all the time he was eating. II he
went across the floor some one had TO lead
him. and the slime would run from his
mouth. His stomach was so weak that
his food would not digest, and every
muscle of his body would twitch so it was
impossible for him to do anything.
For two years we took him TO our
local doctors and they could do nothing to
help him. and they advised us to take him
to a specialist. We did so, and he told us
thai he had epilepsy, and was incurable.
He lost his speech for six weeks and con-
tinued having the fits. so he would have
nine or ten in a night We saw DR..
Greene's Nervura blood and serve remedy
advertised in the paper, so got a bottle
and gave IL 10 Royal as directed, and in
three days the fits left him. and we have
not seen any Of them since. Now he
goes to school and seems 10 be as healthy
as any one can be-"
Dr. Greene. IS west Fourteenth street.
New York city, can be consulted abso-
lutely free in regard to any case, person.
ally or by letter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08

duration, and his death was caused by
dropsy. He leaves four daughters and
one son-Mrs. William p. Shelton. OF
Hanover County; Mrs. James r.. Cook,
OF Essex county; Mrs. Albert A. Mes
senger. OF Port Washington. n. Y: Mrs.
Joseph NJ. Shelton, and Mr.. w. G..
Moore, OF this city. The deceased at
an early age became member OF the
Second Baptist church. At the COM
mencemcnt OF hostilItles between the
States he enlisted as a private in the
Army OF Northern Virginia. and served
with gallantry throughout the war.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08
EIect plrectors To-NIght.

This evening at 5 O'Clock a meeting ..
the active members Of the Young Aen
Christian Association will be held al We
Hall 10 elect directors Tor The co"An3
year. At S:l5 o'clock the directors WI
meet 20 hear the report OF Generai-Seyte-
tary Mckee for the month OF January.
Mr. and Mrs. DObbins conducted 20
the mems services at O'Clock anu .-s
bows AT 3 o'clock sunday afternoon at me
Association Hall. The large number e..
each meeting was greatly pleased W." VIZ
the earnest talks made by MT DoooiN''
and the songs by his wife.
Mr.. D0bbins gave his illustrated lecteie'
Two Princes" at the Park-Place Metno-
dist church last night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08
Death of an Old Citizen.

Mr.. Richard Moore, an old and re-
spectcd merchant OF this city. died at
the residence OF his son-in-law, Mr.. ".
p. shelton, in Hanover county. Sunday
morning at o'clock. His remains We're
brought TO this city yesterday. and met
at the depot at o'clock by the rela-
tives and friends OF the deceased. and
conveyed to their last resting place In
Hollywood, where the services were
conducted by Rev. Mr.. Wilkinson, OF
Ashland.
Mr. Moore was born In the county OF
King and Queen, and was In the I'D
year of his age. His Illness was OF short
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
TEN efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habituai
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro.
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances. its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA Flc syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. M NEW Yoax M
n m.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08
The Metropo,itan's Annual Meeting.

Association held it's annual stockholders
meeting. as appointed. at the Office OF the
association, No. 1903 Main street. yester-
day at o'clock Il. NJ. full majority
being represented. The report OF the d.
rectors. with the usual business state
ments for the period, was submitted and
approved. The directors were Reelected
as follows. A. S. Ruford, 5. G.. Wallace
Lewis II. Blair. j. IL. Montague. and Ho-
ward -. HOge
After the adjournment OF the stock
holders meeting a meeting OF the board
was held, at which A. s. Buford was
elected president, $. G. Wallace vice.
president. and T. A. Weller secretary and
treasurer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08

Deputy United States Marshal A. ysn
ncy Peasants Is investigating $500
which he believes may lead 10 the ati',
OF Is lot OF counterfeiters. Spurious sifN'
dollars are being fiOated in Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08

The lady visitors OF the CITY MISSION
are very anxiously waiting for citizens ~
give as literally as possible TO me GU
zens Relief Association. as this ana h,N-
month will be the most trying upon t.o
poor Any amounts sent 10 slr. -. ~.
Lee Valentine, corresponding secretary
viii be highly appreciated. and the poor
sick. and suffering viii az once get SONS
relief
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08
Death OF Mr. Meioney'. Brother.

Mr.. H. T. Meloney Clerk Of the bn,ra
States Circuit Court OF Appeals W.
called 10 New York yesterday on =.
count OF the sudden death o. his brother
DR.. MelOney.