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The Opelousas courier., 1899-03-11
Bayou Chicot.
BAYOU CbicOt. La. March. 6. Is

Bayou Chicot, La, March, 6, 1890,
Editor OPELoUsAs COURIER -
Capt. Sam Haas left for New Orleans
last Saturday.
Farmers are all busy planting gar
dens and preparing for another crop.
The grippe. bad colds, or whatever
you might call it, is epidemic here !; in
some houses whole families are down
with it.
ed. W." says he feels all right
tie blues ~ and feels good in general.
Miss Grace D. Griffith, the charming
little attractive daughter of "Uncle
Obe," 20. C. Grifith) is in town visit
ing her cousin, Mrs. II. L. Erich.
No doubt many of the readers Of the
good old COURIER often wonder what
has become of our we'll known bache-
Tor. He is still here with his shining
black and enjoying single blessedness.
A. J. Walker, after an absence of a
week serving his country on the jury,
returned home last Sunday.
Our neighbor, DIR. w. E. Hawkins, OF
Sledgevi!le, has put up on his place u
large plantation bell.
Col. r. b. Walker, after laying up
three weeks for repairs, is up and
about again.
Two Mormon preachers sprung up in
midst last week. They wanted to
know where the Elders preached when
they visited the place, but were kindly
notified that our citizens needed no
preaching from the Mormons, and gen.
ly left for pastures new.
Miss Adrian Lillian Thomas was Wis
iting Miss Cammie Erlich last Friday.
"Ed' smiled all over when he learned
she was in town.
Half the population of Clicot is down
with the '"Grippe."
Derbes says as soon al the craw fish
bite, he is seriously thinking Of putting
shipping Il carload of cans to Northern
markets, bnt is ut Il loss to know where
the cans are coming from.
o. G. Griffith, Esq, was n years old
Oh the 7th of March. and was treated to
quite IA surprise by some Of his rela-
tIves-toc champagne, wine, cakes, etc.
Talk about We railroad accommodate
tions! We correspondent, with Prof. II.
W. Tatmar and Little Erich, Jr., sat
up ID hours at Eola on Feb. 18th, wait
for the train to go to C~heneyyille to
catch the Il. & p, with the thermome-
ter at zero !; no supper, no water and n
little CRATE fire. | occasionally asked
the agent how long before the train
would come the only answer we could
get was: "a wreck on the road neal
franklin Imagine our feelings when
the train which was due on the evening
of Feb. 10 at 5 y. NJ. arrived on the
morning Of the 18th at a. M. Ye gods
and little fishes ! imagine how we felt
going to Mardi Gras to enjoy ourselves.
The only pleasure we derived was a gen.
uine case of Chicago "Grippe," with an
Internal ven license of $4,000 in
Anyone can readily imag-
inc how the inner man suffered. But
what does the r. R. Company care 7
"To h-ll with you," they say !; "you
ought to provide better for your W
Dr.. w. E: Hawkins has q severe case
of Grippe"
The school institute Of the ward met
here last Saturday with Mrs. D. Newall
and Misses Maggie Tatman and Ella
Oliver and Prof. Walters in attendance.
j. H. Cole, Esq, of Beaver, gave us a
pleasant call last Saturday.
We had ice on the morning of March
9Th.
CHIcoT.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-03-11

LIE bureau de Sant6 d'6tat, don't lie
DR.. Souclon est president, a sa part
dement's ct de soucis. En- premier
lieu. DR.. McGowen publa r6cemment IN
article contenant DIES charges tres
graves au sujet do administration de
ce bureau d l'6poque de la ieve jaime
dc l'annee derniere cette publication
necessita Prostitution dun process en-
domingo par le DR.. Konke, president
do bureau de sant6 de la Nouvelle Or
leans. Subsiqemment, deux des
membres du bureau d'6tat donnerent
leur d6mission. A tort on q raison, CO
corps nj semble pas jour de confiance
publique.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-03-11

Zeke Van Horn, un sc6l6rat de pre-
mi6re c~lasse, devait 6tre arret6 d
Greensboro, Ala, ct le d6put6- sheriff
Morrison, charge de cette dangereuse
mission, ma pas nestle a faire son de-
voir. Lorsqu'il s'est present6 a la mai
o du bandit, la femme de celui-ci IA
recu d coups dc pistolet ct Morrison a
r6pondu d la politesse par IN autre
coup de pistolet qui a 6tendu morte la
femme. Van Horn s'est alors montr6
ct a onvert lie feu sur Poficier, uui In
biesse daDgere usement ct capture.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-03-11

Tout est calme en- France ct Ia
crainte que la mort dc pex- president
Faure e6t pu 6tre suivie par des at
teintes serienses an maintien de la re.
publique n'6tait pas fondee.
LIE panvre due d'Orl6ans, pretend.
ant au t,6ne, qni croyait e%ntrevoir une
heure favorable pour ~pex6cution dc sea
plans, lanca IN manifesto sur Ia situa-
tion du pays ct fl distributor des milliers
de ses portraits, mails il en- fut pour SEES
peines, ct il a renonc6 a la partie faute
encouragement, toutes les tentatives
do conps d'6tat ayant mapqu6.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-03-11
A Fine Gun or Rifle Free.

Any boy can in a few hours obtain a
club of subscribers to the attractive
magazine, "The Southern Sportsman"
devoted to Shooting, Fishing and Kin
dred Sports and thus obtain a new Win
chester, Marlin or Colts Rifle or a fine
single,Edouble or repeating shotgun.
Write at once, mentioning this paper
and enclosing reference and sample
copies, ETC., will be sent you.
RoBT. FL. WILCOX. g.,
Publisher, New Orleans, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-03-11

On Parle d'eriger nm monument i Ia
memoire du general Beuregard a la
Nouvelle-O Orleans, ct ce ne serait que
rendre justice q un grand soldat ct On
noble citoyen. Deja une somme de
$4,000, a laqnelle viendront certaine-
ment s'ajouter des contributions de
toute Ia population louisianaise, est
souscrite dams CO but.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-03-11

Did you stop to think that you ought
to do some advertisingq Did you stop
to think that when a nan keeps his
mouth shut no one knows even that he
has a tongue 7 So it is with business.
IL you do not advertise people do not
know, Dr. they forget, that you are in
businss. Advertising is the legitimate
tongue of business. Try a business 10
cal in the COURIER and see if il will not
benefit you.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-03-11
LOST OR

A certain prOmmissory note for the sum of
$3.50 bearing interest at 8 per cent. per an
mum from December lst, 1898, until paid, drawn
and executed by Frank E. Garrau1d and pay
aDie TO the order OF tho undersigned. The
public is hereby notified not to negotiate for
said note, IA payment of same has been
stopped. JAMES p. Built.
March 4, 1899.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-03-11

Printers in need Of a good newspaper
press can get n at a bargain by ap-
plying at this Office soon. r. Hoe &
Co. make ; will print an 8-column folio ;
is in fine condition !; can be seen in oper-
alton; and will be sold at half original
cost.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-03-11

LIE president Mckinley est bien en-
barrasse avec les fles Philippines ct il
declare franchement quill ma aucune
ldee do CO que nous en- devrions faire
nj quel geuvernement il conviendrait
d,y 6tablir.
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TAKEN UP AS AM ES.
TRAY

By the undersigned near Plaquemine Ridge,
branded on the left shoulder - star in fore
head, long tail, gentle. This animal has been
in the neighborhood for about four
years. The owner is requested to come for
ward, prove property and pay charges, or She
will be disposed OF according to law.
JULIET BROUSSARD..
5 miles southwest of Opelousas.
March II, 1899. limo.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-03-11

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., 1899-03-11

For Sale-A complete newspaper out
lit for z or 8 column paper; also, a news
paper power press, Hoes make, in fine
order, at half-price; also, a job printing
outfit. Apply to Le0nce Sandoz, Cour-
Ter Office, Opelonsas, La.
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TOWN TAX SALES
Of
Movable aud IMfn0vable Property.
Board Of Aldermen, Town Of O~peIousas
VS..
Delinquent Tax Debtors.
Movable and In,,novable Property.
Board Of Aldermen, Town Of OpeIousas

ElY VIRTUE of the authority vested in nc
1D by the law as Collector of Taxes of the
Board Of Aldermen of the Town OF OneaS.sas,
La, | will sell at the principal front dSJf Mthe
dry. within the legal hours for Judicial saleAks
beginning at the hour Of IL o'clock q. NJ, on y
The Opelousas courier., 1899-03-11

Place your valuable papers in a safet,
deposit box in the st. Landry Stat,
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Very Desirable Home For Sale,

One block from Catholic Church at Grand
Coteau, Louisiana. Fine house, out-ofices and
grounds, well watered and fenced Apply by
letter to j. Bagnal, Lafayette, La, or to Mayor
c. j. Thompson. Opelousas. La.
October 8, 1898.
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MONEY TO LOAN.

OFFICE ST. LANDRY HOMESTEAD n LOAN)
ASSOCIATION.
Sept. 10Th. 1898. }
The undersigned is authorized by the Board
OF Directors OF the st. Landry Homestead and
Loan Association 10 offer to its members loans
at eight per centum. For particulars ap-
ply to Z. ID. ESTILI3TTE.
President st. Landry Fl. & l.. ASSN.
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We want all the printing you can give
us and We will guarantee it to be done
well and cheap.
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Are yon u subscriber to the CouRIET
If not, why notf
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Read your home newspaper and-pa;
for it.
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and continuing OH Monday, dRd each succeed
property Oh which taxes are noK Cue to the
Town OF Opelousas, to enforce tho collection of
the taxes assessed III the year 1898, and each
year previous thereto, together with the inter
est thereon at the rate of two per cent per
month till paid, and all costs. .
The names of said delinquent taxpayers, the
amount OF taxes duo by each on the assessment
of said years, and the property assessed to
each, to be offered for sale as folsows:
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March II, 1s99--6t.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-11
INHUMAN CRUELTY.
Minister of War who Ordered ItgTo Be
Prosecuted.

Paris. June i0.--It is rumored that, as
q result OF the revelation of the inhuman
cruelty practioed upon. Dreyfusswhtie on
DEVILS island M. Lebon. tho minister .oi
war. responsible for the orders ssut. tc
NJ. Deniel while In charge Of the penal
settlement where Dreyfus was confined,
will be proceeded against, ths govern
ment not confining its action to yester-
days dismissal of Deniel.
NJ. Bertillon the handwriting expert
who testified before the court of cessation
that Dreyfus was the author Of the
bordereau still remains at the head OF
anthropometric department OF the prefec-
ture Of police but has been deprived Of
his official duties.
Baron Baulny, another Of the aristo-
cratic promoters Of the demonstration
against President Loubet at Auteil, hal
been psrdoned.
1t is Understood that NJ. Loubet also
desired to pardon Baron Christian who
made the assault upon him. but the cabi.
net decided that this was quite out of the
question.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-11
MANS NARROW ESCAPE.
Horse Jumped From Ferryboat and
Took Him Into River.
ESPECIAL TO THE PRESS;

Woolwich, July 10.-An accident oc-
curred in town at the ferry landing about
noon today, which resulted in the loss oil
"a fine young horse, while the driver mar.
rowly escaped drowning. When the
steamer Union left Bath she was fairly
loaded with passengers and tsams. The
forward teams chanced TO be nervous
young horse attached TO a sulky, owned
and driven by Capt. Lincoln Jewett. The
horse was SO agltated the captain took
him by the head and attempted to sooths
him. passenger standing over six feet
in his stockings volunteered to assist, and
the captain assigned him to the starboard
side of the animal. A chain was stretched
across the boat in front of the horse
When within some twenty feet of the
wharf the horse became unmanageable
flung the six-footer against the rail and
took his owner and the carriage over the
oh ain and into the river. The boat wal
promptly stopped or man and beast would
have been crushed.
The gentleman was rescued. but before
the horse could be pulled to the shore
life was extinct.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-11
LAST DAYS SESSION
OF American Institute Of instruction at
Bar Harbor.

Bar Harbor, July 10.-The last days
session of the sAmerican Institute Of In
struction was opened this morning with
a large attendance. The speakers at the
forenoon meeting were President Eliot
Of Harvard university, who took for his
subject, Recent Changes in Ideals OF
Education mp to 49," President Eliot
was followed by J.Eliberty Todd Of Phil
adelphia, who spoke on "Art and Manu-
al Trimming in Public Schools. . Miss
Mabel Emery Of Boston, spoke on "a
Study Of Pictures"
At the afternoon session Madison S.
Stone, state superintendent of Education
of Vermont, was made president OF the
Institute, and the present remaining
offices were re- elected
The institute closed its sessions by
passing resolutions. regarding the intro
duction Of the English language in
schools in Porto Rico, as follows;
Resolved, That the educational policy
OF our new possessions be SO shaped that
their educational interests may be en-
trusted and educational affairs adminis-
tered by recognized educators; that the
SCHOOLS be kept alienated from all ssctari-
an influences and control; that the prin-
ciples OF free and democratic education
be observed that the English language
pe introduced and become the common
language of schools, but as In faction
less manner as possible; that all funds
appropriated by the governments for
schools of instruction shall be given only
to those schools which are free and pub.
lie In which the English language is
taught and used which are absolutely
under the control of the government; that
appropriations for education be In pro-
portion to the importance and value Of
the subject as compared with all other
interests.
The convention also voted that the COM
mittee of one from each New England
state be appointed to urge the legislature
to adopt laws for compulsory school at
tendance during the entire school year
between the ages of and IA; for the
equalization of,,conditions by which. with
a degree OF local effort, rural towns may
receive such assistance from the state as
will enable them to secure good teachers
and provide good buildings and equip
msnts for the requirement of a minimum
qualification OF teachers by which good
character. high scholarship and profess
sional ability will be assured oharacteris-
tics of all teachers; for compulsory profess
sional supervision either by municipsli-
ties or districts composed of one or more
towns.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-11
RUSSIA OUR FRIEND.

Washington, July 1O.-Dr. Herbert d.
Pierce, first secretary of the United States
embassy 60 Russia, has been in Washing
ton several days on leave uf absence from
his post.
"The relations between the United
States 8nd Russia were never on a more
cordial basis than at present and the
friendship which Is traditional between
the two countries. finds constant expires.
sion In Russia. There is great opening
in Russia for American capital and foI
the Introduction of American machinery
and methods of doing business. 1t is an
immense field. far beyond anything real.
tied by the people in this country"
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-11
WEATHER OBSERVATIONS.

The agricultural department weather
bureau for yesterday, July 10, taken al
8 p. M, meridian time, the obser.
vation for each section being given il
ahis order: Temperature, direction ol
wind, state of weather:
Boston, rs degrees, W, clear; New
York, so degrees, W, clear; Philadelphia,
80 degrees, W. partly cloudy; Washington
~ degrees, s, clear; Albany, rs degrees,
W, clear; Buffalo, 10 degrees. SW, clear;
Detroit, 70 degrees, s, cloudy; Chicago,
76 degrees, SW, parity cloudy; st. Paul,
"a degrees. N, partly cloudy; Huron,
Dak.. ss degeres, NE. clear; bismarck, !,
70 degrees SIC, cloudy; Jacksonville, rs
degrees. NE, cloudy.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-11
FLEET AT PORTSMOUTH.

Portsmouth, ". H., July 10.-Hundreds
of PEOPLE fiocked to this city today to see
the warships and the decks of the Massa-
chusetts and Texas where visitors were
admitted, were crowded from early In the
morning until dark.
Capt. Taylor announced this afternoon
that the fleet would leave for Portland
on Wednesday morning, and O large
number Of citizens will 20 to Newcastle
to see the feet leave the harbor. This
evening the officers attended a reception
at the navy yard, which proved very
brilliant affair.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-11
SITUATION SERIOUS.

Santiago, de Cuba, July l0.--Gen. Leon
ard Wood, the military governor returned
Immediately began vigorous action 10
stamp out the yellow fever. He finds the
situation more serious than he had antici-
pated- The paymaster has been ordered
TO suspend all payments to the Cuban
troops until the fever has been stamped
out, the special object OF the order being
20 prevent the soldiers from drinking
during the epidemic.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-11
OTIS MAY GUESS AGAIN.

Washington, July 10. General Otis
cables the following:
1.-TWO veteran regiments assured. Will
enlist about one thousand. You can ap-
point eleven second lientenants for first
and for second regiment, to recruit in the
United States. All other offices filed.
Regiments styled First and Second Phil
ippine United States Veteran Volunteer
infantry"
Adjutant General Corbin cabled Gen
eral Otis that these destinations could
not be allowed for the Philippine regi
ments and in order to save confusior
they would be called the 36sh and 37th u
S. Volunteer Infantry. @E
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-11
One Of Crew a Portland
Man.
Wreckage Was First Noticed by
the Frank Jones.

Machias, July 1o.--schooner Ida'L.
Hull, belonging in Barnstablss Mass, is
believed to have been wrecked on Camp
Island in 'Machiss Bay, during thick
fog and rough water this morning.
Steamer Frank Jones on her way west.
passed through quantity of wrseksge
and soon after the crew heard cries-in the
direction of Camp island. when the
steamer reached Jonesport the wreck
was reported and q searching party start
cd out. Near Camp Island .the. .roat's
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-11
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.

Portland. July 10, ls99.-The looa
weather bureau records the following:
sa m.-Baromster. 20. 7sS: thermoma
ter $50; dew point. 81; Rel humidity
61; direction OF wind, NV wind veloc
ity, 8, state of we ather, clear.
Sp m.-Barometer. go 929; thermom.
ter, 69.5 dew point. 54; rel. humidity, 81;
direction of wind, SW; velocity of wind
6; state of weather. cloudy.
Max. temp. so; min. temp, 80; NEAR
temp, 10; max. wind velocity 10 NV; pre-,
cipitation-24 hours, o.. inch
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-11
COAL BARGE SUNK.

Boston. July 10.-Capt. John NJ. Hal.
lett OF the steamer II. M. Whitney which
arrived early this morning from New
York. having been delayed on account
OF weather, reports that he Witnessed the
sinking of a coal laden barge, Just 70
the eastward Of Watch Hill. The wrecked
vessel with three other barges was iri
tow OF large tug, bound TO either New
port, Fall River or New Bedford.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-11
A NEGRO HUNG.

Alma, Kas., July 10.-Dick Williams,
a negro charged with the murder Of tw o
white men, was hanged yesterday after
neon by q mob OF white men. The mob
left the negro hanging to q telegraph pole
and SIX minutes later he was cut down
by the town marshal and taken back to
the county jail, where he recovered con-
seriousness. The negro is still alive but
cannot live
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-11
SUICIDE OF NAIL CLERK

Boston. July TO- Richard Metcslf of
Lynn. mall clerk employed bv the
United States government shot himself
In o mail car at the South Union sta
tion, early this morning in an attempt TO
commits suicide. The shot took eject
In the left breast and 1t Is thought win
cause death.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-11
NEXT MEETING OF CUP DEFEN.
DERS.

New York, July 10.-Mr. Oliver Q.
Iselin said today that the Columbia and
Defender will have their next meeting on
July 60 OF Newport. On that date they
will commence series of races to con-
t.nue every day until one of the boats
shall have won three times. The course
will be off Newport.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-11
MORE PAY FOR NAVAL yoLUN.
TEERS.

Washington. July 10.--Acting Comm.
troller Mitchell has decided t6at state
naval nilitiAmsn who entered into the
service of the United States navy during
the war with spain ars entitled to pay
pointments, either by mail or by enteri = 8
upon duty and'not from the date of their
commissions.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-11
FREIGHT rEs RAISED.

Chicago, July l0.--After considering
the matter fonr days the presidents OF all
the big railroads between Chicago and the
Atlantic seaboaTd have agfeed that on
and after August !. Chicago shippers
must pay from 8 to 8 per cent more on
the 100 popnds for the transportation of
their goods to the. Eastern markets.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-11
THE WEATHER.

Boston. July 1O.-Tuesday: Fair
weather aud generally fair for Wednes-
day; moderate temperature and variable
winds.
Washington, July l0.-Fair Tuesday
and Wednesday; light soutbwestsrly
winds.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-11
AUsTRIA's PKoTEsT:DIsPOsED OF

Washington, July l0.--The officials here
confirm the advices from Vienna that a
plan of arbitration, proposed as means
of settling claims growing out of the
Hazelton, Pa, riots, had been rejected by
the United States. This probably dis.
poses Of the matter according TO the view
held here.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-11
BOSTON & MAINE sUPT. EsIGNs

Concord, N. H.. July l0-Horace e.
Oh m berlain for half a century one OF
the best known railroad men In northern
New England, has resigned the position
he has held Tor the past eight years as
superintendent of the Concord division of
the Boston & Maine railroad. His sue
cessor has not teen named.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-11

A long list Of appointments of first and
second lieutenants for the volunteer regi-
ments for the Philippines has been an
nounced.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-11
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The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-10-06


During the winter of 1897 Mr.. James
Beed, one of the leading citizens and
merchants of Clay county, w. Va,
struck his leg against a cake of
ice in such a manner as to bruise it
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The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-10-06

We have just received beautiful
line of China, manufactured expressly
or us in Aus tria. These goods are
handsomely tinted and decorated
with pictures of some of the public
buildings and other points of interest
In Kinsley Dainty designs in After
Dinner Teas, Moustache Cups, Cups
and Saucers, Pin Trays, Plates and
many smaller pieces, comprise this
exquisite display. Come and examine
them. Edwards & Noble.