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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

A party of 105 American and
British sailors were ambuscaded
by 800 Mataafans near Apia,
April 1, and Lieut.. A. II. Free
man (British), commanding the
detail. and Lieut.. Lonsdale and
Ensign Monaghan (Americans),
and two British and two Ameri-
can sailors were killed. The Ger
man planter on whose place the
ambush was made, has been arrest
ed for completely.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

Rev. Gustave A. Rouxel, for
many years pastor of the church
of the Annunciation in New Or
leans. was consecrated Bishop by
Archbishop Chapelle at New Or
leans last Sunday. The sphere of
duties for the new bishop extend
from Florida to New Mexico,
and from the Arkansas line to the
Rio Grande river, under Mgr. Cha
pelle.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

Miss Pearl Harmanson, Spon-
sor of R. E. Lee Camp No. Ia,
u. G.. ", has made the following
appointments of Maids of Honor
to I'LL the vacancies caused by the
marriage of Misses Prescott,
Rraud and Anderson: Misses Liz
zie Mudd, Caroline Merrick and
Annie Bells Cain. The other
Maids of HoEor are Misses Blanche
Lacombe, Mak Sandoz, Mabel Og-
den and Anita Doremus.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

Santiago Murphy, the alleged
forger and embezzler to the a
mount of $4,000, from the Ma
tional bank of Mexico and who
was arrested and made his escape
from two Mexican police officers
in New Orleans, some time ago,
was again arrested in Kansas City
last week.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

The COURIER has received and
will distribute free a number of
pamphlets containing the series
Of letters written by Mr.. II. H.
Hargrove to the New Orleans
Picayune from the Carolinas on
the question Of cotton factories.
The COURIER will gladly furnish
copies to those of our public
spirited citizens who will send us
their names or call at this office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

Articles intended for publication III
the COURIER should he sent III before
Thursday morning If possible to insure
their appearance III the next issue.
Matter sent in Thursday evening OF
later is apt to be excluded for lack OF
time or space, unless it is of sufficient
Importance to justify the delay and IN
convenience.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

All graduates of the St. Landry
High School are requested to
meet at the High School building
Immediately after the teachers s
Institute, on Saturday, April 29,
for the purpose of organizing an
Alumnae Association.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

Three cases of smallpox are
reported to be in Avoyelles par
ish. As such news comes from
several places, it would be best
for Opelousas to take every pre-
caution to prevent it's introduc-
ton here.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

The absence of the editor sew
eral days this week, and the sud
den disability of our printer, has
necessitated the omission of sew
eral articles intended for this is
sue of the COURIER.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

The Americans under General
Lawton, after driving the Filipi-
nos out, took possession of the
city of Santa Cruz, in the Philip
pines. The Americans loss was
six men wounded. The natives
lost sixty-eight killed and forty
wounded.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

Residence for rent IN OpeIousa>, IN a
deslrabie part OF town. House large
and roomy with outbuiidlngs ana am-
pie grounds. Possession given lmme-
diateiy. Apply at this office.
This place is within five blocks ut
the High School, about three blocks
from Catholic Church and same DIS
tance from SInuyhlde Park.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

Good cane is in spots and the
spots are few. FLpm Morgan
City to New Iberia there Is only
here and there blade showing.
There is no use in building up
hopes-the, crop is gone.-Mor-
gan City Independent Democrat.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

In a shady corner plant some
native ferns. They will be, per-
haps, very useful in furnishing
green for the flower vases, as we'll
as being very decorative in the
yard.-Mrs. S. E. Beyers, Hous-
ton, in Farm and Ranch.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

For RENr-That splendid, CEN
trally located business stand in
the Opera House building, on
Main street, lately occupied by
Taylor as q drugstore. Possession
given Immediately.
For particulars apply at the
COURIER office. Main street.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

A BARGAIN.-For sale, COM
plete set, 20 volumes, of the Re-
vised Encyclopedia Britannica,
Worlds Fair Edition, in paper
binding. Can be had at bar
gain by applying at this Office,
where the work can be seen.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

The twelve new warships recent
ly authorized by congress, have
been named by the President, as
follows: Battleships, New Jersey
and PENNSYLVANIA. Amored Cruis-
ers. California, West Virginia
and Nebraska. Cruisers, Des
Moines, Denver. Chattanooga.
Tacoma, Cleveland and Calves
ton.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

After Patrick Henry: ''Give
me liberty" howled the Filipino,
as he brandishes his bow and ar.
row, "or give me DEATH - ''Acting
under instructions from my gov
ernment,' replied the American
trooper, turning the crank of bis
Gatlln, Il will endeaver to give
YOU both. Life.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

The St. Landry Homestead and Loan
Association is purely mutual, belonging
entirely to It's stockholders and run
solely IN their interests. Each mem Der
is partner IN the business, and the of
ticers have the right to expect hearty
CO. operation from every partner.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

,Jeanerette wants the industrial
school and so does New Iberia.
Lafayette does not seem to care if
the school goes to Malolos.-La-
fayette Gazette.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

We are in receipt of q copy of
the recently adopted rules and
regulations of the Louisiana Rail-
road Commission. Our friends
who may desire to consult them,
may do so by calling at this office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

Justice Stephen J. Field of the
e. S. Supreme Court, who retired
from the bench on Dec. |, 1897,
because of old age, died at his
home in Washington, Sunday, at
the age of S3 years.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

The final exchange of the rati-
6cations of the peace treaty be-
tween the United States and
Spain was completed at Washing
ton Tuesday.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15
An OLD CONFED
-&0a&%-

Confederate soldiers. in indi-
gent circumstances and unable to
earn livlihood. can secure a PEN
sion ofss per month by making a
proper application to the State
Board Of Pensions. For blanks
and information apply to W. J..
Sandoz. Attorney. St. Landry
Bank Building.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

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. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

w. K. Vanderbilt, Jr., received
$40, ,OOO,0 and Miss Fair, whom
he welded, S., 100000 as wedding
presents. There are others of US
who will wed for less money
Crowley Signal.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15
NOTICE OF EHNAA TAELEAE.
i1STArE OF MARY T. HARDY.
Nee Anderson.
PROBATE DOCKET. DISTRICT COURT
ST. LANDRY. No. 1868
95Y1

Whereas, Henry l.. Garland ~ th- par
lsil OF ST. Landry, administrators If the
above named estate. has filed Hnal hblcau
and dlstribtir Dn OF funds Of -a"t ort tlt. ac-
companled L. his petition prds .n= Tor The
nom0lUgatlo44 OF the same, and asking F"r dis
charge Us administrator.
And, whereas, the prayer ri SAID 'll't"n has
been granted By all order ni court i"'afImG dare
April g. 1889
Now. therefore, notice $ hereby -lF'u 10 All
persons interested TO make opposition =" Sald
tahleau 70 file same in writing. i'll Itli office IN
the town of Opelousas within the t'n'e fcdiIir-
ed by law, why the sali raiiIrta ,I"T!t NOT he
homoogated aEH CoATts ned.
faVf,
anri' 1900 Clerk.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

A riot occurred in the mining
district of Pana ILL.,, in which sew
en- persons were killed and several
others wounded. Troops were
called upon to quell the riot.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

Reliable man for Manager Of Branch once
T wish to open IN thIs vicinity. II your record
is O. K. here - Il good opening. kindly men
rion this paper when writing
'''1 A. r NORRIS, Cincinnati, o.
Illustrated catalogue cts. postage.
March l1-6t
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15
.<D&

| want your cash trade and will
make the prices to get it. Cheap
cotton necessarily means close
prices an goods-and that is my
matto. T. L. SANDoz.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

The Westlake Herald gives the
following timely warning:
"A scientist says: If the earth
were tlattened out. the sea would
be two miles deep all over the
world. If any man is caught
flattening out the earth. shoot
him on the spot. A great many
of us cant swim
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

The town of Thibodaux has
issued bonds to the amount Of
s15, 200 to put up an electric light
plant in connection with their
water work system, and the Bank
of Thibodaux has taken up the
whole IScI1e 4t n nramIUm
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

N1cE.-We keep a nice line of
Clothing, Hats, Caps, Boots,
Shoes, Dry Goods, Notions, &c.
Prices as Cheap as any.
T. L. SANDoZ.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

S. R. Broadhead represents the
Barnard's S Plantation Rice Hullers
and Rice Milling Machinery
through Philip Hahn, New Or
leans. La. Post-otfice address:
S. r. Broadhead. Crowley, La.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

President Mckinley has def
nitely announced that he cannot
be present at the opening of the
fair at New Orleans next month.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15
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Mrs. S. G. Sloan, of Opelousas,
came over last night and w i
make her home in the future wi: -
her daughter, Mrs. D. S. A. Har-
man.-Lake Charles Press, April
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

Mrs. Leonce Sandoz was called
to the bedside of her father, J. c..
Braud, Esq, last Saturday, who
lies critically i'll at his home in
Donaldsonville.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

F. Joubert, Jr. representing
the firm of Joubert Bros. of New
Orleans, was in town several DAYS
this week.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

There will be a Children's Ser
vice at the Episcopal Church at
4 O'Clock p. M. Sunday April
18th, also service at 1870 y. m.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

NOTICE. Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT L. NJ.
BOAGNI IS EMPOWERED TO COLLECT
ANY AMOUNTS DUE THE LATE DR.. WIN
CENT BOAGSI.
fsIGSEDI HEIRS OF DR. V. BoA6SI
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

The Opelousas Cycle Co., Main
Street, opposite the COURIER
printing Office, is prepared to sell,
rent and repair bicycles.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

LosT-You have lost money by
not buying your handmade shoes
and latest style hats at F. L. San
doz. Prices right.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

Town Lots For Sale at very
reasonable prices. Apply or adj
dress: "Town Lots" care Cour-
ier Office, OpeIousas. La.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

Sample Room for Drummers
for rent in the Opera House
Building. Apply at this Office Or
to Adolphe Jacobs.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

If you need Letter Heads, Note
Heads. Bill Heads OF any other kind of
job work, give lis your order, and you
will be satisfied with our work and
price.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15
.ruDGGUaI ADvERTIsEmENT
@ONSTABLE,S SALE.
c. DIETLEIN vs. L. ROGER LEMEILk
STATE OF LOUISIANA, PARISH OF ST.
LANDRY.
FIRST JUSTICES COURT.

FIRST JUSTICES COURT.
By virtue of a writ Of II. IA 10 me directed ny
Hon Arthur SIMON. Justice OF the Peace. lst
Ward in and for the Parish OF st. Landry,
Will proceed to sell to the last and highest
bidder, at the store lately occupied by tie de-
feudant in the town of Opelousas, La, on
Wednes day, April 26, 1899.
he following described property. to-wit:
One lot OF groceries and sundrles to be sold at
said detendents store in the town OF Opelousas,
at II O'Clock a. III.
A't PATRICK COsGROvE,
Anr,I II. 1899. Constable, lst Ward.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

Job work Of all kind turned out at this
office on short notice. Get our prices
before placing your order. We will
save you money and guarantee Satlstac
top
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

When asked if Mark Hanna
had Influenced him in awarding
contracts, Gen. Eagan said he did
not know him. This is unkind.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

NOTICE IS hereby gwen tia; ~ vtiture of
- ~ order ISSUED from thn tr.ted states
Court of Bankruptcy and ~ me directed, /
VIII offer for sale 1T public action, 10 the
last and highest bidder Tor cash, II O'Clock
A. NJ, on
Saturday. Way She l:sts. a. ID. 1899,
at the front door of the Court Ifoue,- IN Cpe-
lousaS. la, the following described property,
t0-Wlt:
The following hcscrlDe't lall!ts situated On
Bay Buuf. Ill the Parish of ST Laundry, con-
.tltutlng Plantation and described .IS follows
1sr-A certain tract OF land situated on
Bayou Bpuf. in 7ald parish. bounded the
north by lands formerly of J. l.. Morris. east
by Bayou Bpuf. west by public ianGs, contain
ing eighty arpents. more or less, and acquire!
January esd. 1892. from Charles and Eitvn
Brackens. by act recorded III convey ducs. book
B. No 3, page 1863.
2d-A certain plantation situated rn ltiN0lI
BRuf. III sald parish, together with Al! the
ing lour hundred acres. more or less. houmGed
by land of the estate OF PhIIlp .ta-ss east hy
Bayou Beut. and on the west hv swamp, beng
the same tract acquired hy Philip Jacobs from
l.. J. Smith by act of sale March Isl, 1851,
corded IN conveyance book |, pa@e sol.
Sale made with the benefit Of appraS"ucnt.
SAMUEL KAUFMAN,
Trustee.
LAKE CHARLES, La, March II, A. n. IS9I
April /, 1899.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

We want all the printing you can give
Us and We will guarantee 1t to be done
we'll and cheap.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

The Atlanta Constitution and
the Opelousas COURIER one year
and a premlum-all for s2.75.
Call at this Office for particulars.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

The COURIER is prepared to do all
kinds OF job work cheap for cash. Come
and let us tell you about it before yon
go else where.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

Read the letter of an "Old Con
fed." in another column.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15
Thursday, April 2Olh. 1899,

the following described property. tn-wn:
One hundred and fifty arptnts of land. to
gether with all the buildings and Improve
inents thereon, situated III Joitnsuns Cove
Prairie Mam0u. ST. Landry Parish, i.n bound
ed on the southwest by land OF l.. itnrdrion. ON
the northeast by l.. Borrcon and railroad
lands. the east by Oliver DeaEuttls and
lands Of TIE estatc-suhiect To the present
lease for this years crop.
FLur mead Of gentle cattle one yoke OF OK
en- +; three head of creole horses; four head oI
gentle hogs; one Old wagon one old zig,
about forty barrels Of corn two beds and he'd
ding with feather mattresses ; one sewing ma.
chine; one clock; one bed complete With
moss mattlass one armoIr lot OF house
hold furniture and lot of kitchen utensils,
Torlns-Cash.
TALOsTINE VIZENA,
March is, 1850 Natural FutrI1.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15
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For !. little money you can buy lots Of
goods at Fred. L. Sandoz's. Come and
be convinced.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

c. G.. Sandoz left last Montay
for Crowley, La,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15
Aprl! s. 1895.
A-OTHCE OF TABLEAg.

ESTATE OF PAUL LYONS. Sn
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF 81. LANDRY
No. 545J.
Whereas Paul Lyons, .Ir OF inn pali4iI
OF st Landry, has filed final tab!r't" III "Etsr
s!firation of debts and distributions ut funds
and final account accompanied by II$ petition
praying for the ..omol0gatlon of the -itln"
And whereas. the prayer of st1ld petition mas
been granted by an order OF court nraiinG Ia q
April !. 1893 ,
Now therefore, notice Is hereby gwen "a Al
persons interested 10 make oPnns'lUn ." atlid
tabieaII to file same writing. III my once III
the town of Opeloussas. thin the time required
nv law why the said tableau should noG bc
homologated and confirmed
A. PAVY,
April g. 1899. ti"fK.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

See 4. T.. Skiles for Lumb Der, Shlngle,
Bricks. Lime, Sand aud Cement.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

Old papers 20 cents per 100 at
this efice.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15
Ladies' Brass Band.

At u meeting called by Prof. +.
Mayer for the purpo. of organlz-
ing a Ladies' Brass Band" the
following Ladies we're enrolled.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15
HC BLIG Sac z.
DCBLIC SALE.
ESTATE OF ISRAEL DESliUTELo.
PROBATE DOCKET DISTRICT COURT.
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
No. 55hi.

By virtue OF order OF the Huuorablc Elev-
enth Judicial District Court of the. state Of
louisiana in and for the parish of St Landry,
there will be sold at public auctiun :" Tie last
and highest bidder. by the uudersI gnctl
natural tutrlX or any duly qualified .luctloneer,
at the last residence OF the deceased III John
sons Cove, Prairie MamUu. parish "t st Ian
Il
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

Safety deposit boxes for rent at the
st. Landry State P.nk.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

IN THE MA TER Of PHILIP JACOBS,
Bankrupt. III Bankruptcy No. H.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

A bundle of rs papers for Sc at
the COURIER office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

DISTRICT COCi.T PARISH ~ - LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
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JUDICIAL. yEasTsak1MEN
SALE.

u. e.. +. BOAGNI - GTSTAFt HIEt'A@
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-04-15

tALOSTINE ViLENA.
March is, 1859. Natural Eutr,1.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-04-26

In connection with the Hayes case
Sheriff Storrs states 10 ~ that he de-
sires that the matter shall come up he
fore the Stale hmrd If pardons solely
IN its merits He desires that M In
justice shall be worked either for or
ngnlnsl Hayes, and with his customary
modesiy declines 10 take 10 himself un-
due credit for HE labnis on The case in
he line OF his duty He states that he
hopes AL peisons no know anything
of the case aill appear before the hoard
AT the hearing May 9th, and let lhc
evidence he full and c,mipletr, 10 order
that justice may he done.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-04-26
MEMORIAL DAY.

TUESDAY. NAV 3mh. Il Memorial Day
and he Department Of Utah. g. A, r.
has issued he annual order FIR It's OBJ
servaure. The DIP, mrnt calls uppn
pairiutic ri'izeus 10 assist IN pr"para-
iiOns aud in the observance Of he diy
as follows:
Advancing wears. the hardships en-
durrd aud wounds received IN the
service. have rendered MANY Of our
comrades unah'e 20 tax" the active
p RI they nnre gladly took IN Thesis *
rrci~ps. The sad duties ~ this day
n,iist Son he taken up and performed
Nv p,triniic 81 iZpns. ami 10 is appr y
prnle hni hey should now actively
issis, the old -nldi' "a In honoring the
Ma inns pa, ri'iir de- d.
Al old snldirrs, public officials.
pntrint'c cifiZ,ns and sncintirs, The
Uni'nd Safes troops. 1T For Douglas.
The Nation Guard ~ Utah. he re-
turned snldi' r. from the late war Will
SIN u. ard he iearhers and children
~ The puddle schools. each aud al are
cnrdirllv invited 10 participate aud ns-
sist The Grand Army IN the proper Oh.
s'rvancr ~ tn" day
w" hope he request viii he che r
fully met. that the observance OF Mem.
Orinl Day will he gen raj throughout
the Strife and that in The minds If the
rising generation will be- incu Gated re-
poet AMI vrneraiion for the natlUu's
defenders.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-04-26

IT IL reported th,t some prominent
Democrats will he in the field next
year In opposition 10 Bryan fur the
Presidential nominaiinn, AID s"n 2 ~
nlinis,raiion orga,s are trying To use
This rs an argument that there Is tron-
nle IN the d. mucrs,ic ranks. The de-
duclion IL unwarianle5. Th're are
many mile aud prominent meh In the
Democratic ranks, nIany men who
would grace the Presidency In man.
n-r lnconceivahle to the present figure.
head and wuuld OIL the office to the
interests Of the people. But all such
competition for the hnnora bile position.
so far MS he Democratic partv is CON
cerued. Is simply In suhservience to
aud in pursuance Ia The prOplr's inter
rsts. Colonel Bryan may he n"mna.
ted bv the Democratic party In 1900.
personally We hope he vii but II not
there ARE oiter men amply OIL lid To-
al the POSITION of chief executive with
honor and ability. for The interest Of
the nation. and MOI with overweening
ambition as In the case Of the present
Incumbent.